April 9, 2015
For Immediate Release
Contact: Natalie Eggeman (260-427-6028)
Public Information Officer
Foellinger Theatre Concert and Movie Series Announced
Tickets on Sale Tuesday, April 14 at 8 am
Fort Wayne, Ind--Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Director Al Moll was joined today by Mayor Tom Henry, sponsors from local corporations and media outlets as he announced the 2015 summer concert lineup at Foellinger Theatre: “Listen to the Music.”
The concert season, which begins May 15, will feature nationally acclaimed musicians such as The Doobie Brothers, Tommy James & The Shondells, Willie Nelson, the Steve Miller Band, The Beach Boys and The Temptations.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 14 at 8 am. To guard against overpaying for Foellinger Theatre tickets on a ticket scalping site, the Department recommends that patrons go directly to www.foellingertheatre.org and click on “Purchase Theatre Tickets.” That link will lead patrons to a list of concerts with their correct ticket prices and a seating chart, as well as an option to purchase directly from the Parks & Recreation Department. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Parks & Recreation office at 260-427-6000 or by visiting 705 East State Blvd., Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
“This concert season promises to be bigger and better than ever,” said Director Moll. “We are grateful for our sponsors, without which we couldn’t offer such competitive ticket prices. And with Pacific Coast Concerts bringing in some great acts, we are going to have a fabulous summer!”
2015 Signature Concerts include:
Stayin’ Alive
Friday, May 15, 8:00 p.m.
From traditional Bee Gee’s songs like “To Love Somebody” to disco
era songs like “Stayin’ Alive,” the authentic look and falsetto voices
of this Toronto based group will get you in the mood to re-live the
1970s. Tickets: $15
Willie Nelson
Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 p.m.
Foellinger Theatre welcomes legendary country singer, songwriter,
guitarist, actor, writer and poet, Willie Nelson. His long list of hits
includes “On the Road Again,” “Always On My Mind,” and “Mamas
Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” Presented by Pacific
Coast Concerts. Tickets: $49, $79, $99, $5 ticket processing fee
Tommy James & The Shondells
with Herman’s Hermits, featuring Peter Noone
Friday, May 29, 8:00 p.m.
Tommy James & The Shondells recorded the hit song “Hanky Panky”
in 1964 and followed up with “Mony Mony,” “I Think We’re Alone
Now” and “Crystal Blue Persuasion” among others. Peter Noone
and the legendary 60’s pop band Herman’s Hermits shares the stage
tonight with classic hits such as “I’m Into Something Good,” and “I’m
Henry VIII, I Am.” Presented by Pacific Coast Concerts.
Tickets: $39, $49, $59, $79, $5 ticket processing fee
Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles
Saturday, June 6, 8:00 p.m.
This wildly popular and extremely talented Eagles tribute band
perform their faithful and accurate renditions of the timeless songs of
the Eagles: “Take It Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” and the Eagles more
recent songs “Get Over It,” and “Love Will Keep Us Alive.”
Tickets: $15
The Doobie Brothers
Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m.
Formed in San Jose, California in 1969, The Doobie Brothers remain
one of America’s top touring and recording bands. The Doobie
Brothers’ hits include “Black Water,” “Jesus is Just Alright,” “China
Grove,” ‘Listen to the Music,” “South City Midnight Lady,” and “Takin’
it to the Streets.” Presented by Pacific Coast Concerts.
Tickets: $49, $79, $99, $5 ticket processing fee
Steve Miller Band
Sunday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.
Formed in San Francisco in 1966, the Steve Miller Band has had a
prolific music career touring and recording, with hits that include “Fly
Like an Eagle,” “Big Ol’ Jet Airliner,” “Abracadabra,” “Rockin’ Me”
and “Space Cowboy.” Presented by Pacific Coast Concerts.
Tickets: $49, $79, $99, $5 ticket processing fee
The Sounds of Touch
Saturday, July 25, 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy the best in “Old School” and The Motown Sound as TOUCH
sings smash hits from artists such as The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye,
The O’Jays, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The
Jackson 5 and many more! Tickets: $15
The Beach Boys and The Temptations
Sunday, August 2, 7:30 p.m.
The Beach Boys are considered one of America’s greatest rock bands
with their songs about surfing, cars and girls -- “Good Vibrations,”
“Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Surfin’ USA.” They share the stage this evening with
The Temptations whose smooth moves on stage and great harmonies
made them Motown legends in the 1960s. “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination”
and “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone” are cornerstones of their era.
Presented by Pacific Coast Concerts. Ticket holders with vintage cars
manufactured before 1980 are invited to display their vehicles near the main entrance
of Foellinger Theatre, and may arrive starting at 5:00 p.m. the night of the show.
Tickets: $49, $79, $99, $5 ticket processing fee
The Hit Men
Friday, August 7, 8:00 p.m.
These former members of mega acts like Frankie Valli and the Four
Seasons, Tommy James and the Shondells, Jim Croce, and Carly
Simon made their Foellinger debut last season and are back by
popular demand. They take us on a trip through rock and roll history
as they sing hits like “Sherry,” “Let’s Hang On,” “Peace Train” and
medleys from all of their famous groups. Tickets: $20, $30
Happy Together Tour
Sunday, August 23, 7:30 p.m.
Featuring The Turtles with Flo & Eddie (who also toured with Frank
Zappa & The Mothers of Invention), this concert includes The Grass
Roots, The Buckinghams, The Association, the Cowsills and Mark
Lindsay of Paul Revere & The Raiders. Combined, the artists on this
show recorded close to 50 hits including “It Ain’t Me Babe,” “Happy
Together,” “Temptation Eyes,” “Susan,” “Along Comes Mary,” “Cherish”
and “Steppin’ Out.” Presented by Pacific Coast Concerts.
Tickets: $39, $49, $59, $79, $5 ticket processing fee
Foellinger Theatre has eight free, family-friendly movies on the schedule that will start at 9 pm.
Into the Woods will kick off the movie season on Wednesday, June 17.
We will also feature Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, The Boxtrolls, Paddington, Big Hero 6, Frozen and Cinderella.
Free movies are sponsored by 97.3 WMEE.
The 2015 Foellinger Theatre Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Lincoln Financial Foundation, Old National Bank and MedPartners. Media sponsors are: Fun101.7, PBS 39 WFWI TV and Whatzup. Holiday Inn at IPFW Coliseum is our official lodging sponsor.
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