'Take Me On Tour' Campaign To Feature Local A Cappella Groups As Opening Acts
Disney's highly acclaimed a cappella group, DCappella, will kick off its 40-city North American tour on January 22, 2019 at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida.
Following several hundred submissions on social media for #TakeMeOnTour, vocal performance groups – including a cappella, chorus and barbershop – have been selected to serve as the opening act on each stop of DCappella's 2019 tour.
The tour features a contemporary production of new Deke Sharon ("Pitch Perfect" films, Straight No Chaser) arrangements of Disney classic and modern hits, bringing to life a truly unique a cappella experience.
Sharon ("the father of contemporary a cappella," according to Entertainment Weekly), is DCappella's co-creator, music director, arranger, and producer.
Fans can expect to hear over 30 classic Disney songs performed a cappella in a wide range of styles and grooves.
Fans can expect to hear over 30 classic Disney songs performed a cappella in a wide range of styles and grooves.
Giant high definition video screens with original film content wrapping the stage will immerse the audience into an exciting audio visual experience.
Known for their reimagined classics from the Disney songbook, the seven dynamic voices that make up DCappella, Sojourner Brown [alto], Orlando Dixon [baritone/"The Voice"], Antonio Fernandez [vocal percussion], Morgan Keene[soprano/"Newsies"], Shelley Regner [mezzo/"Pitch Perfect" films], Joe Santoni [bass] and RJ Woessner [tenor], represent a first for Disney, who launched the brand's flagship a cappella experience last Spring with a TV debut on "American Idol" during "Disney Night," where the group performed classics from "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King" and "Aladdin."
Known for their reimagined classics from the Disney songbook, the seven dynamic voices that make up DCappella, Sojourner Brown [alto], Orlando Dixon [baritone/"The Voice"], Antonio Fernandez [vocal percussion], Morgan Keene[soprano/"Newsies"], Shelley Regner [mezzo/"Pitch Perfect" films], Joe Santoni [bass] and RJ Woessner [tenor], represent a first for Disney, who launched the brand's flagship a cappella experience last Spring with a TV debut on "American Idol" during "Disney Night," where the group performed classics from "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King" and "Aladdin."
That same week, they graced one of Hollywood's most hallowed stages to open Disney's "Beauty and the Beast Live" in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
Most recently, they performed on two ABC specials, "The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration" and "Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party."
DCappella's self-titled debut album is available via all digital and physical retailers.
For more information on the opening acts, please visit DCappellalive.com.
DCappella 2019 Tour Dates:
For ticket purchase information on all tour dates, please visit dcappellalive.com/tour/.
DCappella 2019 Tour Dates:
DATE
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CITY
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VENUE
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January 22, 2019
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Jacksonville, FL
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Florida Theatre
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January 23, 2019
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Clearwater, FL
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Ruth Eckerd Hall
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January 25, 2019
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Pompano Beach, FL
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Pompano Beach Amphitheater
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January 26, 2019
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Daytona Beach, FL
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Peabody Auditorium
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January 27, 2019
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Atlanta, GA
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Fox Theatre
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January 29, 2019
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San Antonio, TX
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Majestic Theatre
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January 30, 2019
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Grand Prairie, TX
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Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
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February 2, 2019
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Sugar Land, TX
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Smart Financial Centre
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February 4, 2019
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Mobile, AL
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Saenger Theatre
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February 5, 2019
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Nashville, TN
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Ryman Auditorium
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February 7, 2019
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Knoxville, TN
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The Tennessee Theater
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February 8, 2019
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Chattanooga, TN
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Tivoli Theatre
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February 9, 2019
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Durham, NC
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Durham Performing Arts Center
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February 10, 2019
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North Charleston, SC
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North Charleston Performing Arts Center
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February 12, 2019
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Red Bank, NJ
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Count Basie Center for the Arts
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February 13, 2019
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Wilkes-Barre, PA
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F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
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February 15, 2019
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Morristown, NJ
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Mayo Performing Arts Center
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February 16, 2019
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Brooklyn, NY
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Kings Theatre
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February 17, 2019
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Philadelphia, PA
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The Met Philadelphia
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February 19, 2019
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Washington, DC
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Warner Theatre
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February 20, 2019
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Wallingford, CT
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Toyota Oakdale Theatre
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February 22, 2019
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Hershey, PA
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The Hershey Theatre
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February 23, 2019
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Westbury, NY
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NYCB Theatre at Westbury
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February 24, 2019
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Boston, MA
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Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre
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February 24, 2019
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Boston, MA
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Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre
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February 26, 2019
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Kitchener, ON
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Centre in the Square
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February 27, 2019
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Cleveland, OH
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Connor Palace Theatre
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March 1, 2019
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Cincinnati, OH
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Taft Theatre
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March 2, 2019
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Indianapolis, IN
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Clowes Memorial Hall
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March 3, 2019
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Chicago, IL
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Chicago Theatre
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March 3, 2019
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Chicago, IL
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Chicago Theatre
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March 5, 2019
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Milwaukee, WI
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The Riverside Theater
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March 6, 2019
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Minneapolis, MN
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State Theatre
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March 7, 2019
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Kansas City, MO
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Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
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March 8, 2019
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Saint Louis, MO
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Stifel Theatre
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March 10, 2019
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Denver, CO
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Paramount Theatre
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March 12, 2019
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Phoenix, AZ
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Comerica Theatre
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March 13, 2019
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Thousand Oaks, CA
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Fred Kavli Theatre
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March 15, 2019
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Riverside, CA
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Fox Performing Arts Center
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March 16, 2019
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Las Vegas, NV
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The Smith Center for the Performing Arts - Symphony Park
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March 17, 2019
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Oakland, CA
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Fox Theater
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For ticket purchase information on all tour dates, please visit dcappellalive.com/tour/.
'Friend Like Me' Meet & Greet Experiences are available at cidentertainment.com/events/dcappella-tour/.
ABOUT DISNEY CONCERTS
Disney Concerts is the concert production and licensing division of Disney Music Group, the music arm of The Walt Disney Company. Disney Concerts produces concerts and tours, and licenses Disney music and visual content to symphony orchestras and presenters on a worldwide basis. Disney Concerts' concert packages include a variety of formats, such as "live to picture" film concerts and themed instrumental and vocal compilation concerts, and range from instrumental-only symphonic performances to multimedia productions featuring live vocalists and choir. Current titles include the Star Wars Film Concert Series (Episodes IV-VII), Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Fantasia, Pixar In Concert, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice In Wonderland, Frozen, Ratatouille, The Pirates of the Caribbeanseries (Episodes I-IV), and Silly Symphonies, which last year collectively accounted for over 400 performances in many of the world's top concert venues, including Lincoln Center, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Forum and the Hollywood Bowl. Numerous new concert packages and touring productions from Disney's portfolio of studios, including Disney's feature animation and live action studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm and Marvel, are currently in development.
ABOUT DISNEY CONCERTS
Disney Concerts is the concert production and licensing division of Disney Music Group, the music arm of The Walt Disney Company. Disney Concerts produces concerts and tours, and licenses Disney music and visual content to symphony orchestras and presenters on a worldwide basis. Disney Concerts' concert packages include a variety of formats, such as "live to picture" film concerts and themed instrumental and vocal compilation concerts, and range from instrumental-only symphonic performances to multimedia productions featuring live vocalists and choir. Current titles include the Star Wars Film Concert Series (Episodes IV-VII), Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Fantasia, Pixar In Concert, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Alice In Wonderland, Frozen, Ratatouille, The Pirates of the Caribbeanseries (Episodes I-IV), and Silly Symphonies, which last year collectively accounted for over 400 performances in many of the world's top concert venues, including Lincoln Center, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Forum and the Hollywood Bowl. Numerous new concert packages and touring productions from Disney's portfolio of studios, including Disney's feature animation and live action studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm and Marvel, are currently in development.
