Something for Everybody! Celebrate the Holiday Season with The Wilbur

BOSTON - Oct. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- (BOSTON, MA)-- The Wilbur located at 246 Tremont Street in Boston’s historic Theatre District is celebrating the holidays with a series of seasonal shows throughout November and December 2014. With everything from country to jazz music, Michael McDonald to Aimee Mann, The Wilbur’s lineup of timeless performances will get even the biggest bah humbug into the festive spirit. For a full list of acts and dates, please see below.

Want to share the love? Give the gift of laughter, music and live performance with a gift certificate to The Wilbur. The Wilbur is the premiere destination for comedy and music in Boston, MA. Offering over 275 shows a year, ranging from musicians like Mumford & Sons and Boyz II Men to comedians such as Aziz Ansari, Jim Gaffigan and Bill Cosby, and even children shows, there’s something for everyone!

November 16, 2014: Trace Adkins “The Christmas Show 2014 Tour”: Country star Trace Adkins’ The Christmas Show 2014 Tour is a reverent, family-friendly theatrical production, featuring songs from his Celtic Christmas album, The King’s Gift. The show combines fireside story-telling with performances of classic carols. Adkins’ historical and humorous narration, loving delivery of time-honored Christmas classics and the lush instrumentation make for a truly special holiday event.

November 30, 2014: The Blind Boys of Alabma: The Blind Boys of Alabama will ring in the season and hit the road in support of their new album “Talkin’ Christmas!” The new release features veteran roots artist Taj Mahal as a co-billed collaborator, and will be available October 21 via Sony Music Masterworks.

December 2, 2014: 4 Girls: A Christmas Together: A fabulously flirty, funny frolic featuring four famous females: Andrea McArdle (Broadway’s original “Annie”, Starlight Express), Maureen McGovern (GRAMMY nominated and OSCAR winning vocalist, Little Women), Donna McKechnie (TONY winner A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity) and Faith Prince (Guys & Dolls). Theatre lovers hit the jackpot when 4 dynamic, award winning musical stars from Broadway, film, TV and recordings come together to celebrate the holidays for one night on the same stage! What transpires is an evening of song, dance, laughter and memories that will leave you seeing stars. Literally

December 3, 2014: Michael McDonald, "This Christmas": Two notes. That’s all it takes to recognize the voice of Michael McDonald. Distinctive and soulful, it is one of the most yearningly emotive instruments of our times. To this add formidable songwriting and keyboard skills, and you have an artist who has been a singular musical presence for four decades. From ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as “What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’” through two highly-acclaimed Motown albums, genre-busting guest spots and innovative concept shows, the five-time Grammy Award winning McDonald is both timeless and ever-evolving.

December 9, 2014: The Return of Aimee Mann's Christmas Show with Aimee Mann, Ted Leo, Susanna Hoffs (of The Bangles), Jonathan Coulton (NPR’s Ask Me Another) and more TBA. In past years Aimee's holiday variety show has played to sold-out crowds on both the East and West Coast, featuring a mixture of Christmas classics, original music, video, sketches, and a host of musical and comedian guests, and this year promises to have even more surprises.

December 10, 2014: Chris Botti: Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. Most recently, his latest album Impressions won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 2013 55th Grammy Awards. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre.

December 19, 2014: Chris Isaak's Christmas Show: In the course of Chris Isaak’s career, he has released nine extraordinary albums, twelve singles, been nominated for two Grammy awards, acted in several motion pictures and starred in his own critically acclaimed TV series. His legendary shows with his longtime band Silvertone have entertained tens of thousands of people for over two decades. Even his hair has its own fan club. And yet, this highly praised herald platinum-selling artist has never released a greatest hits album—until now. Best Of Chris Isaak—the CD and accompanying DVD, takes listeners on a gratifying musical journey through the Stockton, Calif., native’s two-decade career, showcasing his stellar songwriting; smooth, dusky baritone (and tender falsetto that will alert your dog); and effortless brand of stylish retro-cool.

December 29, 2014: Tower of Power, "Holiday Jam":  For well close to five decades, Tower of Power has delivered the best in Rhythm and Blues music. With a new member comes a new attitude, and Emilio says it’s contagious.

About The Wilbur:
Celebrating 100 years, The Wilbur, nestled in Boston’s historic Theatre District, is the premiere destination for comedy and music in Boston, MA. Built in 1914 by The Shubert Brothers, The Wilbur opened in 1915 and was named for The Shubert Theatre’s manager A.L. Wilbur. Recently revitalized by former Comedy Connection owner Bill Blumenreich in July of 2008, The Wilbur has become a first-class venue showcasing A-list comedians and musicians. A Comedy Central verified venue, the theater has attracted the best of the best in comedy including Aziz Ansari, Louis CK, Kevin Hart, Katt Williams and Jim Gaffigan. They also boast award-winning musicians from all genres such as Boyz II Men, Lauryn Hill, Lyle Lovitt and Smoky Robinson. Offering an intimate show setting, The Wilbur provides the perfect environment for enjoying comedy sensations and chart topping artists in the heart of Boston’s historic Theater District.
The Wilbur is located at 246 Tremont Street in Boston, MA. For more information, please visit www.thewilbur.com (https://owa2010.exchangecentral.net/OWA/redir.aspx?C=sfm3...), or call 617.248.9700.