Tag: pikes peak center
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Country music star Clint Black set for Colorado Springs stop
Clint Black considers himself lazy. It’s a rather absurd assertion when you consider what he did during the pandemic-fueled, 18-month lockdown. In addition to performing on a regular livestream and launching a line of java called Clint Black Cowboy Coffee, he pitched and was cleared to host “Talking in Circles with Clint Black,” a television…
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‘Bluey’s Big Play’ comes to downtown Colorado Springs theater this weekend
While Australian cartoon “Bluey” is an acclaimed children’s show, there are lessons within the program that stretch into adulthood. That’s why the show is so beloved among people of all ages, said Morgan Lauff, who plays Bluey’s dad, Bandit, in “Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show.” “There is a universal appeal, because the writing speaks…
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Classical crossover group Il Divo to make stop in Colorado Springs
While the pandemic left a scar on the careers of many musicians and performers, it snuffed the life of one Il Divo member. The classical crossover male quartet lost one of its original members, baritone Carlos Marín, to COVID-19 in 2021, and the remaining three singers were left bereft and unsure if the group could…
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Rick Springfield, Richard Marx coming to Colorado Springs for acoustic tour
Musicians Rick Springfield and Richard Marx will stop at Pikes Peak Center on Thursday as part of their acoustic tour. Friends for more than three decades, the two artists will perform on stage together in an intimate show. “We used to do it where he’d play, and then I’d come on and play, and we…
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Magician brings ‘futuristic’ approach to Pikes Peak Center show
As a kid, Adam Trent reveled in watching musicals at Pikes Peak Center. “Wow, what an amazing play,” he remembers thinking. “One day, I want to play theaters like that.” And soon, he will — returning to take the stage at the Pikes Peak Center on Friday. The family-friendly show will feature music, magic and…
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Troupe of young Irish dancers bring ‘Celtic Throne’ show to Colorado Springs
Imagine Michael Flatley’s “Riverdance,” but with children, teens and twentysomething dancers. That’s “Celtic Throne: The Royal Journey of Irish Dance” by Armstrong Dance. “We take inspiration from the ‘Riverdance’ shows, but it’s more modern and has a lot more contemporary elements with more arm movements,” said lead dancer Jude Flurry. “We’ve taken an Irish dance…
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Pikes Peak Center to host comedians Brian Regan, ‘Dude Dad’ this weekend
It’s all laughs at the Pikes Peak Center this weekend. The venue will be hosting comedians Brian Regan and Taylor Calmus on Friday and Saturday evenings, respectively. Calmus, who is also known as “Dude Dad,” is a Colorado-based video creator whose content centers around being a parent. Regan, whose comedy career spans more than three…
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Wynonna Judd coming this summer to Colorado Springs
Grammy Award-winning country music star Wynonna Judd will make an appearance this summer in Colorado Springs. On Sept. 11, she’ll bring her Back to Wy Tour to Pikes Peak Center. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday at axs.com and pikespeakcenter.com. A Wynonna Judd Fan Club presale starts Tuesday at wynonna.com. Judd’s acoustic set will…
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Mick Jagger tribute singer, rock band to do Rolling Stones hits
Mick Jagger is an animal. So says Mick Adams, who’s been channeling the legendary front man of The Rolling Stones for 18 years. And anyone who’s seen Jagger perform probably wonders how the animal is still standing at the end of a show, after all the belting, striding, dancing and oozing of charisma. “I look…
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Top concerts around Colorado Springs this May | Live music monthly
With summer on the horizon, many local venues are starting to pack their lineups. Concerts allow for all ages unless otherwise noted. Click on artist names to buy tickets. The Lineup: Oxymorrons • Post Profit @ The Black Sheep | May 21 at 8 p.m. Drowning Pool • Saliva @ Sunshine Studios Live | May 23 at…