December 2008

The Pro Bowl will not only change location but also scheduling. This is the first time since 1979 that the NFL’s All-Star game will not be played in Honolulu.  Moving to Dolphins Stadium, it will also be played a week before the Super Bowl rather than the week after.  Not since 1967 in LA has a Pro Bowl and Super Bowl been played in the same city.  The league hopes that by making these changes, the game will grow more popular among fans.  Future consideration for the game includes rotating years between playing in Hawaii and on the mainland.  The Pro Bowl is scheduled for 1/31/10 at 9pm CST.

Don’t wait until 2010 for NFL action in person!  Catch the NFL Playoffs, Super Bowl and Pro Bowl this year.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular musical Phantom of the Opera was based on the French novel Le Fantôme de l’Opéra by Gaston Leroux.  The famed composer transformed the story into an international theatre sensation running on Broadway for over two decades. 

Webber plans to continue the story of the Phantom and his long lost love against a Brooklyn backdrop in Phantom: Love Never Dies.  In the new play, Christine will reunite with the Phantom character on Coney Island.  Though details of the cast have yet to be released, Webber hints at a big surprise in the lead role.  His sequel will make a historic splash with simultaneous openings in Shanghai, New York and London in 2009.

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Austinites mark your calendars!  There are several exciting events in Austin for the month of January.  Texas Longhorns basketball will be in full swing and check out these fun concerts:

January 4  –  3:00pm  –  Trans-Siberian Orchestra

January 4  –  7:30pm  –  Trans-Siberian Orchestra

January 16 – 8:00pm  –  Scott Weiland

January 22 – 7:30pm  –  Brad Paisley

January 23 –  8:30pm  – John Legend

January 31 –  8:00pm  – Broken Social Scene

Missouri clenched a win over Northwestern in overtime  for the 2008 Alamo Bowl last night.  This was only the second Alamo Bowl in History that overtime has needed to be used and delivered a 30-23 win for the Tigers.  The overtime was a result of Missouri’s kicker Jeff Wolfert missing the game-winning field goal as time elapsed in the fourth quarter.  Although, before than important kick was missed Wolfert was a hero for kicking a 37-yarder to tie the game with 2:49 remaining in the 4th.  Missouri finally gripped the win after Jeremy Maclin, an All-American, caught a 7-yard pass from Chase Daniels to deliver an ultimate 30-23 victory.

The final Sunday in the 2008 NFL regular-season finally cleared up the playoff picture.  The Bears, Broncos, Bucs, Cowboys, Jets and Patriots are all going home.  While the Chargers, Dolphins, Eagles and Vikings are moving on to play this weekend in Wild Card round NFL playoff games.

If you turned back the clocks to August I think most experts would be shocked if you told them both the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots would miss the playoffs.  Many had those two teams squaring off in the 2009 Superbowl in Tampa on February 1st.  But the Patriots battled injuries all season and the Cowboys battled themselves, and both of them saw their playoff hopes exstinguished on the final day of the regular season.

The teams that are in the 2008-2009 NFL Playoffs are:
AFC: Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins.

NFC: Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings.

Wildcard Games (January 3rd & 4th, 2009):
Falcons at Cardinals (Sat)
Colts at Chargers (Sat)
Ravens at Dolphins (Sun)
Eagles at Vikings (Sun)

Divisional Games (January 10th & 11th, 2009):
Titans vs TBD (Sat)
Panthers vs TBD (Sat)
Steelers vs TBD (Sun)
NY Giants vs TBD (Sun)

Visit the TicketCity NFL playoff page for more information or to buy NFL Playoff tickets.

Still need some presents for the holidays?!?! Well Ticket City has what you need!! 

Don’t miss your chance to see the traveling Radio City Spectacular with the Rockettes coming to Austin!  They will be at the Frank Erwin Center just 7 short days from now!!

Show Times are:

Dec 30 at 4:00pm
Dec 30 at 7:30pm
Dec 31 at 12:00pm
Dec 31 at 3:30pm

We still have a tickets starting at $45, but you better get them quick because we are running low and FAST.

You can call 1-800-SOLD OUT to talk to one of our knowledgeable sales staff or feel free to visit us at www.TicketCity.com or find each show directly by clicking on the links above!

And from all of us at Ticket City….have a fun, safe  and HAPPY HOLIDAY Season!

College fans in Texas,

The weather hasn’t been that cold to miss out on some bowl game action. What a better way to have fun with the family around the holidays. With five bowls played in the Lone Star State, there’s sure to be a bowl near you. Whether you’re a fan of the teams playing or not, the bowl game experience is unforgettable.

This season find bargain deals on bowl tickets, but hurry as these low prices won’t last long! Give tickets as last minute gifts to neighbors or treat your family to something different. Don’t miss these upcoming bowls:

Alamo Bowl – Armed Forces Bowl – Cotton Bowl – Sun Bowl – Texas Bowl

In November, Ghostland Observatory fans turned out in droves to support their hometown band.  Selling out two performances back to back at Stubb’s in Austin, TX, Ghostland fans are still buzzing about the crazy and entertaining show.  

Now, the electro-funk duo continues to rock the nation.  After shows in the north east, the band is headed to Seattle for a New Years Eve performance before coming back to Texas.  Their kaleidoscopic lasers coupled with heavy electronic beats are sure to get your feet moving. 

In January, they will perform an encore to the World of Sound performance featuring the University of Texas Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Choruses and Jazz Trio.  Sign up for ticket updates on the band’s performances here.

From holiday parties to retail stores, the music of The Nutcracker is a part of every holiday playlist.  For many, the recognizable tunes simply signify the holidays have arrived.  For others, for those lucky enough to see the ballet in person, its songs are a reminder of the magic the holiday season invokes.  The ballet is simply beautiful.  On stage, heart-warming scenes transform into magical worlds as skilled dancers tell the story of a little girl’s journey.  Dancers adorn rich velvety costumes trimmed in glitter and glitz while gracefully defying all physical limitations.  To hear the music live is incredible.  With powerful choruses and enchanting melodies, the symphony guides the dancers across the stage while keeping the audience in silent awe.  A tradition across the world, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is a beautiful ballet sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

From the New York City Ballet to the Austin Ballet, I’ve had the opportunity to see various companies perform The Nutcracker.  Each company adds a unique signature to the performance making it unforgettable every time.  It’s the perfect show for a family outing.  Check out our theatre page to find tickets to The Nutcracker near you!