Worldwide Tour of `An Evening With Donny Osmond' Kicks Off This May in Detroit; Theatre Tour is Osmond's First Solo Tour in More Than a Decade

Business Wire, March 5, 2001

Entertainment Editors

NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 5, 2001

One of the most celebrated singers and entertainers of our time, Donny Osmond returns to his roots this May when he begins his first solo concert tour in more than a decade. "An Evening with Donny Osmond" will perform at approximately 20 North American theatres in May and June before heading overseas for a three-month tour of Europe, Asia, and Australia. Backed by a 5-piece rhythm section and 14-piece orchestra, Donny's repertoire will include music from his recently released cd, "This is the Moment" as well as new orchestral arrangements of other favorites and classics from his past.

"This is the Moment," is a contemporary collection of some of Broadway's greatest songs recorded with a new style and sound thanks to legendary music producer, Phil Ramone (Elton John, Barbara Streisand, Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra). From the fresh jazzy pulse of "Luck be a Lady" to the rhythmic pop sensibility of "Seasons of Love," the cd showcases Donny's extraordinary musical range as a singer. Elysa Gardner of USA Today said the cd is a "pop-savvy collection, expertly produced by Phil Ramone, that is a perfect showcase for Osmond's smooth, breezy vocal style. Osmond's winning strategy is worthy of attention - and respect."

The second leg of the U.S. tour will resume in January 2002 with dates through the spring.

                      DONNY OSMOND
                    SPRING TOUR 2001
                        (3/5/01)


SHOW DATE         CITY              VENUE
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(ON SALE DATE)
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5/12 (3/11)       DETROIT, MI        FOX THEATRE
5/16 (3/11)       CLEVELAND, OH      STATE THEATRE
5/18 (3/11)       MINNEAPOLIS, MN    STATE THEATRE
5/19 (3/11)       MINNEAPOLIS, MN    STATE THEATRE
5/20 (3/11)       MINNEAPOLIS, MN    STATE THEATRE
5/22 (3/25)       DENVER, CO         BUELL THEATRE
5/30 (3/25)       TEMPE, AZ          GAMMAGE THEATRE
5/31 (TBD)        SAN DIEGO, CA      TBD
6/1 (3/11)        COSTA MESA, CA     ORANGE CO. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
6/3 (3/18)        SAN FRANCISCO, CA  ORPHEUM THEATRE
6/9 (3/18)        CHICAGO, IL        ROSEMONT THEATRE
6/10 (3/18)       CHICAGO, IL        ROSEMONT THEATRE
6/12 (3/25)       TAMPA, FL          TAMPA PERFORMING ARTS
6/13(3/18)        W. PALM BEACH, FL  KRAVIS CENTER
6/15 (3/18)       ATLANTA, GA        BOB KARR ARTS CENTER
6/17 (TBA)        VIENNA, VA         FOX THEATRE
6/20 (3/11)       BALTIMORE, MD      LYRIC THEATRE
6/21 (TBA)        LEDYARD, CT        FOXWOODS CASINO
6/22 (3/18)       BOSTON, MA         WANG CENTER
6/23 (3/18)       BOSTON, MA         WANG CENTER
6/24 (TBA)        WALLINGFORD,CT     OAKDALE THEATRE
6/26 (3/18)       NEWARK, NJ         NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
6/28 (3/18)       PROVIDENCE, RI     PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
6/29 (TBA)        PHILADELPIHIA, PA  MANN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
6/30 (3/25)       CINCINNATTI, OH    ARNOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
7/1 (3/11)        ST. LOUIS, MO      FOX THEATRE