CONTACT:
Andrew Seraphin
The Wilbur Theatre
Seraphin@TheWilbur.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Libera Comes to The Wilbur
WHAT: On Wednesday, April 1st, 2015, Libera is coming to The Wilbur in Boston’s historic Theatre District.
One of the world’s most accomplished and acclaimed boy choirs, the London-based group, with members aged 7 to 16, has topped charts around the globe with their vivid arrangements and innovative harmonies that stretch the full range of the boys’ voices. Libera is known through their international concert tours, television appearances, and many recordings of their music.Libera’s worldwide concert tours, and appearances on nationwide television stations have brought fans from all walks of life to their music.
Libera is well known in North America through their concert tours and TV appearances including nationwide PBS specials, NBC Today show and Tonight with Jay Leno. The boys had their debut at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2007, where they performed in front of the President and a hall full of celebrities – including Robert de Niro, Cameron Diaz, Diana Ross, Steve Martin and Brian Wilson. The boys were privileged to close the Kennedy Center Honors with a moving tribute to honoree Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. This was followed by Libera’s participation in the Papal Mass at the climax of Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to the USA in 2008. Performing to a capacity congregation of 65,000 at New York’s Yankee Stadium. Libera were the only British artists to take part in this historical event.
Singing with Libera isn’t just about being part of a popular musical sensation that inspires hundreds of thousands of people around the world. It helps the boys gain a lasting confidence and ambition that comes from being part of a larger vision with an excellent, committed and supportive team.
Libera have traveled across North America several times, appearing in venues as diverse as the Crystal Cathedral in California, the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica, concerts in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Mayo Performing Arts Center in NJ, the Moody in Chicago, the Riverside Church in NYC and other venues from Texas to Toronto.
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WHEN: Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 – 7:30 PM
COST: $30.00-$40.00
WHERE: The Wilbur | 246 Tremont Street | Boston, MA 02116 | 617.248.9700
TICKETS: Visit www.wilburboston.wpengine.com, or call the box office at 617.248.9700
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.wilburboston.wpengine.com, or call 617.248.9700.
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