CONTACT:
Andrew Seraphin
The Wilbur Theatre
Seraphin@TheWilbur.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Pink Floyd Experience Comes to The Wilbur
WHAT: On Tuesday, February 17th, 2015, The Pink Floyd Experience is coming to The Wilbur in Boston’s historic Theatre District.
The Pink Floyd Experience (PFX) is much more than just a flawless recreation of the legendary songs that spanned decades in their appeal. PFX echoes everything that made Pink Floyd one of rock & roll’s greatest icons. It’s a celebration of the music, the themes and the innovation that this great band brought to fans around the world. It is Pink Floyd, up close and personal without losing the scope and power of their performance. Their North American Premiere Tour in 2004 sold more than 40,000 tickets and earned nearly $1.5 million in Gross Box Office receipts, including two sell-out shows in Toronto ($230,590 Gross) and one sell-out in Vancouver ($95,033 Gross). The band’s popularity remains high, having sold nearly a half-million concert tickets in the US since 2006, with annual tours averaging over $1 million gross sales.
In a two-hour show, performed live with six musicians and over $2.5 million worth of production equipment on stage, perhaps PFX should come with a warning for potential “retinal damage.” But fans won’t turn their heads away as the massive light show and HD projection that brings the show right onto their laps. Even the icons that Pink Floyd have made their own – from the blinking eye to the marching hammers – have all been translated into clever hooks along the ride. Imagine your hair literally swept up by the helicopter that introduces their next song. Hear the cash registers in Money or the clocks in Time run around the room. And not to leave the fans wanting for more, the show finishes with a 12-foot long Pig blimp that flies over the audience and balconies in final homage to Pink Floyd’s most familiar image! There’s much, much more from the classic airplane crash to floating eyeballs in the crowd…but we better leave a few surprises for the actual show.
Don’t be fooled by imposters! This is truly an unforgettable re-interpretation of a classic. It is the full Pink Floyd Experience!
For tickets and more information about The Wilbur and other great events visit https://wilburboston.wpengine.com.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 – 8:00 PM
COST: $40-$50
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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