Goldstar means deals & savings on entertainment

Nov 262012

November 26, 2012 Posted by LOTC Staff Entertainment, Hot Deals

Tickets to professional theater, concerts and sporting events can be pricey, if not down right out of reach for many. That’s one reason why Goldstar is so appealing. The company works with entertainment companies and venues to sell excess tickets to theater, concerts, comedy shows and sports. Often the ticket discounts are as much as 50% off. To get the deals, you must first join Goldstar, which is free. Then search national deals or choose your city or a destination you are planning to visit from the list of cities.

Currently, Goldstar is active in 29 cities or regions, including Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, Phoenix, Portland, Miami, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with deals on touring shows, local theater groups, sports and concerts. In San Francisco, you can get tickets to “The Nutcracker” for 50% off (photo by Erik Tomasson). You can see some of the current ticket discounts on our Entertainment Deals page.

Buying tickets is easy and straightforward. There are service charges, but they are clearly noted. You can read more about how Goldstar works here.

Here are some of the current deals and discounts around the country:

	Washington: $39.00 for "Anything Goes" ($65.00 value) Full price: ($65.00 value) Our price: $39.00 for Showcasing Cole Porter's signature wit and masterful composition, Roundabout Theatre Company's Tony-winning production of Anything Goes features beloved songs such as "I Get a Kick Out of You" and "You're the Top." This timeless tale of boy-meets-girl and the resulting roller coaster ride centers on Billy Crocker, who falls hopelessly in love with a wealthy heiress. When he sees her boarding a boat to London, he throws caution to the wind and becomes a stowaway. Madcap hijinks ensue when his fellow passengers, including the evangelist-turned-nightclub-singer Reno Sweeney and second-rate gangster Moonface Martin, decide to help Billy win his true love.
	Chicago: $16.50 for "Cirque Shanghai: Dragon's Thunder" ($31.25 value) Full price: ($31.25 value) Our price: $16.50 for With the largest cast ever to visit the United States, Cirque Shanghai returns in triumph to Chicago with Cirque Shanghai: Dragon's Thunder, its latest and most dazzling show. Watch some of the finest acrobats in the world leap, tumble and juggle with a flexibility and precision that borders on the unbelievable. The outright daring of acts like "The Chinese Flex Bar" and "Gravity Swings" will take your breath away, while the thunderous beat of the "Dragon Drums" will stir your soul. Back from last year's show are fan-favorite features like the "Wheel of Destiny" as well as Imperial Thunder, China's finest daredevil motorcycle troupe. Be amazed, amused and ultimately enchanted by human skill pushed to the limits and beyond in Cirque Shanghai: Dragon's Thunder.
	Chicago: $10.00 for "Bon Jovi: Because We Can - The Tour" ($19.50 value) Full price: ($19.50 value) Our price: $10.00 for Bon Jovi brings the Because We Can -- The Tour back to the U.S. for the summer, and one of its stops is Soldier Field in Chicago. Come and rock out with these international superstars as they return from a trip around the world. There's no place like home, so it's sure to be an exciting show where you can expect to hear all your favorite Bon Jovi hits along with songs from the band's new album. The band's What About Now release debuted at No. 1 in March 2013, making it their fifth No. 1 position on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart. The new album's first hit single, "Because We Can," was the biggest single launch in the iTunes era of the band's storied career, hitting the iTunes Top 5 in 24 countries and reaching No. 1 in 12 countries.
	Foxborough: $20.00 for "Bon Jovi: Because We Can - The Tour" ($39.50 value) Full price: ($39.50 value) Our price: $20.00 for Bon Jovi brings Because We Can -- The Tour back to the U.S. for the summer, and one of its stops is Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. Come and rock out with these international superstars as they return from a trip around the world. There's no place like home, so it's sure to be an exciting show where you can expect to hear all your favorite Bon Jovi hits along with songs from the band's new album, What About Now. The album debuted at No. 1 in March 2013, making it the fifth number one album for the band. What About Now's first hit single, "Because We Can," was the biggest single launch in the iTunes era of the band's storied career, hitting the iTunes Top 5 in 24 countries and reaching No. 1 in 12 countries.
	Seattle: $28.00 for "Hairspray In Concert" ($53.00 value) Full price: ($53.00 value) Our price: $28.00 for In honor of the 10th anniversary of Hairspray's Broadway debut, the 5th Avenue Theatre teams up with Seattle Men's Chorus to present Hairspray In Concert. Come experience the fun all over again (or for the very first time) as a cast of more than 200 singers and musicians takes the stage for this concert-style presentation of the musical featuring all of your favorite numbers, including "Good Morning Baltimore," "Welcome to the '60s," "You Can't Stop the Beat" and more. Based on John Waters' cult classic film, Hairspray won eight Tony Awards in 2003 and inspired a new major motion picture. Set in 1960s Baltimore, Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a misfit teenager who becomes a local celebrity as a dancer on TV's Corny Collins Show. Her love of dancing leads her to become an unlikely heroine, triumphing over snotty teen queens and racial segregation, while keeping her big hair and big dreams firmly in place.
	Scottsdale: $12.00 for "The Mousetrap" ($25.00 value) Full price: ($25.00 value) Our price: $12.00 for A terrible snowstorm traps a group of strangers in a quaint boarding house. To everyone's horror, it soon becomes clear that a murderer is hiding among them. A policeman arrives to investigate, and as the characters testify and re-enact the events of the night, the trap is set to catch the murderer. This thrilling whodunit by Agatha Christie, author of so many classic English murder mysteries, is known for its unpredictable ending ... Can you pinpoint the murderer before the characters do? The original production of The Mousetrap on London's West End has now been running continuously for 61 years, during which period it's been performed more than 25,000 times, making it the most popular whodunit of all time and the longest running show of any type in the modern era.
	The Woodlands: $17.00 for Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice ($29.50 value) Full price: ($29.50 value) Our price: $17.00 for Catch Nickelodeon stars Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice under the stars at the Pavilion on the Texas leg of their 38-city Summer Break Tour. The American boy band from Minnesota captured the hearts of millions on their self-titled TV show, not to mention with their pop hits "Boyfriend," featuring Snoop Dogg, "Music Sounds Better With U," "Elevate" and "Windows Down." Their debut album, BTR, sold more than two million copies worldwide, and now they're touring behind their third studio album, 24/Seven. Justice, declared the "It Girl" by Perez Hilton, stars in her own hit Nick show, Victorious, after appearing for three seasons on the popular Zoey 101. Now she's got three Victorious albums out, and several hit singles, including the gold-selling "Freak the Freak Out." Opening acts are scheduled to include Olivia Somerlyn and Jackson Guthy.
	Portland: $22.50 for Madeleine Peyroux ($45.00 value) Full price: ($45.00 value) Our price: $22.50 for From performing for cash on the streets of Paris to achieving mainstream success, jazz singer Madeline Peyroux has come a long way. Peyroux comes to Portland with her unique renditions of old classics and modern tunes by the likes of Leonard Cohen, The Beatles and the PDX. You'll surely hear songs from Peyroux's latest album, The Blue Room, which started out as a tribute to Ray Charles, but branched out to include other songs, such as Randy Newman's "Guilty," Warren Zevon's "Desperadoes Under The Eaves" and John Hartford's "Gentle On My Mind."
	Los Angeles: COMP for Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival 2013 (COMP value) Full price: (COMP value) Our price: COMP for The Independent Shakespeare Co. presents its summer Shakespeare festival featuring Macbeth, As You Like It and 18th century comedy She Stoops to Conquer. The story of an aristocratic soldier's rise -- and inevitable fall -- thanks to witches, crime and murder, Macbeth stands among Shakespeare's most twisted and tragic tales. As You Like It is one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, a fast-paced, light-hearted tale of adventure and romance featuring thwarted lovers, a clown, cross-dressing and a host of comical twists and turns. And Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer is a comedy that has it all: romance, mistaken identity, a thrilling chase scene and a love song to liquor. It's a big-hearted, exhuberant romp and the perfect way to spend a summer evening in the park. In an exciting Goldstar exclusive, members will be seated in a special reserved front section for this free-to-the-public event in Griffith Park's beautiful natural amphitheater.
	Los Angeles: $40.00 for "The Scottsboro Boys" ($80.00 value) Full price: ($80.00 value) Our price: $40.00 for The final musical collaboration by the legendary theater team of John Kander and Fred Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret and Kiss of the Spider Woman) comes to Los Angeles for a run at the Ahmanson Theatre. This surprising and inspiring story is based on the Scottsboro case from the '30s concerning nine young African-American men who were unjustly accused of a shocking crime and whose story would eventually contribute to the Civil Rights Movement. The Scottsboro Boys is told through a mix of innovative staging and piercing songs, and garnered 12 Tony Award nominations. This production is directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (The Producers).
	New York City: $22.00 for American Ballet Theatre 2013 Spring Season at the Met ($45.00 value) Full price: ($45.00 value) Our price: $22.00 for American Ballet Theatre presents its annual eight-week season of performances at the Metropolitan Opera House. Since 1940, ABT's graced the stages of the greatest venues around the world, creating a tradition of passion, innovation and athleticism that consistently awes ballet lovers old and new. This spring, ABT presents two magical tales of romance. In Sylvia, Sir Frederick Ashton's mythological love story, the huntress Sylvia is united with her true love through the divine intervention of Eros. The ground-breaking score by Leo Delibes, a favorite of Tchaikovsky's, is famed for its innovative use of leitmotifs, brass and wind instruments, and pizzicato style, while the ballet itself is known for its technical demands on the lead ballerina. ABT's exquisite production was called "irresistible ... a ravishingly pretty, fast-paced frolic" by The New York Times, and offers a bevy of creative woodland creatures to charm and delight. The season continues with the timeless tale of The Sleeping Beauty. This treasured fairy tale of a slumbering princess rescued by a daring prince and awakened with a kiss inspires love at first sight from its audiences as well.
	New York: $68.50 for "The Trip to Bountiful" ($97.00 value) Full price: ($97.00 value) Our price: $68.50 for Three-time Emmy Award winner Cicely Tyson makes her much-anticipated return to Broadway in The Trip to Bountiful, the critically-acclaimed drama that's been nominated for four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Play Revival. Back on the boards after a 30-year absence, Tyson shares the stage with the marquee talents of Cuba Gooding Jr. and Vanessa Williams in this inspirational, joyous and enduring play from playwright Horton Foote. Set in 1953 Texas, Bountiful centers on Carrie Watts, a widow living in a cramped apartment with her watchful son and daughter-in-law. She yearns to return to her hometown, and sneaks away on a life-changing journey in this new production directed by Michael Wilson.
	Chicago: $32.25 for "Million Dollar Quartet" ($64.50 value) Full price: ($64.50 value) Our price: $32.25 for On December 4, 1956, a twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley to Memphis' Sun Records. The rock 'n' roll musical Million Dollar Quartet was inspired by this famed recording session -- the first and only collaboration among these legendary icons, each of whom had such a major influence on American music. This thrilling production brings audiences inside the recording studio with the four major talents who came together as a red-hot band for one unforgettable night, and features such enduring hits as "Blue Suede Shoes," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Great Balls of Fire" and "Hound Dog." A hit on Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet was nominated for 2010 Tony and Drama Desk Awards.
	Boston: $21.43 for Boston Duck Tours ($37.69 value) Full price: ($37.69 value) Our price: $21.43 for Experience Boston from both land and water by traveling in an amphibious World War II-style landing vehicle called a "Duck." With a friendly and informative conDUCKtor behind the wheel, you'll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts, including the golden-domed State House, Bunker Hill, TD Banknorth Garden Arena, Boston Common, Copley Square, Big Dig, Government Center, fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market, Prudential Tower and more. As the best of Boston passes before your eyes, you'll hear lots of little-known facts and interesting insights about this unique and wonderful city. Then, your conDUCKtor will drive the vehicle right into the Charles River for breathtaking views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.
	Chicago: $25.50 for "The Pianist of Willesden Lane" ($50.00 value) Full price: ($50.00 value) Our price: $25.50 for Set in Vienna in 1938 and London during the blitzkrieg, The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the true story of noted pianist and author Mona Golabek's mother, Lisa Jura. As a young Jewish pianist, Lisa dreams of a concert debut at the storied Musikverein concert hall. When Lisa is swept up in the Kindertransport to London in an attempt to protect her from the Nazi regime, everything about her life is upended -- except her love of music. Golabek performs some of the world's most beloved piano music in this poignant tribute to her mother's experience in wartime Europe. Adapted and directed by local favorite Hershey Felder, The Pianist of Willesden Lane is a riveting tale of hope that is a powerful testament to how music can help us survive through the darkest of times.
	Chicago: $16.50 for Barenaked Ladies With Ben Folds Five ($29.50 value) Full price: ($29.50 value) Our price: $16.50 for Barenaked Ladies went on the road last summer with their hugely popular Last Summer on Earth Tour in anticipation of the impending apocalypse. Turns out the Mayans were off in their calculations, so the Canadian pop-rock superstars are celebrating with a reprise, the 2013 Last Summer on Earth Tour. The tour also marks their 25th anniversary and the release of their latest album, titled Grinning Streak. Their resume boasts four multi-platinum albums, and their hits include "One Week," "If I Had $1,000,000," "Pinch Me," "The Old Apartment" and the theme from CBS's The Big Bang Theory. Joining them in Chicago will be Ben Folds Five ("Brick," "Army") and comedian-musician Boothby Graffoe.
	Bethesda: $29.00 for "Becky Shaw" ($58.00 value) Full price: ($58.00 value) Our price: $29.00 for When a newly married couple fixes up two romantically challenged friends, crisis and comedy ensue in the wickedly funny Becky Shaw. From their first blind date, which includes an unscheduled visit to the police station, the couple, along with the newlyweds who set them up, surprise audiences -- and themselves -- in this comedy thriller. A smash hit in its New York run and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Becky Shaw was written by Law & Order writer-producer Gina Gionfriddo and is directed at Round House by Patricia McGregor.
	Costa Mesa: $35.00 for "Catch Me If You Can" ($69.00 value) Full price: ($69.00 value) Our price: $35.00 for Based on the hit film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and the incredible true story that inspired it, new Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can follows the life of Frank W. Abagnale Jr., who uses charm, imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks to create his ideal future. Abagnale successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer -- and wins the girl of his dreams -- before FBI agent Carl Hanratty finally catches up to him. The Tony Award-winning "dream team" behind Catch Me If You Can includes playwright Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and composers Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
	Chicago: $45.00 for "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" ($80.00 value) Full price: ($80.00 value) Our price: $45.00 for Take a musical trip back in time and rock out to the golden oldies at the Cadillac Palace Theatre as the upbeat biographical musical, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story comes to Chicago. This hit show follows Holly's childhood in Texas, his musical beginnings with the group of high school friends who later gained fame as the Crickets, his meteoric rise to fame and his tragic early death -- all set to a soundtrack of some of rock 'n' roll's biggest hits, including Buddy Holly's "Peggy Sue" and "That'll Be the Day," Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba," the Big Bopper's "Chantilly Lace" and many more.
	Las Vegas: COMP for "Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis" ($43.51 value) Full price: ($43.51 value) Our price: COMP for Marc Savard's long-running Vegas show is an entertaining and energetic mix of hypnosis, comedy ... and chaos. This master hypnotist can compel volunteers to take a walk on their wild sides, including imagining they're invisible, irresistibly attractive and more, to the delight of cheering audiences. Self taught, Savard starred on stage as the world's youngest professional hypnotist by age 19 and was appearing in more than 200 stage shows internationally by age 21. At 23, his life hit a turning point when he was struck and nearly killed by a drunk driver. Using the powers of his mind instead of medication, Savard made an astoundingly quick and full recovery, and has since funneled his passion for life into teaching high school students about the dangers of drinking and driving, helping world-class athletes bring home gold medals, and bringing the house down in his hit Vegas hypnosis show.
	Washington: $12.00 for International Spy Museum: The Permanent Exhibit ($21.15 value) Full price: ($21.15 value) Our price: $12.00 for The International Spy Museum is the first and only public museum in the United States dedicated solely to espionage. Upon arrival, you'll be given a secret identity which you'll use to test your spy skills throughout the experience. The exhibits bring together a variety of themed rooms and activities with historic tales and artifacts from the history of global intrigue. The newest exhibit, Exquisitely Evil, is a tribute to the villains who have taken on one of the most famous fictional spies of all time -- James Bond. 007 doesn't face off against just any old bad guys -- Bond villains are over-the-top evil with grand plans to mess with the world on a global scale. You'll see more than 100 film artifacts from both old and new Bond movies and experience interactive exhibits that allow you to take over the controls of a villain's lair, brave the depths of a virtual shark tank, play spy vs. spy with other visitors, disarm a missile before time runs out and more.
	Camden: $42.00 for "Cirque du Soleil": TOTEM ($70.00 value) Full price: ($70.00 value) Our price: $42.00 for Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM traces the journey of the human race from amphibian beginnings all the way into the future, imagining the realization of our ultimate desire to fly. Set on a stage inspired by the giant turtle, which represents Earth's origins in many ancient civilizations, and drawing inspiration from various creation myths, TOTEM's characters evolve through mind-blowing acrobatics and stunning visual displays, exploring the ties between all of Earth's species and the dreams and infinite potential of humanity.
	Seattle: $18.00 for Tillicum Village Salmon Bake and Cruise ($30.00 value) Full price: ($30.00 value) Our price: $18.00 for This isn't just a cruise. It's a four-hour adventure that begins when you climb aboard the Argosy, a climate-controlled ship with two cash bars. Soak up the beautiful coastal scenery as the narrated trip takes you from Puget Sound to Blake Island. Once on the island, you'll disembark to enjoy an appetizer of clams and nectar, then visit the Tillicum Village longhouse for a buffet meal including salmon baked on cedar planks in the traditional Northwest Coast native style. At the end of the meal, enjoy a spellbinding performance highlighting the myth, magic and dances of the native Salish people, complete with high-tech effects. You'll even have a chance to explore the island a bit before boarding for the return cruise.
	Chicago: $20.00 for "Death and Harry Houdini" ($40.00 value) Full price: ($40.00 value) Our price: $20.00 for Nationally renowned magician Dennis Watkins takes on the role of the world's most famous escape artist in Death and Harry Houdini, a revival of House Theatre's first hit show, remounted in celebration of their 10th anniversary. An engaging mix of illusion, storytelling, original music, dance, and even film, the play's received rave reviews from the Chicago press for Nathan Allen's "ingenious" writing and directing, and features numerous feats of magic, including Watkins' recreation of Houdini's most famous stage escape: The Water Torture Cell, in which he's locked upside down in a liquid-filled tank.
	Washington: $40.00 for "The Guardsman" ($69.00 value) Full price: ($69.00 value) Our price: $40.00 for Finn Wittrock (Death of a Salesman), Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead) and Shuler Hensley (Oklahoma!) headline this all-new Kennedy Center comedy about the actor-husband in a Brangelina-style supercouple from Budapest. Knowing his wife's reputation for getting restless after six months of a relationship, the actor sets out to seduce her himself before she can stray by pulling off his greatest role -- posing as the latest object of her affection, an imperial guardsman. Richard Nelson, a Tony winner for James Joyce's The Dead, penned this new translation of Ferenc Molnár's original play. This version, helmed by two-time Tony winner Gregory Mosher, stars Wittrock, who made an award-winning impression as Happy Loman in Mike Nichols' 2012 Broadway production of Death of a Salesman with Philip Seymour Hoffman. Callies is best known as the ill-fated Lori Grimes on AMC's hit series The Walking Dead, while Broadway star Shuler Hensley is a Tony winner for Oklahoma!, and most recently starred as the monster in the musical Young Frankenstein, as well as the same character in the thriller Van Helsing.
	Washington: $34.00 for "The Winter's Tale" ($68.00 value) Full price: ($68.00 value) Our price: $34.00 for Star-crossed lovers, a banished child, a loyal servant, a clever thief -- all are featured in Shakespeare's roller-coaster ride of jealousy, loss, love and reconciliation The Winter's Tale, presented by Shakespeare Theatre Company in association with McCarter Theatre Center. One of Shakespeare's late romances, The Winter's Tale centers around the jealous King Leontes of Sicilia, who flies into a rage when he believes his pregnant wife Hermione and his good friend King Polixenes are lovers. By the time he discovers the truth, he's lost his wife and two young children. However, years later, a miraculous turn of events brings a chance for redemption. Director Rebecca Taichman, whose Cymbeline was hailed as "brimming with both heart and good humor" by the Washington City Paper and whose Twelfth Night was called "gorgeously romantic" by The Downtowner, returns to direct this timeless work at the Lansburgh Theatre.
	San Diego: $13.50 for Two-Hour Harbor Cruise of San Diego Bay ($27.00 value) Full price: ($27.00 value) Our price: $13.50 for With sweeping vistas and romantic sights, the beautiful -- and historic -- San Diego Bay is a natural wonder of Southern California. Locals and tourists alike will love this narrated tour of the beautiful bay aboard San Diego's largest and most comfortable yachts, featuring outdoor areas as well as climate-controlled indoor seating. Friends, family and loved ones will have a blast enjoying the views together from arrangeable tables and chairs so everyone can see the sights with no rubbernecking.
	Camden: $10.00 for Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Catch Nickelodeon stars Big Time Rush and Victoria Justice under the stars at Susquehanna Bank Center on the Philadelphia/New Jersey leg of their 38-city Summer Break Tour. The American boy band from Minnesota captured the hearts of millions on their self-titled TV show, not to mention with their pop hits "Boyfriend," featuring Snoop Dogg, "Music Sounds Better With U," "Elevate" and "Windows Down." Their debut album, BTR, sold more than two million copies worldwide, and now they're touring behind their third studio album, 24/Seven. Justice, declared the "It Girl" by Perez Hilton, stars in her own hit Nick show, Victorious, after appearing for three seasons on the popular Zoey 101. Now she's got three Victorious albums out, and several hit singles, including the gold-selling "Freak the Freak Out."
	Oakbrook Terrace: $17.50 for "Boeing, Boeing" ($35.00 value) Full price: ($35.00 value) Our price: $17.50 for A 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Revival, Marc Camoletti's classic farce Boeing, Boeing comes in for a landing, courtesy of Drury Lane. This high-flying comedy follows a French architect who's secretly engaged to three different flight attendants. He has all three relationships carefully balanced so that he always has "one up, one down and one pending." When the new, faster Boeing jet goes into service, his fiancées' schedules get jumbled, and things turn turbulent as all three of them descend on his Paris apartment at the same time, along with an old schoolmate.
	Seattle: $22.00 for "Other Desert Cities" ($44.00 value) Full price: ($44.00 value) Our price: $22.00 for Other Desert Cities, one of the hottest tickets on Broadway last season, comes to ACT (A Contemporary Theatre). The latest play from Pulitzer Prize finalist Jon Robin Baitz is a smart drama filled with serious laughter and interplay that dazzles and decimates. Christmas is always somewhat surreal in Palm Springs. And it's made even more so this year when Brooke returns home after a long absence to present her conservative parents with a tell-all confessional novel that exposes a pivotal event in family history.
	Escondido: $7.50 for "Barefoot in the Park" ($15.00 value) Full price: ($15.00 value) Our price: $7.50 for Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park is a Tony-nominated comedy about newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter, who move into a dilapidated New York brownstone apartment. Faced with reality after their honeymoon high, the young couple clashes over the building's disrepair, their eccentric neighbor and a surprise visit from Corie's mother. At the heart of all the arguments is the main issue: Corie's free-spirited ways vs. Paul's more conventional personality and whether they can learn to live with their differences in the long term. Filled with Neil Simon's witty repartee and hilarious characterization, this charming, playful comedy about the ups and downs of married life will have you rooting for the Bratters and for true love.
	San Diego: $19.00 for "miXtape" ($38.00 value) Full price: ($38.00 value) Our price: $19.00 for This totally tubular comedy musical, which has played at the Horton Grand since the summer of 2010, follows a group of friends who come of age during the 1980s, when Ronald Reagan was president, the Berlin Wall came down and the hits of Madonna, Genesis, Sting, Duran Duran and Michael Jackson filled the airwaves. This high-energy show features a neon-colored combo of comedy, nostalgia and a fantastic soundtrack of top '80s music, complete with a live band. Written by Jon Lorenz and Colleen Kollar Smith and directed by Kerry Meads, it's a celebration of all things Gen X that everyone can enjoy.
	Marietta: $14.00 for "Jesus Christ Superstar" ($38.00 value) Full price: ($38.00 value) Our price: $14.00 for Winner of the 1972 Tony Award for Best Original Score, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar changed the face of musical theater when it debuted on Broadway in 1971. This rock-and-roll retelling of the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, Superstar dramatizes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the unrest caused by his message and his popularity, his betrayal by Judas Iscariot, his trial before Pontius Pilate, and his ultimate crucifixion. Chart-topping songs such as "Superstar," "Everything's Alright" and "I Don't Know How to Love Him" dramatically highlight the struggles of those final days. Next Stage brings this hit Broadway musical to Marietta.
	Boston: $53.00 for "The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream" ($103.00 value) Full price: ($103.00 value) Our price: $53.00 for A thrilling hybrid of rock concert and Broadway show, The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream brings the magic of America's classic blue-eyed soul band to Boston Opera House. The show marks the first time that original band members Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Dino Danelli and Gene Cornish have played together since 1970. The show, written by Bruce Springsteen guitarist Steven Van Zandt, features a complete concert performance, including hits "Good Lovin'," "A Beautiful Morning" and "I've Been Lonely Too Long." It also tells the history of the group through archival footage, narration and dramatic film segments. Don't miss this fascinating look at one of rock's biggest acts.
	San Diego: $28.50 for The Art of Flamenco Dinner Show ($47.50 value) Full price: ($47.50 value) Our price: $28.50 for The gorgeous Café Sevilla invites you to enjoy an evening of Spanish and Gypsy flamenco dance, a Spanish three-course meal and an atmosphere of European elegance and Mediterranean spirit. Café Sevilla is home to the longest running flamenco dinner show in Southern California, a dynamic and thoroughly entertaining performance that includes dancers, singers, percussionists and guitarists. Marvel at the passion, beauty and athleticism of this traditional art form as you enjoy a three-course meal featuring goat cheese salad, seafood paella and Café Sevilla's award-winning chocolate espresso crème brûlée. Please see the full event description for the dinner show menu.
	Fullerton: $10.00 for "Hairspray" ($20.00 value) Full price: ($20.00 value) Our price: $10.00 for Musical Theatre Orange County celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exuberantly entertaining production of the Broadway musical Hairspray, starring several of its alumni. Plus-sized dreamer Tracy Turnblad becomes a dancer on a popular local TV show, transforming herself from a shunned outsider to a true teen celebrity, and then setting out to triumph over both snotty teen queens and racial segregation. Set in 1962 Baltimore and based on the movie by John Waters, the production won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Score, for such Mark Shaiman-penned hit songs as "Welcome to the '60s," "You Can't Stop the Beat" and "Good Morning Baltimore." And then it was turned back into a popular 2007 movie, starring John Travolta and Nikki Blonsky. But there's nothing like seeing this always energetic and upbeat musical live on stage.
	Las Vegas: $17.50 for "CSI: The Experience" at MGM Grand ($31.50 value) Full price: ($31.50 value) Our price: $17.50 for The hit CBS TV show CSI got its start in Vegas before becoming the exciting worldwide phenomenon it is today. And this hands-on interactive experience puts you right in the middle of the action, as you step into the shoes of a real crime scene investigator to try and solve one of three different murders. You'll be helped along by videos featuring your favorite characters from the show and real-life forensic experts, as you match DNA, compare tire tracks and examine bullet casings and blood spatter. Then head to the state-of-the-art crime lab to see if you've ID'd the murderer and receive an official CSI diploma. With a multitude of suspects and lab stations to explore, CSI: The Experience can be a different adventure each time you visit.
	Washington: $17.50 for "Rabbit Hole" ($35.00 value) Full price: ($35.00 value) Our price: $17.50 for The Keegan Theatre presents David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Rabbit Hole. Directed by Kerri Rambow, this moving drama -- at turns both funny and heartbreaking -- tells the story of Becca and Howie, a married couple each coping in different ways after losing their child in a tragic accident. As they drift apart despite their shared grief, their lives are further complicated by Becca's mother and sister, as well as the teenage boy responsible for their son's death. Told with all the humor, conflict and emotion of real life, Rabbit Hole depicts five characters growing and changing through realistic, vivid and hopeful interactions. The play received the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and Cynthia Nixon won the 2006 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play for her portrayal of Becca in the Broadway production. It was nominated for several other Tony Awards, including Best Play.
	Seattle: COMP for International Gem and Jewelry Show ($8.00 value) Full price: ($8.00 value) Our price: COMP for This is the most dazzling display of gems, jewelry, beads, accessories and minerals you'll ever see under one roof. For 45 years, the acclaimed International Gem and Jewelry Show has been bringing a fantastic selection of jewelry at the lowest prices to locations across the country -- and now the show is back in town. You can expect to find colored gemstones, exquisite fine jewelry, gold and silver earrings, necklaces and bracelets, beads and crystals, ethnic jewelry, classic pearls, vintage estate jewelry, engagement rings and wedding bands, designer watches and one-of-a-kind seasonal pieces. With a varied selection and special show pricing direct from worldwide designers and manufacturers, this show is perfect for gem enthusiasts, jewelry lovers and those of us looking for unique new accessories at a great price.
	Galveston Island: $13.80 for "The Addams Family" ($46.00 value) Full price: ($46.00 value) Our price: $13.80 for The nationally touring production of the Broadway musical The Addams Family hits Houston, bringing all of the lovably spooky and kooky antics of this quirky clan with it. A magnificently macabre new musical comedy, this fresh take on the original comic that became both a television and movie series boasts a new story featuring Gomez, Morticia, Lurch, Uncle Fester, Pugsley and Wednesday -- who's all grown up now and in love with a "normal" young man, setting up a horrifyingly hilarious dinner party between the two families. The show was created by an award-winning team that includes authors Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), composer-lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party) and four-time Tony-winning director Jerry Zaks.

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