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August 20, 2019 鈥� The DeWitt Performing Arts Series will kick off its final season this fall with six shows plus a bonus show in early spring starring a Cole Auditorium favorite, Phil Vassar.

Kicking of the Dewitt Series on Oct. 1 are the Four Italian Tenors. A new generation of world-class tenors, the Four Italian Tenors present an extraordinary program of the most famously beloved Italian opera songs, along with many familiar English favorites such as 鈥淲hat a Wonderful World,鈥� 鈥淟ady Is a Tramp,鈥� 鈥淢oon River鈥� and 鈥淒on鈥檛 Let the Sun Go Down on Me.鈥� This project is the inaugural tour in the United States of this sensational young new Italian ensemble of Roberto Cresca, Federico Parisi, Federico Serra and Alessandro D鈥橝crissa.

鈥淭heir performance of several Italian classic works is captivating, but familiar songs that will be sung in English will encompass most of the show,鈥� Bennett said. 鈥淲e are glad they鈥檝e made Hamlet, N.C., part of their U.S. tour.鈥�

Another talented foursome will grace the stage of the Cole Auditorium on Oct. 29. The Midtown Men, stars from the original Broadway cast of the 鈥淛ersey Boys,鈥� reunite for a 10th Anniversary Tour.

Launched in 2010 from their three-year rocket ride together bringing to life the sound story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Broadway鈥檚 breakout vocal sensation is widely celebrated for their signature renditions of iconic 鈥�60s music from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Chicago, Elvis, The Temptations, The 4 Seasons and more.

The magic of Christmas comes alive at the Cole Auditorium on Dec. 2 with a brand new Christmas-themed circus production with more than 30 performers including dancers, jugglers, tightrope walkers, contortionists, magicians, comedians, clowns and trapeze artists.

Beautifully decorated to capture the essence of Christmas, 鈥淪anta鈥檚 Circus鈥� is the story of an orphaned girl who has stopped believing in Christmas. She takes an extraordinary adventure to the North Pole and learns the spirit of Christmas never disappears for those who believe. She encounters wonderful characters such as snowmen, penguins, angels, reindeer, toy soldiers, gingerbread men and, of course, Santa himself鈥�.

鈥淭he Wonderful Wizard of Song: The Music of Harold Arlen鈥� will bring a jukebox of classic songs by the iconic Oz composer, Harold Arlen, to the Cole Auditorium on Jan. 21.

鈥淭he Wonderful Wizard of Song鈥� takes the audience on a journey through a series of vignettes tracing Harold Arlen鈥檚 career, seamlessly moving through the Cotton Club era to his Hollywood years and ending with his time on the Great White Way. Audience members can expect to enjoy timeless classics such as 鈥淕et Happy,鈥� 鈥淚鈥檝e Got the World on a String,鈥� 鈥淐ome Rain or Come Shine,鈥� 鈥淧aper Moon,鈥� and 鈥淥ver the Rainbow.鈥�

鈥淎fter the show delighted audiences when it came to the Cole in 2007, we are excited to bring it back this year as the movie, 鈥淭he Wizard of Oz,鈥� is celebrating its 80th anniversary,鈥� Bennett said.

The Cole Auditorium will be honoring soul music pioneer Ray Charles with a show on March 11. 鈥淕eorgia On My Mind: A Celebration of Ray Charles and His Music" features award-winning performers Take 6, Nnenna Freelon, Kirk Whalum and Clint Holmes, who bring each song to life in a riveting homage to a true giant of 20th century music.

Utilizing gospel, blues, jazz and country music, as well as his own experiences grappling with racism and cultural upheaval, Ray Charles recorded iconic hits like 鈥淚 Can鈥檛 Stop Loving You,鈥� 鈥淗it the Road, Jack鈥� and 鈥淕eorgia On My Mind.鈥�

Coming to the Cole on March 19 is 鈥淎n American in Paris," the new Tony Award庐-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war.

Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award庐-winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin.

Inspired by the Academy Award-winning film and includes the Gershwin songs 鈥淚 Got Rhythm,鈥� 鈥淟iza,鈥� "'S Wonderful,鈥� 鈥淏ut Not for Me,鈥� 鈥淪tairway to Paradise鈥� and orchestral music including 鈥淐oncerto in F,鈥� 鈥�2nd Prelude,鈥� 鈥�2nd Rhapsody,鈥� 鈥淭he Cuban Overture鈥� and 鈥淎n American In Paris.鈥�

Phil Vassar returns to the Cole on April 2, celebrating 20 years of chart-topping hits while on his 鈥淗itsteria Tour.鈥� Vassar was racking up hits on the radio long before he even began his own recording career that has seen the release of six albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, ACM鈥檚 Top New Male Vocalist and sold-out shows across the country. His reign of signature songs include 10 No. 1 singles and 26 Top 40 hits, including 鈥淐arlene,鈥� 鈥淛ust Another Day in Paradise,鈥� 鈥淪ix-Pack Summer,鈥� 鈥淲hen I Love You鈥� and many more.

鈥淲e are excited to have Phil Vassar back in town,鈥� Cole Auditorium Director Joey Bennett said. 鈥淏ecause of his infectious melodies and the connection he makes with the audience, he was a real crowd pleaser during his Cole debut.鈥�

Ticket Information

Season ticket holders from 2018-2019 are being given first opportunity to renew the seats they had for the past season. Ticket renewal packets will be mailed out by Friday, Aug. 23, followed by an automated phone call to previous season ticket holders. Cole staff members are currently taking requests from those interested in purchasing season tickets who didn鈥檛 purchase last year. Those requests are fulfilled in the order in which they are received.

Although individual show tickets may be available, purchasing season tickets affords patrons a large cost savings and guarantees seats for the shows.

Director鈥檚 Circle

The 蜜桃视频 Foundation will once again offer the for community members wishing to give back and have season tickets. Director鈥檚 Circle members enjoy a pre-show reception and meet-and-greets with performers. If interested, mention the Director鈥檚 Circle when you call for show information on ticket pricing.

Individual ticket prices range from $35 to $50, depending on seating section. Call the box office at (910) 410-1691 to purchase tickets or other information. Information is also available on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, or visit . All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.