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ABBAFAB – THE PREMIER ABBA EXPERIENCE

RESCHEDULED
NEW DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2020
Aronoff Center – Jarson-Kaplan Theater

CINCINNATI, OH – Due to Ohio Governor DeWine’s recent order banning public gatherings of 100 or more people until further notice to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, ABBAFAB – The Premier ABBA Experience (originally scheduled for March 28) has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM & 8:00 PM at the Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater (note that the original 5:00 PM show has been rescheduled for 4:00 PM).

Current ticketholders will be sent new tickets with the rescheduled date and time that corresponds to their original tickets, per above. The new tickets will be sent the week of April 13, 2020.  

Ticket holders who are unable to attend the rescheduled performance may contact the Aronoff Center Ticket Office for refund or exchange information prior to April 10, 2020 at (513) 621-2787 (Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) or ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org.

Tickets are on sale now at www.CincinnatiArts.org and (513) 621-ARTS [2787] for the rescheduled performances on September 26. 

Please note that the Aronoff Center Ticket Office will be closed for walk-up business until further notice for the health and safety of our guests, staff, artists, and volunteers.

For the most up-to-date information about the impact of the coronavirus on events at the Aronoff Center and Music Hall, visit www.cincinnatiarts.org/health-update.

[Cincinnati, OH] – Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB brings a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA to the Aronoff Center’s intimate Jarson-Kaplan Theater on Saturday, March 28 at 5:00 PM & 8:00 PM.

Ticket prices range from $37.75 to $51.75 (prices subject to change; applicable services fees may apply). Tickets go on sale Friday, September 26 at 10:00 AM at www.cincinnatiarts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office.  For group rates (10 or more), call (513) 977-4157.

This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the ‘70s and ‘80s, including monster hits such as “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “Honey Honey,” “Dancing Queen,” and countless others. From ABBA’s earliest hits to the sensational “Mamma Mia,” ABBAFAB takes audiences on a technicolor journey that is unmatched.

ABBA’s record-breaking string of hits has stood the test of time and continues to thrill audiences of all ages. With vocals and musicianship that are second to none, the ABBAFAB vibe is infectious! ABBA fans love it and new ABBA fans are created at every show. There is no generation gap, so let’s ALL party like it’s 1979!

CAST BIOS

Hollie Cavanagh (Agnetha)
Hollie Cavanagh catapulted into the spotlight on the eleventh season of American Idol. Hollie was a frontrunner in the live shows, impressing the judges with her powerful diva-like voice. She advanced to the final four earning praise from industry legends such as Stevie Nicks and Mary J. Blige for her larger than life vocals. After the show, Hollie delighted crowds in sold-out arenas across the country in the American Idol Tour. Since her start on American Idol, Hollie has released singles, sung the title track for an award-winning short film and racked up millions of views on YouTube. Hollie is back to what she does best, performing live for audiences across the world.

Kayla Kenzior (Anna-Frid)
Kayla Kenzior has always dreamed of performing on stage. Little did she know that her dreams would become reality when she auditioned for Idol in the Skye, a singing competition, when she was just 13 years old. Now, at 24 years old, she performs in five TAD Management productions such as AbbaFab, Those British Girls, Rock Me Gently, Diamond Rocks, and Adventures in Parrotdise.

Chris Whiteley (Benny/Piano/Sax)
With nearly thirty years of performance experience, Chris touts himself as a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger. He began playing saxophone in grade school and picked up flute and clarinet in high school. Between college and his professional career, he’s added piano, guitar, percussion, bassoon, folk whistles, and some brass. Throughout his years as a cruise ship musician and touring member of both tribute and original acts, Chris has had the pleasure of backing up renowned artists such as Judy Carmichael, Dale Kristien, Fabio Zini, Kenny Cetera, and Melissa Manchester.

Scotty Pearson(Bjorn/Guitar)
Scotty loves to say he was “Bjorn” to be in AbbaFab as the guitarist and one of the two front men. “Any opportunity to put smiles on people’s faces is what makes my job as a performer so fulfilling.” Scotty grew up in Portland, Oregon, and as a teenager began learning, playing, and performing music as soon and as often as he could. Now living in Phoenix, Arizona, Scotty has a wife and two boys that mean the world to him. If he is not on the stage trying to entertain an audience, he is probably with his family trying to achieve the same thing.

ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS, INC. (Producer) is based in New York City.  EEI has made its mark on the theatrical touring industry by offering a variety of new and exciting plays and musicals to an ever growing list of professional presenting organizations throughout the country. In addition, EEI has performed over 1,500 fundraising events for schools, church groups, and private parties. EEI brings all aspects of producing under one roof: sales, production, casting, creative, and technical. EEI productions have been produced and presented in all 50 states as well as in Canada, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Since 1999, EEI has produced Late Nite Catechism: The Series, Maybe Baby, It’s You, The Yiddish Are Coming, The Yiddish Are Coming!, Shout! The Mod Musical, Tony N Tina’s Wedding, Defending the Caveman, and We’re Still Hot! The Musical, and are former producers of Jeanie Linders’ Menopause The Musical. EEI is now proud to present Girls Night: The Musical, ‘Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical, Dishing With the Divas, Help! My Husband Has Gone Missing: My Daughter is Getting Married & I Am Having Hot Flashes!, Panties in a Twist, Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody, Late Nite Catechism, Sister Strikes Again!: Late Nite Catechism 2, ’Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3, Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold, Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?, Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas: Sister Rolls the Dice!, Sister’s Summer School Catechism: God Never Takes a Vacation!, and Sister’s Back to School Catechism: The Holy Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales!. York

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