Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter John Mayer is on another quest to rack up more fans. He is launching his Search for Everything World Tour on Friday, March 31 at Times Union Centre in Albany, New York.
It is his first big solo trek since 2014 and he's booked at Rogers Place on Monday, April 17. Tickets went on sale yesterday through livenation.com. Posted ticket prices start at $87.
The Jim Witter concert scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Arden Theatre has been cancelled due to unforeseen medical issues.
Ian Tanner, Witter's bass player, posted a note on the Facebook page "The Piano Men Starring Jim Witter."
It read, "Jim had a mild heart attack yesterday/last night. His chest pains were bad enough early this morning that he and his family decided it would be wise to get to the hospital right away. He is in good hands at the cardiac centre and is feeling fine."
The post continues with, "Thanks for any well wishes, good vibes or prayers you wish to offer to Jim and his family."
If tickets were purchased in person or over the phone via the box office, the Arden is offering full refunds until Friday, Feb. 17.
If tickets were purchased through Ticketmaster online, the agency will provide an automatic refund.
On Tuesday, Walterdale Theatre issued a media release cancelling its production of Othello due to open on Feb. 8.
Members of the production received online and in-person threats from people who were angered by the company's decision to cast Linette J. Smith, a white female, in the role of Othello. Shakespeare described him as a "Moorish prince." Traditionally, a person of colour fills the role.
"The vision we were presenting for this 400-year-old play was a post-apocalyptic world where traditional power structures were inverted and where the focus was on the battle between the sexes," said Anne Marie Szucs, artistic director of Walterdale and director of Othello.
"We're sorry this caused offence. We will continue to build on the respectful interactions we've had with the community members on this topic."
Police are looking into the matter.
For ticket refunds contact the theatre directly at 780-439-3058 or email [email protected].
