Sarah Brightman to launch late-year 'Symphony' trek

Broadway star Sarah Brightman will mount a North American tour beginning later this fall to support "Symphony," her first studio album in five years.

The British-born soprano last launched a major tour following the release of her previous set, 2004's "Harem." For "Symphony," Brightman will mount a six-week, 30-city trek, kicking off Nov. 4 in Monterrey, Mexico.

A batch of dates went on sale yesterday (6/9); another large block of shows will go on sale June 16. Brightman's website has complete ticketing information.

In late January, Brightman released "Symphony," her first album in five years. The set, which follows 2003's "Harem," features a wide range of guest performers, including operatic singers Fernando Lima and Andrea Bocelli, as well as KISS frontman Paul Stanley.

Stanley duets with Brightman on "I Will Be With You," which is also the theme song from the latest "Pokemon" movie, "The Rise of Darkrai." The London Symphony Orchestra is also featured throughout the set.

"Whereas most singers gravitate towards vocal works, I have always been far more drawn to symphonic work, where the composer paints a story that the listener can see without opening their eyes," Brightman said in her online bio. "Over the past four years of recording this album, I find myself approaching my music even more visually than I ever have before. I found that the canvas was endless for this album."

The album debuted at No. 13 on The Billboard 200, Brightman's highest charting debut to date, according to a press release.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
 tour dates and tickets
November 2008
4 - Monterrey, Mexico - Auditorio Telmex
8, 9 - Mexico City, Mexico - Auditorio Nacional
12 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
14 - Orlando, FL - UCF Convocation Center
15 - Sunrise, FL - Bank Atlantic Center
16 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
18 - Atlanta, GA - Gwinnett Center
19 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
22 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand at Foxwoods
23 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
24 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden
26 - Montreal, Quebec - Centre Bell
28 - Ottawa, Ontario - Scotiabank Place
29 - Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum
30 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre

December 2008
2 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
3 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
4 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
6 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - MTS Centre
7 - Regina, Saskatchewan - Brandt Centre
8 - Calgary, Alberta - Pengrowth Saddledome
10 - Edmonton, Alberta - Rexall Place
12 - Vancouver, British Columbia - GM Place
13 - Victoria, British Columbia - Save On Foods Centre
14 - Everett, WA - Comcast Arena
16 - Sacramento, CA - ARCO Arena
17 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion
18 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre
20 - San Diego, CA - Sports Arena
21 - Glendale, AZ – Jobing.com Arena



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