August 2007 Rogers Centre Newsletter
Rogers Centre News, a monthly publication, is brought to you with the latest news and information on events at Rogers Centre.
FALL SEASON BEGINS TO FILL-UP
Rogers Centre is home to some of the most exciting events in entertainment, sport and family fun. The fall calendar is starting to fill-up and we’re sure you will find something that captures your attention and interest.
In the coming weeks we will be announcing new shows and wonderful events. Visit rogerscentre.com often so that you are in the know.
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EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE ICE TOUR PERFORMANCES
TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE! NOW IT'S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
TORONTO BLUE JAYS SCHEDULE AND NOTABLE NEWS
ARGOS TRY TO WIN AT HOME
ON SALE THIS MONTH
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR 2008
EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ROGERS CENTRE NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS:
DEMAND HEATS UP FOR DISNEY’S HIGH SHOOL MUSICAL: THE ICE TOUR; NEW PERFORMANCES ADDED!
Due to the overwhelming ticket demand, new performances for Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour have been added to the performance schedule in Toronto at Rogers Centre.
New Show Dates and Times:
December 23rd @ noon
December 25th @ 4:00 p.m.
December 27th @ noon
December 30th @ noon
The new block of tickets go on sale Friday, August 3, 2007 at 10:00 am across the Ticketmaster network which includes online at ticketmaster.ca; charge by phone at 416-870-8000 and at all Ticketmaster outlets including Rogers Centre – Gate 7.
This exciting new ice show extravaganza has become one of the hottest tickets in town, and the additional shows will help to accommodate the numerous box office requests. Combining a live fusion of songs, dancing, and non-stop, team-spirited fun, Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour was inspired by the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical, as well as the highly anticipated High School Musical 2.
Spotlighting some of the best skaters in the world, the ice tour features incredible performances set to the chart-topping tunes and signature choreography made popular by the pop culture phenomenon and Emmy® Award-winning High School Musical films. With the ice as the dance floor, this event will be an unprecedented twist on a fan favourite. Produced by Feld Entertainment and Kenny Ortega, Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour is the primo way to experience the frenzy.
The tour will hit the Rogers Centre in Toronto Dec. 21 – 30, 2007. Complete show information can be found here.
Tickets are available at Rogers Centre Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.ca or (416) 870-8000. Ticket prices are: $90 (Front Row), $70 (Floor), $55 (VIP), $42, $28, and $18. To learn more, visit highschoolmusicaltheicetour.com.
TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE! NOW IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
As a subscriber to Rogers Centre News, we wanted to give you some inside information on what has been going on under our roof! While crews have been busy upgrading the facility both inside and out, members of the organization have also been busy transforming rogerscentre.com.
This newly launched site is your destination for information about events and the building. Visit rogerscentre.com and enter to win a Rogers Centre Season's Pass for two 100 Level seats for every event hosted at Rogers Centre, October 10, 2007 - October 9, 2008. Contest will be launched in early August and you will be sent details in a separate email.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS SCHEDULE AND NOTABLE NEWS
The Toronto Blue Jays will play 16 of 28 games this month at home in the friendly confines of Rogers Centre. With a home record 11 games above .500, they will be looking to make a move on the competition.
TEXAS comes to town from August 3 to 5, 2007
Friday, August 3, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
The Blue Jays host the Rangers on another great Flashback Friday presented by the FAN590. The Jays welcome back 1B John Mayberry who played here from 1978 – 1982.
Saturday, August 4, 2007 @ 1:07 pm
Come out to the ballpark and enjoy a great afternoon of baseball fun. Stop by the Jr. Jays Saturday Stage outside Gate 5/6 and meet Chris Warren Jr. and KayCee Stroh who reprise their roles as Zeke Baylor and Martha Cox in the upcoming High School Musical 2 movie.
Sunday, August 5, 2007 @ 1:07 pm The first 10,000 fans in attendance at today’s game will receive a Troy Glaus figurine. Fans who receive one of five bronzed figurines will also get an autographed Troy Glaus jersey.
NEW YORK makes appearance from August 6 – 8, 2007
Monday, August 6, 2007 @ 1:07 pm
Celebrate the Civic Holiday with the Blue Jays as they take on the Bronx Bombers in a rare afternoon showdown.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
ALS Awareness Night takes place at the ballpark. Purchase your tickets today and help us raise funds for this worthy cause.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
New York sits just in front of Toronto in the AL East standings. This series could be a season deciding swing. Come out tonight and receive a free pedometer courtesy of the Ministry of Health
LOS ANGELES ANGELS fly into Toronto to face the Blue Jays from August 14 – 16, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
Toronto faces the Angels for the first time this season in a quick three game series.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
Toronto continues to fight in each ball game this season. Come out and help cheer them on. If you’re looking to get back into the dating scene, join our 25 Dates, 9 Innings event at the ballpark.
Thursday, August 16, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
Get all your girlfriends together and come down to the ballpark as we celebrate the only Ladies Night Out event in August.
BALTIMORE flies north of the border from August 17-19, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
Jesse Barfield, presently a colour commentator with CBC for Blue Jays baseball games, returns to Rogers Centre as the honoured guest for Flashback Friday presented by the Fan590.
Saturday, August 18, 2007 @ 1:07 pm
Canadian Idol judges Farley Flex and Jake Gold will crown a winner in the Jr. Jays Anthem Tryouts. Come out to the Jr. Jays stage at Gates 5/6 starting at 11:00 am and be part of all the excitement.
Sunday, August 19, 2007 @ 1:07 pm
CPR Anytime Training Day presented by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is taking place at the game. Purchase special discounted tickets to the game and receive a free CPR Anytime Kit. You will also participate in a post-game CPR training session that will provide you with lifesaving skills in just 20 minutes.
OAKLAND makes their only appearance in Toronto from August 20 – 22, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
This is the first of a three game home series with Oakland.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
Frank Thomas faces his old team and looks to keep climbing up the HR ladder.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007 @ 12:37 pm
Summer is almost over but this is your chance to join us under the sun for a wonderful afternoon of Blue Jays Baseball. Kids in attendance will also have the chance to run the bases after the game just like the pros.
Visit bluejays.com for ticket information and the latest Blue Jays Baseball information. Note that game times, giveaway items and alumni appearances are subject to change without notice.
ARGOS TRY TO WIN AT HOME
The Toronto Argonauts will play only one game at home this month as they battle the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday, August 10th at 7:30 pm. Saskatchewan currently sits second in the West Division. Toronto has just returned Damon Allen to the #1 QB position and they will be counting on veterans and rookies alike to get them back in the win column.
A special ticket offer is in effect for this game as the Argos unveil their $5.00 Fridays. For this game only, 500 Level seats can be purchased for $5.00
Season Ticket packages, as well as flex packs and individual game tickets are now on sale. Call the Argos at 416-341-ARGO or visit any Ticketmaster outlet, including Rogers Centre-Gate 7, charge by phone at 416-872-5000 or online at ticketmaster.ca. Check out the latest in Argonaut information at argonauts.ca.
125TH ANNUAL POLICE GAMES RETURN TO ROGERS CENTRE
The 125th Annual Police Games, featuring athletic competitions such as bicycle races, obstacle courses, police dogs and tug-of-war contests between divisions of emergency services personnel, returns to Rogers Centre on Saturday, September 22, 2007, with proceeds benefiting the Toronto Police Widows & Orphans Fund.
Last year’s event was a wonderful success and this year looks to be even bigger and better. Tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rogers Centre – Gate 7, online at ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone at 416-870-8000. Tickets are $12.00 per person or $38.00 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children). Children 5 years of age and younger get in for free.
Be part of a great weekend of Football festivities as the DESJARDINS VANIER CUP and GREY CUP are contested at Rogers Centre in November. In addition to two outstanding games, downtown Toronto will be home to the Grey Cup Festival; a collection of activities all fans can enjoy. The Grey Cup Festival will include two street festivals, both with free admission; the Pespi Front Street Festival and the VIA Rail Bremner Street Festival. For additional details, visit cflgreycup.ca.
The DESJARDINS VANIER CUP awarded annually in Canadian University Football since 1965, returns to Toronto on Friday, November 23rd after a two year hiatus. The LAVAL ROUGE-ET-OR have won three of the last four Vanier Cups and look to keep that winning streak alive. Tickets for this event are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rogers Centre - Gate 7, charge by phone at 416-872-5000 or online at ticketmaster.ca. Only 500 Level tickets, $30.00 each, are available without the purchase of a Grey Cup seat.
East and West face-off to crown a GREY CUP champion two days later on Sunday, November 25, 2007. Less than 4,000 tickets remain for the big game with all upper level seats already sold out. Tickets for the Grey Cup are available through Ticketmaster. Platinum ($529.00)*, Gold ($309.00) and Crimson ($255.00) level seat purchases include a Vanier Cup ticket. There is a limit of 12 tickets per purchase.
Last season’s Grey Cup match-up was a hard fought battle between the B.C. Lions and the Montreal Alouettes. The Lions emerged victorious with a 25 – 14 win in front of 44,786 rowdy fans! *For Platinum Seating, please call the Toronto Argonauts Front Office at 416-341-ARGO.
DUTCH VIOLINIST PLAYS TWO SHOWS AT ROGERS CENTRE
André Rieu will dazzle fans during his first full-stadium indoor show in December at Rogers Centre. The stage is being created, the skaters selected and the ball gowns custom fit for the social event of the season. The classical music industry will be turned upside down as Rieu unveils a replica of the Viennese Castle of Schonbrünn, complete with skating rinks, fountains, horses, dancers and his 50 member Johann Strauss orchestra. Feel as though you have traveled to Europe without leaving the city!
Be part of history and join the largest crowd to ever watch an indoor classical music concert. The concerts, hosted December 14 and 15, 2007 will start at 8:00 pm. Groups of 20 or more are encouraged to send an email to groupsales@rogerscentre.com. All other tickets, ranging in price from $84.50 to $124.50, are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rogers Centre - Gate 7, charge by phone at 416-872-1111 or online at ticketmaster.ca.
MONSTER JAM RETURNS IN 2008
Monster Jam’s roaring engines, crushing sounds and high flying freestyle competition returns to Rogers Centre on Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20, 2008. Top trucks from the Monster Jam Series will entertain fans with unbelievable jumps, stunts and even some thrills and spills. Expect the unexpected every time the trucks leave the starting line.
On Saturday, Rogers Centre will host the action packed Pit Party from 3:00 -5:00 pm. Get a behind the scenes look at the monstrous machines and the fearless drivers who try to tame them each night. This is your chance to interact with drivers, take photos and collect autographs.
Tickets are $27,00 and $22.00 for adults while all children’s tickets (ages 2 – 12) are just $15.00. We are also offering unique Super Value Seats (located on the north side of Rogers Centres' 200 Level) for just $15.00. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rogers Centre – Gate 7, charge by phone at 416-870-8000 or purchase online at ticketmaster.ca. Groups of 10 or more can contact the Group Sales Office via e-mail at groupsales@rogerscentre.com.
AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES SELECTS TORONTO AS ONLY CANADIAN STOP Fans of the AMA Supercross Series will be happy to know that Toronto was selected as the only international stop on the 2008 calendar. As the premier off-road full stadium motorcycle racing series in the world, the excitement and action is sure to be revving high on Saturday, March 29, 2008 as the riders take to the course.
Last season Chad Reed took the race win in front of now retired Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart.
Tickets range in price from $20.00 - $40.00 while children ages 2 – 12 pay only $15.00. They are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rogers Centre – Gate 7, charge by phone at 416-870-8000 or purchase online at ticketmaster.ca. Groups of 20 or more can contact the Group Sales Office via e-mail at groupsales@rogerscentre.com.
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