Entertainment & Nightlife
March 19, 2018

Harry Connick Jr. Presents “A New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration” at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Sunday, June 3, at 7 p.m.

Tickets on Sale Saturday, March 24, at 10 a.m.

 

Hollywood, Fla. (March 19, 2018) – Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician, actor and Broadway star Harry Connick Jr. presents “A New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration” at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. at the resort’s new Hard Rock Event Center on Sunday, June 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 24, at 10 a.m. American Express cardholders and Harry Connick Jr. Fan Club members can purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. Fans can also access presale tickets beginning Friday, March 23, at 10 a.m. through Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

Connick’s career has exemplified excellence across multiple platforms in the entertainment world, where he’s won Grammy and Emmy awards. In addition, Connick received Tony Award nominations for his live and recorded musical performances, achievements in film and television and for his appearances on Broadway.

The foundation of Connick’s art and the muse behind “A New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration” is the music of his native New Orleans, where he began performing as a pianist and vocalist at the age of five. Over the past three decades, he has established himself as a musician, singer and composer par excellence, a legendary live performer and a best-selling artist with millions of albums sold around the world.

In 2016, Connick launched and hosted a nationally syndicated daytime television show, “Harry,” featuring his touring band. “Harry” is a daily hour of family-friendly television that seeks to entertain, uplift and inspire. The show reflects the unparalleled entertainment skills of Connick’s varied career. The debut season received five Emmy Award nominations, including a nomination for Best Host, and a Critics’ Choice nomination for Best Talk Show. The final season of “Harry” will air through September of this year.

Connick has also made his mark as a film actor, appearing in more than 19 films including “Dolphin Tale,” “Hope Floats,” “P.S. I Love You” and “Copycat.” He has appeared on the television shows “American Idol,” “Will & Grace” and “South Pacific,” and on the Broadway stage in “Pajama Game” and “Thou Shalt Not.”

Tickets cost $180, $130, $105, $80 and $50. All seats are reserved and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.myhrl.com, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors open one hour prior to show start time. Additional fees may apply.

About Hard Rock Event Center

Hard Rock Event Center is the newly constructed 3,500-seat venue located in the northwest corner of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood. As part of the $1.5 billion property expansion, the former Hard Rock Live arena will be razed and replaced with a state-of-the-art 6,500-plus-seat venue in a theater-style configuration, slated to open in 2019. In the interim, a full schedule of concerts, comedy shows and other events will take place in the Hard Rock Event Center. Seminole Hard Rock has hosted some of the hottest musical acts such as John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Marc Anthony, Billy Joel, Andrea Bocelli, Tim McGraw and Carlos Santana; top comedians including Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, George Lopez and the late Robin Williams; as well as major sporting events and events of major sports stars, from UFC matches to charity galas for Jason Taylor, Alonzo Mourning, Dwyane Wade and more. For additional information, please visit www.myhrl.com.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is South Florida’s iconic entertainment destination located minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s world-famous beach. The AAA Four Diamond-rated resort features 469 luxury guest rooms and suites, award-winning restaurants, a lagoon-style pool and Beach Club Bar & Grill, a Hard Rock-inspired spa, premium meeting and convention space and a 5,500-seat Hard Rock Live concert arena. The casino offers 120 table games, 2,000 of the newest and most popular slots and a 37-table poker room. Fine dining options include Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, the resort’s signature steakhouse, and Kuro, a luxe and socially vibrant restaurant offering new-style Japanese cuisine. In the heart of the hotel is L Bar, a sophisticated, contemporary lounge showcasing handcrafted classic cocktails with a twist. Contemporary and casual eateries, include Blue Plate, the hotel’s 24-hour diner-inspired restaurant; Constant Grind, a gourmet coffee and pastry shop; and the ever-famous Hard Rock Cafe – Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 180 globally recognized rock ‘n’ roll restaurants.

For more information, call 800-937-0010, visit us online at casino.hardrock.com/hollywood, or follow us on Facebook: @SeminoleHardRockHollywood, Twitter: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly

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