backstage by mike halterman
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Hello, and welcome to the firstever arts and entertainment column, called "Backstage." In this column, you'll learn about this month's hottest concerts, plays, musicals, comedy shows, and much more. You'll also get to hear more from select acts in our "Backstage Exclusive Interviews." So, without further ado, let me tell youaboutwho'scomingtoCentral Floridathiscomingmonth.
audience in a special, interactive segment. Please note that all proceeds from this show will benefit the City of Orlando's OneOrlando Fund. Find out how you can help by going to oneorlando.org. (8 p.m., starts at $55,drphillipscenter.org)
Thu. June 30: SAVETHEDATE! This special, one-night-only show has been dedicated to the families of those lost in the Pulse shooting. Two of our favorite men in mass media, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen,willbepresentingaspecial night of conversation at the Dr. Phillips Center. They will interview one another and then talk to the
Sat. July 2: I think I speak for many of us when I say we are very excited to welcome to Central Florida two strong LGBT allies,
Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, who bring their Honda Civic SummerTourtotheAmwayCenter in Orlando. Two hot hitmakers for thepriceofone;howcanIresist?(7 p.m., starts at $27.95, ticketmaster.com)
Tue. & Wed. July 5-6: Our communityhaslovedthemusicof Culture Club foroverthirtyyears, and a lot of us are excited about theircurrenttour,whichmakestwo stops in Central Florida: Hard Rock Live Orlando (Tue., 8 p.m.) and the MahaffeyTheaterinSt. Petersburg (Wed., 7:30 p.m.). Listen up as the band,frontedbyBoyGeorge,takes you on a tour of their songbook, which includes nine Top 10 hits. (starts at $57.50, hardrock.com/live; starts at $69.50,themahaffey.com)