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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
What do tickets cost to see Paul Simon at NYC's Beacon Theatre?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. One of New York City's favorite sons is returning home. This June, Paul Simon will play not one, not two, not three, not four but five (!) concerts at the Upper West Side's Beacon Theatre as part of his ongoing 'A Quiet Celebration Tour.' They'll take place Monday, June 16, Wednesday, June 18, Friday, June 20, Saturday, June 21 and Monday, June 23. Advertisement These gigs will be his first full shows in the five boroughs — excluding 'Saturday Night Live' appearances and supporting spots — since 2018's 'Homeward Bound Farewell Tour.' Based on our findings at Set List FM, the folk icon has been playing 20-25 songs at all shows on this tour. He typically starts with tracks from his recently-released album 'Seven Psalms' before launching into 'Hits and Deep Cuts,' which includes 'Graceland,' 'Homeward Bound,' 'Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard,' 'The Boxer' and 'The Sound of Silence' among other favorites. If you'd like to sing along with the timeless vocalist live, tickets are available for all five Beacon Theatre shows. At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find for any one show was $294 including fees on Vivid Seats. Advertisement Other shows have tickets starting anywhere from $309 to $370 including fees. While that may seem pricey, it should be taken into account that this may be Simon's swan song. The man is 83 and this very well may be his final nationwide trek. For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Paul Simons' 'A Quiet Celebration Tour' Beacon Theatre concerts below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Paul Simon Beacon Theatre tickets 2025 Advertisement A complete calendar including all Paul Simon Beacon Theatre concert dates, show start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here: Paul Simon Beacon Theatre concert dates Ticket prices start at Monday, June 16 8 p.m. $340 (including fees) Wednesday, June 18 8 p.m. $370 (including fees) Friday, June 20 8 p.m. $329 (including fees) Saturday, June 21 8 p.m. $294 (including fees) Monday, June 23 8 p.m. $309 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Advertisement They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Paul Simon 2025 tour schedule In the event you're not in the Big Apple, here's where else you can see Simon this summer. Paul Simon set list Most recently, Simon headlined at Toronto's Massey Hall on May 27, 2025. According to Set List FM, here's what he performed that evening: Seven Psalms 01.) 'The Lord' 02.) 'Love Is Like A Braid' 03.) 'My Professional Opinion' 04.) 'Your Forgiveness' 05.) 'Trail of Volcanoes' 06.) 'The Sacred Harp' (with Edie Brickell) 07.) 'Wait' (with Edie Brickell) Hits and Deep Cuts 08.) 'America' (Simon & Garfunkel song) (First Verse Only – Tour debut and first time since 2021) 09.) 'Graceland' 10.) 'Slip Slidin' Away' 11.) 'Train in the Distance' 12.) 'Homeward Bound' (Simon & Garfunkel song) 13.) 'The Late Great Johnny Ace' 14.) 'St. Judy's Comet' 15.) 'Under African Skies' (with Edie Brickell) 16.) 'Rene and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War' 17.) 'Rewrite' 18.) 'Spirit Voices' 19.) 'Mother and Child Reunion' 20.) 'Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard' (with Edie Brickell) Encore Advertisement 21.) '50 Ways to Leave Your Lover' 22.) 'The Boxer' (Simon & Garfunkel song) Encore II 23.) 'The Sound of Silence' (Simon & Garfunkel song) Paul Simon on 'SNL' Simon and Sabrina Carpenter opened 'Saturday Night Live's' 50th anniversary show with a nearly five-minute rendition of his seminal 'Homeward Bound.' Accompanied just by an acoustic guitar and a pair of microphones, you can hear their poignant, triumphant duet here: Advertisement Paul Simon new music On May 19, 2023, Simon released his 15th solo studio album 'Seven Psalms.' The unconventional record — which came to him in a dream — is a single 33-minute track made up seven parts. 'I envisioned 'Seven Psalms' as one long thought, combined with sounds powerful enough to make the thought come alive,' he said. Advertisement For our money, it's a soft, spiritual departure for the sensitive hitmaker. His unmistakable voice is as powerful as ever but there's a real deep feeling here, one of an artist trying to make a final thesis statement. It's simple, lo-fi and a worthy listen for even the most fair weather of fans. And, while, yes, the album is quite heavy, 'My Professional Opinion' is a jaunty, tongue-in-cheek tune that has traces of Simon's playful classics 'Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard' and 'Cecilia' in its DNA if you squint hard enough while tuning in. If you'd like to hear the stirring, acoustic offering, you can find 'Seven Psalms' here. Paul Simon band According to Consequence, here are the artists taking the stage with Simon this spring and summer: Advertisement Caleb Burhans (viola), Jamey Haddad (percussion), Gyan Riley (guitar), Mick Rossi (piano, keys), Andy Snitzer (saxophone), Nancy Stagnita (flute), Mark Stewart (guitar), and Eugene Friesen (Cello). They added that 'Steve Gadd and Matt Chamberlin will alternate on drums.' Simon's wife Edie Brickell will join him on vocals. Classic rockers on tour in 2025 If you still have classic rock radio on repeat, you're in for a treat. Many mega icons from the '60s and '70s are still out and and about, delivering their timeless favorites at venues all over North America these next few months. To make sure you're up to speed, here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live. • Yusuf/Cat Stevens • Ringo Starr • Bob Dylan with Willie Nelson • Neil Young • Patti Smith Who else from way back when is pounding the pavement? Take a look at our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'A beacon in the darkness': Paul Simon returns to Canada after seven years, defying hearing loss with grace and music
In a return to live performance in Canada after 7 years, Paul Simon graced Toronto's Massey Hall on May 27. The 83-year-old singer-songwriter, renowned for his evocative storytelling and musical innovation, is embarking on his "A Quiet Celebration" tour, a series of intimate performances across North America. Dressed casually in jeans, a ball cap, and a purple jacket, Simon opened his second set with the 1968 classic "America." Before starting his song, he reflected on its themes of division and the search for identity, drawing parallels to contemporary times. "I wrote that song many years ago," he shared, noting its relevance today. He then offered a poignant observation: "I'm happy to report that I've found it. It's here in Canada. You really are a beacon in the darkness at this point." The evening commenced with a full performance of his 2023 album, "Seven Psalms," a contemplative piece exploring spirituality and human connection. Accompanied by a chamber ensemble featuring harmonium, flute, strings, and intricate percussion, Simon delivered the seven-movement composition with a blend of spoken word and song. His wife, singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, joined him for "The Sacred Harp," adding depth to the introspective set. The second half of the concert celebrated Simon's extensive catalog, offering reimagined versions of beloved tracks. Highlights included "Graceland," "Rene and Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After the War," and "The Late Great Johnny Ace," the latter accompanied by visuals of John Lennon, John F. Kennedy, and Johnny Ace. Brickell returned for a whistling solo on "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard," adding a playful touch to the evening. Live Events The encore featured fan favorites "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" and "The Boxer ," culminating in a solo performance of " The Sound of Silence ." The audience was visibly moved as Simon softly sang, "Hello darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again," bringing the night to a poignant close. Simon, who had previously retired from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss, collaborated with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss to adapt his performances for optimal acoustics. The "A Quiet Celebration" tour continues with additional dates in Toronto on May 29 and 30, followed by performances in Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, and other cities. Who is Paul Simon? Paul Simon is an iconic American singer-songwriter known for his poetic lyrics, innovative music, and enduring hits both as a solo artist and as half of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel. With classics like 'The Sound of Silence,' 'Graceland,' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' he has shaped popular music for over six decades.
New York Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Lilo & Stitch': How a Fuzzy Blue Alien Became a Disney Cash Cow
Eight-year-old Elle Bauerlein of Wake Forest, N.C., is obsessed with Stitch. 'Honestly, I think about him all the time. Like, 10 hours every day.' Her American Girl doll, currently clad in a Stitch onesie complete with alien-eared hood, is technically named Stacy, but Elle prefers to call her 'S' in tribute to Stitch. If she had to pick a favorite Disney princess it would be Moana, but only because Moana spends time on beachy activities similar to Stitch. Her pillowcase is Stitch. Her backpack is Stitch. Her Crocs are Stitch. The third grader was born more than a decade after the 2002 Disney animated film 'Lilo & Stitch' was released in theaters, and yet, for the past two years, the rambunctious title character has been a fixture in her life. She's not alone. In an act of belated cultural permeation, Stitch — the destructive but adorable alien experiment who crash-landed in Hawaii and befriended a young girl named Lilo — has become a crucial character in the Walt Disney Company's modern empire, mainly in the form of a dizzying array of licensed merchandise. At PetSmart, you can find a Stitch squeaker toy for your dog. The discount chain Five Below has Stitch neck pillows, portable power banks and slime. Stitch clothing and accessories line the shelves at Primark. Yoplait offers berry- and cherry-flavored Stitch yogurt. Even Graceland has a tie-in collection of Stitch pompadoured plushies dressed in various Elvis Presley ensembles. If you're overwhelmed, don't worry: There's also a cottage industry of TikTokers who devote their entire accounts to showcasing the latest Stitch-centric items to their legions of followers. While Disney does not release official sales data, the company's annual financial reports for 2023 and 2024 included 'Lilo & Stitch' on a short list of nine examples of its 'major' licensed properties, putting it on par with classic titans like Winnie the Pooh and Mickey and Friends, and conglomerates like Star Wars and the collective Disney princesses. All of this predates the May 23 arrival of Disney's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' remake, which is on track for a $120 million opening and, with a fresh round of products, set to supercharge Stitch mania for the now C.G.I.-ed star. 'He is one of those special characters who is simply fun to bring to life through products,' Tasia Filippatos, the president of Disney Consumer Products, said in an emailed statement that also noted how Stitch's 'playfulness' and 'mischievous personality translates easily into a broad range' of items around the globe. The mass proliferation of Stitch merchandise wasn't an obvious evolution. Although the animated film earned more than $273 million (or $484 million when adjusted for inflation) at the global box office, it failed to generate the blockbuster numbers and cultural cachet of Disney predecessors like 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' or the more recent billion-dollar hits 'Frozen' and 'Zootopia.' Until this year, the onscreen 'Stitch' franchise had been mostly dormant since a string of direct-to-video and TV releases in the 2000s. Yet, the Stitch character has only grown in popularity with wide swaths of consumers. He is nationless, raceless and ageless. And while he's canonically male, a Google search for 'Stitch' suggests a popular question is 'Is Stitch a boy or a girl?' The Disney Stitch Puppetronic, an 18-inch electronic puppet by Wow! Stuff that was named the 2025 Toy of the Year, echoes this idea in its official description, noting, 'Stitch transcends age and gender.' 'You could have asked me three years ago, 'Who's going to be the customer for this?'' Richard North, the Wow! Stuff chief executive, said in an interview. 'I would have said it was really clear: 7 to 12 year olds. How wrong.' Instead, North said, consumers 13 and older, including Gen Z enthusiasts and middle-aged collectors, are responsible for at least 40 percent of all Stitch Puppetronic sales. With younger customers, he said, the gender breakdown is evenly split, while older fans tend to skew more female. 'It's been the biggest, broadest, all-encompassing demographic for a toy, I think, that we've ever created,' North said. Chris Sanders, one of the directors of the animated 'Lilo & Stitch,' first doodled his idea for an orphaned monster in the 1980s while toying with an idea for a children's book. He resurrected the concept in the mid-1990s when Disney approached him for feature film ideas, transforming his initial drawing of a creature that resembled a tiger with a fang-toothed rodent head into the stocky star we know today. 'I just took some time and drew a character that I really wanted to see,' said Sanders, who also voices Stitch. 'There was never a discussion about his design.' During the animated film's production, the biggest change to Stitch's physique was switching his color from the original reptilian green to a cool blue — a suggestion that Sanders recalled was made by the head of the paint and ink department who thought that blue would make it more believable that certain characters mistake Stitch for a dog. (Bluey would agree.) However, popular assumptions that Stitch's physical traits are based on those of a French bulldog or a koala are incorrect. 'Those are legitimate comparisons,' Sanders said. 'But the thing I was thinking was a bat.' Now, like Mickey Mouse, Stitch is an instantly recognizable brand ambassador. Unlike Mickey, Stitch is a misfit and a menace. 'If a bunch of Disney characters like Mickey, Donald and Goofy had a Christmas party, they wouldn't invite Stitch. But if a bunch of villains had a party, they wouldn't invite him either,' Sanders said. 'When I was thinking about that, I realized Stitch exists in this zone between good and evil. He exists in the zone that we exist in.' Because of that unique status, Stitch can misbehave in ways few other Disney characters are permitted and still connect with consumers. In 2004, he toilet-papered Cinderella's Castle at Magic Kingdom in Florida and graffitied 'Stitch is king' on it to celebrate the opening of the now-defunct Stitch's Great Escape ride. More recently, a Los Angeles billboard for Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' was updated to feature the new C.G.I. Stitch bursting through the image, blocking the other stars' faces. There's also a poster for the live-action film that shows him chewing on the Pixar ball and wearing bite-riddled Mickey ears while stomping on a lightsaber. 'Disney characters, for the most part, are all about being proper or about being royal,' said Travis Hammock, a.k.a. Ohana Trav, a 30-year-old content creator who highlights Stitch products on TikTok and Instagram. 'They have to fit into this mold. They have to live up to their parents' standards. But Stitch is just a rebel from birth.' Hammock converted a spare bedroom in his Winter Park, Fla., home to hold 'probably more than 1,000' pieces of Stitch merchandise he said he had acquired, either through his own purchases or collaborations with Stitch licensees like Funko and Hot Topic. He first noticed Disney prioritizing Stitch merch in 2021, when it rolled out a 'Stitch Crashes Disney' limited-edition collection that reimagined the character in the colors and imagery of other classic Disney movies, like 'Peter Pan' and 'Pinocchio' — a rare instance of the company's franchises intermingling on products. That was followed by a sprawling summer-themed Stitch collection in 2023, and another collection, in 2024, that featured Stitch eating various theme-park snacks. 'They're not only making more merch, but they're doing annual or routine launches,' Hammock said. 'Mickey and Minnie and the O.G. characters, they're not even getting some of that attention. There are so many people that love Stitch, and it's so unique that clearly it's selling.' Noticeably lacking in the mountains of merch? Lilo. The 6-year-old protagonist of the franchise, and other human characters like her older sister, Nani, and Nani's love interest, David, are rarely featured. A more prominently merchandised character is Angel, a female experiment introduced in the 2000s 'Lilo & Stitch' TV series who looks similar to Stitch but pink. Josi Cruz, who runs the @mainstreetorlando TikTok, where she often highlights new Disney merchandise, said she believes children see themselves in the Lilo role, and tote their Stitch toys as if he were their pet. 'Lilo is very lonely. Girls bully her because she's 'weird.' But Stitch is always by her side,' Cruz said. 'So I feel like kids can identify with being Lilo themselves, and they just want to have Stitch in their lives.' Still, consumers can be fickle. In at least one North Carolina classroom, Stitch's days of reigning supreme are already dwindling. 'Last year, Stitch was the most popular with the other kids at school, that's for sure,' said Elle, the 8-year-old fan. 'But this year, everybody likes Hello Kitty.'
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Young Elvis impersonator from Paignton to perform at Graceland
A 12-year-old Elvis impersonator has been invited to perform at the singer's iconic home in the from Paignton in Devon has been given three slots for his Elvis tribute act at Graceland in Memphis in August after the promoters saw his great pretender told BBC Radio Devon he had been impersonating the king of rock and roll since he was five years old after he saw an Elvis video and "fell in love".He said: "It's the moves, the hair, his looks, his style, everything really, that makes me want to look like, act and sing like him." Cooper has been performing his tribute act for the past five years in care homes, hotels and other small venues across the his agent sent videos to the Graceland team he was chosen to take part in three shows at the singer's former mansion and has signed a contract with Elvis Presley Enterprises. His mother Kelly said she was "so, so proud".She said: "I'm pretty speechless most of the time, especially when I see him on stage."I'm like 'where did he get this confidence from?'"Cooper said: "The Elvis world is a great world and I just want to win as many competitions as I can and tour the world as Elvis."
Forbes
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Paul Simon Charts A Brand New Album As One Beloved Classic Returns
Paul Simon places three albums on the Official Album Downloads chart, including a debut for Concert ... More in the Park and a return to the top 20 for Graceland. NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 20: Paul Simon performs onstage during The Nearness Of You Benefit Concert at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on January 20, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images) Last week, Paul Simon was quite busy on the United Kingdom's music charts. The legendary singer-songwriter, often regarded as one of the most creative and important of his generation, saw multiple collections — both solo efforts and those made with his former partner Art Garfunkel — return to various tallies in the country. While some of those sets have faded from view, others have made comebacks worthy of noting this frame. Simon even manages to score a new bestseller in the country, though not with a brand new release. Simon earns a new win on the Official Album Downloads chart this week. On that list, which reflects the top-selling full-lengths and EPs on platforms like iTunes, Concert in the Park: August 15, 1991 arrives. The project narrowly lands on the tally, coming in at No. 97. Simon has now collected a milestone 10 solo placements on that ranking throughout the past several decades. Concert in the Park is Simon's only debut this time around, but two other releases also appear on the charts. Graceland — his bestselling and critically-adored effort — returns to two tallies this frame. It reenters the Official Album Downloads chart at No. 18 and also appears at No. 77 on the Official Albums Sales tally, which counts physical purchases like CDs and vinyl. Simon fills three positions on the Official Album Downloads chart this week. Following Concert in the Park debuting and Graceland returning to the top 20, The Ultimate Collection also bounds back onto the digital-only list. That compilation reappears at No. 60 this frame. The Ultimate Collection is the only one of Simon's projects to climb on the tallies it appeared on last week. The hits-packed set rises slightly on both the Official Albums Streaming and Official Albums charts — the latter being the general all-consumption ranking in the U.K. This time around, The Ultimate Collection improves to Nos. 72 and 81 on those rosters, respectively. Of all the efforts currently appearing on various tallies, only The Ultimate Collection has reached No. 1, doing so on just one of the rankings it now occupies. The win gave Simon a chart-topping title on the Official Albums list — the most prestigious listing for full-lengths and EPs in the U.K. Neither Graceland nor Concert in the Park has broken into the top 10 on any of the tallies they currently occupy, though Graceland came closest on the Official Album Downloads chart. It previously peaked at No. 11 on that roster.
