(Courtesy of George Mason University and EagleBank)
Eagle Bank Arena Spring Semester Preview
Alexandra Saviana, Staff Writer
Another year, another semester at Mason. Here is the rundown on what to expect this semester at EagleBank Arena.
Kathy Griffin Live!
Thursday, February 11, at 8 p.m.
Pulp Fiction star Kathy Griffin is coming to Fairfax to perform her one-woman show, “Kathy Griffin Live!” See her delivery of everyday life and truthful one liners, along with her usual hilarious deadpan snark. Visit her world of fun and realism, and listen to the woman who inspired the new generation of humorists and led the way to female comedians such as Amy Schumer.
Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic
Sunday, February 21, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Live the magic of “Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic show,” presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. Join your favorite iconic Disney characters and their friends Donald and Goofy for an adventure through all the fairy tales, and sing along to the songs you have always loved with Cinderella, Prince Charming and Snow White!
Michael Flatley’s Lord of The Dance: Dangerous Games
Friday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m.
After its premiere in November on Broadway, Michael Flatley’s “Lord of The Dance: Dangerous Games” is finally coming to EagleBank Arena. The stop at Fairfax is one of 200 located across 15 countries during the show’s 18-month tour. With thrilling staging, costumes and choreographies, this show promises to be groundbreaking in the world of dance and entertainment.
Harlem Globetrotters
March 18-20 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Join the Harlem Globetrotters in March for a new representation of their extraordinary basketball talents. Fans will be amazed by the dexterity of the players, and newcomers will discover the fantastic precision of a show regulated to the millimeter. The production will sell normal tickets as well as Golden Harlem Globetrotters passes.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
April 6-10, 14, 16 and 17, at 7 p.m.
Let the circus come to you at Eagle Bank Arena for this magical representation of one of the greatest circus shows. Grouping shows and tradition from all over the world, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will transport you to wonderful and exotic places without you even having to leave your seat. Part of the money from your tickets will be donated to the Feld Family Foundation, which supports children’s charities and cancer research.
Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller: Who wants to be President? The 2016 Tour
Saturday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Bill O’Reilly and Dennis Miller continue their U.S. tour with eyes on the 2016 presidential election. “Who wants to be President?” promises to be an entertaining show structured around the current political conversation.
The show will feature a fun dialogue between the two commentators, filled with wit and good-natured humor. Hear O’Reilly and Miller’s points of view as they tackle explaining the 2016 election at EagleBank Arena.
The VIP packages are, unfortunately, already sold out for this show.
The Avett Brothers
Sunday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m.
After their 2012 hit success “Live and Die” and their last album “Magpie and the Dandelion,” The Avett Brothers are coming back with a brand new sound. The American folk band will play their new album, “Live, Vol. 4,” all year around the U.S.
