Back in the 1920s, a delightful mistake gave birth to one of the most entertaining shows in history. According to folklore, an exhibition game between two local Chicago basketball teams was scheduled to take place in the Savoy Ballroom. The only problem was that the local Vaudevillian team Globes & Trotter was scheduled there as well. So with a double booking to deal with (as well as thousands of anxious spectators), a quick compromise was reached: Let the comedy troupe join in on one of the teams. Though they hadn't the skill of their teammates or opponents, the audience fell in love with their outlandish antics (including the use of a ladder to slam dunk the ball). Despite being kicked out of the game on account of 13 collective technical fouls (including use of oil slicks, confetti, and dangerously long hook shots), they were invited to play with the team again the following night...and the night after...and the night after. Soon the team was no longer the Harlem Sting but the Harlem Globetrotters, and history was made. Since their inception in 1926, the Harlem Globetrotters have entertained over 118 countries in thousands of matches, and they are still going strong. Take a look at our Harlem Globetrotters tickets and experience this incredibly entertaining show today!

As the year draws towards its end, it's natural to look both backward and forward. On one hand, you can fondly reminisce about the memories of last year, last month, or even last week. On the other hand, you can look optimistically towards the new year, with high hopes of change, fortune, or what have you. However, it's important not to lose the present...which is especially true for many plays and musicals. It wasn't the best year for the stage business and a lot is going to change during the course of the next year. New shows will be replacing the failing (or even just older) shows. Therefore, while you still have the holidays off to be with your family, this is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your loved ones enjoying a show fit for any age. Shows like the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and A Christmas Carol are seasonal plays that would make a perfect outing for anyone. However, if you have another show in mind, take a look at our great selection of family tickets and find seats to any major stage production.

It's out of the TV screen and onto the stage for Bob, Wendy, Farmer Pickles, Scoop, Dizzy, Scrambler and Spud. Bob the Builder, the wildly popular Nickelodeon children's program, is currently in progress of its 16 country tour and it's headed to the USA at the start of next year. From mid January to late spring of 2009, Bob the Builder: Spud's Big Mess will be put up in theatres of every major US city. From east to west, children all over the nation can sing along to all their favorite songs and see their beloved characters come to life. When Bob asks, "Can we fix it?" children will be right there to assert him "Yes we can!" In addition to seeing all of their favorite characters, kids can also learn the important lesson of taking care of the earth through recycling, basic environment care, and teamwork. Bob the Builder: Spud's Big Mess has been a certified hit since it began in 2008 in Germany, and it's guaranteed to make the kids go wild in America. If you want to treat your child to a great theater experience, take a look at our large selection of Bob the Builder tickets.

With less than a fortnight to go until Christmas, the time is running out for you to get tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. This show has become a major New York tradition since it started in 1933. But nowadays, you don’t need to be in New York City to enjoy the show. Not at all! Several years ago, the show started touring all around America too and can be enjoyed by thousands more happy people. As we mentioned here before, they have added several new scenes and updated some of the choreography, so it's pretty much a whole different show from the one that you might’ve seen in previous years. Not to worry: they still have high kicking dancers and all the razzle-dazzle that you expect to see at this show. It runs through December 30th, giving you one extra week after Christmas to see the show. But that still doesn’t leave you much time to find out what the new show is like, and you don’t want to wait another full year, do you? Get your Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets before it’s too late!

What do people think of when they think of Christmas? Yes, there are Christmas trees and cookies and caroling. But one thing that people think of immediately is Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The play has been a mainstay of Christmas almost since the day it was first published. Who doesn’t love the story of Scrooge meeting the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future? And there’s Tiny Tim, who can’t walk but is the most generous child in the world and his father Bob Cratchit, who is also a very kind man. It is a great play for the entire family, because the message of rejuvenation and charity is one that everyone needs to hear once in awhile. Children, parents and grandparents always enjoy this show and everyone can really relate to the feelings of the characters. Don’t miss out on this essential Christmas experience! Get your A Christmas Carol tickets right now!

Let's face it, Elmo was born for the stage, not the camera. The charming attitude, the pleasant gait while he moves...he's not unlikeable. It just can't happen. So when producers realized that he was unhappy with his screen time on Sesame Street (as well as being abused numerous times by the cookie and sugar addled Cookie Monster), it was a natural move to put him on the stage where he can shine and just be himself. After only a few years on the stage, Elmo's burned the midnight oil and put together a slew of amazing stage productions including: When Elmo Grows Up, Elmo Makes Music, and Elmo! Ready for Action. He even handles most of the back stage work like makeup, lighting, and stage repairs. He's basically a work-a-holic. But he does it because he loves to entertain. Browse through our set of Sesame Street Live tickets and you can catch Elmo in any one of his handful of delightful shows. It's guaranteed fun for the whole family!

The Cirque du Soleil Saltimbanco Tour is coming to an arena near you. Of course you know Cirque du Soleil, right? Well, for those of you who don't know, it is a touring company that combines various forms of circus performance from around the world. They mainly use acrobatic acts, as well as live music and creative costumes. Saltimbanco is the oldest show from the Cirque du Soleil arsenal of shows, but the original was discontinued in 2006 after 14 years of production. Last year, they decided to produce a new version of the old program.  Saltimbanco means "to jump on a bench" literally, but it refers more to acrobatic kinds of moves, jumping up onto a stage and that kind of thing. Cirque du Soleilm really is a family favorite, at any time of year. Kids and adults are always amazed at what these acrobats can do. You really shouldn't miss it when it comes to a venue near you. Hurry and get your Cirque Saltimbanco tickets today!

Lutzes. Salchows. Axels. No, these aren’t words in some foreign language; these are real figure skating moves. Why do I bring this up? It can only mean one thing: that Smuckers Stars on Ice is starting its 2008-9 season. For those of you who don't know, Stars on Ice is a travelling ice show with dancers and music. But unlike some other ice shows, this one has real professional skaters; most of them have competed in the Olympics and other international competition. This year's cast includes such well-known skaters as Sasha Cohen, Yuka Sato, Xue Shen and Hongbo Zhao and many more. The show started in 1986 as a grown-up ice show; in other words there would be no big Mickey Mouse characters or fairy tales. Over the years, its cast has included almost all the big names, not only in American figure skating, but also those from other nations as well. If you hurry you can get tickets to this great event. Click here for Stars on Ice tickets.

What began 4 years ago as a lark in London has become one of the biggest shows on Broadway and across the nation. Mary Poppins was made into a musical and opened at the Prince Edward Theatre in London, England in 2004. It quickly gained popularity, in the same way as the movie of the same name did, and was nominated for 9 Olivier Awards in 2005, winning 2. Since then, it has spread to Broadway in New York, appearing at the New Amsterdam Theater, where it continues playing to the day. Now, however, it’s not just playing in New York and London. Instead, it is playing at theaters all over the country. There is a national UK tour and a national US tour. So there are possibly performances right in your neck of the woods. Want to find out if this award-winning show is playing near you? Take a look at the Mary Poppins show dates we have and, while you’re at it, order some tickets too.

Kids all over the country love Dora the Explorer!  Dora the Explorer is one of the most popular shows on television for preschoolers and parents are happy about how much their kids learn from the show.  Not only do kids learn about different parts of the world and about different kinds of people, they also learn some Spanish along the way.  There are currently two shows from Dora: City of Lost Toys and Dora's Pirate Adventure. Each show is an adventure for the whole family, where Dora has to explore to find something or someone.  Obviously, we don't want to give away any secrets about the show, but we'll let you in on one:  this is a really fun show!  Your child will get to see all their favorite characters on the show; Dora, Boots, Diego, Isa, and the Fiesta Trio. And just like on the show, they will need help to see the clues and to follow them!  That's where you and your child come in. Dora and her friends need you and your family to help! Check out our Dora the Explorer show dates.