NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Oct. 24,
2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Year will begin with a
bang when iconic British rock band Duran
Duran takes the stage at The Theater at MGM National
Harbor Saturday, Dec. 31
at 10:30 p.m. and
Sunday, Jan. 1 at
9 p.m. The legendary group
joins an unrivaled opening lineup at the newest entertainment venue
in the D.C. region. MGM National Harbor, a $1.4 billion resort and casino, will open
December 8.
The Theater at MGM National Harbor will provide an unmatched
experience to guests, allowing them the opportunity to see legends
of the entertainment industry in an intimate, 3,000-seat setting.
Event-goers also will have a variety of amenities to elevate their
visit to the resort. Whether it's enjoying a stay in a luxury
suite, viewing the public fine art collection or sampling the
cuisine of one of the country's most acclaimed chefs, MGM National
Harbor will offer a host of options to create an unforgettable
night out or an exciting weekend away from home.
Tickets for Duran Duran range
from $125 to $300, including
applicable service charges, and go on sale Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. EDT. Tickets can be purchased online
at mgmnationalharbor.com or ticketmaster.com. For more show and
ticket information, visit mgmnationalharbor.com or call (844)
346-4664.
Members of the Duran Duran Fan Community will have access to
pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Oct.
25 at 10 a.m. EDT. Members
should visit www.duranduranmusic.com for full details. The password
will be revealed upon login. A Live Nation pre-sale will begin
Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. EDT.
M life Rewards members will receive access to a pre-sale
beginning Wednesday, Oct. 26 at
10 a.m. EDT. To join the program or
for more information, visit mlife.com.
Throughout its storied three decades-plus career, Duran Duran has sold over 100 million records,
scored 18 American hit singles, 30 UK Top 20 singles and performed
to millions of loyal fans and concert-goers across the globe. The
band – singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor – has achieved these feats in their
own unique way; fusing pop music, art, technology and fashion with
a sense of style and confidence that have made them an unstoppable
force.
Duran Duran's most recent record,
Paper Gods, is their 14th full-length album and the
celebrated band's highest-charting release in 22 years. Produced by
the Grammy Award-winning Mark Ronson
and Nile Rodgers, alongside Mr Hudson and Josh Blair, Paper Gods features collaborations
with Janelle Monáe, John Frusciante,
Kiesza, Jonas Bjerre, and
Lindsay Lohan. 2017 will see the
band continuing their world tour in support of Paper Gods.
For high-res images and renderings of The
Theater at MGM National Harbor, visit the MGM
National Harbor Online Newsroom.
About MGM National Harbor
The newest addition to the
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) portfolio, MGM National
Harbor's unrivaled setting offers stunning panoramic views of the
eastern shore of the Potomac River in Maryland. The $1.4
billion resort sits a short distance from Washington, D.C. to the north and historic
sites, including George Washington's
Mount Vernon estate across the
river in Virginia. The 24-story,
308-room resort will feature premier amenities and experiences for
locals as well as visitors from around the world including a
dynamic casino with over 125,000 square feet of space that includes
slots, table games and poker; a world-class spa and salon; an
entertainment theater with flexible seating for up to 3,000;
high-end branded retail; 53,000 square feet of meeting space; and
restaurants from renowned local, national and international chefs.
MGM National Harbor is slated to December
8, 2016.
About Live Nation
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:
LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of
global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live
Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management.
For additional information, visit
www.livenationentertainment.com.
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