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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Announces Eight Month World Tour Winter With "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" Followed by Spring Tour, "Beethoven's Last Night"

TSO's Second PBS Special "The Birth of Rock Theater" to Air Nationally in Tandem With North American Tour

Rock Theater originators, Trans-Siberian Orchestra are preparing to light up the road for an eight-month world tour, traveling to over 120 markets in the U.S. and Europe. The tour will showcase their unique combination of story-telling, virtuoso musicianship and over the top production. Beginning November 11th, TSO will rock your winter season, performing the timeless classic "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" in its entirety, followed by excerpts from the upcoming Rock Theater installment "Gutter Ballet and The New York Blues Express." Then in February, TSO will unleash their Spring Tour with "Beethoven's Last Night," bringing the music and the story of the famed composer's battle for his eternal soul to markets new and old.

As one of the top selling acts in the world, Trans-Siberian Orchestra has cemented itself as an annual tradition not to be missed. The band has grown to become a year round touring juggernaut, performing what creator/writer/producer Paul O'Neill has dubbed "Rock Theater." Charting its success and the creation of this genre -- which is part theatrical show, part rock spectacle -- the new PBS Special, "The Birth of Rock Theater," focuses on O'Neill's vision for TSO and how he went about creating this art form. Featuring live performances from "Beethoven's Last Night," TSO's gold-certified rock opera fantasy, as well as music from their most recent album "Night Castle," which debuted at #5 on the Billboard Charts, "The Birth of Rock Theater" is a must see for any TSO fan.

TSO's 2011 Winter Tour will encompass 118 performances in nearly 80 cities in North America. TSO's Winter Tour played to over 8 million fans in 80+ cities, generating revenues of nearly $330 million. Since its first tour in 1999, TSO has been one of the concert business's most successful acts, consistently rating in the Top 10 for both gross revenues and audience attendance.

With sales in excess of 8 million -- Trans-Siberian Orchestra is among the most popular groups of the modern era. The Orchestra debuted in 1996 with the timeless "CHRISTMAS EVE AND OTHER STORIES." Highlighted by the remarkable hit single, "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," the album has since achieved 2x platinum certification from the RIAA, with sales now rapidly approaching 3 million. Two further albums completed O'Neill's planned Christmas Trilogy; 1998's "THE CHRISTMAS ATTIC" and 2004's "THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE," both of which are currently approaching 2x platinum certification. All three of the Orchestra's Christmas-themed albums have proven enduring blockbusters, returning annually to the top 10 on Billboard's "Top Catalog Albums" and "Top Holiday Albums" charts.

For ticket sales and more information on TSO, please visit: www.trans-siberian.com

Tour dates for TSO's 2011 North American Winter Tour are as follows:

TSO 2011 WINTER TOUR DATES

Date        City                   Venue                      Showtime

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11/11/2011  Wilkes Barre PA        Mohegan Sun Arena          4:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/11/2011  Council Bluffs IA      Mid America Center         4:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/12/2011  Uncasville CT          Mohegan Sun Arena          3:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/12/2011  Springfield MO         JQH Arena                      8:00 PM
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11/13/2011  Manchester NH          Verizon Wireless Arena     3:00 & 7:30 PM
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11/13/2011  Wichita Falls TX       Kay Yeager Coliseum            7:30 PM
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11/14/2011  Lubbock TX             United Spirit Arena            7:30 PM
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11/15/2011  Las Cruces TX          Pan American Center            7:30 PM
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11/16/2011  Toledo OH              Huntington Center          4:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/17/2011  Dayton OH              Nutter Center                  7:30 PM
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11/18/2011  State College PA       Bryce Jordan Center            8:00 PM
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11/18/2011  Reno NV                Reno Events Center         4:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/19/2011  Philadelphia PA        Wells Fargo Center         3:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/19/2011  Sacramento CA          Arco Arena                 3:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/20/2011  Hershey PA             Giant Center @ Hershey Park3:00 & 7:30 PM
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11/20/2011  San Jose CA            HP Pavilion                    3:00 PM
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11/23/2011  Ottawa ON              Scotiabank Place           4:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/23/2011  Boise ID               Taco Bell Arena            4:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/25/2011  Providence RI          Dunkin Donuts Center       4:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/25/2011  Spokane WA             Spokane Arena              4:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/26/2011  Hartford CT            XL Center                  3:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/26/2011  Seattle WA             Key Arena                  3:00 & 8:00 PM
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11/27/2011  Boston MA              TD Garden                  3:00 & 7:30 PM
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11/27/2011  Portland OR            Rose Garden Arena          3:00 & 7:30 PM
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11/30/2011  Richmond VA            Richmond Coliseum          4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/1/2011   Charlotte NC           Time Warner Cable Arena        7:30 PM
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12/1/2011   Cincinnati OH          US Bank Arena              4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/2/2011   Atlanta GA             Phillips Arena                 8:00 PM
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12/2/2011   Peoria IL              Peoria Civic Center        4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/3/2011   Greenville SC          Bi-Lo Center               3:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/3/2011   Chicago IL             Allstate Arena             3:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/4/2011   Raleigh NC             RBC Center                 3:00 & 7:30 PM
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12/4/2011   St. Paul MN            Xcel Energy Center         3:00 & 7:30 PM
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12/7/2011   Greensboro NC          Greensboro Coliseum        4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/7/2011   Evansville IN          Evansville Arena               7:30 PM
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12/8/2011   Jacksonville FL        Veterans Memorial Coliseum     7:30 PM
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12/8/2011   Memphis TN             FedEx Forum                    7:30 PM
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12/9/2011   Miami FL               American Airlines Arena        8:00 PM
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12/9/2011   Little Rock AR         Verizon Arena              4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/10/2011  Tampa FL               St. Pete Times Forum       3:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/10/2011  Oklahoma City OK       Ford Center                3:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/11/2011  Orlando FL             Amway Center               3:00 & 7:30 PM
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Date        City                   Venue                     Showtime

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12/11/2011  Dallas TX              American Airlines Center   3:00 & 7:30 PM
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12/14/2011  Colorado Springs CO    World Arena                4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/15/2011  Milwaukee WI           Bradley Center             4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/15/2011  Wichita KS             Intrust Bank Center           7:30 PM
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12/16/2011  Grand Rapids MI        Van Andel Arena            4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/16/2011  Tulsa OK               BOK Center                 4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/17/2011  Detroit MI             The Palace of Auburn Hills 3:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/17/2011  St. Louis MO           Scottrade Center           3:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/18/2011  Columbus OH            Nationwide Arena           3:00 & 7:30 PM
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12/18/2011  Kansas City MO         Sprint Center              3:00 & 7:30 PM
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12/21/2011  Uniondale NY           Nassau Coliseum            4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/21/2011  Austin TX              Frank Erwin Center         4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/22/2011  Newark NJ              Prudential Center          4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/22/2011  San Antonio TX         AT&T Center                4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/23/2011  Pittsburgh PA          Consol Energy Center       3:30 & 8:15 PM
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12/23/2011  Houston TX             Toyota Center              4:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/26/2011  Albany NY              Times Union Center         3:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/26/2011  Denver CO              Pepsi Center               3:00 & 8:00 PM
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12/27/2011  Buffalo NY             HSBC Center                3:00 & 8:00 PM
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