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Paramore tickets on sale Saturday

The Bakersfield Californian | Wednesday, Feb 03 2010 11:38 AM

Last Updated Wednesday, Feb 03 2010 11:38 AM

Love the performing arts? Three marquee events are coming up, so it's time to plan your big night out.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for pop-punkers Paramore and Reliant K, playing May 15 at the Rabobank Arena. Tickets also go on sale Saturday for the March 18 production of Tony Award-winning musical "Cabaret," part of Tejon Ranch's Broadway in Bakersfield series.

* Paramore, fronted by red-headed firecracker Hayley Williams, is riding a wave a success on two albums, 2007's "Riot!" and last year's "Brand New Eyes." The Franklin, Tenn., band has sold millions of records around the world and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2008 for Best New Artist. Paramore has toured with Jimmy Eat World and No Doubt, appearing with the latter in Bakersfield last May.

Tickets for Paramore are $29.50.

* Reserve your seats for "Cabaret," one of Broadway's most successful productions ever, playing at the Rabobank Theater. "Cabaret" has won 12 Tonys and is best known for the 1972 film adaptation starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey.

Produced by Windwood Theatricals, the 2010 national tour focuses on the story of the 1987 Hal Prince revival, featuring the added songs "I Don't Care Much," "Don't Go" and "The Money Song."

Tickets are $29.50.

* Tickets are also on sale for Tony winner "Camelot," playing at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at Rabobank Theater as part of the Broadway in Bakersfield series. "Camelot" is a tale of enduring love set in the historic grandeur of medieval England. The national tour is produced by Moonglow Productions. Mark Harapiak Jayme Armstrong star in the lead roles of King Arthur and Queen Guenevere, with Gabriel Burrafato as Sir Lancelot.

Admission is $26.50.