Trans-Siberian Orchestra bringing 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve' winter tour to Pittsburgh
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will make its annual stop in Pittsburgh over the holiday season.
The theatrical rock group is bringing its The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More tour to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Dec. 20. There will be a pair of shows at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
This year’s show features a revamped production of “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” as well as a second set of their hits and other holiday songs, including a tribute for the 25th anniversary of their 2000 album, “Beethoven’s Last Night.”
“When I go back and listen to our songs, I am always amazed at how quickly the time has gone by. It’s been 25 years since we recorded ‘Beethoven’s Last Night’ and it seems just like yesterday,” musical director/guitarist Al Pitrelli said in a release. “We are excited to play pieces from the album and pay respects to the art and legacies of both the great composer and Paul O’Neill. I’m looking forward to watching the expressions on everyone’s face, with all the surprises we have in store. We can’t wait to get on the road.”
“Beethoven’s Last Night” will be released on vinyl in an two-LP set for the first time on Sept. 12.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday at ticketmaster.com, with a portion of ticket sales benefiting WQED. Artist, Ticketmaster, Live Nation, PPG Paints Arena, Verizon and Citi presales start at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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TSO also announced it’s bringing back their autograph line, allowing fans at the evening performance to get one item signed by band members.
With East Coast and West Coast groups, the tour kicks off on Nov. 13 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Council Bluffs, Iowa, and runs through Dec. 30 in Washington, D.C., and Fargo, North Dakota.
Mike Palm is a TribLive digital producer who also writes music reviews and features. A Westmoreland County native, he joined the Trib in 2001, where he spent years on the sports copy desk, including serving as night sports editor. He has been with the multimedia staff since 2013. He can be reached at mpalm@triblive.com.
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