July 15, 2008 >

The Magnetic Fields' October US Tour Tickets Now On Sale

The Magnetic Fields, back from their European tour, are happy to announce that they will be touring stateside once again with a short string of performances this October. The shows kickoff Friday, October 10 in Minneapolis and end with a run up the East Coast that will include a return stop to the New York City area.

A limited number of pre-sale tickets for most shows will be available starting Tuesday, July 15 through Music Today.

General advance sales will start on or around July 18, with tickets available in most cases at the venue's box office as well as at Ticketmaster and some third-party outlets. Please visit the House of Tomorrow calendar for specific details on pricing, onsale dates, and ticket sellers.

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May 03, 2008 >

"Coraline" to Open May 6, 2009 at Lucille Lortel Theatre

The theatrical adaptation of Neil Gaiman's "Coraline," with music and lyrics by Stephin Merritt and book by David Greenspan, will have its world premiere at New York's Lucille Lortel Theatre Theater from May 6 to June 20, 2009.

"Coraline" will end MCC Theater's 08/09 season, which includes productions of Michael Weller's "Fifty Words" and Neil LaBute's "The Break of Noon." Tickets are currently only available in subscription packages starting at $79 through MCC's website or by calling (212) 279-4200. Information regarding individual ticket sales will be announced at a later date.

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April 30, 2008 >

Tour Update: Germany & Scandinavia + Third London Cadogan Hall Show Added

Stops in Oslo, Copenhagen, Heidelberg, Munich, and Berlin have been added to The Magnetic Fields' summer European tour itinerary.

The Magnetic Fields have also added a third night to their run at London's Cadogan Hall. Tickets for the July 9-11 London shows are now on sale through Live Nation UK.

Visit the site's calendar to keep up with the latest ticketing news for these upcoming shows.

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April 17, 2008 >

Upcoming Vinyl Releases (Updated)

The Magnetic Fields are readying the re-release of their catalog on full-length 12" vinyl albums. Merge Records will start the run in May with "The Charm of the Highway Strip," the band's 1994 Merge debut. Nonesuch Records will follow on June 24 with a pressing of "Distortion," the band's January 2008 release. This fall, Merge Records will release the vinyl edition of "Get Lost." "The Charm of the Highway Strip" is now available for pre-order at the Merge Records Store.

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