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Trans-Siberian Orchestra reveals 2022 holiday tour dates and answers your burning questions

Rare is the juggernaut as potent as Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

The musical locomotive – a gloriously grandiose combination of classical music, hair metal and holiday feels – has  owned the road for more than two decades ( virtually in 2020) and 2,000 shows.

This year’s tour, dubbed The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – The Best of TSO and More, pulls from TSO’s “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" album and TV special, one of the enduring holiday classics created primarily by late founder, composer and lyricist  Paul O’Neill.

The 60-city, 101-show outing runs Nov. 16 to Dec. 30; tickets go on sale Sept. 16 (10 a.m. local time) at the band's website. 

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But even with TSO’s immense popularity, questions persist from interested fans, from the meaning of the group's name to their most popular songs.

We enlisted Al Pitrelli , longtime musical director and ace TSO guitarist for the West Coast touring production, to set some records straight.    

What does TSO's name mean?

You likely know it’s Trans-Siberian Orchestra, but where did that come from? In the mid-’90s, TSO spawned from Savatage, a progressive metal band. O'Neill produced and co-wrote with the band; Pitrelli played guitar. 

Savatage scored an unlikely hit across multiple radio formats with the stirring guitar blaster “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24,” prompting O'Neill to spin off Savatage to record an album with a different band name and focus.

When he presented Trans-Siberian Orchestra to Pitrelli, the guitarist’s response was “Sure, it sounds cool, dude. Rolls off the tongue like Led Zeppelin would,” Pitrelli recalls with a laugh.

But the roots of the name are well-founded. O’Neill had traveled from Europe to Japan and was fascinated with Siberia, Pitrelli says. “And now, the name is synonymous with Christmas.”

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Fans still thrill to “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” because of its historical ties to TSO. But in 2004, “Wizards in Winter,” a kinetic marriage of orchestral rock, buzzing guitars and a memorable synth hook became an early viral hit when an electrical engineer in Ohio synchronized 16,000 Christmas lights on his house to every beat of the song. In 2005, Miller Brewing Co. turned the scene of colored lights and "Wizards" into a holiday commercial.

And  “Christmas Canon,” based on Johann Pachelbel’s “Canon in D Major,” has become so widespread, it’s often used as a wedding song. Or, in some cases, an engagement song.

“We’ll play it live and I’ll look down from the stage and see a dude on his knee,” Pitrelli says. “I’m looking down thinking, 'This is going to go one of two ways.' ”

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Are there two Trans-Siberian Orchestras? How does that work?

“People think we have transporters, like the Starship Enterprise,” Pitrelli jokes.

So, yes, there are two bands divided between the East and West coasts, an evolution from TSO’s first tour of seven cities in 1999.

The popularity of that initial outing prompted O’Neill to staff two touring bands. Since TSO’s performance window is only about seven weeks during the holidays, time is imperative.

“We’d rehearse in two separate rooms in a studio in New York and Paul would bop back and forth between, making sure the bands sounded like a mirror image,” Pitrelli says.

In recent years, the two groups – each with a crew of about 100 – have rehearsed at an arena in Council Bluffs, Iowa, swapping between the main stage for full production run-throughs and the locker rooms to work on harmonies and musical details.

“My job is to maintain the musical integrity of the shows,” Pitrelli says. “If you go to your favorite steakhouse, you want exactly what you like every time.”

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Is there a dress code for a TSO show?

Pitrelli laughs, which is an answer in itself. 

“Nooooo, wear whatever you want. Just show up and have fun.”

He does, however, recall TSO's debut as a band in 1999 at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia. “I looked out and saw a really attractive older couple in crocheted reindeer sweaters, and next to them was a dude in a Slayer hoodie.”

Does TSO ever lip sync?

“Absolutely not,” Pitrelli says with a touch of annoyance. “Some people, they’re naysayers and what, you want to discredit us? We’re just really good and practice really hard and every note is played live."

How long does a TSO show last?

The production is presented in two halves, and the first hour is one of TSO’s patented “stories.” This year will feature the 10 songs from “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve.” (The album also had a companion TV special starring Ossie Davis.)

The second hour runs down other TSO classics from albums including “Beethoven’s Last Night,” as well as the treasured “Wizards in Winter."

And, of course, “there will be more pyro, hydraulics and blowing stuff up,” Pitrelli promises.

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Which charities does TSO donate to?

Since its inception, TSO has extended a charity arm in every city the bands play. Usually, the local concert promoter or radio station will earmark an organization – food banks, arts in schools programs – and TSO gives $1 from every ticket sold to the chosen charity. More than $18 million has been donated by the group through the years.

“That’s all Paul O’Neill and the O’Neill family,” Pitrelli says. “He always wanted to give back and not just come to town, do a show and leave. That was the least we could do.”

Is a TSO show appropriate for the whole family?

Pitrelli pegs the audience demographics as “2 to 92.”

“One of my favorite things is to see grandparents with a grandkid on their lap high-fiving and enjoying as a family,” he says. “It’s those little moments that mean the most.”

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Announces 2022 Tour, 'The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve - The Best Of TSO And More'

Multi-platinum, progressive rock group TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA ( TSO ) today announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, "The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve - The Best Of TSO And More" .

After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of "Christmas Eve And Other Stories" . For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition "The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve" to 60 cities across the nation. This year's tour kicks off on Wednesday, November 16 with performances in Green Bay and Council Bluffs, and will conclude after 101 shows on Friday, December 30 (see full itinerary below).

A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Thursday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. local time and end on Thursday, September 15 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prompted , type in the presale code "BLABBERMOUTH" to access tickets before the general public. General on-sale will be Friday, September 16 at 10 a.m. local time.

Keeping with the O'Neills ' vision (late TSO mastermind Paul O'Neill and his wife Desi ), TSO remains one of rock's most charitable bands. Once again, thankfully, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $18 million has been donated by the group.

Desi O'Neill said: "We want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you."

A product of the imagination of Paul O'Neill and Desi , and based on TSO 's multi-platinum CD and TV special "The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve" , the rock opera features such enduring fan favorites as "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" , "O' Come All Ye Faithful" , "Good King Joy" , "Christmas Canon" , "Music Box Blues" , "Promises To Keep" and "This Christmas Day" . 2022's tour will also boast a rousing second set containing more of TSO 's greatest hits and fan-pleasers, including "Wizards In Winter" , "A Mad Russian's Christmas" and many more.

TSO 's music director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli said: "It was so special to be back playing live last year. When you love something as much as we do and it's taken away, it made us super thankful to be back. I look forward to seeing all our 'repeat offenders' and all our new friends when we hit the road.

"I love all of Paul 's stories, but 'The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve' is one of my favorites and can't wait to unveil this incredibly amazing new show for everyone.

"We know some people may be having tough times, so we worked hard with the local promoters and arenas to have a low priced $29 ticket to do our part in helping out.

"God Bless all of you and see you in November and December when we celebrate in-person once again."

Tour dates:

Nov. 16 - Green Bay, WI - Resch Center (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 16 - Council Bluffs, IA - Mid America Center (Evening) Nov. 17 - Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena (Evening) Nov. 18 - Fort Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (Evening) Nov. 19 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 19 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 20 - Colorado Springs, CO - World Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 20 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Centre (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 22 - Salt Lake City, UT - Vivint Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 23 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 25 - Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena (Evening) Nov. 25 - Manchester, NH - SNHU Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 26 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 26 - Worcester, MA - DCU Center (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 27 - Eugene, OR - Matthew Knight Arena (Evening) Nov. 27 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 28 - Portland, OR - Moda Center (Evening) Nov. 30 - Albany, NY - MVP Arena (Evening) Dec. 01 - Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center (Evening) Dec. 01 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena (Evening) Dec. 02 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 02 - Toledo, OH - Huntington Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 03 - Ontario, CA - Toyota Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 03 - Dayton, OH - Nutter Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 04 - Phoenix, AZ - Footprint Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 04 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 07 - Austin, TX - Moody Center (Evening) Dec. 07 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena (Evening) Dec. 08 - Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center (Evening) Dec. 08 - Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boling Arena (Evening) Dec. 09 - Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena (Evening) Dec. 09 - Greenville, SC - Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 10 - St Louis, MO - Enterprise Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 10 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 11 - Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 11 - Atlanta, GA - Gas South Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 14 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena (Evening) Dec. 14 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena (Evening) Dec. 15 - Birmingham, AL - BJCC (Evening) Dec. 15 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena (Evening) Dec. 16 - Jacksonville, FL - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (Evening) Dec. 16 - Allentown, PA - PPL Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 17 - Orlando, FL - Amway Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 18 - Tampa, FL - Amalie Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 18 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 21 - Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 21 - Hershey, PA - Giant Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 22 - Milwaukee, WI - Fiserv Forum (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 22 - Buffalo, NY - KeyBank Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 23 - St Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 23 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 26 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 26 - Washington, D.C. - Capital One Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 27 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 28 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 29 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 29 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 30 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 30 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center (Matinee & Evening)

Since its touring debut, TSO has played more than 2,000 winter tour shows to approximately 18 million fans, with tour grosses of more than $725 million, and has sold more than 12 million albums and DVDs. Year after year, TSO hits the upper reaches of the domestic and worldwide tour charts. Recently, Pollstar published its compiled touring charts for the past 40 years. TSO ranked No. 11 in tickets sold and No. 21 in top box office grosses. In June, Billboard placed TSO at No. 9 on its Mid-Year Boxscore Report, based on concerts from November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022. Previously, TSO placed No. 31 on Billboard 's "Top Touring Artists Of The Decade (2010s)." Additionally, at the close of the aughts, the group was ranked at No. 20 on Pollstar 's "Top Tour(s) of the Decade" and No. 25 on Billboard 's "Top Touring Artists Of The Decade".

It's #TSOTime. After much anticipation, we will be back on tour with the return of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More! We are excited to see you live and in person, celebrating the rock holiday tradition we all know and love. Access show dates and exclusive pre-sale information: https://www.trans-siberian.com/tour Posted by Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Monday, August 29, 2022

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Announces 2022 Winter Tour Dates

by Jacob Uitti August 31, 2022, 10:59 am

Acclaimed, bombastic musical group The Trans-Siberian Orchestra has announced a slew of 2022 winter tour dates.

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Check out the full list of shows here below for The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour.

The 60-date set begins on November 16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and tickets go on sale on September 16 at 10 a.m. The string of shows concludes on December 30. For a full itinerary click here .

According to a press statement about the upcoming tour, “Keeping with the O’Neill’s vision ( Paul O’Neill , and his wife Desi), TSO remains one of rock’s most charitable bands. Once again, thankfully, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $18 million has been donated by the group. Desi said, ‘We want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you, not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you.'” 

The statement continued: “A product of the imagination of TSO’s late founder Paul and his wife Desi, and based on TSO’s multi-platinum CD and TV special, ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,’ the rock opera features such enduring fan-favorites as ‘Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24,’ ‘O’ Come All Ye Faithful,’ ‘Good King Joy,’ ‘Christmas Canon,’ ‘Music Box Blues,’ ‘Promises To Keep,’ and ‘This Christmas Day.’ 2022’s tour will also boast a rousing second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits and fan-pleasers including ‘Wizards In Winter,’ ‘A Mad Russian’s Christmas,’ and many more.”

Said TSO’s music director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli, “It was so special to be back playing live last year. When you love something as much as we do and it’s taken away, it made us super thankful to be back. I look forward to seeing all our ‘repeat offenders’ and all our new friends when we hit the road.

“I love all of Paul’s stories, but ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ is one of my favorites and can’t wait to unveil this incredibly amazing new show for everyone. We know some people may be having tough times, so we worked hard with the local promoters and arenas to have a low-priced $29 ticket to do our part in helping out. God Bless all of you and see you in November and December when we celebrate in person once again,” he concluded.

See the full list of tour dates here below .

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Rochester, New York (December 1, 2022) – Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) - today announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More presented by Hallmark Channel . After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. For 2022 , TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” to 60 cities across the nation.  This year’s tour kicks off on Wed., Nov. 16 with performances in Green Bay and Council Bluffs, and will conclude after 101 shows on Fri., Dec. 30 (see full itinerary   www.trans-siberian.com ).

Metamorphic Concerts is proud to welcome TSO when they return to Blue Cross Arena for one spectacular show on Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 16th 10am at Ticketmaster.com or the Blue Cross Arena Box Office with a portion of the proceeds benefiting a local charity. Beginning with the public on sale, a limited number of specially priced $39.95* tickets will be available for one week or while supplies last.

Keeping with the O'Neill's vision ( Paul O’Neill , and his wife Desi ), TSO remains one of rock’s most charitable bands. Once again, thankfully, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $18 million has been donated by the group. Desi O’Neill said, “We want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you.”

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Announce 2022 Winter Tour: “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve – The Best Of TSO & More”

Multi-platinum, progressive rock group TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA ( TSO ) today announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve – The Best Of TSO And More” .

After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of “Christmas Eve And Other Stories” . For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve” to 60 cities across the nation. This year’s tour kicks off on Wednesday, November 16 with performances in Green Bay and Council Bluffs, and will conclude after 101 shows on Friday, December 30 (see full itinerary below).

Pre-sales for TSO fan club members will be held on Thursday, September 8 at 10 a.m. local time and Friday, September 9 at 10 a.m. local time. The public on-sale is set to begin on Friday, September 16 at 10 a.m. local time. Beginning with the public on sale, special $29 tickets will be available for one week or while supplies last. For more details on tour dates and ticket sales, visit trans-siberian.com .

Keeping with the O’Neills ‘ vision (late TSO mastermind Paul O’Neill and his wife Desi ), TSO remains one of rock’s most charitable bands. Once again, thankfully, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $18 million has been donated by the group.

Desi O’Neill said: “We want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you.”

A product of the imagination of Paul O’Neill and Desi , and based on TSO ‘s multi-platinum CD and TV special “The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve” , the rock opera features such enduring fan favorites as “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24” , “O’ Come All Ye Faithful” , “Good King Joy” , “Christmas Canon” , “Music Box Blues” , “Promises To Keep” and “This Christmas Day” . 2022’s tour will also boast a rousing second set containing more of TSO ‘s greatest hits and fan-pleasers, including “Wizards In Winter” , “A Mad Russian’s Christmas” and many more.

TSO ‘s music director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli said: “It was so special to be back playing live last year. When you love something as much as we do and it’s taken away, it made us super thankful to be back. I look forward to seeing all our ‘repeat offenders’ and all our new friends when we hit the road. I love all of Paul ‘s stories, but ‘The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve’ is one of my favorites and can’t wait to unveil this incredibly amazing new show for everyone. We know some people may be having tough times, so we worked hard with the local promoters and arenas to have a low priced $29 ticket to do our part in helping out. God Bless all of you and see you in November and December when we celebrate in-person once again.”

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Reveal ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ 2022 Tour Dates

It's become an annual rite of holiday passage for lovers of hard rock and the Christmas holiday season everywhere. That's right, Trans-Siberian Orchestra are back to bring their spectacular stage show to audiences, kicking off their second quarter century of touring.

For 2022, TSO have updated their presentation of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve  and will bring the production to 60 cities across the U.S. in November and December with their stellar group of musicians often hitting multiple cities and playing multiple sets per day. And in addition to The Ghosts of Christmas Eve , concertgoers will also be treated to a second set of some of their greatest hits.

And, as in past years, Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be giving some financially back from each show with at least $1 from every ticket sold going to a designated charity. Desi O'Neill, wife of late TSO founder Paul O'Neill states, "We want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you.”

Having returned to the stage in 2021 after a pandemic lockdown, TSO music director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli stated, “It was so special to be back playing live last year. When you love something as much as we do and it's taken away, it made us super thankful to be back. I look forward to seeing all our ‘repeat offenders’ and all our new friends when we hit the road."

He adds, “I love all of Paul’s stories, but The Ghosts of Christmas Eve is one of my favorites and can’t wait to unveil this incredibly amazing new show for everyone. We know some people may be having tough times, so we worked hard with the local promoters and arenas to have a low priced $29 ticket to do our part in helping out. God Bless all of you and see you in November and December when we celebrate in-person once again.”

This year's touring launches on Nov. 16 with shows in Green Bay and Council Bluffs, wrapping up on Dec. 30 in Cleveland and San Antonio. See all of the cities, dates and venue listed below.

Pre-sale ticketing will start for TSO fan club members on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 10AM local time and Friday, Sept. 9 at 10AM local time. There will also be a pre-sale for Rakuten members on Wednesday, Sept. 14 for just $29 plus taxes and fees. You can sign up here . The public on-sale is set for Friday, Sept. 16 at 10AM local time, with a special $29 ticket offer while supplies last. Get more ticketing info here .

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Nov. 16 - Green Bay, Wis. @ Resch Center (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 16 - Council Bluffs, Iowa @ Mid America Center (Evening) Nov. 17 - Wichita, Kan. @ INTRUST Bank Arena (Evening) Nov. 18 - Fort Wayne, Ind. @ Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (Evening) Nov. 19 - Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 19 - Cincinnati, Ohio @ Heritage Bank (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 20 - Colorado Springs, Colo. @ World Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 20 - Youngstown, Ohio @ Covelli Centre (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 22 - Salt Lake City, Utah @ Vivint Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 23 - Uncasville, Ct. @ Mohegan Sun Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 25 - Spokane, Wash. @ Spokane Arena (Evening) Nov. 25 - Manchester, N.H. @ SNHU Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 26 - Seattle, Wash. @ Climate Pledge Arena (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 26 - Worcester, Mass. @ DCU Center (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 27 - Eugene, Ore. @ Matthew Knight Arena (Evening) Nov. 27 - Wilkes-Barre, Pa. @ Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza (Matinee & Evening) Nov. 28 - Portland, Ore. @ Moda Center (Evening) Nov. 30 - Albany, N.Y. @ MVP Arena (Evening) Dec. 1 - Fresno, Calif. @ Save Mart Center (Evening) Dec. 1 - Rochester, N.Y. @ Blue Cross Arena (Evening) Dec. 2 - Sacramento, Calif. @ Golden 1 Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 2 - Toledo, Ohio @ Huntington Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 3 - Ontario, Calif. @ Toyota Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 3 - Dayton, Ohio @ Nutter Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 4 - Phoenix, Ariz. @ Footprint Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 4 - Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Van Andel Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 7 - Austin, Texas @ Moody Center (Evening) Dec. 7 - Lexington, Ky. @ Rupp Arena (Evening) Dec. 8 - Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Paycom Center (Evening) Dec. 8 - Knoxville, Tenn. @ Thompson-Boling Arena (Evening) Dec. 9 - Little Rock, Ark. @ Simmons Bank Arena (Evening) Dec. 9 - Greenville, S.C. @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 10 - St Louis, Mo. @ Enterprise Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 10 - Charlotte, N.C. @ Spectrum Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 11 - Indianapolis, Ind. @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 11 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Gas South Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 14 - Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena (Evening) Dec. 14 - Raleigh, N.C. @ PNC Arena (Evening) Dec. 15 - Birmingham, Ala. @ BJCC (Evening) Dec. 15 - Charlottesville, Va. @ John Paul Jones Arena (Evening) Dec. 16 - Jacksonville, Fla. @ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (Evening) Dec. 16 - Allentown, Pa. @ PPL Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 17 - Orlando, Fla. @ Amway Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 17 - Pittsburgh, Pa. @ PPG Paints Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 18 - Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 18 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ Wells Fargo Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 21 - Chicago, Ill. @ Allstate Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 21 - Hershey, Pa. @ Giant Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 22 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Fiserv Forum (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 22 - Buffalo, N.Y. @ KeyBank Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 23 - St Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 23 - Columbus, Ohio @ Nationwide (Matinee & Evening0 Dec. 26 - Kansas City, Mo. @ T-Mobile Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 26 - Washington, D.C. @ Capital One Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 27 - Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 28 - Dallas, Texas @ American Airlines Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 29 - Houston, Texas @ Toyota Center (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 29 - Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 30 - Cleveland, Ohio @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Matinee & Evening) Dec. 30 - San Antonio, Texas @ AT&T Center (Matinee & Evening)

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Multi-platinum, progressive rock group  Trans-Siberian Orchestra   (TSO) has announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More" presented by Hallmark Channel. After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. For 2022 , TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve," to 60 cities across the nation. 

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Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO)  announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More presented by Hallmark Channel . After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25 th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. For 2022 , TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” to 60 cities across the nation.  This year’s tour kicks off on Wed., Nov. 16 with performances in Green Bay and Council Bluffs, and will conclude after 101 shows on Fri., Dec. 30 (see full itinerary   www.trans-siberian.com ).

Live Nation is proud to welcome TSO when they return to Nashville for one spectacular show on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30PM at Bridgestone Arena. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 16 th 10am at www.livenation.com with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Nashville Humane Association. Beginning with the public on sale, a limited number of specially priced $29* tickets will be available for one week or while supplies last.

Keeping with the O'Neill's vision ( Paul O’Neill , and his wife Desi ), TSO remains one of rock’s most charitable bands. Once again, thankfully, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $18 million has been donated by the group. Desi O’Neill said, “we want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you.”

A product of the imagination of TSO’s late founder Paul O’Neill, and his wife Desi, and based on TSO’s multi-platinum CD and TV special, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” the rock opera features such enduring fan-favorites as "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," "O’ Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Joy," "Christmas Canon," "Music Box Blues," "Promises To Keep," and "This Christmas Day." 2022’s tour will also boast a rousing second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits and fan-pleasers including “Wizards In Winter,” “ A Mad Russian’s Christmas,” and many more.

“It was so special to be back playing live last year. When you love something as much as we do and it's taken away, it made us super thankful to be back. I look forward to seeing all our ‘repeat offenders’ and all our new friends when we hit the road,” said TSO’s music director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli . “I love all of Paul’s stories, but ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ is one of my favorites and can’t wait to unveil this incredibly amazing new show for everyone. We know some people may be having tough times, so we worked hard with the local promoters and arenas to have a low priced $29 ticket to do our part in helping out. God Bless all of you and see you in November and December when we celebrate in-person once again.”

For more details on tour dates and ticket sales, visit www.trans-siberian.com .

Since its touring debut, TSO has played more than 2,000 Winter Tour shows to approximately 18 million fans, with tour grosses of more than $725 million, and has sold more than 12 million albums and DVDs.  Year-after-year TSO hits the upper reaches of the domestic and worldwide tour charts. Recently, Pollstar published its compiled touring charts for the past 40 years. TSO ranked No. 11 in Tickets Sold and No. 21 in Top Box Office Grosses. In June, Billboard placed TSO at No. 9 on its Mid-Year Boxscore Report, based on concerts from November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022. Previously, TSO placed No. 31 on Billboard ’s “ Top Touring Artists of the Decade (2010s).” Additionally, at the close of the aughts, the group was ranked at No. 20 on Pollstar ’s “ Top Tour(s) of the Decade ” and No. 25 on Billboard ’s “ Top Touring Artists of the Decade .”

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Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) - announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More.” After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” to 60 cities across the nation.    Presales for TSO fan club members will be held on Thurs., Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. local time and Fri., Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. local time. The public on sale is set to begin on Fri., Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. local time. Beginning with the public on sale, special $29* tickets will be available for one week or while supplies last.   Keeping with the O'Neill's vision (Paul O’Neill, and his wife Desi), TSO remains one of rock’s most charitable bands. Once again, thankfully, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $18 million has been donated by the group. Desi O’Neill said, “we want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you.”

A product of the imagination of TSO’s late founder Paul O’Neill, and his wife Desi, and based on TSO’s multi-platinum CD and TV special, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” the rock opera features such enduring fan-favorites as "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," "O’ Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Joy," "Christmas Canon," "Music Box Blues," "Promises To Keep," and "This Christmas Day." 2022’s tour will also boast a rousing second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits and fan-pleasers including “Wizards In Winter,” “A Mad Russian’s Christmas,” and many more.

“It was so special to be back playing live last year. When you love something as much as we do and it's taken away, it made us super thankful to be back. I look forward to seeing all our ‘repeat offenders’ and all our new friends when we hit the road,” said TSO’s music director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli. “I love all of Paul’s stories, but ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ is one of my favorites and can’t wait to unveil this incredibly amazing new show for everyone. We know some people may be having tough times, so we worked hard with the local promoters and arenas to have a low priced $29 ticket to do our part in helping out. God Bless all of you and see you in November and December when we celebrate in-person once again.”   

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Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) presents the highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More presented by Hallmark Channel. After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” to 60 cities across the nation, including Sacramento, CA. This year’s tour Stops at Golden 1 Center on Friday, December 2.

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Kansas City, Mo. (Sept. 12, 2022) – Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) - announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More presented by Hallmark Channel. After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” to 60 cities across the nation.  This year’s tour stops at T-Mobile Center for two performances on Dec. 26.  

Keeping with the O'Neill's vision (Paul O’Neill, and his wife Desi), TSO remains one of rock’s most charitable bands. Once again, thankfully, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $18 million has been donated by the group. Desi O’Neill said, “we want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you.”

A product of the imagination of TSO’s late founder Paul O’Neill, and his wife Desi, and based on TSO’s multi-platinum CD and TV special, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” the rock opera features such enduring fan-favorites as "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," "O’ Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Joy," "Christmas Canon," "Music Box Blues," "Promises To Keep," and "This Christmas Day." 2022’s tour will also boast a rousing second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits and fan-pleasers including “Wizards In Winter,” “A Mad Russian’s Christmas,” and many more.

“It was so special to be back playing live last year. When you love something as much as we do and it's taken away, it made us super thankful to be back. I look forward to seeing all our ‘repeat offenders’ and all our new friends when we hit the road,” said TSO’s music director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli. “I love all of Paul’s stories, but ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ is one of my favorites and can’t wait to unveil this incredibly amazing new show for everyone. We know some people may be having tough times, so we worked hard with the local promoters and arenas to have a low priced $29 ticket to do our part in helping out. God Bless all of you and see you in November and December when we celebrate in-person once again.” 

Since its touring debut, TSO has played more than 2,000 Winter Tour shows to approximately 18 million fans, with tour grosses of more than $725 million, and has sold more than 12 million albums and DVDs.  Year-after-year TSO hits the upper reaches of the domestic and worldwide tour charts. Recently, Pollstar published its compiled touring charts for the past 40 years. TSO ranked No. 11 in Tickets Sold and No. 21 in Top Box Office Grosses. In June, Billboard placed TSO at No. 9 on its Mid-Year Boxscore Report, based on concerts from November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022. Previously, TSO placed No. 31 on Billboard’s “Top Touring Artists of the Decade (2010s).” Additionally, at the close of the aughts, the group was ranked at No. 20 on Pollstar’s “Top Tour(s) of the Decade” and No. 25 on Billboard’s “Top Touring Artists of the Decade.”

Tickets for 2022 Winter Tour: ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve- The Best of TSO & More’ in Kansas City go on sale Friday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. at T-MobileCenter.com. For more information about Trans-Siberian Orchestra and other upcoming events at T-Mobile Center visit here .

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Al pitrelli talks about tso the same way he talks about his children.

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Al Pitrelli stood on the stage in a tuxedo and draped his guitar around his neck. As he waited for the house lights to go down, he couldn’t help but wonder what kind of audience would greet the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on the other side of the curtain. 

At that point, the band had released a couple of heavy metal Christmas-themed albums that people were buying. But now, a few years in, Pitrelli was about to be face-to-face with that fan base for the first time.

When the curtains rose for the sold-out show at Pennsylvania’s Tower Theater, a venue the guitarist had last played with Alice Cooper, Pitrelli played his first note and looked into the audience. 

“I almost had a heart attack,” he said. 

Pitrelli recalled seeing an older couple wearing crocheted Christmas sweaters with reindeers on them. Directly next to that couple sat a man in a Slayer hoodie. The guitarist said he did the sign of the cross and thought to himself, “This is either going to go really great or really bad.” 

He didn’t know if he should expect flowers or tomatoes. 

But all the uncertainties Pitrelli brought into the theater had completely dissipated by the end of the show.

“We got the biggest standing ovation that I’ve ever witnessed in my life,” he said.  

And that warm reception has followed him tour after tour for the past 23 years — including the band’s current “Ghosts of Christmas Eve” tour, which stops for two shows at Salt Lake City’s Vivint Arena on Tuesday before heading to the West Coast.

TSO ‘keeps growing’

When Trans-Siberian Orchestra performed that first show in Pennsylvania, the band had a pair of buses and a box truck of equipment to help pull off its signature special effects — including an arsenal of laser lights and pyrotechnics. 

Last year, Pitrelli counted 21 tractor-trailers and 12 buses. 

Pitrelli talks about TSO’s growth the same way he talks about his oldest child, who is 37 and a master chief in the Coast Guard special forces. 

“I watched him grow from infancy through adolescence to adulthood becoming a man that I couldn’t even imagine. I’m so proud of him,” Pitrelli said. “That’s what TSO is like. It’s like one of your children. I can’t believe that we’re approaching three decades —  and it keeps growing. Everybody loves this kid.” 

Over the years, Pitrelli has watched TSO become a multigenerational tradition for families — fans who started out coming to the show when they were kids are now bringing their own kids. 

“The width of the age just keeps growing and growing and growing,” said Pitrelli, who recently turned 60 but said he feels like a 16-year-old every single time he takes the stage. The guitarist said he was especially emotional when he learned that 250,000 homes streamed the band’s online concert in 2020, when the pandemic shutdown made the massive annual tour an impossible undertaking.

A major part of TSO’s fanbase are the people who come back year after year — fans Pitrelli affectionately calls the “repeat offenders.” The guitarist even noted that one fan recently celebrated his 700th TSO show. 

With an East Coast and West Coast winter tour that often sees two shows a day, TSO’s production is a well-oiled machine, what Pitrelli described as a “choreographed, almost military endeavor.” Planning the show is a year-round project, and every single move is rehearsed — down to the synchronized hair flips. 

But to keep the loyal fans guessing, Pitrelli said the band likes to mix it up a little for each tour. This year’s show sees the band performing songs they’ve never done live before, he said. 

And while you can count on the show to get bigger and brighter each year, Pitrelli said, one aspect remains untouched: The message at the center of it all, created by late TSO founder Paul O’Neill . 

Remembering TSO founder Paul O’Neill

This year, TSO is performing “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” a story about a runaway girl who finds refuge in an abandoned theater on Christmas Eve. With help from the theater’s resident ghosts, the girl is eventually able to reunite with her family. 

Pitrelli has gravitated more toward the story as he’s gotten older, and as he’s lost some of his own friends, including O’Neill. 

“There’s always been an empty chair at my dining room table, which seems much more apparent especially around the holiday season,” he said. “And what I realize is everybody in the audience has the same thought — everybody misses somebody. And the fact that … 15,000 people in an arena connect with the full story because everybody misses somebody, it doesn’t lessen your pain. … But you know that at least you’re not alone.”

It’s been five years since O’Neill died. Pitrelli said he thinks of his late friend “every second of every day.” Every TSO show is a manifestation of O’Neill’s artistic vision. When Pitrelli places his guitar around his neck at the start of each show, he feels gratitude for the man who has allowed him to live out his dream of being a musician night after night — a dream Pitrelli had ever since seeing The Beatles on “The Ed Sullivan Show” when he was just 2 years old. 

“Everything that I am is because of that man,” Pitrelli said. “Everything I’m able to live is because of this art that he created. That’s Paul O’Neill.” 

For a time, at the start of the pandemic, Pitrelli thought he may never perform for a live audience again. It didn’t take long for him to realize he’d been taking his career for granted — TSO was a beloved, well-established holiday tradition, and “who’s ever going to take Christmas away from us, right?” he said. 

When the band pivoted and, like most musicians, performed an online show in 2020, Pitrelli closed his eyes and let the memories from all of his years playing in front of a live audience wash over him. Now that’s he’s back on a stage performing for packed arenas, the guitarist is celebrating each show a little bit more, hanging on to the thrill of it all just a little tighter.

“I’d do this in a Hazmat suit — I don’t care,” he said. “This is who and what I am, and I love what I do.”

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Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) - today announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More presented by Hallmark Channel. After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” to 60 cities across the nation. 

Wells Fargo Center and Live Nation are proud to welcome TSO when they return to Philadelphia for 2 spectacular shows on Sunday, December 18 at 3pm and 7:30pm at Wells Fargo Center. Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, September 16 10am at  wellsfargocenterphilly.com  and the Wells Fargo Center Box Office with a portion of the proceeds benefiting WMGK’s/Salvation Army and WBEB/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Beginning with the public on sale,   a limited number of specially priced   $29* tickets will be available for one week or while supplies last.

Keeping with the O'Neill's vision ( Paul O’Neill , and his wife  Desi ), TSO remains one of rock’s most charitable bands. Once again, thankfully, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $18 million has been donated by the group. Desi O’Neill said, “we want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you.”

A product of the imagination of TSO’s late founder Paul O’Neill, and his wife Desi, and based on TSO’s multi-platinum CD and TV special, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” the rock opera features such enduring fan-favorites as "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," "O’ Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Joy," "Christmas Canon," "Music Box Blues," "Promises To Keep," and "This Christmas Day." 2022’s tour will also boast a rousing second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits and fan-pleasers including “Wizards In Winter,” “A Mad Russian’s Christmas,” and many more.

“It was so special to be back playing live last year. When you love something as much as we do and it's taken away, it made us super thankful to be back. I look forward to seeing all our ‘repeat offenders’ and all our new friends when we hit the road,” said TSO’s music director and lead guitarist  Al Pitrelli . “I love all of Paul’s stories, but ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ is one of my favorites and can’t wait to unveil this incredibly amazing new show for everyone. We know some people may be having tough times, so we worked hard with the local promoters and arenas to have a low priced $29 ticket to do our part in helping out. God Bless all of you and see you in November and December when we celebrate in-person once again.”

For more details on tour dates and ticket sales, visit   www.trans-siberian.com .

Since its touring debut, TSO has played more than 2,000 Winter Tour shows to approximately 18 million fans, with tour grosses of more than $725 million, and has sold more than 12 million albums and DVDs.  Year-after-year TSO hits the upper reaches of the   domestic and worldwide tour charts. Recently,  Pollstar  published its compiled touring charts for the past 40 years. TSO ranked No. 11 in Tickets Sold and No. 21 in Top Box Office Grosses. In June,  Billboard  placed TSO at No. 9 on its Mid-Year Boxscore Report, based on concerts from November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022.   Previously, TSO placed No. 31 on  Billboard ’s   “ Top Touring Artists of the Decade  (2010s).” Additionally, at the close of the aughts, the group was ranked at No. 20 on  Pollstar ’s “ Top Tour(s) of the Decade ” and No. 25 on  Billboard ’s “ Top Touring Artists of the Decade .”

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The ghosts of christmas eve – the best of tso & more, event information.

Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) will host its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More presented by Hallmark Channel, with two shows at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, December 22 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Hunger Task Force. Our 7:30 p.m. show is now sold out, but tickets remain for the 3 p.m. show and are moving fast! 

After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories . For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” to 60 cities across the nation.

102.9 The Hog is proud to welcome TSO in Milwaukee for the two spectacular shows.

Keeping with the O'Neill's vision ( Paul O’Neill , and his wife Desi ), TSO remains one of rock’s most charitable bands. Once again, thankfully, TSO will give at least $1 from every ticket sold to charity. To date, approximately $18 million has been donated by the group. Desi O’Neill said, “we want to thank the fans so much for the kindness they showed in coming out last year. It meant the world to our family. Moreover, the credit for any charitable donation is due to you not us. The only way we are able to help all is because of you.”

A product of the imagination of TSO’s late founder Paul O’Neill, and his wife Desi, and based on TSO’s multi-platinum CD and TV special, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” the rock opera features such enduring fan-favorites as "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24," "O’ Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Joy," "Christmas Canon," "Music Box Blues," "Promises To Keep" and "This Christmas Day." 2022’s tour will also boast a rousing second set containing more of TSO’s greatest hits and fan-pleasers including “Wizards In Winter,” “A Mad Russian’s Christmas” and many more.

“It was so special to be back playing live last year. When you love something as much as we do and it's taken away, it made us super thankful to be back. I look forward to seeing all our ‘repeat offenders’ and all our new friends when we hit the road,” said TSO’s music director and lead guitarist Al Pitrelli . “I love all of Paul’s stories, but ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ is one of my favorites and can’t wait to unveil this incredibly amazing new show for everyone. We know some people may be having tough times, so we worked hard with the local promoters and arenas to have a low priced $29 ticket to do our part in helping out. God Bless all of you and see you in November and December when we celebrate in-person once again.”

For more details on tour dates and ticket sales, visit www.trans-siberian.com .

Since its touring debut, TSO has played more than 2,000 Winter Tour shows to approximately 18 million fans, with tour grosses of more than $725 million, and has sold more than 12 million albums and DVDs. Year-after-year TSO hits the upper reaches of the domestic and worldwide tour charts. Recently, Pollstar published its compiled touring charts for the past 40 years. TSO ranked No. 11 in Tickets Sold and No. 21 in Top Box Office Grosses. In June, Billboard placed TSO at No. 9 on its Mid-Year Boxscore Report, based on concerts from November 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022. Previously, TSO placed No. 31 on Billboard’s “ Top Touring Artists of the Decade (2010s).” Additionally, at the close of the aughts, the group was ranked at No. 20 on Pollstar’s “ Top Tour(s) of the Decade ” and No. 25 on Billboard’s “ Top Touring Artists of the Decade .”

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Doors will open at 2pm for the 3pm show, and 6:30pm for the 7:30pm show. See you soon! 

Carry-In Policy

There is a no bag  policy at Fiserv Forum. Wallets  smaller than 4” x 6” x 1” are permitted . Exceptions to this policy are diaper bags and bags needed due to medical necessity, which will need to be x-rayed by security.

This show will have fog, haze, pyro, strobes, and lasers in use. You are not allowed to bring binoculars, telescopes, magnifying devices, or cameras with removeable lenses.

Mobile Ordering

Avoid the lines during the game and order food, beer and other drinks quickly right from your seat! Order through the Bucks & Fiserv Forum app and you will get a text when your items are ready for pickup. We've implemented a completely contactless ordering experience for all Fiserv Forum guests. Need just drinks? The Michelob ULTRA Express Bar lets you order both beer and cocktails right from your seat! No line at the bar, just a quick and effective way to your adult beverages‌

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