DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!

North American Tour Commences December 27 Featuring Fan Favorites from the Hit ABC Show

Mark Ballas and Witney Carson are the First Dancers Revealed For the Tour with More to Be Announced

Tickets on Sale Now!

Los Angeles, CA (November 4, 2014) - Starting this December, Dancing with the Stars, ABC's leading entertainment show, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production throughout North America. The official 90-minute live show, DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!, produced by Faculty Productions in association with BBC Worldwide, kicks off Saturday, December 27, 2014 in Niagara Falls, NY at the Seneca Events Center and will run through February 15, 2015 showcasing some of the faces from the show you know and love. The confirmed list of tour dates can be found below, with additional shows to be announced shortly.

The all-new DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! Tour will feature a cast of the television show's most popular competitors, treating audiences to exciting and romantic performances. Dancing with the Stars dancers will choreograph brand new never-before-seen numbers and re-create some of the show's most memorable moments. As announced during Monday's broadcast, Mark Ballas and Witney Carson are the first two dancers revealed to be on the tour. Further announcements will be made throughout the season.

Mark Ballas said, "I'm looking forward to hitting the road and being able to perform live across North America. See you there!"

Witney Carson added, "I'm so excited to be a part of 'Dancing with the Stars: Live!' I can't wait to meet our fans and dance live for them!"

General tickets are on sale now through www.dwtstour.com. VIP Packages will be available through VIP Nation offering fans meet & greets, photo opportunities with cast, premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information, visit www.VIPNation.com.

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DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! Tour Dates*:

Sat 27-Dec Niagara Falls, NY Seneca Events Center
Sun 28-Dec Verona, NY Turning Stone
Fri 2-Jan Orlando, FL Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
Sat 3-Jan Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
Sun 4-Jan Jacksonville, FL Moran Theater
Tues 6-Jan Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
Wed 7-Jan Indianapolis, IN Murat Theater
Fri 9-Jan Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Casino
Sat 10-Jan Bethlehem, PA Sands Bethlehem Events Center
Tues 13-Jan Newport News, VA Ferguson Concert Hall
Wed 14-Jan Baltimore, MD Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric
Thurs 15-Jan New York, NY Beacon Theatre
Fri 16-Jan Boston, MA Wilbur Theater
Sun 18-Jan Cleveland, OH Hard Rock
Mon 19-Jan Cincinnati, OH Taft
Wed 21-Jan Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center - Theater
Thurs 22-Jan Milwaukee, WI Riverside Theater
Sat 24-Jan Merrillville, IN Holiday Star Theatre
Sun 25-Jan Prior Lake, MN Mystic Lake Casino
Wed 28-Jan New Orleans, LA Saenger Theater
Thurs 29-Jan Houston, TX Bayou Music Center
Fri 30-Jan Thackerville, TX Winstar Casino
Sat 31-Jan Tulsa, OK Brady Theater
Mon 2-Feb Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Center
Tues 3-Feb Denver, CO Paramount Theater
Thurs 5-Feb West Valley City, UT Maverik Center
Fri 6-Feb Reno, NV Silver Legacy Resort - Expo Hall
Sat 7-Feb Las Vegas, NV The Venetian
Mon 9-Feb San Diego, CA Balboa Theater
Wed 11-Feb San Jose, CA Center for the Performing Arts
Thu 12-Feb Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Sat 14-Feb Thousand Oaks, CA Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts
Sun 15-Feb Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre LA Live

*Further cities to be announced at a later date.

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