Academy Award Winner Jeff Bridges takes the stage at Fallsview Casino

Silver screen star added to September line-up for two shows

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, July 21 /CNW/ - Just added to the September concert line-up at Fallsview Casino is a unique and very special performance by Academy Award winning actor Jeff Bridges. Bridges is scheduled to perform two shows on September 1 and 2.

In his first Canadian appearance, Jeff Bridges will entertain audiences with songs from the 2009 highly-acclaimed movie Crazy Heart, as well as from his album Be Here Soon.

"We are very excited to have a Best Actor winner grace the stage of the Avalon Theatre. Jeff Bridges is best known for his great acting skills, and now our audiences will get to experience his great singing talents as well," said Larry Gregson, VP Marketing at Fallsview Casino Resort.

    
    Jeff Bridges
    Wednesday, September 1
    Showtime: 8:30pm, doors open at 7:30pm
    Thursday, September 2
    Showtime: 8:30pm, doors open at 7:30pm
    Tickets start at $60
    

2010 Academy Award winner for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Jeff Bridges, takes the stage to perform songs from his movie Crazy Heart, his album Be Here Soon and more. Jeff is also known for his roles in The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Big Lebowski, Seabiscuit and Iron Man.

Tickets to see Jeff Bridges at Fallsview Casino Resort will be available beginning at noon on Friday, July 23, at all Ticketmaster outlets by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-833-3110, or by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca.

Built on a cliff overlooking the world-famous Horseshoe Falls, Fallsview Casino Resort is one of the largest and most elegant gaming resort facilities in Canada and the crown jewel in Niagara's stunning array of wonders. In addition to the intimate, 1,500-seat Avalon Theatre, Fallsview features a casino with over 3,000 slot machines and 142 gaming tables, a 374-room luxury hotel, a full-service spa and fitness centre, dozens of dining and shopping options and over 30,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.

For further information: Elaine Christenson, Communications, Direct: 905-371-7538, E-Mail: [email protected]