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John joins Jim Brickman as guest vocalist for several stops on Brickman's Valentines "Romanza" Tour! More details soon!x

John Trones stars in Yesterday Once More, A Tribute to the Music of the Carpenters, playing with the MN Orchestra at Orchestra Hall Saturday November 19 at 8PM and Sunday, November 20 at 2PM. For tickets call: 612-371-5600.x

John Trones shares the stage once more with his good friend Jen Burleigh Bentz as they play the Captain and Maria in The Sound of Music at The Arts Center on 7 for the Minnetonka Theatre. Running December 9 - 18. For tickets call 952-401-5898, or visit minnetonkatheatre.comx

John Trones joins Jim Brickman on stage at the Stiefel Theatre October 29th, 8PM in Salina, KS. x

John Trones joins Jim Brickman on stage in concert at the Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu on Friday, August 5th and at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Sunday, August 7th. x

John Trones joins Jim Brickman on an international concert tour May 19 - 31st with stops in Singapore, Phuket and Seoul. Check John's "Events" for all the details.x

John Trones will be performing with some of the finest symphonies in the country on a concert tour in 2011 - 2012. John will be touring in "Yesterday Once More - A Tribute to the Music made famous by The Carpenters". Stops include: St. Louis, Minneapolis, Dallas, Boston, Knoxville, Indianapolis, and St. Petersburg.x

John Trones joins Jim Brickman on stage in Chicago, Friday, May 6th at the Raue Center for the Arts, and Saturday, May 7th in Wausau WI at the Grand Theatre. Check John's "Events" page for all the details.x

John Trones & Joanna Jahn will perform tunes from their new holiday album, Jolly Holiday, Sunday night, December 19th from 9 - 11PM at The Aster in Minneapolis. Tickets are only $12 and are available at the door. The Aster serves incredible food, delicious desserts, cocktails, beer and wine, and offers a delightfully cozy ambiance! Located at 125 SE Main Street in Minneapolis, call 612-379-3138 for more information!x

John Trones joins Jim Brickman on stage with the Minnesota Orchestra Friday, November 26th! Jim's other special guests include vocalist Anne Cochran and electric violinist Tracy Silverman.x

John Trones and Joanna Jahn are set for an evening of acoustic performance featuring songs from their new holiday album, "Jolly Holiday", Sunday, December 19th at The Aster in Minneapolis! Tickets are available at the door.x

John Trones appears in concert at The Arts Center on 7 in Minnetonka Saturday, February 12th as a part of their 2011 fundraising drive! Trones will headline "The Romance of Broadway", and share the stage with vocalists and actresses Joanna Jahn, Stacey Lindell, and Broadway's own Jen Burleigh-Bentz. Check John's "events" page for details and ticket information...x

John's annual holiday show, Christmas in the City, is set for Tuesday, December 14th at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis and is ON SALE NOW! Tickets are available at The State Theatre Box Office and all TicketMaster locations. Joining John this year is singer and songwriter Joanna Jahn, pianist and arranger David Lohman, the talented Norton Brothers, Broadway's Jen Burleigh Bentz, and a very special surprise guest! x

John Trones' "Christmas in the City" goes on sale for friends & family Friday October 1st, 10AM at all Ticketmaster locations! Use the promo code VIP and get the best seats before the show goes on sale to the general public!x

myTalk107.1 is joining forces with 8 Ball Theatre to bring you "John Trones' Christmas in the City" this holiday season! Tune in to Ian & Margery mornings next week on myTalk107.1fm for your chance to win tickets to the show and the exclusive after party with the artists...x

John joins Jim Brickman in concert on select dates in Indiana this fall...check John's "Events" pafe for all the details!x

John Trones will be appearing as one of the celebrity judges for "My Scene Presents Mrs. Pedersons' The Twin Cities' Has Got Talent" Sunday, November 22nd, 5:30PM at Solera in downtown Minneapolis. Tickets are available at the door and all proceeds go to District 202 for Twin Cities glbt youth!x

John Trones has added a second holiday show; John Trones and Friends, Home for the Holidays, Thursday, December 17th at 7:30PM at the Arts Center on 7 in Minnetonka! Special guests include singer and songwriter Joanna Jahn, Broadway's Jen Burleigh-Bentz, and from "Church Basement Ladies", Greta Grosch! Tickets available at brownpaperticket.comx

John Trones and former Celtic Woman star Orla Fallon are featured on Jim Brickman's new exclusive Target holiday CD, Joy! John and Orla will perform their "Silent Night" duet at John's annual holiday show, Christmas in the City, December 7th at the Pantages Theatre.x

John Trones is excited to announce a brand new holiday show, "John Trones & Friends, Home for the Holidays"; Thursday, December 17th at the Arts Center on 7 in Minnetonka! Special guests and on sale information to be announced soon!x

John Trones returns to the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on Monday, December 7th for his annual "Christmas in the City" holiday show...special guests include Jim Brickman, Orla Fallon formerly of Celtic Woman, singer songwriter Joanna Jahn, Broadway's Jen Burleigh-Bentz, pianist and composer David Lohman, and talented guitarists Trent and Troy Norton! Tickets on sale Friday, September 25th!x

John joins Jim Brickman on tour in early October in the greater Chicago area for a series of concerts...check John's calender for all of the details including ticket information...x

John has his very own music channel streaming selections from his albums "Forward" and "Romance" on all SunCountry flights! Listen closely and you'll also hear his music featured on SunCountry's boarding and de-planing music. John is currently a featured artist on this years SunCountry Minnesota Artists CD!x

John is starring in "Hello Dolly" with Jen Burleigh-Bentz, Greta Grosch, Robert Knutson, Katy Knutson and Brian Pekol this summer at the Arts Center on 7 in Minnetonka. Performances run July 17th - August 1st. For tickets call: 952-401-5898. Check John's calender for all the details!x

John is set to star in "Hello Dolly" with Jen Burleigh-Bentz, Greta Grosch and Robert Knutson this summer at the Arts Center on 7 in Minnetonka. Performances run July 17th - August 1st. For tickets call: 952-401-5898. Check John's calender for all the details!x

In February John shot the latest Slumberland television commercials. Look for John in the spots airing now!x

John joins Jim Brickman's spring tour as guest vocalist in April! John will join Jim in Ivins, Utah, Bismarck, ND and Fargo, ND. Check John's calender for all the details.x

Jim Brickman and John Trones return to the beautiful Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud, MN, Saturday January 3rd at 7:30PM. "Home for The Holidays" with special guest Joanna Jahn, celebrate the New Year and "ring out" the holidays with Jim and John! For tickets call: 320-259-5463x

John Trones tours as guest vocalist with Jim Brickman's Asian concert tour from October 26th - November 7th. Concerts are scheduled for Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Seoul and Taipei. Check John's calender for complete details.x

CITY PAGES REVIEW, 9/10/2008
Quinton Skinner

The considerably entertaining 3 Way! starts with a simple premise: Three friends (Dan Averitt, Jon Mikkelsen, and John Trones) wake up in bed together after a night of drunken debauchery, then try to sort things out. Life being a battleground of limited perspectives, each of them tells a different story—and we get to see all three acted out.

There's a breezy first act in which we get a bit of back story, but it's the sex farce, and the goofy differences in the three guys' perspectives (including a funny running sight gag around a game of Pictionary) that win the day. You won't be troubled by a single deep thought during 3 Way!, which is as it should be.

STAR & TRIBUNE REVIEW, 9/01/2008
William Randall Beard

The bright, witty dialogue builds into a hilarious festival of queer cattiness…Jim Lichtscheidl's direction is sharp and inventive…an extended bit of mime at opening, in which Trones is the first to wake and discover their predicament, is brilliant.x

The critics agree, "3 Way" is a HIT! Only 2 weeks left! Rush tickets available at the theatre one hour prior to each performance, check John's calender for address details.x

John stars in "Annie Get Your Gun" with Broadway's Jen Burleigh-Bentz, opening July 18 and running through August 2nd at the Arts Center on 7 just outside of Minneapolis in Minnetonka. Check John's calender for all the dates and times. For tickets call: 952-401-5898x

John Trones will perform at the opening night of the Minneapolis Mosaic Festival, Saturday night, June 7th at Hennepin Stages at 8PM. Minneapolis Mosaic Fesitval celebrates cultural diversity in the local art scene, and the cultural cabaret in which John will perform is a free event, open to the public! For more info visit minneapolismosaic.comx

John Trones, Jon Mikkelsen and Dan Averitt bring new life to their original comedy, "3 Way!", with new material, and a new home! "3Way!" opens late summer 2008 at Hennepin Stages. Check back for more details soon.x

John's first music video will debut right here online this spring! Filmed in December and produced by Michael Hanisch, the project brings "One Fine Day" from John's FORWARD album to the big screen!x

John Trones has been cast in a featured role in the indie film, "Street Hassle"...written and directed by Roger Davidson, "Street Hassle" begins filming this February in and around Minneapolis!x

John "guests" on the Lori & Julia Show, Friday, November 30th from 3:30 - 4:30PM on FM107.1. John will be chatting with Lori & Julia about his upcoming holiday concert as well as his new theatre company, 8 Ball Theatre, and their debut production; "The 1940's Radio Hour".x

John Trones and Jim Brickman will be making a LIVE television appearance in Minneapolis on KARE 11 Saturday, November 3rd at 8AM. John and Jim will be promoting their Nov. 3rd & 4th concert dates at the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud, as well as chatting up John's upcoming holiday show in Minneapolis at the Pantages, and performing LIVE in the studio!.x

John Trones and Jon Mikkelsen are excited to announce the launch of their new production company, 8 Ball Theatre! Their inaugural production, "The 1940's Radio Hour", goes on sale TODAY at all Ticketmaster locations and The State Theatre Box Office. "The 1940's Radio Hour", opening December 6th at Hennepin Stages Theatre in Minneapolis, is the perfect holiday show for the entire family. Order your tickets by Friday, October 19th, and receive $5.00 off the price of each ticket! Check out John's calendar for all the details, or visit eightballtheatre.comx

John Trones celebrates his fifth anniversary at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on Sunday, December 2nd at 7PM. Joining John for the "Christmas in the City" celebration is Grammy-nominated recording artist Jim Brickman. Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday, September 17th, but friends and family can grab the best seats in the house first! Our pre-sale event begins Thursday, September 13th at 10AM. Use the password: VIP, and get the best seats first! Stop by the State Theatre Box Office, or any Ticketmaster location to get your seats for one of Minneapolis' hottest holiday tickets. Call: 612-673-0404. Group rates available for groups of 10 or more at: 612-373-5665. See you in December!x

John Trones and business partner Jon Mikkelsen are thrilled to announce the arrival of their new production/theatre company, 8ball Theatre! Stay tuned for more info about the launch party and 8ball's first production, "The 1940's Radio Hour", coming this December!x

Just announced, John Trones and Jim Brickman will be playing the St. Cloud, Mn area for the first time come this November. Tickets for "An Evening with Jim Brickman & John Trones" to go on sale soon, check back for all the details. Concert dates at times: Saturday, Nov. 3rd at 7:30PM, and Sunday, Nov. 4th, 2:00PM at the beautiful Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud, MN!x

John Trones will perform at the opening night of the Minneapolis Mosaic Festival, Saturday night, June 7th at Hennepin Stages at 8PM. Minneapolis Mosaic Fesitval celebrates cultural diversity in the local art scene, and the cultural cabaret in which John will perform is a free event, open to the public! For more info visit minneapolismosaic.comx

John joins some of the Twin Cities favorite performers for a one night only special fundraiser performance to benefit the Minnetonka High School Theatre Dept. "The Best of Broadway", Monday, March 12th, 7:30PM. Tickets and more info are available at: www.minnetonkatheatre.comx

John joins his good friend and collaborator Joanna Jahn in concert to celebrate the release of her self-titled debut CD! Monday, February 19th, Varsity Theatre in Minneapolis. $10.00 cover at the door, doors open at 8PM for cocktails, music starts at 8:30PM. Don't miss this incredible night of musical performance! The Varsity Theatre, 1308 4th St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414x

John Trones will host "Wilde Cabaret", a benefit for Park House, Saturday January 20th from 7pm - midnight at Park House; 2120 Park Ave. S, Minneapolis. Sponsored by Wilde Roast Cafe' in honor of owner Dean's 40th birthday, "Wilde Cabaret" will feature Chicago's Favorite cabaret duo, "Amy & Freddy". John will perform several numbers with Jimmy Martin and Drew Jansen, as well as serving as host for the festivities. Suggested donation of $25.00 at the door.x

John joins hosts John Townsend and Dixie Triechel on KFAI's Fresh Fruit Radio, Thursday, November 16th, between 7 - 8PM. Tune in for the scoop on John's upcoming holiday show and to hear tracks from his new album, "Joy"! KFAI is located at 90.3FM in Mpls, 106.7FM in St. Paulx

Stop by Query booksellers Sunday, November 19th from 10:30AM - 2PM to enjoy a glass of champagne, meet John, and pick-up your signed copy of his newest holiday CD, "Joy"! Query is located next to Wilde Roast Caf'e in Northeast Minneapolis at 520, East Hennepin Ave. See you there!x

Johns' annual holiday concert, "Christmas in the City", returns to the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis Sunday, December 3rd, at 7PM. Join John and his special guests: Joanna Jahn, Drew Jansen, Jimmy Martin, and Jim Brickman for a truly unique and cosmopolitan celebration of the holiday season.x

You're invited to the CD release party for John's new holiday album, "Joy"! Join John and friends, Wednesday, November 1st at JetSet Bar in the warehouse district of Minneapolis from 7 - 9PM. JetSet is located at 115 First St. N, Minneapolis, MN. Meet the musicians on John's new CD, enjoy complimentary champagne, appetizers, and a cash bar.x

John's holiday show, "Christmas in the City", goes on sale to the general public Friday, Ocotber 6th at 10AM, but you can have the first chance to grab the best seats! Starting Thursday, Ocotber 5th at 10AM, John's friends and family will have the opportunity to purchase the best seats in the house before they go on sale to the public. Call TicketMaster at 651-989-5151, or go to TicketMaster.com, OR, save TicketMaster fees by stopping by the State Theatre Box Office Thursday, October 5th between 10AM - 6PM. The State Theatre Box Office is located at 805 Hennepin Ave, downtown Minneapolis. This year John's special guests include Joanna Jahn, Drew Jansen, Jimmy Martin, and Jim Brickman!x

Recording has been completed on John's new holiday album, "Joy". John's newest recording project is scheduled for a late-October release...stay tuned for details on a release party in Minneapolis slated for early November. Guest artists on "Joy" include Mary Beth Carlson, Dana Mathewson, Martha Mathewson, Tom Linker, Joanna Jahn and Jim Brickman. Pre-order inofrmation available soon.x

John Trones and Jim Brickman returned from their 2006 International Tour mid-August. Trones and Brickman played to a crowd of 4,000 in Genting, Malaysia, as well as a full house in Taipei, Taiwan. Publicity and press stops on the tour included Bangkok and Bali. Check John's photo galleries for tour photos and video soon...x

John Trones leaves for Thailand on August 1st to begin his 2006 International concert tour with Jim Brickman! Concert dates are scheduled for Genting, Malaysia, Taipei, Taiwan and Manila, Philippines. Check John's calendar for all the details. Check John's photo galleries in late August for all the photos from the tour!x

Join John Saturday, May 20th at Solera in Minneapolis as he hosts the "Minnesota to Mississippi" Katrina fundraiser to bennefit the city of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The event runs from 7:30 - 11PM at Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave, Mpls, and includes live entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets are $20.00 at the door. For more information visit:
TwinCitiesQuorum.comx

John Trones has been cast in the role of Johnny Cantone in "1940's Radio Hour" opening this summer at Theatre L'Homme Dieu in Alexandria, MN. Theatre L'Homme Dieu is a professional theatre and part of the St. Cloud State University Performing Arts Foundation. Directed by Matt Sciple, "1940's Radio Hour" runs Tuesday's - Saturdays, June 20th - July 1st.x

John makes a rare LIVE appearance in New York City Monday, March 20th, 7PM at Birdland with Jim Brickman! Birdland, New York's premiere jazz club, is located at 315 West 44th Street. Seating is limited, so call the box office for tickets today: 212-581-3080x

Pre-production work has begun on John's new holiday album to be released in the fall of 2006. Recording begins next month in Minneapolis and Los Angeles. John's pal and fellow artist Joanna Jahn will be guesting on the album along with other special guests, including Jim Brickman! Stay tuned for more details...x

John will be touring Asia/Malaysia late this summer! John Trones and Jim Brickman are expected to perform in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tapei, Kuala Lumpur and Manila, Philippines throughout the month of August, stay tuned for more details!x

Due to scheduling conflicts with several cast members, the March re-mount of the "Candy Ass Club" at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theatre has been postponed indefinitely...stay tuned for re-scheduling updates.x

John reprises his roles in this 2005 Fringe Festival favorite this March at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theatre in Minneapolis! "The Candy Ass Club" drew rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Don't miss your chance to see this endearing original work performed by it's creators and original cast! Check John's March calendar for exact dates and times.x

Attention St. Cloud residents, John Trones will be a guest in the studio with Ron & Brook on LITE 99.9fm on Wednesday morning 12/14, at 8:20. Jim Brickman will join the interview via phone. John and Jim will be chatting up their upcoming concert in Minneapolis and give away tickets to some lucky listeners. Don't forget to tune in!x

John Trones will be signing copies of his CD's at Query Booksellers in Minneapolis on Saturday, December 10th from 3 - 5PM. Query is located at 520 East Hennepin Ave, right next door to the Wilde Roast Cafe'! Stop in to say hello and jumpstart your holiday shopping. Query offers the latest in must-have/must-read books as well as a full selection of CD's, DVD's, and specialty gifts. Find just the right gift for your special someone at Query!x

John will be returning J. Middlings Gift Store in Apple Valley, MN, to sign copies of his CD's on Sunday, December 11th from 1 - 3PM. Stop in to meet John and check out this unique and beautiful gift shop! J. Middlings in located at 14867 Granada Drive in Apple Valley, MN. For more info. call:952-431-2366x

John will be signing copies of his CD's at J. Middlings Gift Store in Apple Valley, MN, Saturday, November 5th from 1 - 3PM. Stop in to say hello and start your holiday shopping at this unique and beautiful gift shop! While you're there, register to win a pair of tickets to "Christmas in the City", John's holiday concert with special guest Jim Brickman. J. Middlings in located at 14867 Granada Drive in Apple Valley, MN. For more info. call:952-431-2366x

John Trones, Joanna Jahn, and Jimmy Martin will appear at WIlde Roast Cafe, Saturday afternoon, December 10th between 2 - 3PM. The trio will be sharing numbers from John's upcoming holiday concert, "Christmas in the City", and giving away a pair of tickets to the concert. Stop by everyones favorite coffee stop/cafe to say hello, and indulge in one of Wilde Roasts' many delicious treats or delectable entrees! Wilde Roast is located at 518 Hennepin Ave. East, Minneapolis, MN. For more info call: 612-331-4544. See you there.x

John Trones will appear on the Kare 11 Morning Show, Friday, December 9th at 10AM to promote his upcoming holiday concert, "Christmas in the City". Joining John on KARE 11 will be talented pianist and "Christmas in the City" guest artist, Jimmy Martin.x

Tickets for John Trones' holiday show officially go on sale Friday, October 7th at noon, but you can have first chance at the best seats in the house! Wednesday, October 5th at 10AM, tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets for early purchase to any individuals regsitered to John's e-mail mailing list! Simply add your name to our mailing list. When you order your tickets through Ticketmaster enter the name of John's newest album, ROMANCE, when asked for the password. Don't miss this opportunity to reserve the best seats in the house!x

John Trones returns to the Historic Pantages Theatre with an all new holiday concert featuring platinum-selling, Grammy nominated artist;
Jim Brickman! Tickets go on sale October 7th at NOON and are available at all Ticketmaster locations.

John Trones is back at the Pantages Theatre in December with an all-star line-up for his new holiday concert. Special guest artists include “Ivories” icon and celebrated Twin Cities piano virtuoso Jimmy Martin, How To Talk Minnesotans’ talented composer and lyricist, Drew Jansen, chanteuse, voice over artist and Debbie Does Dallas, the Musical star, Joanna Jahn, and platinum-selling, Grammy nominated artist and piano sensation; Jim Brickman. Join John and his special guests at the Historic Pantages Theatre in downtown Minneapolis for this musical, witty and cosmopolitan take on the holidays!x

A date and venue will be announced within the next few weeks for John's annual Holiday concert. Check back for more info. including the scoop on special guest musicians!x