Olympic Spirit Hits Philadelphia after Beijing as top Gymnasts showoff at Wachovia Center (Oct 23)

Top gymnasts Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin, Chellsie Memmel, and the entire U.S. Men’s Olympic Team all going for gold in Beijing will reunite with Paul Hamm for the “2008 World Tour of Gymnastics Superstars” at the Wachovia Center on Thursday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. The one night celebration will also feature Olympic legend Shannon Miller and an exclusive performance from Jordan Pruitt, who was just named #1 on Radio Disney.

Tickets at $30, $40, $50, $75, and a select number of VIP seats will go on sale on Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. via ComcastTIX.com, 1-800-298-4200, the Wachovia Complex Box Office, or select ACME locations.

Johnson, Liukin, Memmel, and each member of the U.S. men’s team earned their spot in Beijing through competing at the Wachovia Center in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Gymnastics from June 19-22, 2008. Paul Hamm officially withdrew from Olympic competition on Monday, July 28, but is scheduled to reunite with his teammates for the October 23 event in Philadelphia.

The Olympic Games kick off in Beijing on 8/8/08, as the U.S. women’s team enters as the world favorites. Their narrow victory over China to win the 2007 World Championship thrust Johnson, Liukin, and the others into the international limelight. Meanwhile, the men look to medal in Beijing and grow on their successful performance at the 2007 World Championship that landed them fourth in the world.

The All-Star event will bring the Olympic spirit back to Philadelphia, as the event combines the current superstars with the legends of Miller and Blaine Wilson. The unique and entertaining theatrical experience will showoff the talented gymnasts, who will perform to the musical hits of today including top recorded songs from Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, and KSM in addition to Pruitt - live and in person.

Pruitt’s single “One Love” was just named #1 on Radio Disney. She recently performed the National Anthem at the Arena Bowl National Championship in New Orleans, before Philadelphia won the championship.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008