The Mikado Tickets

The Mikado tickets have been enjoyed by millions since the adorable opera made its debuted in 1885. Written by Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert, the satirical opera was immediately loved because of its ingenious design. Because the dynamic duo set the comedy musical opera in the Orient, they could take some direct shots at their own government, but not run the risk of offending because the story's setting is in the Far East. But the massive audiences who purchase box office tickets weren't fooled, and now more than a century later, event venues are still being packed out like during this 1995 finale of The Mikado.

Semele Tickets

Semele tickets have been popular for more than 250 years, but it didn't always start out that way. The opera composed by George Frideric Handel was originally shunned due to public concerns that the plot was too racy and provocative. As those concerns waned, and as societies became more progressive and expressive, Semele has grown to be appreciated for all of its glorious ways. Handel's amazing opera is still one of the hottest event tickets in opera, and you can sample a live concert-style performance of Myself I Shall Adore sung by Kathleen Battle. 

Turandot Tickets

Turandot tickets have been coveted by opera fans around the world for nearly a century, as fans have not grown tired of Giacomo Puccini's masterful work. Turandot is known for it's dynamic score and captivating plot, and perhaps no one benefited from associating with the amazing opera than the late but immortal tenor Luciano Pavarotti.  The world-famous vocalist brought the solo an entirely new level, so take a moment to watch Pavarotti's final performance of Nessun Dorma.

Checker Auto Parts 500 Tickets

Checker Auto Parts 500 tickets are revved up and jockeying for position to become the hottest tickets in NASCAR. The Checker Auto Parts 500 is hosted at the legendary Phoenix International Raceway in Phoenix, Arizona and every racing fan in the country would love nothing more than to cheer for their favorite driver live and in person at this popular race. It's the 9th race out of 10 in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, so you know every driver involved in the Sprint Cup Championship is laying it all out on the line. You saw the perfect example of this during last year's race which finished with a huge crash before Jimmie Johnson ended up with the checkered flag.

Pagliacci Tickets

Pagliacci tickets are some of the most desireable tickets in all of opera because of the famous composer Ruggero Leoncavallo. He fused this incredible musical score and timeless story together so well that the box office tickets for his opera have simply withstood the test of time. The opera is filled with irony and centers on a jealous husband and unfaithful wife, who work with a cuckolding young man in a traveling clown troupe. This moving score will have you feeling emotions you haven't dared to feel before, and you can catch a glimpse of the power of this oper during this Pagliacci-Prologo.

Autism Speaks 400 Tickets

Autism Speaks 400 tickets take the checkered flag each and every time, because they offer an unforgettable NASCAR experience and brings awareness to an incredible organization with a fabulous purpose. The Autism Speaks 400 has been run at the legendary Dover International Speedway, and auto racing fans from all over North America have traveled to Dover, Delaware to enjoy a phenomenal weekend of racing and learn more about the mysterious ailment called Autism. And if you have any doubts about the fierceness and competitiveness of this race, check out these Autism Speaks 400 clips featuring the last 10 laps of Martin Truex Jr's victory in 2007.  What other great causes would you like to see NASCAR support?

Queen of Spades Tickets

Queen of Spades tickets have enjoyed an amazing run as one of the most sought after tickets in all of opera, as Tchaikovsky's incredible musical creation has delighted audiences of all ages since it debuted in Russia in 1890. The Queen of Spades features rich yet complex characters and a breathtaking score, and it's an opera that is equally as enjoyable for the first time theatre guest as it is for the life-long patron. There's nothing like hearing Tchaikovsky's unforgettable Queen of Spades-Overture. What's your favorite aspect of this classic opera?

Daytona 200 Tickets

Daytona 200 tickets are some of the premier motorcycle racing tickets in North America or around the world, and this amazing race is featured at the legendary Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The action gets intense at the Daytona 200, which led some fans to refer to it as the Daytona 200 Fight Club! Where does superbike racing rank on your list of favorite racing activties? Have you ever seen a motorcycle race live and in person?

Russell Watson Tickets

Russell Watson tickets are never out of tune, as the popular and inspirational superstar has enjoyed amazing ticket sales and fan support throughout the United Kingdom and North America. Watson came from out of nowhere to become one of the hottest entertainers in the world after singing the United Kingdom national anthem at a Rugby League match, and you can't help but root for a guy who has overcome several bouts with cancer. He's still one of the premier performers in the world, and everyone should watch as Russell Watson sings a stirring rendition of "You Raise Me Up".

Daytona 300 Tickets

Daytona 300 tickets are some of the hottest tickets in auto racing, as the famous Nationwide Series race whets everybody's appetite for the Daytona 500 that's always run the very next day at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona 300 tickets have been enjoyed by racing fans since 1960, and for a long time this race was the only Nationwide Series race featured at the legendary track. Officially known as the Camping World 300, there's no greater thrill for a NASCAR driver than to win at Daytona, and you can see Kevin Harvick victory doughnuts after his 2007 Daytona 300 victory!

Renee Fleming Performance Tickets

Renee Fleming tickets are some of the most popular opera tickets in the world, as the gorgeous superstar soprano has been featured on Broadway and around the world. The legendary performer left no doubts about her talent during roles as Countess Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro as well as her breathtaking performances in both Thais and Manon by Jules Massenet. Think you know all there is to know about the superstar soprano? Check out this Renee Fleming interview for more info.

Aaron's 312 Tickets

Aaron's 312 tickets are lapping the competition on NASCAR's Nationwide Series, as this popular and always-entertaining race is enjoyed by massive crowds each and every year at Talladega Superspeedway. Since it's one of the few restrictor plate races, people with tickets for this famous race are guaranteed to enjoy action-packed racing, and don't be surprised if you see a 30-car wreck like this one during the 2002 Aaron's 312! Who's your pick to take the checkered flag at the 2009 Aaron's 312 in Talladega, Alabama?

Peter Grimes Tickets

Peter Grimes tickets are must have items for any serious opera enthusiast, because the celebrated work of famed composer Edward Britten has delighted audiences around the world since it debuted in London in 1945. The famous cast of characters include Mr. Peter Grimes, the widow Ellen Orford whom Grimes is in love with, as well as the tragic figure Ned Keene. Here's a great synopsis of Peter Grimes from San Diego OperaTalk! with Nick Reveles, and I look forward to seeing Britten's acclaimed masterpiece opera in person.

Aaron's 499 Tickets

Aaron's 499 tickets always sit upon the point standings of popularity, because every serious NASCAR fan in North America wants to be on hand for this infamous restrictor plate race featured at legendary Talladega Superspeedway. The racing is always fast and furious during this highly-competitive race, and these event tickets are popular because it's highly likely that the crowd will witness "The Big One" like they did during the 2008 Aaron's 499. Do you think Kyle Busch will take the checkered flag again at Talladega or will it be one of the other up-and-coming drivers?

Coca-Cola 600 Tickets

Coca-Cola 600 tickets are revved up and are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of NASCAR fans each and every year. In fact, the Coca-Cola 600 is the longest regularly-scheduled race around an oval track in the world, and people line up from all over North America and beyond to get event tickets for this one-of-a-kind race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. As you hear in this Coca-Cola 600 Preview, there's a lot of reason's why this is one of the top 5 Sprint Cup races each and every year. Do you think Kasey Kahne successfully defends his 2008 Coca-Cola 600 crown or will someone else take the checkered flag?

Sharpie 500 Tickets

Sharpie 500 tickets are hands down some of the toughest tickets to get in NASCAR; if racing tickets were given points like the drivers are given based on popularity, then this race at Bristol Motor Speedway would sit at or near the top of the leader board for popularity points each and every year. It's certainly not just the competition for Sharpie 500 tickets that's fierce; the drivers are giving everything they've got to win this race. During the 2008 NASCAR Sharpie 500, the eventual winner Carl Edwards spins Kyle Busch; do you think Edwards can make it back to back checkered flags at Bristol, or will another driver like Jimmie Johnson or Dale Earnhardt Jr. win one of the most coveted races in the sport?

3M Performance 400 Tickets

3M Performance 400 tickets have become a must have item for any serious NASCAR fan. At first glance, I had no idea why a NASCAR race would be hosted in Brooklyn, Michigan at the Michigan International Speedway; then I found out that this historic track has hosted the biggest and the best in the sport of auto racing, and racing fans pile in by the thousands to cheer on their favorite driver. These drivers know that there are only 4 races left to determine the 12 drivers who'll battle it out during the Chase for the Sprint Cup, so everything is on the line, evidenced by the 2008 3M Performance 400 when Dave Blaney almost flips! Who do you think takes the checkered flag at Michigan International Speedway in 2009?

Samsung 500 Tickets

Samsung 500 tickets have the pole position and are ready to lap the rest of the field! The 2009 Samsung 500 will once again be held at the famous Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, and no one knows who'll be taking the checkered flag when this one is over. The first 12 times this race was run there were 12 different winners, but it's always exciting because the world's best drivers are giving it their all. If you don't believe it, then take a look at the final 11 laps of the 2007 Samsung 500!

Chevy Rock and Roll 400 Tickets

Chevy Rock and Roll 400 tickets are pacing the competition because every NASCAR fan wants to be there when the final drivers who will compete in the Chase for the Sprint Cup is decided. The ultra-important race takes place at the legendary Richmond International Raceway and every driver puts it all on the line for the last "regular season" race, as you can see from the 2008 Chevy Rock & Roll 400 finish. Who's your favorite to take the checkered flag at the 2009 Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway?

Food City 500 Tickets

Food City 500 tickets have lapped the competition and are poised to take the checkered flag in the race for the hottest ticket in NASCAR. Featured at the historic Bristol Motor Speedway, the event tickets for the Food City 500 have become some of the most popular tickets on the entire circuit, and especially popular considering it's not one of the Chase for the Sprint Cup races. Did you know that the Food City 500 was the first Car of Tomorrow race in 2007? Here's a clip showing the finish of the 2007 Food City 500, won by Kyle Busch.

Amp Energy 500 Tickets

Amp Energy 500 tickets are revving up so fast they're about to redline, and they can't be beat because it's one of the 10 fantastic races featured during the Chase for the Sprint Cup and because it's hosted at the legendary Talladega Superspeedway. The elite driver Tony Stewart took the coveted checkered flag at last year's race even though some people feel like it was a controversial finish, but the field is wide open for the 2009 edition of the always exciting Amp Energy 500. Hundreds of thousands of passionate NASCAR fans will be in hot pursuit of these event tickets, and it should be one of the top races of the season both on the track and off (with great music and awesome parties on the infield as well)! Who's your pick to win the Amp Energy 500?

Dover 400 Tickets

Dover 400 tickets are some of the hottest event tickets in North America, and every racing fan wants tickets for the second race in NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup at Dover International Speedway. Win this race, and you've got a real head start on the competition when it comes to finishing the racing season atop the points standings, which is every drivers goal. Greg Biffle took the checkered flag at Dover, Delaware in 2008 after coming out on top of a 3 car Roush Fenway Racing battle. But how can anyone bet against Jimmie Johnson after he's won an amazing 3-consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championships?

Bank of America 500 Tickets

Bank of America 500 tickets are revved up and there's little doubt that a capacity crowd will be on hand to witness the best driver take the coveted checkered flag. The past three winners Kasey Kahne (2006), Jeff Gordon (2007), and Jeff Burton (2008) would have to be considered the early front-runners, but you can never discount the reigning Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson who won at Lowe's Motor Speedway in 2004 and 2005.  Johnson has won NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup three consecutive years, so he knows how important it is to win this pivotal race. Regardless, the 2009 Bank of America 500 will be fantastic yet again and will build off of the success of the 2008 Bank of America 500 in Charlotte, NC.

Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Tickets

Allstate 400 at the Brickyard tickets are geared up and will be enjoyed by more than 250,000 NASCAR fans, and it'll be another breathtaking scene for the exciting race featured at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This amazing Sprint Cup Series race has become the most heavily attended race on the circuit and it offers the winner the second-largest purse as well, and who knows if the people who put together this 1994 Brickyard 400 Intro thought the race could get this big?

Crown Royal 400 Tickets

Crown Royal 400 tickets are revved and ready to go, and these popular NASCAR tickets have been enjoyed by millions of fans who've made the trip to Richmond International Speedway. Despite first running more than half-a-century ago in 1953, the Sprint Cup Series race sponsored by Crown Royal has remained on the cutting edge and has continued to make it's box office tickets some of the must-have items of the season. Crown Royal held an essay contest before the 2007 race, with the winner having the Crown Royal 400 named after him or her.  Hence the Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 in 2007 and Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowery 400 in 2008. The NASCAR Crown Royal 400 has had some unforgettable moments, and who knows, it might be your name up there on the marquee in 2009?!? 

Winky Wright Boxing Tickets

Winky Wright tickets have been some of the most popular tickets in boxing since he turned pro in 1992, and with good reason as he was the first man in nearly 3 decades to unify the light middleweight division belts. The former IBF, WBA and WBC Junior Middleweight Champion was given the nickname "Winky" by his grandmother when he was just 18 months old.  His big break came when he defeated "Sugar" Shane Mosley, and this clip shows part of Winky Wright vs Shane Mosley 2, with Wright victorious in the second battle as well. Where do you rank Winky Wright on your personal list of greatest fighters of all time? Is he in the Top 10? Top 5?