NEW ORLEANS, LA (November 4, 2014) -Dancing with the Stars, ABC's leading entertainment show, produced by BBC Worldwide Productions, is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to NEW ORLEANS on JANUARY 28TH. The official 90-minute live show, DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!, produced by Faculty Productions in association with BBC Worldwide, comes to SAENGER THEATRE on JANUARY 28TH showcasing some of the faces from the show you know and love.

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!"

Tickets for DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! ($45.00 - $75.00) are ON SALE NOW at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday 10am to 5pm. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.

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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.

Dancing with the Stars airs Mondays, 8:00 p.m. (ET) on the ABC Television Network. Fans can check www.ABC.com/Dancing for full details on the DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! tour.

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DWTS TOUR:
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