Paul Potts 'Britain's Got Talent' Winner plays Mesa Arts Center

Opera Extraordinaire and
'Britain's Got Talent' Winner
Paul Potts
Mesa Arts Center
March 27, 2008

Phoenix, AZ (December 11, 2007) – International opera sensation Paul Potts will perform in concert at the Ikeda Theater in Mesa on Thursday, March 27. The show will begin at 7:30 P.M.
Potts, 37, transformed himself from a mobile phone salesman to a rising star after winning the hit UK show 'Britain's Got Talent.' Now, with over 30 million hits, the video of his soaring first audition is among the most-watched videos ever on YouTube. Potts has overcome many financial, physical and emotional hardships that preceded his triumph on the show. Already beloved around the globe, the singer is now bringing his inspirational story and music to the U.S. with the release of 'One Chance.'Bullied as a child, suffering financial difficulties as an adult and experiencing a devastating bicycle accident in 2003, Potts always found solace in opera, but a lack of self-confidence kept him from pursuing the career path of his hero Pavarotti. Yet in feeling that singing was what he was born to do, Potts mustered the courage and stood awkwardly before the judges of Britain's acclaimed reality TV show, including American Idol's Simon Cowell, at his March audition.When asked what he was there for, Potts stated matter-of-factly, "to sing opera" and was immediately met with questioning stares. But when Potts launched into an unexpected, soaring rendition of "Nessun Dorma," he reduced many in the audience to tears and made believers of all who have seen the performance since. Click here to watch the audition.'One Chance' debuted at the top of the European charts when it was released in July. Critics hailed the U.S release of the album on September 18th. "Paul Potts can hold his own with the 'gods' of the High C's!" enthused BlogCritics.

TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 10 A.M.
Tickets priced at $75.00, $45.00, $35.00, and $27.50 will go on-sale Monday, December 17 at 10am at Mesa Arts Center Box Office, www.livenation.com or www.mesaartscenter.com. To charge by phone, call 480.644.6500. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com