The Benedum Center will be the site for "A Bob Marley Celebration" on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m., featuring members of the reggae legend's family.
The Benedum (formerly the Stanley Theater) is the last venue where Bob Marley and The Wailers performed publicly on Sept. 23, 1980 before his death.
Confirmed performers include Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Cedella Marley and The Marley girls. In addition to the Marley children his wife Rita Marley will be traveling from her home in Ghana to be part of this event. Appearing with Rita will be former I-3 member, Marcia Griffiths.
Proceeds from the event will be go to support the One Love "Not-For-Profit" Foundation.
Reserved seats are on sale now at The Benedum Center Box Office, Theatre Square Box Office, Downtown; by phone, at 412-456-6666; and on line at www.pgharts.org.
Tickets are $49.50, $40.50 and $35.50. Limited gold circle seats also available for $79.50.
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