Article: the big gigs.(VARIETY)

Byline: Jon Bream; Chris Riemenschneider; Staff Writers; Tom Surowicz

HOLIDAY

In the mid-1980s, Mannheim Steamroller pioneered the concept of a touring classical/rock holiday pageant. This year, Chip Davis' Christmas juggernaut is borrowing a strategy from its main rival, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For the first time, Mannheim will offer two separate touring ensembles, thus avoiding the cult-of-personality approach originally built around Davis. The change can be attributed to a new tour producer: Magic Arts & Entertainment, which also presents "Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance" and "The Magic of David Copperfield." (8 p.m. today and 1:30 & 6:30 ...

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