O.A.R. @ Celebrity Theatre

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Celebrity Theatre

440 N 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008-6205

Category: Music Venues

Region: East Phoenix

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O.A.R. is scheduled to perform on Tuesday, September 28, at Celebrity Theatre.

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• O.A.R. (Band)
• Max von Sydow
• Dave Matthews
• Columbus (Ohio)
• Arts, Entertainment, and Media

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