Rock'n Rory, catches a frisbee thrown by Tony Hoard at the Meyerhoff. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is letting its hair down a bit for its annual Holiday Spectacular, which this year prominently features trainer Tony Hoard and his famous show dogs. Any fan of "America's Got Talent" will remember Hoard and Rockin' Rory, who caused a television stir last year by making it to the semifinals, where Rory's high-flying canine tricks left plenty of disappointed singing and dancing humans in his wake.
Though it's the first time four-legged creatures have enjoyed top-billing on a BSO program, orchestra officials are willing to experiment and confident the pups can carry the show. "We're always trying to keep things interesting here," says Alicia Lin, the symphony's director of operations and facilities. Plus, it's a pretty Grinchy heart that won't warm to these hard-working tongue-waggers. Though it's the first time four-legged creatures have enjoyed top-billing on a BSO program, orchestra officials are willing to experiment and confident the pups can carry the show.
"We're always trying to keep things interesting here," says Alicia Lin, the symphony's director of operations and facilities. Plus, it's a pretty Grinchy heart that won't warm to these hard-working tongue-waggers. "They're adorable and talented," Lin says. "It's hard to resist them. What is not to love?"
That much was clear the other day, watching folks watching the dogs romp through the Meyerhoff as if it were their backyard. Nearly everyone stopped. And nearly everyone smiled. "They're adorable and talented," Lin says. "It's hard to resist them. What is not to love?" That much was clear the other day, watching folks watching the dogs romp through the Meyerhoff as if it were their backyard. Nearly everyone stopped. And nearly everyone smiled.
If you live in the area and would like to see the show here is a list of dates and times still available. Tickets are between $16 - $77 a person depending on seating.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. @ The Meyerhoff Friday, December 17, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. @ The Meyerhoff Friday, December 17, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. @ The Meyerhoff Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. @ The Meyerhoff Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. @ The Meyerhoff Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. @ The Meyerhoff Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. @ The Meyerhoff
For the full story of Tony, Rory and his canine crew visit :
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bs-ae-canine-spectacular-20101212,0,2007580.story?page=1