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The Cricket Wireless Pavilion is an amphitheater located in Phoenix, Arizona USA which seats 8,000 under a pavilion roof and an additional 12,000 on a spacious hillside behind the main stands. It was formerly known as Desert Sky Pavilion, and opened in November 1990 (Billy Joel was the venue's inaugural performer). With a total capacity of 20,000, Cricket Wireless Pavilion's capacity is higher than US Airways Center and Glendale Arena. The amphitheater's season starts in April and closes in October. The lawn at the amphitheater contains several video screens. The name amphitheatre (alternatively amphitheater) is given to a public building of the Classical period (being particularly associated with ancient Rome) which was used for spectator sports, games and displays. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... William Martin Billy Joel (born May 9, 1949, in the Bronx, New York, USA) is an American singer, pianist, songwriter, and composer. ... US Airways Center (formerly America West Arena) is a sports and entertainment facility located in Phoenix, Arizona. ... Glendale Arenas North Entrance (6/13/05) The Glendale Arena is an indoor arena located in Glendale, Arizona, in the suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona. ...


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This is a list of contemporary amphitheaters, not to be confused with Roman amphitheaters Alpine Valley Music Theater Blossom Music Center Celeste Center Coors Amphitheatre (San Diego) Cricket Pavilion Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Darien Lake Performing Arts Center DTE Energy Music Theatre Greek Theatre (Los Angeles) First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre...

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  • Cricket Wireless Pavilion Web Site

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Cricket Pavilion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (117 words)
The Cricket Pavilion is an amphitheater located in Phoenix, Arizona USA which seats 8,000 under a pavilion roof and an additional 12,000 on a spacious hillside behind the main stands.
It was formerly known as Desert Sky Pavilion.
With a total capacity of 20,000, Cricket Pavilion's capacity is higher than US Airways Center and Glendale Arena, the Phoenix area's two largest arenas.
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