Showtime Aruba launches operations and announces its lineup schedule, which begins Christmas week at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino’s luxurious Crystal Theater and features the biggest performers to play Aruba.

There are new stars coming out each night in Aruba starting this winter and they’re changing the face of entertainment on the island.

Showtime Aruba, the newest entertainment provider in Aruba, will lift the curtains December 26 at the Crystal Theater and welcome legendary performer Mary Wilson of the Supremes to open their first week of shows.

Following Ms. Wilson’s concerts, which will last until Jan. 5, Showtime Aruba has a number of premium entertainers scheduled to come to the Crystal Theater, including Charlie Thomas’ Drifters (Under the Boardwalk, Up On the Roof, This Magic Moment), the Fab Four (the world’s top Beatles’ Tribute band), Boston comedians Lenny Clark, Johnny Pizzi, and Tony V, and Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band. These performers represent Showtime Aruba’s initial schedule that lasts until the end of February. Showtime Aruba will announce its next schedule soon as it continues shows in the Crystal Theater throughout the year.

“We’re very excited about bringing these incredible entertainers to Aruba,” President and CEO Brendan Murphy said. “We hope everyone gets a change to come see our show.”

Central to Showtime Aruba’s entertainment strategy will be providing acts that are geared to the changing demographics on the island. Showtime Aruba will also rotate its performers regularly so that returning visitors can experience something unique each time they return, but receive the same high-level of service and quality of entertainment.

Tickets are currently available for sale at http://www.showtimearuba.com by calling (877) 79-ARUBA (583-6000 in Aruba), by contacting a travel agent, by visiting the Crystal Theater box office in Aruba, or by speaking with a hotel concierge or DePalm Tours representative. Tickets will soon be available through all major booking engines (Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz). Seats are divided into two sections: Silver Level (General Admission) and Gold Level (VIP Reserved). All tickets include top-shelf, complimentary drinks throughout the show. Gold level tickets include the best seats in the theater and Showtime Aruba merchandise. Showtime Aruba has also partnered with L.G. Smith Steak & Chophouse and Aquarius to provide a dinner show option.

Shows will take place five nights a week (primarily on weeknights) in the Crystal Theater, located within the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, adjacent to the island’s only 24-hour casino.

Showtime Aruba also provides private shows for groups or meetings. The theater can be rented for an evening of customized entertainment, unmatched by any other entertainment provider in Aruba.

Founders Pat Benti, 57, Brendan Murphy, 25, and Brett Malone, 25, pitched the idea on a trip to Aruba nearly one-year ago. Accompanied by Ms. Wilson during the trip, the group was greeted with enthusiasm throughout the island, but it was the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino’s excitement and generosity that drew the parties to work together and create this partnership.

“Without the help of the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, this project may have never reached realization,” V.P. of Marketing Brett Malone said. “Our collaboration is going to redefine entertainment in Aruba. The Renaissance has provided us with the finest theater in the Caribbean and we’re bringing the best performers to play there.”

List of performances:

26-Dec, Mary Wilson of the Supremes
27-Dec, Mary Wilson of the Supremes
28-Dec, Mary Wilson of the Supremes
29-Dec, Mary Wilson of the Supremes
31-Dec, Mary Wilson of the Supremes
1-Jan, Mary Wilson of the Supremes
2-Jan, Mary Wilson of the Supremes
3-Jan, Mary Wilson of the Supremes
4-Jan, Mary Wilson of the Supremes
5-Jan, Mary Wilson of the Supremes

7-Jan, Charlie Thomas' Drifters (SA Band)
8-Jan, Charlie Thomas' Drifters (SA Band)
9-Jan, Charlie Thomas' Drifters (SA Band)
10-Jan, Charlie Thomas' Drifters (SA Band)
11-Jan, Charlie Thomas' Drifters (SA Band)
14-Jan, Charlie Thomas' Drifters (SA Band)
15-Jan, Charlie Thomas' Drifters (SA Band)
16-Jan, Charlie Thomas' Drifters (SA Band)
17-Jan, Charlie Thomas' Drifters (SA Band)

18-Jan, Tony Pace with Johnny Pizzi & Showtime Aruba Band
19-Jan, Tony Pace with Johnny Pizzi & Showtime Aruba Band

21-Jan, Tony Pace/Johnny Pizzi/Tribute to Tina Turner/ Tribute to Roy Orbison
22-Jan, Tony Pace/Johnny Pizzi/Tribute to Tina Turner/ Tribute to Roy Orbison
23-Jan, Tony Pace/Johnny Pizzi/Tribute to Tina Turner/ Tribute to Roy Orbison
24-Jan, Tony Pace/Johnny Pizzi/Tribute to Tina Turner/ Tribute to Roy Orbison

28-Jan, The Fab Four (Beatles)
29-Jan, The Fab Four (Beatles)
30-Jan, The Fab Four (Beatles)
31-Jan, The Fab Four (Beatles)
1-Feb, The Fab Four (Beatles)
4-Feb, The Fab Four (Beatles)
5-Feb, The Fab Four (Beatles)
6-Feb, The Fab Four (Beatles)
7-Feb, The Fab Four (Beatles)
8-Feb, The Fab Four (Beatles)

11-Feb, Boston Comedy Week (Johnny Pizzi/Tony V/Lenny Clark)
12-Feb, Boston Comedy Week (Johnny Pizzi/Tony V/Lenny Clark)
13-Feb, Boston Comedy Week (Johnny Pizzi/Tony V/Lenny Clark)
14-Feb, Boston Comedy Week (Johnny Pizzi/Tony V/Lenny Clark)
15-Feb, Boston Comedy Week (Johnny Pizzi/Tony V/Lenny Clark)

18-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
19-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
20-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
21-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
22-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
25-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
26-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
27-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
28-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band
29-Feb, Ricky Nelson Remembered - Matthew & Gunnar Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band