Ticket sales for the 2000

concert series at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater

have been outstanding, according to a report given Monday

night to the Development Authority of Peachtree City.

"The response has been

unbelievable," said amphitheater director Kristi

Rapson. "We processed about 200 orders in two

hours."

The renewal rate for season

tickets is more than 90 percent so far, Rapson said, and

1999 season ticket sales were surpassed by nearly 300 on

the first day.

The venue has sold 82

percent of its total tickets for the first 10 shows,

including more than 1,000 season tickets, Rapson

reported.

Season tickets went on sale

Monday, and will continue until Kansas takes to the stage

for the first weekend of the season, April 21-22.

Individual tickets go on sale April 11, according to

availability.

Other performers scheduled

for the first series of 2000 include Don McLean (May

5-6), the 5th Dimension (May 19-20), the Righteous

Brothers (June 2-3), and Helen Reddy (June 16-17). All

five acts will perform Friday and Saturday night.

Renovations are scheduled

to be completed at the amphitheater by April 10. "We

have had terrific weather and with hard work the

construction schedule should be met easily," Rapson

said.

The original plans were

updated to include several required fire and security

regulations, and the builders unexpectedly found the old

burned amphitheater when they working on the foundation,

she added. The city has built a new bridge across the

amphitheater pathway.

A welcome reception for

sponsors is set for Saturday, April 22, prior to the

Kansas concert. Only one sponsor opening remains, at the

Gold level for $7,500.

The second summer concert

series will be announced in mid-May. The series will

begin July 21-22 and continue through Sept. 22-23.