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(Las Vegas NV, April 2, 2026) Alice Cooper has introduced British guitarist Anna Cara in place of his longtime guitarist Nita Strauss, who announced earlier this year that she was taking a break to welcome her first child this summer.
22 year old Anna, from Newcastle, England, has previously worked with Marc Storace (from the Swiss band Krokus) and Tommy Henriksen (guitarist with both Alice and the Hollywood Vampires). She has built an Instagram following with her videos.
Anna will make her debut April 2-4 with Alice at his special “Welcome To Our Nightmare” shows in Las Vegas. These unique shows are a collaboration with illusionist Criss Angel and take place in his theatre at Planet Hollywood.
Alice has his US “Alice’s Attic” tour April 14 through May 9, and then returns to Las Vegas May 22-24 for three more “Welcome To Our Nightmare” shows with Criss Angel.
Keeping his usual busy schedule, Alice then has a European “Alice’s Attic” tour June 13-July 12, and promises more shows in the fall.
Said Alice, “Nita found a brilliant British female guitarist to fill in for her while she is on maternity leave. Anna Cara is a beautiful dynamic shredder in the vein of Nita but with a style of her own. She will fit in with our gang perfectly while Nita is away and we can’t wait for the sick things to meet her. Welcome to the show Anna!”
Anna, for her part said, “This is like a dream come true, to join Alice and his great band. Back when I started playing guitar at 14, I was watching Alice Cooper live shows on YouTube dreaming of joining one day! Nita Strauss is a tough act to follow, and she’s been so encouraging to me this past month, so I am looking forward to showing everyone who I am and what I can do.”
Nita said “When I was asked in an interview who I thought was the best up and coming guitarist, I had no hesitation in answering “Anna Cara.” Anna’s precision and soulful, emotional playing will make her an amazing asset to the Cooper tour! Working with Alice for 12 years has been the experience of a lifetime and I look forward to seeing you all back on the road (with a +1 along for the ride!) Until that time comes, I know that the show is in good hands and the fans are in for a treat!”
ALICE COOPER CONCERT SCHEDULE
April 2-4 “Welcome To Our Nightmare” w/ Criss Angel Las Vegas NV, Criss Angel Theatre
“Alice’s Attic” US tour
April 14 San Antonio, Texas Majestic Theatre
April 15 Irving, Texas Toyota Music Factory
April 17 Topeka, Kansas Performing Arts Center
April 18 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Alliant Energy Powerhouse
April 19 Terre Haute, Indiana The Mill
April 21 Toledo, Ohio Stranahan Theatre
April 23 Columbus, Ohio Mershon Auditorium
April 24 Pikeville, Kentucky Appalachian Wireless Arena
April 25 Huber Heights, Ohio Rose Music Center @ The Heights
April 27 Virginia Beach, Virginia The Dome
April 28 Durham, North Carolina Performing Arts Center
April 29 Spartanburg, South Carolina Memorial Auditorium
May 1 Albertville, Alabama Sand Mountain Amphitheatre
May 2 Albany, Georgia Civic Center
May 3 Pensacola, Florida Bay Center
May 5 Fort Myers, Florida Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
May 6 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Aurene Theatre
May 7 Daytona Beach, Florida Welcome to Rockville festival
May 9 Camden, New Jersey Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
May 22-24 “Welcome To Our Nightmare” w/ Criss Angel Las Vegas NV, Criss Angel Theatre
“Alice’s Attic” European tour
June 13 Istanbul, Turkey Lifepark Open Air
June 18 Clisson, France Hellfest
June 19 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain Azkena Rock Festival
June 21 Dessel, Belgium Graspop Metal Meeting
June 24 Copenhagen, Denmark Copenhell Festival
June 25 Oslo, Norway Tons of Rock Festival
June 27 Rattvik, Sweden Dalhalla Open Air
June 30 Plzen, Czechia Logspeed Arena
July 2 Ballenstadt, Germany Rock Harz Open Air
July 3 Clam, Austria Clam Rock @ Clam Castle
July 4 Eisenstadt, Austria Lovely Days Festival
July 7 Zurich, Switzerland The Hall
July 8 Luxembourg Rockhal
July 9 Gelsenkirchen, Germany Amphtheatre
July 12 Romano D’Ezzelino, Italy AMA Music Festival
