NIACC Announces 2018 – 2019 Performing Arts and Leadership Series
The 2018 – 2019 Performing Arts and Leadership series was announced today at North Iowa Area Community College on Monday, May 7th.
“We certainly are ‘Livin’ it Up!’ right here in North Iowa,” said Elizabeth Gales, Director of the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series. “Together, we have experienced world leaders, Nobel Peace Prize winners, Tony Award-winning productions, Grammy- and Oscar-winning performers. We’ve had local musicians and actors as well as area students share the stage with legendary performers.”
“The College annually engages individuals in awe-inspiring discoveries and unforgettable experiences with an impressive slate of performances, speakers, and visual arts from around the globe,” Gales continues. “It is my pleasure to present the 2018 – 2019 Performing Arts and Leadership Series. Our series would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. I look forward to sharing this season with you.”
Current season ticket holders will be able to renew their tickets through May 23nd. New season ticket holders will be able to purchase new packages June 13th through July 3rd. Individuals may purchase single shows beginning July 10th.
Sponsors for the 2018 – 2019 Performing Arts and Leadership Series include:
Broadway Sponsor
Pritchard Auto
Platinum Sponsor
Principal Financial Group, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Elizabeth Muse Norris Foundation, Samuel and Patricia Congello, Mason City Clinic, Globe Gazette and the Lee Foundation
Gold Sponsor
The Historic Park Inn Hotel, First State Bank of Belmond, Neurosurgery of North Iowa Drs. Beck and Bhangoo, MBT Bank and the Hanson Family Foundation, Dean Genth and Dr. Gary Swenson, First Citizens Bank, Henkel Construction Company, Northwoods State Bank, North Iowa Eye Clinic, Dr. Bryan and AliciaNavarette, Sukup Manufacturing Co., Stratford Foundation, Holiday Inn Express, KIMT, North Iowa Broadcasting, KGLO
Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald presents an evening of song with a trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieces written expressly for her by leading contemporary composers. She is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actress, and Audra was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2015 and received a 2015 National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama. Raised in Fresno, California, the Juilliard-trained soprano is equally at home on Broadway and opera stages as she is in roles on film and television. Of her many roles, her favorites are those performed offstage: passionate advocate for equal rights and homeless youth, wife to actor Will Swenson, and mother to her children.
“She is a one-of-a-kind musical super-talent… as a singer she is an irreplaceable resource.” – The New York Times
• Record-breaking winner of 6 Tony® Awards
• 2-time Grammy® Winner
• Emmy® -Award Winner
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 • 7:00 PM
Tickets start at $30
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The 2018 – 2019 season performances:
The Historic Park Inn Proudly Presents
Randy Bachman
Every Song Tells a Story
Songs of the Guess Who & Bachman-Turner Overdrive
These Eyes • No Time • Let it Ride • Takin’ Care of Business
Randy Bachman topped the charts with “American Woman” (The Guess Who) and “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” (as leader and singer with Bachman‐Turner Overdrive). With a staggering 120 platinum, gold, and silver record awards, his distinctive brand of no-holds-barred, guitar-driven rock is instantly recognizable worldwide. Now, in addition to his ever-popular songs and the stories behind them, Randy also brings to the stage an exciting production honoring George Harrison. Join Randy in an extraordinary concert experience that you won’t want to miss. Randy’s son, Tal Bachman, will join the stage and perform his 1999 hit single “She’s So High.”
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 2018 • 7:30 PM
TICKETS START AT $30*
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The Pritchard Broadway Series Proudly Presents
The Illusionists – Live from Broadway
“Magic’s Cirque du Soleil” – The Times of London
This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists – Live from Broadway™ has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 2018 • 7:00 PM
TICKETS START AT $30*
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Samuel & Patricia Congello Proudly Present
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Postmodern Jukebox takes pride in putting together the right powers and personalities to create a unique and amazing experience for their fans. Creator Scott Bradlee says, “We want them to escape reality and join us for the most sensational 1920s party this side of The Great Gatsby. We want them to experience what it was like to be at the New Year’s Eve show that Sinatra would have hosted in the 1940s. We want them to feel the excitement of hearing the greats of Motown live and up close. Our goal is to give our audiences their favorite show again and again and still have it feel like the very first time.”
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 2018 • 7:00 PM
TICKETS START AT $20*
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Mercy Medical Center North Iowa and Principal Financial Group Foundation Proudly Present
The Common Read
Zak Ebrahim – Author of The Terrorist’s Son
Zak Ebrahim was born on March 24, 1983, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of an Egyptian industrial engineer and an American school teacher. When Ebrahim was seven, his father shot and killed the founder of the Jewish Defense League, Rabbi Meir Kahane. From behind bars, his father, El-Sayyid Nosair, co-masterminded the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. Ebrahim spent the rest of his childhood moving from city to city, hiding his identity from those who knew of his father. He now dedicates his life to speaking out against terrorism and spreading his message of peace and nonviolence.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 2018 • 7:00 PM
ALL TICKETS ARE $20
NO CHARGE FOR NIACC
COLLEGE CREDIT STUDENTS
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Henkel Construction Company and Mason City Clinic Proudly Present
Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats
Grammy®-nominated musician and bass player Hall-of-Famer
Rock this Town • Stray Cat Strut • Sexy and Seventeen
Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats sold more than 10 million records, garnered an astounding 23 gold and platinum records worldwide, and pioneered music videos on MTV. The Stray Cats’ worldwide mega hits– “Stray Cat Strut,” “Sexy and Seventeen,” and “Rock This Town”–have become a part of the fabric of rock and roll. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has included “Rock This Town” as one of the 500 most important songs in rock.
From the cover of the Rolling Stone magazine, to appearing on Saturday Night Live, to headlining the U.S. Festival and touring with the Rolling Stones, Lee Rocker has seen and done it all. In addition to the Stray Cats and the Rolling Stones, Rocker has toured and performed with George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, and JohnFogerty. His concert show is a time for him to tell stories about his days on the road and his 35 years in the music business–including sharing stories about his adventures lugging around the giant pieces of equipment.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 2018 • 7:30 PM
TICKETS START AT $20*
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Sukup Manufacturing Co. Proudly Presents
RaeLynn
Here’s why God made RaeLynn: because country music needed her, because America needed to fall in love.
At only 17 years old she won America’s heart when she made it to the quarterfinals of NBC’s The Voice in 2012. In 2014 she had a smash hit with her gold-certified debut single “God Made Girls.” Fresh off of touring with Blake Shelton, RaeLynn has an undeniable Texas twang and a new sophistication to deliver an unforgettable performance on the NIACC stage.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 2018 • 7:00 PM
ADULT TICKETS $25
STUDENT TICKETS $10*
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NSB Bank Proudly Presents
Marc Cohn
Walking in Memphis • True Companion • Silver Thunderbird
After winning a Grammy® for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues, soul and gospel, and possessed of a deft storyteller’s pen, he weaves vivid, detailed, often drawn-from-life tales that evoke some of our most universal human feelings: love, hope, faith, joy, heartbreak.
Time magazine called him “one of the honest, emotional voices we need in this decade” and Bonnie Raitt declared, “Marc is one of the most soulful, talented artists I know. I love his songs, he’s an incredible singer, and I marvel at his ability to mesmerize every audience he plays for.”
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 2018 • 7:30 PM
TICKETS START AT $20*
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The PAL Family Series Proudly Presents
Wild Kratts Live!
The Wild Kratts LIVE! stage show that has kids across North America buzzing is coming to North Iowa with an ALL NEW show: “Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power!” Get ready to dive into another classic Wild Kratts adventure with the Kratt brothers as they combine live action and animation, with Martin and Chris LIVE on-stage and the rest of the Wild Kratts team on-screen at the Tortuga HQ. Which creature powers will they activate, and what new and amazing “WOW” facts will you learn? Experience, live on-stage, the electrifying excitement and the inspiring quest of the Kratt brothers that make the hit television series, Wild Kratts, a family favorite time and time again!
Regardless of age, everyone is required to have a ticket.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 2018 • 6:30 PM
NOT A SEASON TICKET EVENT
TICKETS START AT $20
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Dean Genth & Dr. Gary Swenson Proudly Present
Good Lovelies – Christmas 2018
The Good Lovelies are one of Canada’s premier folk bands. They are funny and upbeat–with just a pinch of sass. With tight vocal harmonies reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters, this five-piece band will have you humming along, laughing, and full of Christmas cheer by the show’s end.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 2018 • 7:00 PM
TICKETS START AT $20*
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Neurosurgery of North Iowa, Drs. Beck & Bhangoo Proudly Present
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer – The Musical
The Original Television Classic Comes to Life
The “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest-running and highest-rated holiday television special will return live on stage with the critically acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. Back by popular demand following three successful years of touring North America, the world’s most famous reindeer and a holly-jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas during two North American tours visiting more than 50 cities this holiday season. The national tour is a family favorite–a “holiday staple” –The Boston Globe and an “utterly charming, top-notch production.” – Orlando Sentinel
Regardless of age, everyone is required to have a ticket.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has taken the country by snowstorm.” – Hartford Courant
“Magical time…the performances are spot-on.” – HuffPost
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 2018 • 6:30 PM
TICKETS START AT $20*
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North Iowa Eye Clinic and First State Bank of Belmond Proudly Present
Diamond Rio – Holiday & Hits
Meet in the Middle • Beautiful Mess • Unbelievable
Formed in 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee, the band consists of Gene Johnson, Jimmy Olander, Brian Prout, Marty Roe, Dan Truman, and Dana Williams.
Diamond Rio became the first country music group in history to reach No. 1 with a debut single with the release of “Meet in the Middle.” The band is also known for their hits “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “In A Week Or Two,” and more.
Diamond Rio has sold more than 10 million albums, won a Grammy® Award, a Dove Award, six Vocal Group of the Year wins (CMA and ACM), and achieved 22 top 10 singles, three certified Platinum and five gold albums–with zero band member changes.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 2018 • 7:00 PM
TICKETS START AT $30*
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The Good Humor Men
PETE LEE
PAT MC GANN
PAT HAZELL
Three of America’s funniest stand-up comedians (with numerous appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Show, and The Daily Show) join forces to showcase their original brand of humor in an evening packed with punchlines, devilishly clever writing, and hair-trigger laughs. Good humor and a great night out!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 2019 • 7:30 PM
ALL TICKETS $25
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MBT Bank & the Hanson Family Foundation Proudly Present
The Choir of Man
The run-away hit of numerous international music festivals is hitting the road for its first U.S. tour! Known across the globe as “the ultimate feel-good show,” THE CHOIR OF MAN offers 90 minutes of indisputable joy! It’s a party. It’s a concert. It’s a pint-filled good time set in a working pub that combines hair-raising harmonies, high-energy dance, and live percussion with foot-stomping choreography. The multitalented cast of nine handsome blokes sings everything–pub tunes, folk, Broadway, classic rock–all to roof-raising heights. It’s the best singing, dancing, stomping, pub crawl of a concert you’ll ever see! CHEERS!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30 2019 • 7:00 PM
TICKETS START AT $30*
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The Globe Gazette and First Citizens Bank Proudly Present
Piano Men – a tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel
Two Pianos… one unforgettable night!
What do you get when you combine Elton John and Billy Joel on one stage? A night of Grammy® Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducing magic! Broadway veterans Craig A. Meyer and Donnie Kehr bring these amazing Piano Men to life in an unbelievable concert featuring the legendary songs of Billy Joel and Elton John! Their hits include: “Piano Man,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Rocket Man,” “You May Be Right,” “Saturday Night’s Alright,” “Movin’ Out,” and many, many more. Get swept away in this dynamic, interactive concert celebrating two giants of pop music!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 2019 • 7:30 PM
TICKETS START AT $20*
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www.donniekehr.com
www.almosteltonjohn.com
Samuel & Patricia Congello Proudly Present
Popovich – Comedy Pet Theater
The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is entertainment for the whole family, featuring the unique blend of comedy and juggling skills of former Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. His entourage consists of world-class jugglers, Diamond the Shetland Pony, and over 30 performing pets including house cats and dogs (all rescued from animal shelters!), geese, white doves, and parrots.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 2019 • 3:00 PM
TICKETS START AT $20*
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www.comedypet.com
The Pritchard Broadway Series Proudly Presents
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! Winner of six Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Choreography, and featuring songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely–but spectacular–form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. Kinky Boots is one of the best musicals of the last decade!
Appropriate for ages 10 and up. Includes some adult subject matter.
TUESDAY, MARCH 12 2019 • 7:00 PM
TICKETS START AT $30*
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Dr. Bryan & Alicia Navarette Proudly Present
Classic Albums Live – Creedence Clearwater Revival: Chronicle – The 20 Greatest Hits
Classic Albums Live takes classic albums from the ‘60s and ‘70s and recreates those albums live on-stage–note-for-note, cut-for-cut. Using the world’s best musicians, fans are treated to an exact replication of the album followed by a second set of the featured artist’s greatest hits.
Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) was America’s greatest band. Their music reached out and got an entire continent rocking. Hit after hit, no other band delivers that big of a collection of instantly recognizable, toe-tapping songs. Classic Albums Live will honor the legacy of CCR by performing their Chronicles album and greatest hits with joy and dedication–note-for-note, cut-for-cut.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16 2019 • 7:30 PM
TICKETS START AT $20*
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Mason City Clinic Proudly Presents
Don Felder
Hotel California • I Can’t Tell You Why • Life in the Fast Lane
Come hear Don perform the Eagles’ greatest hits along with songs from his new CD The Road To Forever
A former lead guitarist of the Eagles, four-time Grammy® Award-winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, The New York Times best-selling author, amazing guitarist, and captivating performer is the best way to describe Don Felder today. Felder served as a member of the Eagles for 27 years, putting his mark on numerous Eagles’ milestones. Felder originated the music and co-wrote the Eaglesʼ biggest hit–the iconic, Grammy® -studded smash “Hotel California”– along with fan favorites like “Victim of Love” and “Those Shoes.” Currently Don and the Eagles have sold more than 100 million albums.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28 2019 • 7:00 PM
TICKETS START AT $30*
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The PAL Family Series Proudly Presents
Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure
Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure is an immersive experience that invites you to jump in and explore unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago–and maybe still living today! Erth shows are at the forefront of family entertainment, using actors, technology, puppets, science, and imagination to create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology.
Regardless of age, everyone is required to have a ticket.
MONDAY, APRIL 15 2019 • 6:30 PM
ADULT TICKETS $25
YOUTH TICKETS $10* (0 – 15 YEARS OF AGE)
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The Pritchard Broadway Series Proudly Presents
Something Rotten!
Broadway’s Hilarious New Smash!
SOMETHING ROTTEN! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is “The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!” (New York Magazine).
Appropriate for ages 8 and up
SUNDAY, APRIL 28 2019 • 7:00 PM
TICKETS START AT $30*
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Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, the Stratford Foundation, and Lee Enterprises Proudly Present
“A-Buck-A-Kid” School Shows
Nugget & Fang
ArtsPower’s under-the-sea musical tells the story of Nugget, a minnow, and Fang, a shark, who get along swimmingly–until Nugget’s first day of minnow school. There, Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks! Holy mackerel! Can Fang save the day and prove he’s a true friend?
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 2018 • 10:00 AM AND 12:30 PM
SCHOOL SHOW
Recommended for Grades Pre-K–3
Pete the Cat
When Pete the Cat gets caught rocking out after bedtime, the cat-catcher sends him to live with the Biddle family to learn his manners–and boy, are they square! But for the groovy blue cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up; so the minute Pete walks in the door, he gets the whole family rocking. The whole family–that is–except for young Jimmy Biddle. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship–all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 2019 • 10:00 AM AND 12:30 PM
SCHOOL SHOW
Recommended for Grades Pre-K–3
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