North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Performing Arts & Leadership Series, featuring an extraordinary lineup of national touring shows and performances. This season promises a rich blend of entertainment, bringing world-class acts to the heart of Iowa. Nestled in a convenient rural location right off the interstate on the NIACC campus, our community-built auditorium offers free, convenient parking, making it an accessible and welcoming venue for all. Season ticket sales are available now; and individual tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, August 7, at 9 a.m.

Lindsay Dalrymple, Director of the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series, expressed her excitement, stating, “This season is a testament to our commitment to bringing top-tier performances to our community. Our Auditorium is more than just a venue; it’s a gathering place for enriching cultural experiences, and we can’t wait to welcome audiences to another unforgettable season.”

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### NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series 2024-2025 Schedule:

Whose Live Anyway? – Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @ 7 p.m.

Daniel O’Donnell – Monday, September 16, 2024 @ 7 p.m.

Bluey’s Big Play – Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.

Leonid & Friends – Tuesday, October 8, 2024 @ 7 p.m.

Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert – Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 7 p.m.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas – Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

360 Allstars – Tuesday, November 19, 2024 @ 7 p.m.

The Blenders – Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 7 p.m.

Michael Cavanaugh’s A Merry Rockin’ Christmas – Thursday, December 12, 2024 @ 7 p.m.

Hadestown – Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 7 p.m.

Steven Curtis Chapman – Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 7 p.m.

The More Life Tour starring Randy Travis – Sunday, February 23, 2025 @ 7 p.m.

DRUMLine Live – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 @ 7 p.m.

Shamrock Tenors – Wednesday, March 5, 2025 @ 7 p.m.

Ricky Nelson Remembered – Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 3 p.m.

Classic Albums: U2 Joshua Tree – Thursday, April 3, 2025 @ 7 p.m.

The Book of Mormon – Sunday, May 4, 2025 @ 7 p.m.

#### **Whose Live Anyway?**

**Wednesday, September 11, 2024 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by First Citizens Bank

Whose Live Anyway? is an evening of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show; so bring your suggestions, and you might be asked to join the cast on stage! Whose Live Anyway? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach. All ages are welcome, but please note that some PG-13 language will be used during the performance.

Tickets start at $20.

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#### **Daniel O’Donnell**

**Monday, September 16, 2024 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by Henkel Construction Company and the Globe Gazette

With his laid-back demeanor, charming personality, and easy-listening music, Daniel has made a name for himself around the world. Whether he’s serenading audiences with his light country songs, sharing a traditional Irish ballad, or performing a pop song, his music appeals to the masses and nearly every performance is a sell-out. From his humble Irish roots, he grew to become one of the world’s most prominent Irish singers. PBS has hosted several Daniel O’Donnell specials propelling him into the hearts and homes of people around the world. On stage, he shares some laughs, inspiration, and stories of his life and the music he performs—connecting with the audience in a way few people in show business can replicate.

Tickets start at $25.

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#### **Bluey’s Big Play**

**Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.**

Sponsored in Memory of Patricia Johnston by Dr. Tom Johnston

Join Bluey and Bingo as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® Award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you which will feature brilliantly created puppets. This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before—brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.

Tickets start at $35.

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#### **Leonid & Friends**

**Tuesday, October 8, 2024 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by Drs. Douglas and Melissa Summerfield

Leonid & Friends have blown the minds of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev scoured Europe with the intention of building a group of performers to create and fulfill a vision of “musicians for musicians.” They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Deep Purple, and new original material. This incredible 11-piece band has over 700,000 followers across social media and an astonishing 200+ million video views. The future is only looking up for Leonid & Friends.

Tickets start at $25.

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#### **Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert**

**Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by CURRIES Division of AADG, Inc. and Country Inn & Suites

Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide present Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert where Encanto lovers of all ages will have the opportunity to sing along with their favorite Grammy® Award-winning songs performed by the live band, Banda de la Casita, while watching the full film. Produced by AMP Worldwide, this event will include the music of the Academy® Award-winning film, featuring original songs by Academy® Award-nominated, Tony,® and Grammy®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda with an original score by Academy® Award-nominated and Grammy®-winning composer Germaine Franco.

Tickets start at $45 (Half Price Youth available)

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#### **Mannheim Steamroller Christmas**

**Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.**

Presented by Sukup Manufacturing Co. and Mason City Clinic P.C.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been North Iowa’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years! Back by popular demand, Grammy® Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects—capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Tickets start at $30.

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#### **360 Allstars**

**Tuesday, November 19, 2024 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by First State Bank of Belmond and KIMT-TV

A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 Allstars connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of world champion and world record-holding athletes and artists, 360 Allstars is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. Add to this a stunning live soundtrack delivered by award-winning musicians, coupled with spectacular video projections, 360 Allstars is as aurally exciting as it is visually astounding. A magnificent, colorful, and astonishing expression of a generation that has reinvented the circus, 360 Allstars is a revolutionary production that will leave you dizzy with excitement!

Tickets start at $25.

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#### **The Blenders**

**Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by the G.G. George Family and KGLO

Nothing says Christmas at NIACC like an evening with our dear friends, The Blenders! Originally from Fargo, North Dakota, The Blenders relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1994 and have called it their home ever since. They have been touring the U.S. for 31 years with their unique style of vocal, harmony-based music. They have appeared on a variety of national and regional television shows including The Arsenio Hall Show (FOX), the Today Show, Crook & Chase (TNN), and WGN-TV. Delighting our audience with their signature vocal sound, The Blenders are sure to make your evening merry.

Tickets start at $20.

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#### **Michael Cavanaugh’s A Merry Rockin’ Christmas**

**Thursday, December 12, 2024 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by North Iowa Eye Clinic P.C.

Michael blew us away last year, and he is excited to come back to Mason City in time for the holidays. Michael Cavanaugh combines modern Christmas songs such as “Last Christmas” and “Wonderful Christmastime” with classic holiday hits like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to create a fun, rockin’ musical show for the yuletide season. Sprinkle in a selection of classic pop and rock songs by Billy Joel, Elton John, and more. And…even Scrooge will be dancing in the aisles!

Tickets start at $20.

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#### **Hadestown**

**Thursday, January 16, 2025 @ 7 p.m.**

This engagement sponsored in Memory of Patricia Johnston by Dr. Tom Johnston

Welcome to Hadestown where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony® Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today…and always.

Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone—as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers, and singers, Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets you go.

Tickets start at $81.

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#### **Steven Curtis Chapman**

**Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by the NIACC Performing Arts Series

In a career that has spanned more than three decades, Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history. With 59 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards, five Grammy® Awards, an American Music Award, and a historic 50 No. 1 singles, he has sold more than 17 million albums with ten RIAA-Certified® Gold or Platinum albums to his credit. His songs of hope have also crossed genres, seeing collaborations with Glenn Campbell, Ricky Skaggs, Brad Paisley, Lauren Alaina, Mitchell Tenpenny, and more.

Tickets start at $25.

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#### **The More Life Tour starring Randy Travis**

**Sunday, February 23, 2025 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by NSB Bank and North Iowa Broadcasting

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall-of-Fame member’s long-time touring band—consistingof Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke, Herb Shucher, and long-time tour manager Jeff Davis—will rejoin “Hoss” (as they affectionately call Travis) on the road for the first time since his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.”

Tickets start at $35.

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#### **DRUMLine Live**

**Tuesday, February 25, 2025 @ 7 p.m. **

Presented by Neurosurgery of North Iowa, Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma

DRUMLine Live is an international tour based on the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band tradition. With riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear-grabbing energy, the stage show is a synchronized musical showcase of the HBCU experience. The band incorporates original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of top 40 hits ranging from colorful, choreographed routines, to heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences.

Tickets start at $20.

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#### **Shamrock Tenors**

**Wednesday, March 5, 2025 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by the Hanson Family Foundation and MBT Bank

The Shamrock Tenors are Irish music’s most exciting new international hit! Their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs—in beautiful five-part harmony—whilst sharing their love for home and how far it has come in recent years. With all your favorites including “Danny Boy,” “Black Velvet Band,” “Whiskey in the Jar,” and “The Wild Rover,” this is a show for all ages performed with that cheeky Belfast charm!

Tickets start at $20.

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 **Ricky Nelson Remembered**

**Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 3 p.m.**

Presented by Mason City Clinic P.C. and the G.G. George Family

A musical celebration of America’s first “teen idol,” Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Ricky Nelson emerged from The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet to establish himself as one of the most important rock artists and influential musicians of the last 50 years. The family legacy continues as Ricky’s twins, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, present an interactive, multimedia concert experience, taking the audience on a journey down memory lane. They will perform their dad’s greatest hits including “Poor Little Fool,” “Hello Mary Lou,” “Travelin’ Man,” “I’m Walking,” “Garden Party,” alongside their self-penned chart toppers. This show is truly a slice of Americana!

Tickets start at $20.

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#### **Classic Albums Live: U2’s The Joshua Tree**

**Thursday, April 3, 2025 @ 7 p.m.**

Presented by NSB Bank

Classic Albums Live has earned their reputation of performing rock music’s most influential albums live on stage just like you remember them. Featuring a roster of world-class musicians from across the globe, they will perform one of U2’s greatest albums, The Joshua Tree, in its entirety—note for note, cut for cut! The Joshua Tree includes hits such as “With or Without You,” “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” and more. Get ready for a night full of U2’s greatest hits!

Tickets start at $20.

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#### **The Book of Mormon**

**Sunday, May 4, 2025 @ 7 p.m.**

Broadway Series Presented in Memory of Patricia Johnston by Dr. Tom Johnston

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony® Award-winning Best Musical. Contains explicit language.

Single tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, August 14, at 9 a.m.

Tickets start at $81.

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**Ticket Information:**

For tickets, call the NIACC Box Office at 641-422-4188 or purchase online at [www.niacc.edu/boxoffice](http://www.niacc.edu/boxoffice).

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The Broadway Sponsor for the 2024-2025 Performing Arts and Leadership Series is in memory of Patricia Johnston by Dr. Tom Johnston.

Platinum Sponsors include Elizabeth Muse Norris Charitable Fund, Mason City Clinic, P.C., G.G. George Family, and NSB Bank.

Gold Sponsors include Drs. Douglas and Melissa Summerfield, CURRIES Division of AADG, Inc., First Citizens Bank, First State Bank of Belmond, Henkel Construction Co., MBT Bank and the Hanson Family Foundation, Neurosurgery of North Iowa Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, and Ondoma, North Iowa Eye Clinic P.C., the Stratford Foundation, and Sukup Manufacturing Co.

In-Kind Sponsors include KIMT, North Iowa Broadcasting, KGLO, the Globe Gazette, and Country Inn & Suites.

**Contact:**

Mariah Piippo

Assistant Director, NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series 

Phone: 641-422-4257

Email: Mariah.piippo@niacc.edu 

Website: [www.niacc.edu/pals](http://www.niacc.edu/pals)

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**About NIACC:**

North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) is dedicated to providing high-quality education and enriching the cultural landscape of North Iowa. Our Performing Arts & Leadership Series brings national and international talent to the community, offering a diverse range of performances that cater to all tastes and interests. For more information, visit [www.niacc.edu](http://www.niacc.edu).

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