The 2021 – 2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series was announced on Tuesday, July 20th.

“After the past year, I’m honored to present the 2020-2021 lineup,” said Lindsay Dalrymple, Director of the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series. “Our theme this year is we’re gonna have a good time. Our team worked hard to bring together a variety of shows that feel joyous and celebratory. With everything from comedy to Tony award-winning productions to Grammy award-winning artists, we’re fortunate to share another season of entertainment and experiences with you.”

“Our series would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We look forward to sharing this new season with you,” said Dalrymple.

 Sponsors for the 2021 – 2022 Performing Arts and Leadership Series include:

Broadway Sponsor

Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, and Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C.

Platinum Sponsor

Principal Financial Group Foundation, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Elizabeth Muse Norris Charitable Fund, Samuel and Patricia Congello, Mason City Clinic, Globe Gazette and the Lee Foundation

Gold Sponsor

First State Bank of Belmond, MBT Bank and the Hanson Family Foundation, First Citizens Bank, Henkel Construction Company, NSB Bank, North Iowa Eye Clinic, Sukup Manufacturing Co., Stratford Foundation, Holiday Inn Express, KIMT, North Iowa Broadcasting, KGLO, and Country Inn & Suites.

The 2021 – 2022 season performances:

First Citizens Bank and North Iowa Broadcasting Proudly Present
Larry, Steve and Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers  

Larry, Steve, and Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers are Grammy® Award-winners who have dazzled audiences for more than 65 years. They have accrued a lifetime of noteworthy achievements in their storybook career, including a Grammy® for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for Single of the Year (“All The Gold In California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead), and Male Vocalist of the Year. In addition, they have received five nominations for CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Single, and Album. The brothers have accumulated 8 #1 singles, 30 Top 40 records, 24 studio albums, and 5 BMI “Million-Air” Awards.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.gatlinbrothers.com

Samuel & Patricia Congello Proudly Present
Ranky Tanky 

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Grammy® Award-winning group, Ranky Tanky. This energetic group’s album soared to the #1 position on the Billboard, iTunes, and Amazon Charts, and they have been profiled on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross. “Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It,” or “Get Funky”! In this spirit, this Charleston-based quintet performs timeless music of Gullah culture born in the southeastern Sea Island region of the United States. From playful game songs to ecstatic shouts, from heartbreaking spirituals to delicate lullabies, Ranky Tanky will be sure to take you on an enjoyable musical journey.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
STUDENTS $10
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.rankytanky.com

Sukup Manufacturing Co. and G.G. George Family Proudly Present
The Righteous Brothers 

With a string of #1 classics, including the most played song in radio history, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield have topped the charts in four different decades. After Bobby’s death in 2003, Bill Medley continued to perform to sold-out crowds around the world, but fans and friends pleaded with him to keep The Righteous Brothers alive. The concert experience features their biggest hits– “Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Soul And Inspiration,” “Unchained Melody,” “Rock And Roll Heaven,” Medley’s Grammy-winning® Dirty Dancing theme, “The Time of My Life,” and much, much more!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $30*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
righteousbrothers.com

The Rad Trads 

The Rad Trads distinguish themselves in ways few bands can. As a group of conservatory-trained instrumentalists, it’s the sound of five artists that have found a common voice that glue The Rad Trads together. Already drawing lines around the block at home, the globe-trotting group’s singular take on rock and roll mixes punk rock energy, horn-drenched soul, and conjures the sounds of Tom Petty–all with a lighthearted but sincere delivery.

The Rad Trads will engage students across North Iowa with workshops and a school performance as part of NIACC’s Explore Day.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
STUDENTS $10
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.theradtrads.com

Mason City Clinic and NSB Bank Proudly Present
The Simon & Garfunkel Story 

‘‘Fantastic’’ – Elaine Paige, BBC Radio
“Authentic and Exciting” – The Stage

The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous Concert in Central Park reunion in 1981 with more than half of a million fans in attendance.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story uses large projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full, live band performing all of the hits including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound” and many more.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com

COMMON READ

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Proudly Presents
Rising Out of Hatred
Eli Saslow

In his Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage for The Washington Post, Eli Saslow reveals the human stories behind the difficult issues of our time. Rising Out of Hatred tells the story of how Derek Black, the one-time heir to America’s white nationalist movement, came to question the beliefs he helped spread. Rising Out of Hatred immerses us in Derek’s world—as challenging, even uncomfortable, as we might find that—and suggests that outspoken communication, education, and active listening have the power to change lives.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
ALL TICKETS ARE $20
NO CHARGE FOR NIACC
COLLEGE CREDIT STUDENTS
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.eli-saslow.com

Mason City Clinic and First State Bank of Belmond Proudly Present
Jefferson Starship

Jefferson Starship rose from the ashes of another legendary San Francisco band, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Jefferson Airplane. The music that defined a generation and spanned decades is alive and well and more relevant than ever in pop culture. Songs such as “White Rabbit,” “We Built This City,” “Somebody to Love,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” “Today,” “Miracles,” “Count on Me,” “Sara,” and “Find Your Way Back” continue to reverberate throughout the collective consciousness today.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.jeffersonstarship.com

Henkel Construction Company and Holiday Inn Express Proudly Present
The Hot Sardines 

Join us for a roarin’ ‘20s Christmas! The Hot Sardines infuse yuletide classics with their unique twist on New York, Paris, and New Orleans jazz from the era of Prohibition and beyond. From beloved chestnuts like “White Christmas” and “Please Come Home For Christmas” to lesser-known gems such as Edith Piaf’s “Le Noël de La Rue,” Ella Fitzgerald’s “Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney,” and even “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” The Hot Sardines bring in the holidays–with plenty of surprises along the way.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
hotsardines.com

North Iowa Eye Clinic and KGLO Proudly Present
The Blenders
A Holiday Tradition!

Back by popular demand, The Blenders return to the North Iowa Community Auditorium! They are celebrating over 30 years of touring the U.S. with their unique style of vocal, harmony-based music. They have appeared with such acts as Jay Leno, Blues Traveler, Chicago, The Righteous Brothers, and many more. Hear your favorite Christmas tunes and celebrate the season with The Blenders.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
theblenders.com

Mason City Clinic and North Iowa Broadcasting Proudly Present
Classic Albums Live
AC/DC
Back in Black 

Back in Black • You Shook Me All Night Long • Shoot to Thrill • Hells Bells

Classic Albums Live is a North Iowa favorite that uses the world’s best musicians to recreate AC/DC’s album Back in Black, followed by a set of their greatest hits.

AC/DC have sold more than 200 million records worldwide. Back in Black sold 50 million, making it the highest-selling album by any band.

Classic Albums Live will honor the legacy of AC/DC by performing their Back in Black album and greatest hits with joy and dedication, note-for-note, cut-for-cut.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2022 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.classicalbumslive.com

Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C. Proudly Present
South Pacific

Love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love affairs. Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features some of the most beautiful music ever composed, woven into an inspiring story that is cherished the world over.

Winner of ten Tony® Awards, the beloved score’s songs include “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” and “There Is Nothin’ Like A Dame” amidst Broadway performances, a chorus of American sailors, and Navy nurses ready to take you to Bali Ha’i.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $30*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice

Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale? 

Curl up on the sofa with Kelly, her best friend Chardonnay, and the cast of characters who show up to tell the story of a wayward southern belle trying to find her happy ending. As you stand in her story, you find yourself standing in your own, and realize that fairy tales do come true… if you have the courage to redefine them.

But that isn’t the true magic of this show…

The true magic of this show isn’t just the comedy and the stories. It’s a show that’s also about YOU. As you walk through Kelly’s story, you find yourself realizing that it’s not too late to find your own happier-ever-after.

A night you’ll never forget.
A message you’ll always remember.
Grab your girlfriends and share the experience in one colossal girls’ night out.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • 7:00 P.M.
ALL TICKETS ARE $25
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.whohijackedmyfairytale.com

MBT Bank & the Hanson Family Foundation Proudly Present
Goitse 

Goitse (“Go-witcha”) is an informal Gaelic Irish greeting meaning “come here.” The award-winning quintet Goitse is taking the Irish music scene by storm. They’ve released five critically acclaimed recordings and tour internationally year-round. Their unique sound brings traditional tunes together with original music to transport you to the countryside of Ireland. “Come here” and experience a night of soaring vocals and sprightly instrumentals in a beautiful blend that’s perfect for the stage.

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.goitse.ie/

Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C. Proudly Present
Rent 

For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s Rent has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. This Tony® Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. It has become more than a musical–it’s a cultural touchstone, a rite of passage, and a source of joy and strength for millions. Rent has become a part of us forever.

Whether you’ve never seen Rent or have completely lost count, you can’t miss it this time around–the 25th Anniversary “Farewell Season of Love” is your final chance to experience this celebrated touring production.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $30*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.rentontour.net

Samuel & Patricia Congello Proudly Present
Drum Tao 2022

Drum Tao 2022 is the latest production from an internationally acclaimed group of percussion artists. Tao’s modern, high-energy performances showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming have transfixed audiences worldwide.

Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography, and innovative visuals, the performers of Drum Tao 2022 create an energetic and unforgettable production.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.drum-tao.com

The Globe Gazette and Country Inn & Suites Proudly Present
The Peking Acrobats 

For the last 32 years, The Peking Acrobats® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. With high-tech special effects and awe-inspiring acrobatic feats, The Peking Acrobats® always create an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival.

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.chineseacrobats.com

First Citizens Bank and KIMT-TV Proudly Presents
The Four Phantoms In Concert

An extravagant celebration of the iconic music of Broadway and more, The Four Phantoms brings together four Phantoms from the Tony® Award-winning The Phantom of the Opera for an unforgettable night of entertainment. The show features an extraordinary quartet of performers, including Brent Barrett, Ciarán Sheehan, Franc D’Ambrosio, John Cudia, and special guest Kaley Ann Voorhees.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.fourphantomsinconcert.com

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, the Stratford Foundation, and Lee Enterprises Proudly Present
“A-Buck-A-Kid” School Show
Bill Blagg: Magic in Motion 

Bill Blagg: Magic in Motion mixes magic with the wonders of physical science to create an unbelievable educational experience. Students will be on the edge of their seats as they explore how science creates magic right before their very eyes. Magic in Motion is a magic-filled, educational experience that is designed to inspire students to investigate how physical science can create magic while also playing an important role in their daily lives.

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022
10:00 A.M. AND 12:30 P.M.
SCHOOL SHOW

Recommended for Grades 2 – 7

Rescheduled Show from 2020
The Globe Gazette Proudly Presents
Pam Tillis Unplugged

Pam Tillis, daughter of country music legend Mel Tillis, writes songs that speak from the soul. Her acoustic trio is warm-hearted and intimate—perfect for a venue like ours. With 6 #1 hits, 14 Top Ten singles, and multiple CMAs and Grammys, Pam knows all about breaking the platinum barrier. She found her own way as a singer and songwriter, and her start continues to shine brightly in the third decade of her career with hits like “Maybe It Was Memphis” and “Shake the Sugar Tree” under her belt.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $20*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.pamtillis.com

Rescheduled Show from 2020
Drs. Beck, Bhangoo, & Ondoma: Neurosurgery of North Iowa, P.C. Proudly Present
Beautiful The Carole King Musical

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021 • 7:00 P.M.
TICKETS START AT $30*
CALL FOR TICKETS
641-422-4188
www.niacc.edu/boxoffice
www.beautifulonbroadway.com