2022-2023 Season Brochure by The Grand Oshkosh

GRAND REVIVAL

Friends, It is hard to believe, but here we go—it’s time for the launch of a new, full, busy season! Since the performing arts world (indeed, the entire world) came screeching to a halt on March 13, 2020, we have been constantly busy here at The Grand Oshkosh. We dove head-first into streaming programming. We opened in September 2020 to a distanced audience, only to move back to LiveStream-only the following month. We tap-danced our way to Suite Seat shows (50 people in-person in the Suite Seats with a free LiveStream option). Finally, just last fall, we re-opened to full capacity (if not full houses), and as the year went on, we enjoyed a few sellouts once again. What we never did, was close down. Now, let’s be honest. We are still “on our way” to whatever normal will be again, and it’s with cautious optimism that we announce a full schedule, including a return to in-person educational programming and community outreach. But, here at The Grand, we’ve never quite mastered “waiting it out”. We take our responsibility to you very seriously, and whenever we can, we will find a way. I hope you’ll find your way back, as well. Let’s face it, we’ve been moving along with fewer sponsorships, fewer donations (lots of other organizations needed support!), and low to no ticket sales. We need you back, and we will do our part by delivering the best in family entertainment, educational programming, and a variety of music, dance, and theatre. All we need is an audience! For those who were able to help weather the storm, know that we are extremely grateful. And we are ready to welcome all back into our Jewel Box of a theatre, where we can share in the magic of live performance, together again. I hope to see you soon.

Joseph Ferlo President and CEO Director, The Grand Oshkosh

THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS ANONYMOUS

ANONYMOUS

Additional Support Provided By: Oshkosh Smiles, LLC; Jane Schettle Illustration & Design; Valley Pest Control, Inc.; Bright Orthodontics, LLC; Provident Financial Consultants; Dr. Jill’s Optical Shoppe; Bank First National In-Kind Support: Alexander & Bishop; Algoma Club/Manila Resto; Cheryl Pagel; CLA; Harmonic Productions; Heid Music; La Sure’s Banquet Hall and Catering; Mara's Brazilian Cuisine; Oshkosh Area School District; Oshkosh Convention and VIsitor's Bureau; Prospero and Associates, LLC; Riverbend Engraving, Inc.; Thompson Photo Imagery; T R Karrels and Associates Media Sponsors: 91.1 The Avenue; Cumulus Media; Wisconsin Public Radio; Woodward Communications, Inc;, Hometown Broadcasting Additional Support Provided By: The Grand Opera House is owned by and receives financial support from the City of Oshkosh.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! To become a sponsor in the coming season, email joef@thegrandoshkosh.org or visit: thegrandoshkosh.org.

Thank you to our naming sponsors:

CHARLES R.

MARQUEE AND MESSAGE CENTER

MARY

BEHNKE

LOBBY

BOX OFFICE

KIMBALL ANHALTZER HISTORIC LOBBY Sponsors as of June 2022

September 16, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the Snapchat age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart, a platinum-certified powerhouse (and American Idol-Season 10 finalist) brandishes such a voice. The Chicago-born and Los Angelesbased singer/songwriter exudes an empowering level of charisma and confidence earned by a decade-long grind.

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

September 17, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. As the daughter of beloved entertainer, Shari Lewis, Mallory Lewis has been involved in children’s entertainment her entire life. Following her mother’s passing in 1998, Mallory began appearing with Lamb Chop at thousands of venues around the world. Join Mallory and Lamb Chop in a trip through time with comedy, songs, rare video footage, and personal stories in this loving tribute to Shari Lewis and the character she brought to life for us to love: Lamb Chop! From the youngest audiences to those who are just young at heart, this show is perfect for ALL ages.

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September 30, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. Acclaimed musician Jason Petty presents the authentic and insightful story of one of the most influential singer/songwriters ever in his Hank Williams Celebration. Petty gives audiences a personal look at Williams growing up, how he became famous, who influenced him, and performers today he has influenced. The show spans decades of Hank’s hits like “Hey Good Lookin’” and “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” to the songs of Hank’s influencers (including Jimmie Rodgers, the Carter Family, Roy Acuff, and more); and those performers who were influenced by Hank (including Alan Jackson, Elvis, George Jones, and more). “At times it seems as if Petty is not just offering an impersonation of Williams, but channeling his ghost.” – The New York Post

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

October 11-12, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. From London’s West End, Mania: The ABBA Tribute has sold out venues globally for over 20 years. Enjoy two hours of uplifting, dancing inducing, and sometimes heartbreaking songs backed by fantastic staging, lighting, and effects. Don’t miss the chance to see the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute show—back by popular demand-- when they return to The Grand for two nights.

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

Sponsored by

Suite Seats $99 Tickets $85 | 65 | 35 ANONYMOUS FRIEND

OF THE GRAND

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact joef@thegrandoshkosh.org to learn more.

Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

Gala World Premiere: October 29, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. October 29: The weekend will conclude with the Gala World Premiere on October 29 at 8:00 p.m. featuring a two-act performance with additional new material never before performed in Oshkosh, in Wisconsin, ANYWHERE! The Four Phantoms In Concert features an extraordinary quartet of performers, including Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D'Ambrosio, and Ciarán Sheehan under the Music Supervision of two-time Grammy Award-winner David Caddick and Music Direction of Ryan Shirar.

Suite Seats *sPONSORSHIP PACKAGE ONLY- CALL BOX OFFICE FOR DETAILS Tickets $100 | 85 | 50 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

November 12, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. Violin Twins. Iconic Classics: Reimagined. On a mission to make the world smile. B2wins, short for Brazilian Twins, are high energy musical performers who captivate audiences worldwide with their unique sound and engaging, unforgettable live show. Walter and Wagner on electric violin and ukulele create a performance with a mix of rock concert, dance party, jam session, and stand-up. Fans say the show is like seeing your new best friends in concert. Growing up in the slums of Brazil and getting to a place they are now, the twins have said, “We came from a reality in which some days it was hard to smile. Our desire is to positively impact the world and bring a smile to everyone we encounter.”

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

December 16, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. Join us this holiday season for a special addition to Ted Vigil's John Denver tribute as he presents his take on A Rocky Mountain Christmas with Denver favorites like “Christmas for Cowboys”, “Christmas Like a Lullaby”, and Christmas classics like “Jingle Bells” and more. Ted Vigil is a singer/songwriter who has been performing since the age of 10. As a John Denver Tribute Artist, he has wowed crowds and sold-out theatres both nationally and internationally, including twice at John Denver’s own “Windstar Foundation” in Aspen, CO and with the late Steve Wiesberg, John Denver’s lead guitar player. Wiesberg is quoted as saying “Apparently, the audience thinks [tribute artists] all look and sound like John. I don’t see it. I see it with Ted.”

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ALBERTA S.

KIMBALL FOUNDATION SERIES

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

The Fan-Favorite Holiday Variety Show

Hosted by December 23, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. Join us for our second annual “The Night Before The Night Before”, an onstage Christmas Variety Show hosted by award-winning musicians Sundae + Mr. Goessl featuring fan-favorite performances by guest artists. Formerly Seattle-based performers, Kate Voss (Sundae) and Jason Goessl (Mr. Goessl), have recently planted roots in Oshkosh bringing their vintage jazz and serious musicianship with them to Wisconsin’s Event City! The duo brings a mixture interesting instrumentation, nostalgia, vintage style, and comedic gold into their delightful act. Full lineup to come for this fun evening of holiday cheer!

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

January 14, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. John McGivern is best known for his Emmy-award winning work on PBS. His oneman-shows, The Early Stories of John McGivern, Midsummer Night McGivern, and John McGivern’s Home for the Holidays tell the stories of being the third born of six kids in a working-class Irish Catholic Family in Wisconsin. Oshkosh was featured in Season Four of his Around the Corner with John McGivern where he traveled across the state exploring, living, working, and playing in Wisconsin’s unique communities. His stories are personal, funny, touching, and familiar. His themes are based in family and remind us all that, as specific as we might believe our own experiences are, we all share a universal human experience.

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

February 4, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. Charming audiences worldwide for over 20 years, and still going strong- The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970’s- year by year, hit by hit- from the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John. Award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter and his incredible band lead an expertly crafted tour of an entire decade that begins with “Your Song” and winds us along on a musical time machine, saluting two of the century’s most popular contemporary songwriters. Utilizing spectacular visuals behind Witter and his band, we return to the newspaper headlines, people, events, and other monumental things that shaped a decade.

Part of the

ALBERTA S.

KIMBALL FOUNDATION SERIES

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

February 23, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. Six Appeal is a two-time world champion vocal group based across the United States. Six Appeal has a passion for sharing their love of a cappella music with every audience. What started as a collegiate hobby in 2006 has transformed into a world-wide, award-winning a cappella phenomenon. With the introduction of their first female members, Six Appeal has launched into the new decade with a wider range of songs, talent, and voices expanding their influence across the genre.

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

Simon & Simon: The Music of Paul Simon & Carly Simon

March 17, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. Americana infused Gypsy Jazz on full tilt- with over 30 years touring the world! Harmonious Wail is comprised of award-winning instrumentalists, composers, and vocalists incandescent both on stage and off. This season, Harmonious Wail presents their new show Simon & Simon: The Music of Paul Simon & Carly Simon. The national award-winners draw from the soulful beats and sepia lyrics of Ryhmin’ Paul Simon, and the inspirational and timeless torch songs of Carly Simon. “Simon & Simon” promises an evening of refreshed reminiscence and a sweet reminder that we are all “still crazy after all these years”.

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

mutts gone nuts! April 2, 2023 | 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Mutts Gone Nuts features 9 amazing mutts (and 4 humans) in a 75minute canine extravaganza. Witness the unbelievable as these once discarded dogs jump, dance, dive, flip, trip, slip and skip their way right into the audience's hearts.

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By Ballets with a Twist

April 15, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. The Grand Oshkosh welcomes New York City-based Ballets with a Twist back for another round of Cocktail Hour: The Show. The company’s signature production reinvents the excitement of classic entertainment through an original mix of choreography, music and costume design. Combining the timeless American spirit with a twenty-first-century flair, this electrifying floorshow-to-stage experience brings Hot Toddy, Mai Tai, Martini and more to life in a series of sparkling vignettes. An all-new program features the premiere of Beer, brewed especially for the Grand. You’ve never seen cocktails like these!

Part of the

ALBERTA S.

KIMBALL FOUNDATION SERIES

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

THE FLYIN'

HAWAIIAN

Sara Kunz April 22, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. If a Hawaiian vacation and a three-ring circus had a child, it would the Flyin Hawaiian Show. Sara Kunz hosts this experience perfect for all ages with the spunk and sweetness of a pineapple, grace of a dolphin, and jokes as great as any Dad! You have never seen a hula hoop show like this, complete with acrobatics, contortion skills, interactive clowning, and an epic 15’ coconut tree you have to see to believe.

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May 5, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. Powerhouse vocalists, Lisa Rock (of national touring show Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters) and Natalie Cordone (of national touring show The Start of Something Big: The Music of Steve and Eydie) front a four-piece band and bring your favorite 80s hits back to life. Crimp your hair, put on those stirrup pants and shoulder pads, and come dance and sing along to all your favorite 80’s blockbuster tunes like Irene Cara’s “Flashdance (What a Feeling)”, Pat Benatar’s “Love is a Battlefield”, Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” and many more!

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Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

May 20, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. “Close to You” is the longest running Carpenters’ tribute in North America. Singer Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band are dedicated to creating a Carpenters’ experience like no other. Lisa Rock’s amazing four octave range allows her to sing the hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Close to You” in their original key, keeping the songs genuine and more recognizable for the audience.

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber June 16, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. Fancifool! is the hilarious, heart-warming, thought-provoking show about LOVE! This award-winning 12-character solo show features dancing, singing, mime, clown, HD film and edgy social commentary. Based on real stories from the lives of real New Yorkers, Fancifool! helps us remember that no matter how different we may feel on the outside, in our hearts, we are all connected by love!

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $32 | 29 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

Fancifool! Kids with Ananda Bena-Weber June 17, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. Join the Fancifool! gang to learn new things! Let's use our imagination to think of the world we want to see, what we want to be when we grow up, and learn about the environment and how we can help. By standing up to bullies, by being kind, by being smart and trying our best, we can make the world a fun and happy place to be, together!

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Dark Nights in

Tri v ia TUESDAYS

cocktail

& more classes

EACH WEDNESDAY

thursday night

Haunted happenings

October belongs to The Grand's ghosts this season. Haunted Happenings is select dates throughout the month featuring ghost tours which highlight the 139year history of The Grand and the spirit stories within (both family-friendly and late-night options available). Other nights will have spooky season themed trivia, Haunted Happy Hours, Cocktail Classes, and, of course, a Grand finale heading into Halloween!

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OSHKOSH COMMUNITY PLAYERS PRESENTS

OCP will take a unique spin on this locally written performance. Originally written as a slapstick and irony-heavy comedy, OCP will be performing this as a serious farce in a fashion meant to thrill and surprise its audiences with several unexpected twists and turns. Edward Baxter was a successful psychiatrist, beloved by his many patients. Until he was framed for murder. Now on the run with false identity and a suspicious new wife, his luck is running out. Edward seeks help from Dr. Robert Smith, a fellow psychiatrist and a man with inner demons of his own. When Edwards meeting with Dr. Smith goes awry and leaves Edward clinging precariously to his last shred of sanity, Dr. Smith's patient Lydia (a good-hearted psychic woman with a clue to Edward's past) arrives for her appointment and finds Edward in big trouble. Despite the chaos created by unexpected visitors and quirks in Lydia's psychic powers, Lydia does her best to gain Edwards trust and help him find justice as his world rapidly approaches critical mass. Deception, phobias, and love collide in this fast-paced suspense-laden farce.

Tickets: $15 | 18 Suite Seats: $21 Prices inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

Save the Dates

MAY 25-27, 2023 JULY 20-22, 2023

Stay tuned for more Oshkosh Community Players show announcements!

Guest Presenters

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENTS

MARK TWAIN REVISITED WITH PARKER DREW Presented by Selective Shows, LLC

October 1, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. At the age of fourteen, Parker Drew's improvised retelling of Mark Twain's classic ghost story, The Golden Arm, was awarded top prize in a high school speech competition. Inspired by the advice of an English teacher, Parker expanded the presentation and "Mark Twain Revisited" debuted in May 1970. Parker has toured nationally since 1978, logging over 600 performances in 37 states, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

zach rushing

with dustin sims & jesse peyton- live! Presented by UTR

October 7, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. Viral comedians Zach Rushing, Dustin Sims and Jesse Peyton bring the triple threat to Oshkosh for one night only. Don't miss it!

girls night the musical Presented by Entertainment Events

October 9, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. Desperate Housewives meets Mamma Mia” This touching and hilarious 'tell-it-like-it-is' musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles!

Guest Presenters

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENTS

SUNDAE + MR. GOESSL

"DREAMLAND" ALBUM RELEASE October 21, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Join Sundae + Mr. Goessl for the release of their new album "Dreamland"! Bringing back the sounds from a by-gone era and spreading the joy of music, Sundae + Mr. Goessl have been in the business of delighting audiences across the US for the past 6 years. The couple has successfully drafted an act that encompasses virtuosity, jazz, pop, americana, country, charm, fashion, comedy and vaudeville with accolades and awards to boot.

THE LETTERMEN

Presented by Brennan Seehafer Productions

October 22, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. The dictionary defines harmony as “a combination of musical sounds considered to be pleasing.” The music world could define harmony as “The Lettermen.” For more than 50 years, The Lettermen-- Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton and Rob Gulack, each of whom are entertainers in their own right—have kept the meaning of harmony alive with their soft, romantic, harmonic blend of music which is as popular with their fans today as it was in 1961 when they recorded their first hit, “The Way You Look Tonight.”

An evening with george winston Presented by ACG

November 5, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. George Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums. A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, live performance for Winston is akin to breathing. Winston’s music is evocative, offering us all a chance to take a step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wander.

Guest Presenters

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENTS

John Berry's

26th Annual Christmas Tour Presented by ACG

December 2, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. VIP EXPERIENCE | 6:00 p.m. John Berry, GRAMMY® winning singer/songwriter has announced dates for his 26th Annual Christmas Tour 2022. The past couple of years have brought many new challenges to the touring industry, but John Berry is determined to continue bringing the joy of live music and the much-needed Christmas spirit to fans in 2022.

FOR KIDS from 1 to 92!

Presented by ROCK | LLC

December 8-9, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. “For Kids from One to Ninety Two” is truly a holiday extravaganza, with everything from beautifully lush, traditional fare to great pop rock songs and joyful family favorites. The show features Steve March-Torme’, singer/bassist Michael Bailey from Vic Ferrari along with the amazing band STEEM and The Wired Choir Strings from Chippewa Falls HS! This show will warm your heart but it’s also plenty exciting enough to make it beat a little faster, just the sort of feeling that this time of year is all about……. DON’T MISS “For Kids from 1 to 92!”

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