Spring 2023 Playbill

GRAND REVIVAL 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

THANKYOU TOOUR PROGRAM SPONSORS

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Additional Support Provided By: Bank First National; Blended Waxes, Inc; Bright Orthodontics, LLC; Caramel Crisp Corner; Dr Jill's Optical Shoppe; Fox Communities Credit Union; Jane Schettle Illustration & Design; Oshkosh Smiles, LLC; The Pampurr'd Pet; Provident Financial Consultants; Reimer Jewelers; State Farm- Shawn Dockry; Valley Pest Control, Inc.

In-Kind Support:

4Imprint; 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: 911 The Avenue; Cumulus Media; Wisconsin Public Radio; Woodward Communications, Inc;, Hometown Broadcasting

Additional Support Provided By:

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Sponsorshipopportunitiesarestillavailable!Tobecomeasponsorinthecoming season,emailjoef@thegrandoshkosh.orgorvisit:thegrandoshkosh.org.

Thank you to our naming sponsors:

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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

Part of the KIMBALL ALBERTAS. FOUNDATION SERIES

The Grand Vegas Experience is the Vegas-themed gaming night with fun for the whole family plus a full-length performance, raising funds to support The Grand Oshkosh's ongoing mission, and its community programming.

5:00-7:30 p.m.: Kids Carnival Games Outside

5:00-7:30 p.m.: Vegas style Gaming (18+)- Come enjoy your favorite games like Black Jack, Prize Roulette, Craps, and Poker all played with "Fun Money". No cash prize given- when you are done, exchange your winnings for your chance to win Grand prizes.

Starting at 5:00 p.m.: Basket Raffle & 50/50 raffles. Winners announced during intermission of the show- do not need to be present to win.

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8:30 p.m.: Vegas, Baby! performance: Welcome to the biggest hits from the Las Vegas Strip: from Elvis to Elton John, and Frank Sinatra to Celine Dion. This unforgettable concert includes hits like "Luck Be a Lady" (Sinatra & Streisand), "Viva Las Vegas" (Elvis), and of course, "Danke Schoen" (Wayne Newton)!

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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! Rated PG-13

Suite Seats $35

Tickets $32 | 29

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

Fancifool! with Ananda Bena-Weber

Join us for The Grand's (fiscal) New Year's Eve Party exclusive to Grand Donors on June 30!

The night will include:

6:00 p.m.: Cocktail Hour with light refreshments

7:00 p.m.: The 2023-2024 Season Announcement with first opportunity to Donor Presale

Followed by performance by Masters of Soul

Masters of Soul: Masters of Soul is a celebration of some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music- the artists, their music, and their style. This show features stylishly-costumed and fullychoreographed tributes to both male and female Motown groups backed by a live band.

y y g for their numerous acts of charity. Unfortunately, their charity includes poisoning lonely older men who come to their home looking for lodging. The two women are assisted in their crimes by their mentally challenged nephew, who believes he is Teddy Roosevelt and frequently blasts a bugle and yells "charge" as he bounds up the stairs. Matters get complicated when a second nephew, a theater critic, discovers the murders, and a third nephew appears after escaping a mental institution. In his adroit mixture of comedy and mayhem, Kesselring satirizes the charitable impulse as he pokes fun at the conventions of the theater.

Rated PG

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