THE GRAND THEATER PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION
2019/20 SEASON
WELCOME TO THE 2019/20 SEASON These are exciting times at The Grand! The 2018/19 Season has certainly been a memorable one, with a record-setting 27 sellouts, repeat recognition as one of Pollstar’s Top 150 Theatres in the World, performances from incredible artists across genres, and a seemingly endless supply of snow in the month of February! We’re just as excited about our 2019/20 Season, which brings 28 world-class performances to the stage. We are thrilled to welcome six incredible Broadway shows to The Grand, including the Wausau debuts of mega-hits RENT, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Bandstand, Waitress, and Beautiful, as well as the return of Jersey Boys. Beyond Broadway, there is something for everyone: iconic musicians Kenny G, Art Garfunkel, Ronnie Milsap, and Eddie Money, comedy from Brian Regan and Colin Mochrie, a trio of outstanding holiday shows, great family shows, the return of worldclass symphony, and so much more! We are so grateful for the support of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and of course all of you! It’s because of your support that The Grand is able to thrive. We hope you enjoy the upcoming season and look forward to seeing you at The Grand!
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Front Row: Melanie Schumann, Sean Wright, Carly Caputa Middle Row: Mark Weiss, Gail Bayer, Valerie Charneski, Misty Pfantz, Katy Lang, Vicky Rice-Bricko Back Row: Joel Freiberg, Michael Loomis, Scott Fritsche, Paula Loomis, Merry Little
Photo by The McCartneys Fine Art Photography
Sean Wright Executive Director
SEASON AT A GLANCE OCTOBER
Eddie Money CANCELED
FEBRUARY
Oct. 5 | pg 7
Russian National Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour
Feb. 11 | pg 23
The Choir of Man
Kenny G
Black Violin
Colin Mochrie presents HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis
Oct. 24 | pg 10
Feb. 28 | pg 25
NOVEMBER
MARCH
Warren Miller’s 70th Annual Film
Mar. 8 | pg 26
Oct. 8 | pg 8
Oct. 17 | pg 9
Nov. 14 | pg 11
Brian Regan
Nov. 15 | pg 12
Cirque Dreams Holidaze Nov. 20 | pg 13
Ronnie Milsap
Nov. 21 | pg 14
DECEMBER
Deck the Halls with the OK Factor Dec. 11 | pg 15
The John Altenburgh Christmas Extravaganza Dec. 20 | pg 16
JANUARY
Feb. 25 | pg 24
Siberian State Symphony Orchestra Celtic Angels Ireland Mar. 10 | pg 27
Waitress
Mar. 13 & 14 | pg 28
Yamato: The Drummers of Japan Mar. 15 | pg 29
APRIL
Beautiful The Carole King Musical Apr. 5 | pg 30
Semi-Toned
Apr. 16 | pg 31
The Fab Four
Apr. 21 | pg 32
Steep Canyon Rangers
Rodney Crowell
Jersey Boys
MAY
Jan. 9 | pg 17
Jan. 13 | pg 18
Femmes of Rock Jan. 17 | pg 19
Bandstand
Jan. 21 | pg 21
ABBA Mania
Jan. 31 | pg 22
Apr. 23 | pg 33
Classic Albums Live: AC/DC’s Back in Black May 7 | pg 34
Art Garfunkel
May 22 | pg 35
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OUR MISSION The Performing Arts Foundation ENTERTAINS, EDUCATES, and ENRICHES the community by offering world-class programming, which develops a lifelong appreciation for the arts in its citizens and enhances the quality of life in the region. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO MAKE OUR MISSION POSSIBLE... SERIES PRESENTERS
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The entire season at The Grand is supported, in part, by the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. These performances are also supported, in part, by the Community Arts Grant program of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation, and the City of Wausau’s Room Tax Funding.
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OUR COMMUNITY’S HOME FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS When you give to The Grand Theater, you make great things happen. You provide opportunities and create possibilities. Every gift
large and small makes an impact. For over ninety years, community support has helped make The Grand Theater what it is today: a creative home for Central Wisconsin and beyond.
top 150
Of Reported Worldwide Ticket Sales in Pollstar’s 2018 Annual Report.
Total Sold-Out Shows
27
17,257 Students Attended Matinee Performances
Total Tickets Sold
68,589
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Schools Served
850
Access to the Arts Scholarships Awarded
The Grand serves An Economic Impact of
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67 COUNTIES all over the state, as well as bringing in patrons from across the Midwest
Community support allows us to continue our mission to engage the best artists, to create meaningful engagement opportunities, keep ticket prices reasonable, and develop experiences for the entire community. The Grand is proud to be a place that sparks creativity in our community. Your support will help continue this tradition for generations to come. All donations, no matter the size, are appreciated. Thank you!
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THE GRAND’S VOLUNTEERS The Grand has over 200 volunteers who work behind the scenes to help ensure that you have the best experience. Whether it is taking tickets at the door, showing you to your seat, greeting you in the Great Hall, or even just offering a smile, our volunteers are here to lend a helping hand. Volunteers play such an important role in our organization. As we kick off our 2019/20 Season, The Grand would like to thank the men and women who donate their time. We wouldn’t be The Grand without them!
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2019/20
SPOTLIGHT SERIES Our stage comes to life when today’s most exciting nationally-touring shows come to town! RENT
20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
October 8, 2019 | pg 8 The musical that defined a generation
BRIAN REGAN
November 15, 2019 | pg 12 Hailed as “the funniest standup alive”
ABBA MANIA
January 31, 2020 | pg 22 The world’s number one touring ABBA tribute COLIN MOCHRIE PRESENTS
HYPROV: IMPROV UNDER HYPNOSIS
February 28, 2020 | pg 25 Improv and hypnosis collide for an unforgettable experience
SEMI-TONED
April 16, 2020 | pg 31 The United Kingdom’s preeminent acapella group
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: AC/DC’S BACK IN BLACK
May 7, 2020 | pg 34 Celebrate the third best-selling album of all time, note for note, cut for cut 6 | GRANDTHEATER.ORG
2019/20 SEASON OPENER
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $49
Classic rock legend Eddie Money opens the 2019/20 Season at The Grand! With more than 28 million records sold and a legendary career that spans decades, Eddie Money has long established himself as one of rock’s most beloved entertainers. The singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has released eleven studio albums over his 40-year career. Audiences will instantly recognize massive Top 40 hits like “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Baby Hold On,” “Think I’m in Love,” “Shakin’,” “I Wanna Go Back,” “The Love in Your Eyes,” and the smash hit “Take Me Home Tonight.” Don’t miss your chance to kick off the new season this October with rock legend Eddie Money! FEATURED SPONSORS:
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $70
The musical that defined a generation, the 20th Anniversary Tour of RENT comes to The Grand for the very first time this October. In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway...and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love. 8 | GRANDTHEATER.ORG
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $55
After a sold-out show in 2018, The Grand welcomes back Grammy Award winning saxophonist Kenny G! Kenny G’s iconic and unique sound — created by fusing elements of R&B, pop, and jazz — has become a staple in contemporary music for over 30 years. The top-selling instrumental musician of all time, he has released an incredible 23 chart-topping albums with worldwide sales of over 75 million copies. This iconic and legendary musician has spent the last three decades traveling the world and playing for millions of fans, and this October, he’s making his way back to Wausau!
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $29
Black Violin makes their highly-anticipated return to The Grand with their amazing blend of classical, hip-hop, R&B, rock, and even bluegrass music! Backed by their incredible band, classicallytrained string musicians Wil B and Kev Marcus make audiences feel like they’re at a rock concert with their distinctive “classical boom” sound. With fans all over the world and an impressive history of collaborations with superstars like Kanye West, 50 Cent, Tom Petty, Aerosmith, Aretha Franklin, The Eagles, and many more, Black Violin is quickly rising to fame. Don’t miss this groundbreaking duo and their energizing and inspirational performance!
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“Black Violin is changing stereotypes about who plays the violin and what gets played on it.” – Naperville Sun
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Join The Grand Theater to kick off the winter season with Warren Miller’s 70th Annual Film! Warren Miller Entertainment is the preeminent ski and snowboarding filmmaker in the world. This legendary film series takes film-goers across the world to some of the most spellbinding skiing outposts, celebrating the return to the slopes!
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $39
Hailed by Vanity Fair as “the funniest stand-up alive,” Brian Regan is bringing his hilarious stand-up comedy to The Grand this November. With numerous stand-up specials, a scene-stealing cameo in Chris Rock’s film Top Five, a guest role on Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, an incredible 28 appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, and even his own Netflix series Stand Up and Away!, Brian Regan is one of the most prolific comedians touring today. Entertainment Weekly called him “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian,” a claim that Seinfeld himself corroborated, saying, “He is one of my favorite, favorite stand-up comedians.”
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $45
Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the 2019 holiday season with the electrifying stage spectacular The New York Daily News called a “delicious confection of charm, sparkle, and talent by the sleighload.� Over 300 imaginative costumes, 20 world-class astonishing acts, the finest singers, original music, and seasonal favorites celebrate the holidays in this breathtaking spectacle. Audiences of all ages will marvel at soaring acrobatics, gravity-defying feats, and striking theatrical production numbers. Experience the critically-acclaimed extravaganza that wraps a Broadway musical and cirque adventure into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family! FEATURED SPONSORS:
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RONNIE MILSAP THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $35
Few artists have earned #1 Hits, but Country Music Hall of Famer Ronnie Milsap has an unbelievable 40 to his name! With six Grammy Awards, dozens of CMA and ACM awards, and the very first country music video ever to be played on MTV, Ronnie Milsap is a true country legend. With five decades of hits like “Stranger in My House,” “Smoky Mountain Rain,” and “It Was Almost Like a Song,” Milsap is one of country music’s most popular and influential entertainers. He’s collaborated with some of the biggest names in country music, and is now an inspiration for a new generation of country stars like Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, and Jason Aldean, who can all be heard on Milsap’s newest album The Duets.
40 #1 HIT SINGLES | 6 GRAMMY AWARDS DOZENS OF CMA AND ACM AWARDS
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $20
After two sold-out performances on the 10x10 Series, classical-crossover duo The OK Factor is graduating to the main stage! With their genre-bending sound that has been described as “pure magic,� The OK Factor returns to The Grand to celebrate the holiday season with their original folk-inspired compositions and inventive arrangements of holiday classics. With orchestra students from Wausau East and Wausau West High Schools joining cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Colahan onstage, the evening will truly be a magical holiday celebration for the whole community!
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $44
With over a decade of sold-out shows, The John Altenburgh Christmas Extravaganza returns once again to The Grand Theater! A true Wisconsin Christmas tradition, this has long been the hottest ticket in town. With an all-star lineup, it’s a night of the best of jazz, blues, and the holiday songs you know and love. The most talked-about show of the year, nothing says Christmas in Wausau like The John Altenburgh Christmas Extravaganza!
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $25
“A collection of songs packed with earworm melodies, first-rate musicianship, and brotherly harmony vocals.” – Chicago Tribune
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Tracing their humble beginnings back to a small North Carolina town, the Grammy Award winning Steep Canyon Rangers have affirmed their place as one of the biggest names in bluegrass, and they’re coming to The Grand for the very first time! The sextet has released an incredible six #1 albums and collaborated with the likes of Paul McCartney, the Dixie Chicks, and of course comedian/banjoist Steve Martin. They’ve spent nearly two decades bending and shaping the bluegrass aesthetic, implementing elements of pop, country, and folk rock to create something completely original, making them one of the most influential bands pickin’ and strummin’ on the road today.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 13 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $70
They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard…and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect onstage, off stage it was a very different story - a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award winning true-life musical phenomenon, JERSEY BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true. JERSEY BOYS CONTAINS AUTHENTIC, “PROFANE JERSEY LANGUAGE” AND IS RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 12+
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $29
Rocking audiences worldwide with blistering solos, unique arrangements, and incredible showmanship, Femmes of Rock brings an explosive, highenergy, and unforgettable rock concert – all performed on electric violins! The Femmes of Rock show takes the incredible musicianship of Bella Electric Strings to a whole new level. These incredible musicians deliver the music of AC/DC, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Metallica, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and more, all reimagined for “hard rock” violins in a way you’d never have thought possible!
“Femmes of Rock is a rock concert with attitude that completely energizes its audiences!” – Spotlight Central
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“SPECTACULAR! A beautifully-danced Broadway show with a brassy, big-band sound.” – Chicago Tribune
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $70
From three-time Tony Award winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, comes an inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945, and six soldiers return from war to a changed nation. When NBC announces a national competition to find the next great musical superstars, they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have a place to call home. Don’t miss the incredible show that Time Out New York said “defies you not to be moved!” FEATURED SPONSORS:
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THE BEST ABBA SHOW SINCE ABBA THEMSELVES
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $29
The world’s number one touring ABBA tribute concert comes to The Grand this January! ABBA Mania has been selling out theaters and concert halls internationally for the past decade. The show has toured the world in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish ‘supergroup’ to their millions of fans, old and new! You’ll hear uplifting, nostalgia-inducing, and sometimes heart-breaking hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia,” “Super Trouper,” “Fernando,” and many more. If you’re looking for an excuse to celebrate, reminisce, or simply be entertained by the music that continues to fill dance floors worldwide, don’t miss ABBA Mania at The Grand!
“If you loved [ABBA] in the 70s, you will love ABBA Mania.” – Herald Sun Melbourne
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $35
The exquisitely graceful Russian National Ballet returns to The Grand with a performance of The Sleeping Beauty. This February, these world-renowned dancers will enchant audiences with the beloved coming-ofage tale that celebrates true love and the triumph of good over evil. The Sleeping Beauty, the crowning jewel of choreographer Marius Petipa’s career and featuring some of Tchaikovsky’s most recognizable music, is often considered the finest achievement of classical ballet. With a beautiful princess and dream prince, fairies both good and evil, breathtaking costumes, and magical stage effects, this classic fairytale is a sight to behold for ballet-lovers of all ages.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $25
Known across the globe as “the ultimate feel-good show,” The Choir of Man offers up an evening 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 multi-talented 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 attend!
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Starring Whose Line Is It Anyway?’s Colin Mochrie and hypnotist Asad Mecci, hypnosis and improv come together as two masters of their crafts unite for a totally unique comedy experience, HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. Twenty audience volunteers are put under hypnosis by Asad Mecci, and then methodically (and hysterically) whittled down until the five best contestants are left onstage, when co-creator Colin Mochrie enters to improvise with them while they are still under hypnosis! In the hands of two masters, and solely created from the audience’s uninhibited subconscious, this show is sure to be a hysterical and completely unforgettable experience.
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O R C H E S T R A SUNDAY, MARCH 8 3:00 PM | STARTING AT $25
For the first time in a decade, a world-renowned symphony comes to The Grand! Direct from Krasnoyarsk, Russia, the Siberian State Symphony Orchestra makes its Wausau debut this March. With an astounding 80 musicians, including the finest soloists in Russia, the orchestra has been known as the best Russian orchestra since its founding in 1977. Join The Grand as the Siberian State Symphony Orchestra brings to life the work of some of the finest Russian composers in this memorable performance. Shostakovich | Tango from Bolt Rachmaninov | Piano Concerto No. 3 Tchaikovsky | Piano Concerto No. 1 Tchaikovsky | Symphony No. 5
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TUESDAY, MARCH 10 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $25
Celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day season at The Grand when the Celtic Angels bring their joyful celebration of everything Irish to Wausau this March. The Celtic Angels showcases the talents of five of Ireland’s finest singers, the Celtic Knight Dancers (featuring two former lead dancers of Riverdance), and the Trinity Band Ensemble, who round out the show with flawless interpretations of traditional tunes. Don’t miss the Celtic Angels Ireland as they celebrate their cherished heritage through traditional musicianship, rigorous dance, and the stirring songs of Ireland. PRESENTING SPONSOR:
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FRIDAY, MARCH 13 | SATURDAY, MARCH 14 8:00 PM | STARTING AT $70
The Broadway smash hit WAITRESS comes to The Grand for two nights! Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Change is on the menu, as long as Jenna can write her own personal recipe for happiness. Brought to life by a groundbreaking, all-female creative team, this Tony Award nominated hit features original music and lyrics by seven-time Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles (“Love Song,” “Brave”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson, and original direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). Audiences and critics alike have raved about the uplifting and hilarious musical Entertainment Weekly called “a little slice of heaven”!
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SUNDAY, MARCH 15 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $35
For over 25 years, Yamato’s acclaimed performances of Japanese Taiko drumming have captivated millions of people across the globe. They’ve brought their thunderous music, astounding athleticism, and infectious showmanship to 54 countries in over 3,500 performances, and in March they come to The Grand for the very first time! Yamato’s new show Passion captures the group’s virtuosity, strength, spirit, and sheer endurance. They will leave audiences exhilarated by this visually spectacular, high-energy, and explosive production that celebrates the traditional art form while pushing Japanese culture forward.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 5 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $ 70
BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical tells the Tony and Grammy Award winning 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. Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song, BEAUTIFUL tells Carole King’s inspiring true story through all the songs you know and love.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 16 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $25
The UK’s preeminent acapella group, Semi-Toned brings their creative, unique, and astounding vocal acrobatics to The Grand! The twelve-man group earned the title of the UK’s national acapella champions in 2015, and now they’re an international phenomenon, performing their five-star shows across the globe. Semi-Toned embraces music of a variety of genres, ensuring that there really is something for everyone at each performance. Audiences around the world have been wowed by European folk versions of Gwen Stefani, unlikely mash-ups of Jay-Z and Game of Thrones, and the Arctic Monkeys in 1920s style. All of these songs and more performed in the group’s trademark witty and engaging style – topped off with their iconic burgundy blazers.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 21 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $35
Get ready, Beatles fans! The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute has amazed audiences in countries around the world with their uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles classics! Featuring spot-on costumes from every era of the group’s ever-changing career, authentic equipment to recreate their distinct sound, and even the right-handed actor playing Paul McCartney learning to play guitar lefthanded, The Fab Four’s attention to detail exceeds that of all other tributes. Performing perfect recreations of Beatles hits from across the group’s entire catalogue, including “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In the Life,” “Twist and Shout,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Hey Jude,” The Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing!
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THURSDAY, APRIL 23 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $25
One of history’s greatest singer-songwriters and two-time Grammy Award winner Rodney Crowell brings his country and Americana roots to The Grand. Crowell became one of the biggest names in Americana music with his legendary album Diamonds and Dirt, the first country album to include five consecutive #1 hits, including “I Couldn’t Leave You If I Tried,” “After All This Time,” and “She’s Crazy for Leaving.” In addition to his own chart-topping hits, he’s created an incredible legacy of songwriting excellence by penning legendary songs for the likes of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, John Denver, Keith Urban, Emmylou Harris, Bob Seger, Jimmy Buffett, and countless others. The hit songwriter, chart-topping singer, and member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame will bring an evening of masterful storytelling to The Grand!
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BRINGING TO LIFE ONE OF THE BEST-SELLING ALBUMS OF ALL TIME
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Classic Albums Live returns to The Grand! This time, they’re shaking things up with one of the most influential and best-selling hard rock albums in music history, AC/DC’s Back In Black. Classic Albums Live will treat audiences to AC/DC’s best-selling album in its entirety – featuring hits like “You Shook Me All Night Long,” “Hells Bells,” and of course “Back In Black”– recreating the classic album, note for note, cut for cut. AC/DC is the quintessential rock band. Devoted fans and new generations alike will be amazed as the talented musicians of Classic Albums Live bring this legendary album to life on the stage of The Grand!
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THE GRAND THEATER WELCOMES ICONIC SINGER AND ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMER
ART GARFUNKEL FRIDAY, MAY 22 7:30 PM | STARTING AT $45
One of the biggest names in popular music, eight-time Grammy Award winner Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel, and he’s coming to The Grand this May! Garfunkel rose to fame with Grammy Award winning, chart-topping Simon & Garfunkel songs like “Mrs. Robinson,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Sound of Silence,” “The Boxer,” and of course, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” After parting ways with Paul Simon, he released 12 critically-acclaimed solo albums and numerous Top 40 hits, including the Top 10 hit “All I Know,” solidifying his place as a true music legend. Art Garfunkel’s Wausau debut is sure to be a historic night you won’t want to miss!
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THEM COULEE BOYS
HALIE LOREN
This Midwestern favorite crafts a brand of Americana that blends punk, bluegrass, and rock and roll.
Nationally acclaimed vocal artist, Halie Loren entices audiences with a smooth voice and emotional performance.
RON ARTIS II
HUNTERTONES
Ron Artis II explores the deepest aspects of soul music with “a voice to match the big sounds coming from his guitar.”
This nationally-touring group’s high energy, horn-driven sound bends genres and is championed as “soulful, tasty, and groovy.”
OCT 4 | BLUEGRASS
MAR 19 | SOUL
NOV 22 | JAZZ/POP
APR 9 | POP/JAZZ/BLUES
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With a mission to ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, and ENRICH North Central Wisconsin, The Grand Theater pushes the performing arts from the stage into our community. Through workshops, pre-show activities, and free cultural events, the Bridge Clinic Community Engagement Series not only makes the arts more accessible to North Central Wisconsin, but also creates unique experiences to bring our community closer to the arts in new and exciting ways. 38
Show Enhancement Activities: Pre-show lectures, exhibits, and performances immerse patrons even further in the arts. Engagement Events: From film screenings to dance lessons to comedy workshops, these free events explore creative ways to engage our community. Workshops & Residencies: Bringing main-stage performers into schools, giving students the opportunity to interact with and learn from professional artists.
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Visit The Grand online at grandtheater.org/programs for a complete list of announced Bridge Clinic Community Engagement Series events. Like us on Facebook to be the first to know when new events are announced!
YEAR AT A GLANCE JUNE 14-16 23-25 27
NOVEMBER Wausau Community Theatre: MAMMA MIA! Central Wisconsin’s Children Theatre: FROZEN Jr. Wausau Concert Band
JULY Single Tickets Go On Sale 9 19-21 CWCT Penguin Project: Beauty and the Beast Jr.
AUGUST Yonder Mountain String Band Justin Hayward
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Wausau Community Theatre: Matilda Stayin’ Alive 13 26-28 Centerstage Band and Show Choir
OCTOBER
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Truck Country 10x10 Series: Them Coulee Boys CANCELED: Eddie Money County Materials Spotlight Series: RENT Kansas: Point of Know Return CVA Fundraiser: Art of Wine Aspirus Arts In Education Series: The Magic School Bus Kenny G Aspirus Arts In Education Series: Black Violin Black Violin Wausau Dance Theatre: Thriller Wausau Community Theatre: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
11-11a party Saturday, November 9th Tickets available October 1st
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Wausau Events Warming Party Central Wisconsin School of 7-8 Ballet: The Nutcracker Wausau West Winter 9 Concert 11 Deck the Halls with The OK Factor 13-15 Wausau Community Theatre: A Christmas Carol 16 Lorie Line 18 It’s a Very Joe.e Christmas 20 The John Altenburgh Christmas Extravaganza 6
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The Price Is Right Live! 11-11 a party Aspirus Arts In Education Series: Pete the Cat Warren Miller’s 70th Annual Film County Materials Spotlight Series: Brian Regan Wisconsin Singers Cirque Dreams Holidaze Ronnie Milsap Truck Country 10x10 Series: Halie Loren
DECEMBER
SEPTEMBER
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JANUARY 9 11 13 17 21 25 31
Steep Canyon Rangers I Am King - The Michael Jackson Experience Jersey Boys Femmes of Rock Bandstand Wausau Events Winterfest County Materials Spotlight Series: ABBA Mania
FEBRUARY 11 25 27 28
Russian National Ballet: The Sleeping Besauty The Choir of Man Aspirus Arts In Education Series: The Snowy Day County Materials Spotlight Series: HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis
MARCH Wausau Community Theatre: Legally Blonde Siberian State Symphony 8 Orchestra Aspirus Arts In Education 9 Series: The One and Only Ivan Celtic Angels Ireland 10 13-14 Waitress Yamato: The Drummers of 15 Japan Aspirus Arts In Education 16 Series: Yamato: The Drummers of Japan Truck Country 10x10 Series: 19 Ron Artis II Vic Ferrari: Symphony on 20 the Rocks 5-7
APRIL
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Aspirus Arts In Education Series: Miss Nelson Has a Field Day Beautiful - The Carole King Musical Aspirus Arts In Education Series: The Rainbow Fish Truck Country 10x10 Series: Huntertones County Materials Spotlight Series: Semi-Toned The Fab Four Rodney Crowell
MAY 2 5
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Wausau Dance Theatre: Storybook Weekend St Francis Xavier: The Encyclopedia Brown Mysteries: An Old Fashioned Radio Drama for Kids County Materials Spotlight Series: Classic Albums Live: AC/DC’s Back In Black Art Garfunkel
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