The 2016-17 Performing Arts and Leadership series has been announced by North Iowa Area Community College.
“Experience The Magic of live entertainment right here in Mason City. With two magical nights of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella to an unforgettable intimate evening of song with the Tony-award winning Kristin Chenoweth, this season is not to be missed!” said Elizabeth Gales, Director of NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series. “I am thrilled to bring one of my favorite singers, Darlene Love, back to celebrate the holidays at NIACC this year. With legendary soloists, side-splitting comedy and Broadway shows there is something for everyone at the NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership Series. 5000 school children will participate in our Literature to Life program through North Iowa Schools and see Peter Rabbit, Rock the Presidents and Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters come to life.”
The College annually engages individuals in awe-inspiring discoveries and unforgettable experiences with an impressive slate of performances, speakers, and visual arts from around the globe.
Sponsors for the 2016-17 Performing Arts and Leadership Series include:
Platinum Level: Samuel and Patricia Congello, First Citizens National Bank, Elizabeth Muse Norris Charitable Fund, Principal Financial Group and Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa.
Gold Level: Dr. Dave and Cathy Beck, First State Bank of Belmond, Dean Genth and Dr. Gary W. Swenson, Globe Gazette, Henkel Construction, Historic Park Inn, Mason City Clinic, Dr. Bryan and Alicia Navarette, North Iowa Eye Clinic, Petro Blend, Stratford Foundation, Sukup Manufacturing.
In-Kind: Holiday Inn Express, KGLO, North Iowa Broadcasting and KIMT-TV.
The 2016-17 season performances:
Adam Trent – The Futurist from Broadway’s Smash Hit The Illusionists
Broadway and TV star Adam Trent exemplifies a new generation of magician. As one of the stars of the hit Broadway show, The Illusionists, you may have seen Adam on Good Morning America, America’s Got Talent, and the Disney Channel. He is one of the most in-demand illusionists working today. Described as Justin Timberlake meets David Copperfield, his audience-interactive performances are part magic, part concert, and part stand-up comedy with a fast-paced variety for today’s theatre audience. http://www.adamtrent.com/
Saturday, September 17, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Music City Hit-Makers – Where Song Meets Symphony
Proudly Presented By Henkel
Music City Hit-Makers is “classin’ up country” with a one-of-a-kind musical event featuring Nashville’s hottest songwriters and a local 14-piece studio symphony. In this Bluebird Cafe-style writer’s round, three of Nashville’s elite songwriters perform and share the stories behind some of the biggest hits they’ve penned for today’s most iconic stars set to the sounds of a symphony. With over 30 #1 hits, these Grammy®-winning writers have had songs recorded by Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum, Kelly Clarkson, and many more. http://www.musiccityhitmakers.com/
Thursday, September 29, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Vocalosity
Proudly Presented By the Historic Park Inn
Vocalosity is the all-new live concert event from the creative mind of Deke Sharon, producer of Pitch Perfect and The Sing-Off, that takes a cappella to a new level! This fast-paced production features an all-star ensemble of diverse young vocalists singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in arrangements that set a new standard for 12-part harmony.
No genre of music is off-limits in the world of a cappella, and Vocalosity covers them all–from tenth century Gregorian chant and classical choral to barbershop quartet and bouncing doo-wop all the way to an exploration of the current sound of a cappella with music from The Beatles, Bruno Mars, and more.
Vocalosity is an exhilarating evening of song unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard–it’s the aca-perfect concert experience! www.vocalosityontour.com/
Thursday, October 6, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Gordon Lightfoot In Concert: “The Legend Lives On…”
Proudly Presented By Sukup Manufacturing
After 50 active years of hit-song making and multimillion international album sales, it’s safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. His song catalog is incredibly vast and includes such immortals as “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “For Lovin Me,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” “Canadian Railroad Trilogy,” “Ribbon Of Darkness,” “Beautiful,” “Song For A Winter’s Night,” and “Rainy Day People,” to name a few. The tour will feature his well-known hits as well as some deep album cuts for the die-hard fanatics—all of which are woven together with some of Lightfoot’s own behind-the-scene stories and personal anecdotes about his historic 50-year musical career. http://gordonlightfoot.com/
Saturday, October 15, 2016
7:30 pm
The Capitol Steps
Proudly Presented By First State Bank of Belmond
The Capitol Steps has been a Washington, DC, institution for over 30 years, providing a unique blend of musical and political comedy to our nation’s Capitol and more. Each show consists of tasteful lampooning guaranteed to leave both sides of the political spectrum laughing. They have appeared on The Today Show, Nightline, CBS Evening News, and several specials for National Public Radio.
No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet The Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish.
Their show is constantly changing, strenuously bipartisan, and includes songs about everything in the news, such as “How Do You Solve a Problem Like Crimea,” “Ain’t No Pipeline, Now It’s Gone,” and “The iMpossible iWatch.” http://capsteps.com/
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Peter Rabbit
In celebration of Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday anniversary, Enchantment Theatre brings her captivating stories to life. Using fantastic masks, whimsical puppets, gorgeous scenery, and original music, the magical, marvelous World of Beatrix Potter™ comes alive on stage.
Peter Rabbit, his sister Flopsy, and his cousin Benjamin are all grown up! Flopsy and Benjamin are married with bunnies of their own when the nasty badger, Tommy Brock, decides to steal the babies. Peter and Benjamin set off on an adventure to rescue them.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
6:30 p.m.
2016 – 2017 Common Read
Christina Baker Kline author of Orphan Train
Proudly Presented By Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa and Principal Group Foundation
“Christina Baker Kline’s Orphan Train makes for compulsive reading–it is a story of resilience in the face of tremendous odds and oppressive loneliness. Meticulously researched and yet full of the breath of life, Kline’s novel takes us on a historical journey where survival depends upon one’s own steely backbone and the miracle of a large and generous heart.” Helen Schulman
Between 1854 and 1929, so-called orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the East Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by pure luck. Would they be adopted by a kind and loving family, or would they face a childhood and adolescence of hard labor and servitude?
Copies of Orphan Train will be available at the NIACC Book Zone (http://www.niaccbookzone.com/) or by ordering online at http://christinabakerkline.com/
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
7:00 p.m.
The Hot Sardines
Proudly Presented By Samuel and Patricia Congello
The Hot Sardines are bringing their contagious brand of joy to audiences all over the world. Bandleader Evan “Bibs” Palazzo and lead singer “Miz Elizabeth” Bougerol combine with the Sardine ensemble of powerhouse musicians (and their very own tap dancer) to play “hot jazz” as it was in the era when live music was king. . .with a little glamour, a little grit, and a lot of passion. Vanity Fair applauds their “unique repertoire and a sound and style that are distinctly their own,” and Forbes calls them “one of the best jazz bands in NYC today.” http://hotsardines.com/
Friday, October 28, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Rosanne Cash – The River and The Thread
Proudly Presented By North Iowa Broadcasting
Singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal’s exciting show celebrates her highly-acclaimed and three-time Grammy-winning album, The River and the Thread. It is a collection of original songs that connect and reconnect Rosanne to the American South, the place of her birth and the home of her ancestors. Rosanne follows her acclaimed Grammy-nominated and award-winning album, The List, with her own poetic survey of places and people of the South on these beautiful and varied songs written with her collaborator, musical director, guitarist, and husband, John Leventhal. www.rosannecash.com/
Friday, November 11, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Fame – The Musical
Proudly Presented by KIMT
Fame – The Musical is a full-throttle journey traversing the struggles, fears, and triumphs of young artists navigating the worlds of dance, music, and theatre. Conceived from the unforgettable Academy Award-winning film and subsequent Emmy Award-winning television series, this unmistakable title has been brilliantly transformed into riveting musical theatre.
Please join us in support of the Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank by bringing a donation of nonperishable foods (canned goods, crackers, cereal, etc.) to the show. Collection boxes will be in the entrance of the gymnasium area.
Friday, November 18, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Darlene Love starring in Love for the Holidays
Proudly Presented by North Iowa Eye Clinic
Darlene Love was an annual holiday tradition on the David Letterman Show singing her “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” hit song. Hers was the voice that helped launch a hundred hits: the No. 1 ”He’s a Rebel,” “(Today I Met) the Boy I’m Gonna Marry,” “A Marshmallow World,” and ”He’s Sure the Boy I Love,” all of which she sang backup for with artists like Sam Cooke, Elvis Presley, Dionne Warwick, Cher, and Aretha Franklin. The new release, Introducing Darlene Love, was produced and arranged by Stevie Van Zandt and songs written with Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and others.
This is a rockin’ Christmas celebration you will not want to miss! http://darleneloveworld.com/
Saturday, December 3, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
Proudly Presented by Holiday Inn Express
The beloved stop-motion classic Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical™ and his friends soar off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. From fleeing the Abominable Snow Monster™ to saving Christmas, join Rudolph® and his friends Clarice™, Hermey the Elf,™ and Yukon Cornelius™ as their adventures teach us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the little “misfit” in all of us. The magical world of the North Pole comes to life in a large-scale, spectacle-filled musical with all the classic songs.
http://www.rudolphthemusical.com/
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
6:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $20*
Holiday Pops
Proudly Produced By the NIACC Vocal Music Dept.
From the creator of Candlelight Christmas comes a new locally produced show for the season, Holiday Pops. The show will feature a blend of great music from your favorite classic holiday performances. Enjoy music from pop to swing with large choral numbers as well. You are sure to be in the holiday spirit after Holiday Pops!
Saturday, December 10, 2016
2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys – Christmas Celebration Tour
Proudly Presented By Petro Blend
Celebrate the Christmas season with one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. http://www.oakridgeboys.com/
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
7:30 p.m.
Art Garfunkel
Proudly presented by Dr. Bryan and Alicia Navarette
Blessed with what the New York Times describes as a “beautiful countertenor,” singer Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as a solo artist and half of the unrivaled Simon & Garfunkel.
Garfunkel was originally revered for his Grammy-winning, chart-topping songs and albums with partner and fellow New York City native Paul Simon. Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits, including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Sound Of Silence,” “The Boxer,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” among others, is one of the biggest selling albums ever.
Art Garfunkel is still doing what he does best: singing for an audience. “Taking on the fear and vulnerability of a live show keeps you vital,” says Garfunkel, who relishes the opportunity to perform new and classic material for fans around the world. “I’m a singer trying to get away with a lucky job. I try to soothe, to lift…that’s my life.”
www.artgarfunkel.com
Friday, January 13, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
Proudly Presented By
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is the nation’s most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the Beatles. This amazing group, anchored by brothers Billy, Ryan, and Matthew McGuigan, does away the worn-out “tribute” format of bad wigs and fake accents. Instead, they perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience through request cards completed prior to the show. As an added treat, the reasons that the audience members chose those songs make up the narrative of the evening. http://www.billymcguigan.com/yesterday-and-today
Saturday, January 21, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Menopause The Musical
Proudly Presented By
Come join our sisterhood! This hilarious musical parody staged to classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles. See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for 14 years!
Set in a department store, four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra on sale, come to find they have more to share than ever imagined. The cast makes fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats, and chocolate binges. A sisterhood is created among these diverse women as they realize that menopause is no longer The Silent Passage, but a stage in every woman’s life that is perfectly normal! www.menopausethemusical.com
It’s the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®
Saturday, January 28, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Elvis Lives
Proudly Presented By KGLO
Elvis Lives is an unforgettable multimedia and live musical journey across Elvis’ life. His iconic style, embraced by many of today’s artists, continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. Featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, audiences “Can’t Help Falling In Love”® with this phenomenal theatrical concert experience. http://www.elvislivestour.com/
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Kristin Chenoweth
Proudly Presented By First Citizens
A bona fide Broadway star, award-winning actress, and recording artist Kristin Chenoweth brings her incredible stage presence and powerhouse voice to NIACC for what’s sure to be a wicked good time! On Broadway, she received a Tony Award nomination for her origination of the role Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, as well as a Tony Award for her performance in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She received a Best Supporting Actress Emmy for her work on the television show Pushing Daisies as well as nominations for her role in Fox’s Glee. http://www.officialkristinchenoweth.com/
Friday, February 24, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Julian Lawrence Gargiulo – Steinway Pianist
Proudly Presented By Samuel and Patricia Congello
Julian Lawrence Gargiulo is a pianist, composer, and recording artist. He has performed in the United States, Canada, England, Italy, France, Germany, Greece, Russia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, China, and Australia, to both public and critical acclaim. Julian was named a Steinway Artist in 2014.
Born and educated in Italy, with dual U.S. and Italian citizenship, Mr. Gargiulo studied at the Verona State Conservatory (Randone), the Mugi Academy in Rome (Ciccolini), and the Moscow State Conservatory (Mezhlumov). In the United States he received his bachelor’s degree at Rowan University (Zuponcic), master’s degree at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University (Slutsky), and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Maryland Rodriguez).
http://juliangargiulo.com/home.html
Saturday, March 18, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Proudly Presented By Dean Genth & Dr. Gary Swenson
The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. World-renowned impresario, Danny Chang, and choreographer, Angela Chang, combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
“Powerful music, simple themes, and explosive choreography that transcends culture.” NYTheatre.com
“This unique and spectacular show features traditional Chinese acrobats who dazzle with amazing feats of athleticism, daring heart-stopping stunts, and the grace of their centuries-old art form.” Broadway World http://www.goldendragonacrobats.com/
Friday, March 24, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Cinderella
Proudly Presented By Dr. David & Cathy Beck and Mason City Clinic
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of the Sound of Music and South Pacific that delights audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations, and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball, and more–plus some surprising new twists!
Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “ Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream… or a really great pair of shoes. http://cinderellaonbroadway.com/tour/
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Thursday, April 6, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Stomp
Proudly Presented By The Globe Gazette
Stomp’s all-new production is explosive, utterly unique, and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments–matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps–to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today writes, “Stomp finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” Stomp–see what all the noise is about!
http://stomponline.com/
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
7:30 p.m.
Literature to Life School Series
Proudly Presented By Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa and The Stratford Foundation
Peter Rabbit
In celebration of Beatrix Potter’s 150th birthday anniversary, Enchantment Theatre brings her captivating stories to life. Using fantastic masks, whimsical puppets, gorgeous scenery, and original music, the magical, marvelous World of Beatrix Potter™ comes alive on stage.
Peter Rabbit, his sister Flopsy, and his cousin Benjamin are all grown up! Flopsy and Benjamin are married with bunnies of their own when the nasty badger, Tommy Brock, decides to steal the babies. Peter and Benjamin set off on an adventure to rescue them.
Recommended for Grades pre-K – 4
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
12:30 p.m.
Rock the Presidents
From Childsplay theatre
Rock the Presidents is a high octane, multimedia-filled, musical revue spanning 223 years of the American presidency–from George Washington to Barack Obama. The 44 men who rose to the highest office in the land are brought to life through rock, pop, and folk music.
Recommended for Grades 3 – 8
Friday, November 4, 2016
10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
1988 Caldecott Award Winner
Hear the pounding drums, see the bright costumes, and watch the swaying trees and flowers on this exciting trip to Zimbabwe. Mufaro and his daughters, Manyara and Nyasha, live in a small village. Both of the girls are beautiful but not at all alike. When the king requests that the most worthy and attractive daughters in the land come to the city, where one will become his queen, each daughter makes a different choice and takes a strange journey. Come along to see who gets to be queen . . .
Recommended for Grades K – 5
Monday, April 3, 2017
10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
To receive a copy of the 2016 -2017 NIACC Performing Arts and Leadership brochure please call the NIACC Box Office at 641-422-4188 or email performingarts@niacc.edu
Other important dates include:
• Renewal for current season ticket holders will be May 9 – June 1, 2016
• New season tickets go on sale June 13 – July 29, 2016
• August 1, 2016 – Beginning at 9:00 a.m. all tickets are on sale online, at the NIACC Box Office or by calling 641-422-4188 or toll-free 1-888-466-4222 extension 4188
• For ticket prices and to watch videos visit us at www.niacc.edu/PALS
The NIACC Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m. Call
641-422-4188 or 1-888- GO NIACC, extension 4188.
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