2024-2025 Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Season Brochure
SEPT 2024
16 AVB Community Band presents Reel Love: Music from the Movies
Etta May
Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute
OCT 2024
4 David Seering in Frank Sinatra vs Neil Diamond
Bellin College Commencement
Summoning Spirits with Peter Boie 15-16 Wisconsin Interscholastic Speech & Dramatic Arts Association Theatre Festival
An Evening with Chris Ruggiero
AVB Community Band presents A Broadway
Affair 26 Parker Drew in “The Twain Shall Meet”
Ashwaubenon High School Choirs Fall Concert
NOV 2024 22, 23, 29, 30 The Drowsy Chaperone presented by Ashwaubenon High School Performing Arts
DEC 2024 1 The Drowsy Chaperone presented by Ashwaubenon High School Performing Arts
MAR 2025
1 Listen To Her Heart: The Tom Petty Experience
Ashwaubenon High School Bands
Concert
Ashwaubenon Parks & Recreation Annual Dance Recital 8 Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters 9 Goitse presented by Brown County Civic Music Association
17 AVB Community Band presents Symphony of Love 22 The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
APR 2025
High School Choirs Spring Concert for a
Alive Again: A Tribute to Chicago
School District Art Show
12 The MadHatters with special guests from Ashwaubenon High School Choirs
14 AVB Community Band presents A World United By Love
19 Ashwaubenon High School Spring Play
Vibe Dance Center Spring Showcase
MAY 2025
Barb’s Dance and Ballet 360 25th Annual Spirit of the Holidays
Ashwaubenon High School Bands Winter Concert
Christmas with the Knights on Broadway 19-21 The Nutcracker presented by The Dance Company
JAN 2025 6-7 Ashwaubenon High School Incoming Freshmen Scheduling 11-12 Forever Dance Competition Team Showcase 25 Frank’s Tribute
Middle School Bands Spring Concert
Parkview Middle School Choirs Spring Concert
Barb’s Dance & Ballet 360 40th Annual Celebration of Dance 12 AVB Community Band presents Love’s Grand Finale
Fusion Dance & Performing Arts 24th Annual
Showcase 20 Ashwaubenon High School Bands Themed Pops Concert 20-22
High School Art Show 22 Ashwaubenon High School Choirs Pops Concert
Imani Winds presented by Brown County Civic Music Association 31 All That Dance 21st Annual Showcase
JUNE 2025
Calendar is subject to change. Updates can be found on our website and social media pages.
ETTA MAY
With opening comedian Carollynn Xavier: The Recovering Californian
Tickets start at $25
Sponsored by
SEPT 21 2024 | 7:30 PM
Etta May has performed her brand of cleancomedy on Oprah, Showtime, Comic Strip Live, MTV, and as a guest commentator on “CBS Sunday Morning.” She is the winner of the prestigious American Comedy Awards “Comic Of The Year,” and so much more.
Born in Bald Knob, Arkansas, Etta May grew up alongside nine older brothers, who referred to their baby sister as “the human sacrifice.” Etta May’s parents – her father, a potpourri farmer, and her mother, bedridden by constant childbearing – didn’t realize she was a girl until she needed a training bra.
Before finding success as a stand-up comic, Etta wandered from dead-end job to dead-end
Female Comic of The Year, with over 1 million followers on Facebook!
job, including a 10-year stint as a school bus driver. She says she learned how to handle unruly kids by Armor-Alling the seats and slamming on the brakes all the way to school. Her theory: “Kind of hard to pick a fight with the kid in front of you when you’re just holding on for dear life.”
Then she decided to take a chance on herself and follow her dream. Lots of hard work and drive, and a few years later, she won “Female Comic Of The Year” at the American Comedy Awards. It’s the American Story we are all told, that you can become anything you set your mind to in this great country. And for Etta May, it worked!
FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL: A TRIBUTE
Tickets start at $33
SEPT 28 2024 | 7:30 PM
Forever Simon & Garfunkel: A Tribute celebrates the best selling duo in rock’n’roll history. With humor, soaring energy, charm, and laser precise harmony, Sean Altman & Jack Skuller lead the audience on a concert journey through Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s teenage roots, their early success as a groovy folk act, their global dominance as hit-makers, and even some of Paul Simon’s solo career: The Sound Of Silence, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Mrs. Robinson, I Am A Rock, The Boxer, Homeward Bound, Cecilia, Hazy Shade Of Winter, Feeling Groovy, Me & Julio Down by the Schoolyard, Kodachrome, and many more!
Sponsored by
Award-winning singer-songwriters Sean Altman (Rockapella) & Jack Skuller (Songwriters Hall Of Fame Buddy Holly Prize) met on stage in 2010, when they were paired at a variety show to duet Mrs. Robinson. Jack had just celebrated his 14th birthday, and Sean had just celebrated his shiny new AARP card, but the audience found their December-January musical bromance and brotherly harmony to be enchanting and mesmerizing. The pair has toured as The Everly Set since 2016, celebrating the hits of The Everly Brothers. They formed Forever Simon & Garfunkel in 2020, and they tour both acts internationally.
FRANK SINATRA vs NEIL DIAMOND
Tickets $39
Sponsored by Ken & Marge Bukowski
Andiamo Productions presents Singer Songwriter Producer David Seering in a one man spectacular show
OCT 4 2024 | 7 PM
Please join Green Bay native and international entertainer David Seering for a wonderful evening of music from Frank Sinatra and Neil Diamond. One man, two shows. Accompanied by the Shawn Postell Orchestra.
Many of you will remember David from hosting the CP telethon for 38 years. Over the decades Seering has raised millions of dollars for children’s charities all over the world.
Don’t miss this worldwide premiere of Frank Sinatra vs Neil Diamond!
Portions of proceeds from this concert will go to the American Parkinson Disease Association Wisconsin Chapter and The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research in honor of David’s wife who suffers from Parkinson’s.
OCT 12 2024 | 7:30 PM
Summoning Spirits is a seance meets magic show that will make you scream!
Written and performed by Peter Boie who has been featured on the national hit tv show “Penn & Teller Fool Us,” and is a best selling magic inventor. Join Peter as he brings to life old legends and haunted stories live on stage, for your delight…
and fright. Peter brings you into the stories with videos and pictures of where these incredible happenings are said to have occurred. Summoning Spirits isn’t just a show. It’s an interactive experience that combines multimedia, freaky magic effects and masterful storytelling to create one of the most unique and spine tingling experiences you will ever be a part of!
AN EVENING with CHRIS RUGGIERO
Tickets start at $36
Sponsored by Weston & Karen Carvenough
As Seen on: PBS, NBC, ABC, CBS and Featured in Forbes & Rolling Stone
OCT 19 2024 | 7:30 PM
Livin’ the Dream
Songs You Know and Love. A Voice You’ll Never Forget
Everybody has a dream. Chris Ruggiero is living his.
Described as “the next Justin Timberlake,” this handsome young man always wanted to be a singer and now finds himself, in his mid-twenties, an in-demand showman and social media superstar. He’s appeared on national PBS specials, shared the stage with music icons, performed live on Good Morning America, and is succeeding at wowing audiences in his solo show across the nation.
This rising young entertainer has created a live stage show that shares his remarkable story, while breathing new life into timeless hit songs
of the last six decades, from the 60s and 70s up to today. One moment he and his spectacular band will be weaving a song by Adele into a Lionel Richie classic, and the next, marrying Bruno Mars “Just the Way You Are” with the iconic “This Magic Moment.”
All the while sharing his incredible Cinderella story that began with a dream of being able to make it as a singer and make people happy.
Now more than ever, people need to feel hope that they can make something of their own lives. Which is why Chris Ruggiero’s “Livin’ the Dream” delivers a musically uplifting experience that engages and inspires audiences and lives on in their hearts long after he leaves the stage. If there’s any doubt that what he’s doing is resonating with people everywhere, his Facebook page reached a staggering 63 million people last year. And he’s just getting started.
PARKER DREW in “THE TWAIN SHALL MEET”
An evening with America’s two greatest humorists, Mark Twain and Will Rogers — with special musical guest Dan Weaver
Tickets $27
OCT 26 2024 | 7:30 PM
A comedic acting tour de force!
For over fifty years, actor, musician, and TV and radio personality Parker Drew has delighted audiences across the United States with his portrayal of America’s greatest author and humorist Mark Twain. “Mark Twain Revisited” has toured to 39 states and the US Virgin Islands in over 500 performances. In 1995, Mr. Drew gave his first performance as America’s most beloved stage and film actor, radio personality, and newspaper columnist Will Rogers, arguably the second greatest humorist in US history. It was no surprise then, that in 2015, Mr. Drew combined these two performances into “The Twain Shall Meet”, portraying both Twain and Rogers in one
theatrical production. It is a comedy, and acting, tour-de-force, that offers the audience the opportunity to “meet” these two great historic figures, whose observations on the human condition are as funny…and true… as when they were first presented over 100 years ago.
Joining Parker Drew is guest musician Dan Weaver, whose guitar stylings provide an interlude between the two characters. From classical and folk, to jazz and progressive rock, Dan Weaver’s phenomenal musicianship completes an evening that will be long remembered by the audience. And who knows, perhaps Will Rogers might be coerced into picking up a guitar himself for a grand finale!
CHRISTMAS with the KNIGHTS ON BROADWAY
Tickets $27
Sponsored by Ken & Marge Bukowski
with the
DEC 18 2024 | 7 PM
You won’t find many events as satisfying as an evening with St. Norbert College’s Knights on Broadway. Whether they’re performing Broadway’s biggest hits or
captivating you with holiday favorites, this highly talented, high-energy troupe of student singers delivers memorable performances.
FRANK’S TRIBUTE & THE ALL-STAR BAND
Tickets $36 Sponsored by
JAN 25 2025 | 7:30 PM
Frank’s Tribute is unlike any other tribute review. Combining songs from incredible vocalists and comedy bits like only Frank Hermans and crew could provide, it’s a night you won’t soon forget. We look at the humorous side of some of the top artists of decades past.
Featured artists include Elvis Presley portrayed by Frank Hermans; Reba McEntire portrayed by Amy Riemer; Barbra Streisand portrayed by Lisa Borley; Karen Carpenter portrayed by Kasey Schumacher; Adele portrayed by Sarah Galati, Neil Diamond portrayed by Paul Evansen; George Jones
portrayed by Mike Hermans. Kelly Klaus provides sound mixing, and lighting design is by Ross Loining.
This performance will also feature the band that won “Best of the Bay” for multiple years in a row, the Frank’s Tribute All-Star Band. The musicians include Andrew Klaus on drums, Pat Hibbard on bass, Tony Pilz on keys, and John Singer on guitar.
This performance is sure to have you laughing in the aisles and wowing at the uncanny likelinesses! Plus, Frank’s Tribute may have a few surprises for you with this show!
ASSISTED LIVING: THE MUSICAL®
Tickets $36
Sponsored by
JAN 31 2025 | 7:30 PM
Everything Granny tells you about aging? Forget it!
From early retirement right up to the pulling of the plug, 21st Century seniors are partying like it’s 1969. Imagine: no work, no pregnancy and a full array of Medicare-subsidized pharmaceuticals. It’s the Boomer dream!
These Boomers are partying at Pelican Roost, the very active retirement community that is home to the 18-different characters played by the show’s two actors. Pelican Roost is where 70-something is the new 20-something…only with looser skin.
Assisted Living: The Musical® is for everyone who is aging, and for those who hope to. And that includes you!
THE FOUR C NOTES
Recreating the Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Tickets start at $35
Sponsored by Dawn Hohenstein
FEB 14 2025 | 7:30 PM
Created by John Michael Coppola, best known for his appearance in Chicago’s long-running production of the Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys, THE FOUR C NOTES are the Midwest’s ONLY tribute dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons!
The tribute features all of your favorite hits, including:
“Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Workin’ My Way Back To You, (Babe),” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” “Let’s Hang On” and many, many, more…
LISTEN TO HER HEART: THE TOM PETTY EXPERIENCE
Tickets start at $35
Sponsored by
MAR 1 2025 | 7:30 PM
Listen To Her Heart: The Tom Petty Experience is a tribute band dedicated to honoring the legendary musician Tom Petty and his iconic music. With their spot on renditions and passionate performances, Listen to Her Heart captures the essence and spirit of Tom Petty’s sound, taking audiences on a nostalgic journey through his incredible career.
From the heart felt ballads like “Free Fallin” and “Wildflowers” to the energetic anthems like “American Girl” and “Refugee,” Listen To Her Heart delivers a setlist that showcases the breadth
and depth of Petty’s catalog. With meticulous attention to detail, they recreate the signature guitar riffs, soaring harmonies, and heartfelt lyrics that made Petty a true rock and roll icon.
Whether you’re a die-hard Tom Petty fan or simply appreciate great music, Listen To Her heart: The Tom Petty Experience is a must-see live act. So, join them on their musical journey as they pay homage to one of the greatest musicians of our time. Get ready to sing along, dance, and celebrate the enduring legacy of Tom Petty!
Tickets $38
Sponsored by
MAR 8 2025 | 7:30 PM
The longest running Carpenters’ tribute in North America is beginning their 14 YearAnniversary Tour after having played nearly 400 shows in 40 states.
Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Singer
and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage with her 6-piece backing band. Dedicated to re-creating the true sound of The Carpenters, Rock and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the 70s including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and of course “Close to You.”
THE RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
Tickets start at $45
MAR 22 2025 | 7:30 PM
Bagpipers who Rock!
“These are my boys!” exclaimed Sir Paul McCartney after rocking out to a Chilli performance.
“Awesome!” said film star Ewen McGregor after he guested on drums with the Chillis.
“Gotta get me some of that Red Hot Chilli Pipers! I WANT some!” tweeted actor Samuel Jackson after seeing the band perform on NBC in the summer of 2012.
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!
It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.
It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) – a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers – who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played at the top level in bagpiping.
THE MADHATTERS
With special guests Ashwaubenon
High School Choirs
Tickets $25
Sponsored by
APR 12 2025 | 6 PM
The MadHatters began in 1997 as the first a cappella on the UW campus. There are two schools of thought on the origin of the MadHatters: first, that the founding members loved to sing and formed the group after choir rehearsals. The other, that the founders needed a way to fund their libation habits, discovered they could sing, and began charging people for concerts. We don’t know if either is true,
but that, as they say, is Hatters History. The musical prowess of the MadHatters has taken them to sometimes unbelievable heights. From performing at the UW Band Concert, to singing at Miller Park, the Governor’s Mansion, Lambeau field, and the White House (twice!), the MadHatters have performed at places that most college students can only dream of.
OCT 2024
ASHWAUBENON SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC EVENTS
The following events are presented by and/or performed by students within the Ashwaubenon School District. Most events are free-of-charge for the public to attend, with the exception of The Drowsy Chaperone, Disney’s Descendants, and the Ashwaubenon Dance Invitational. More information can be found at AshwaubenonPAC.org.
29 Ashwaubenon High School Choirs Fall Concert
NOV 2024
22, 23, 29, 30 The Drowsy Chaperone presented by Ashwaubenon High School Performing Arts
DEC 2024
1 The Drowsy Chaperone presented by Ashwaubenon High School Performing Arts
5 Ashwaubenon High School Choirs Winter Concert
7 14th Annual Ashwaubenon Dance Invitational
9 Parkview Middle School Bands Winter Concert
10 Parkview Middle School Choirs Winter Concert
17 Ashwaubenon High School Bands Winter Concert
FEB 2025
20-22 Disney’s Descendants: The Musical presented by Parkview Middle School
MAR 2025 4 Ashwaubenon High School Bands
APR 2025 3 Ashwaubenon High School Choirs Spring Concert for a Cause
8-10 Ashwaubenon School District Ar t Show 17, 19 Ashwaubenon High School Spring Play
MAY 2025
5 Parkview Middle School Bands Spring Concert
6 Parkview Middle School Choirs Spring Concert
20 Ashwaubenon High School Bands Themed Pops Concert
20-22 Ashwaubenon High School Ar t Show
22 Ashwaubenon High School Choirs Pops Concert
AVB COMMUNITY BAND
Theme for 2024-2025 is
A Season For Love
The AVB Community Band, formerly known as the “Allouez Village Band,” was established in 1981 by Robert Seering and continues with its tradition of presenting free public concerts to audiences in Northeast Wisconsin. The 75-member band performs monthly concerts from September through May and is dedicated to its mission of supporting the values of neighborhood pride, community spirit and patriotism through its public performances. Under the direction of Mike Ajango and Associate Director Paul Oleksy, the band is one of the most popular musical organizations in the Northeast Wisconsin area.
AVB’s theme for 2024-2025 is A Season For Love
The following concerts are held free-of-charge. No tickets are required to attend. Lobby doors open at 6 PM | Concerts begin at 7 PM
SEPT 16 2024 Reel Love: Music from the Movies
OCT 21 2024 A Broadway Love Affair
MAR 17 2025 Symphony of Love
APR 14 2025 A World United By Love
MAY 12 2025 Love’s Grand Finale
BROWN
COUNTY CIVIC MUSIC ASSOCIATION
For nearly 100 years the Brown County Civic Music Association has presented a series of concerts featuring outstanding professional artists to promote interest, attendance, and educational opportunities in the musical performing arts. The following performances will be held at the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center during their 2024-2025 Season.
Reserved seating. Tickets on sale now.
More information can be found at AshwaubenonPAC.org
