December 2023 Playbill

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party

Erin Oechsel’s “Merry Musings: A Christmas Cabaret!”

These programs are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Frankie Avalon

northcentralcollege.edu/show

2023-2024 SEASON PERFORMANCES EVENT

DATES

TIMES

“A Devil Comes to Town”

November 30, December 1, 2

7:30 p.m.

North Central College Symphony Orchestra

Friday, December 1, 2023

7:30 p.m.

“A Devil Comes to Town”

December 2, 3

2 p.m.

Frankie Avalon

Saturday, December 2, 2023

8 p.m.

Erin Oechsel’s “Merry Musings: A Christmas Cabaret!”

Sunday, December 3, 2023

6 p.m.

Concert Winds Winter Concert

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

7 p.m.

Elise Flagg Academy of Dance’s “The Naperville Nutcracker” Special School Performance

Thursday, December 7, 2023

10 a.m.

Elise Flagg Academy of Dance’s “The Naperville Nutcracker”

Friday, December 8, 2023

7 p.m.

Elise Flagg Academy of Dance’s “The Naperville Nutcracker”

Saturday, December 9, 2023

1 & 5 p.m.

Naperville Chorus “Swingin’ Into Christmas” with the Pete Ellman Big Band

Saturday, December 9, 2023

7:30 p.m.

Elise Flagg Academy of Dance’s “The Naperville Nutcracker”

Sunday, December 10, 2023

1 p.m.

Naperville Chorus “Swingin’ Into Christmas” with the Pete Ellman Big Band

Sunday, December 10, 2023

3 p.m.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party

Saturday, December 16, 2023

8 p.m.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Holly Jolly Harmonies”

Sunday, December 17, 2023

2 & 4 p.m.

Chicago Sinfonietta Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: PULSE

Sunday, January 14, 2024

3 p.m.

The Beat Goes On starring Lisa McClowry as Cher

Saturday, January 27, 2024

8 p.m.

“The Neo-Futurists X North Central College Collaboration”

February 1, 2, 3

7:30 p.m.

“The Neo-Futurists X North Central College Collaboration”

February 3, 4

2 p.m.

36th Annual Gospel Extravaganza

Saturday, February 10, 2024

3 p.m.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Reflections of the Rus”

Sunday, February 11, 2024

3 p.m.

The Drifters

Saturday, February 17, 2024

8 p.m.

Across the Curriculum Faculty Recital

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

7 p.m.

Winter Choral Festival

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

7 p.m.

North Central College Department of Theatre Spring Musical - TBD

February 29, March 1, 2

7:30 p.m.

Shows that qualify for season subscription discount North Central College academic performance

Impresario event Home for the Holiday discount

2023-2024 SEASON PERFORMANCES EVENT

DATES

TIMES

An Evening of Jazz Spring Concert

Friday, March 1, 2024

7:30 p.m.

North Central College Department of Theatre Spring Musical - TBD

March 2, 3

2 p.m.

Chords for Kids

Saturday, March 2, 2024

7 p.m.

Jonathon Lynch's "The Baroque Cycle"

Sunday, March 3, 2024

6 p.m.

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis starring Stephanie Courtney 'World Class Improviser" and Asad Mecci "World Renowned Hypnotist"

Friday, March 8, 2024

8 p.m.

Chicago Sinfonietta ECHO - Celebrating Women’s History Month

Friday, March 15, 2024

7:30 p.m.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Springtime Celebrations”

Sunday, March 17, 2024

3 p.m.

Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival

Saturday, March 23, 2024

7:30 p.m.

TheaterWorksUSA's "Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical"

Saturday, April 6, 2024

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Jazz Combo & Big Band Spring Concert

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

7:30 p.m.

Concert Winds Spring Concert

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

7 p.m.

“this is not the reunion”

April 11, 12, 13

7:30 p.m.

Spring Choral “Finale!” Concert

Friday, April 12, 2024

7 p.m.

“this is not the reunion”

April 13, 14

2 p.m.

North Central College Opera Workshop Showcase

Thursday, April 18, 2024

7 p.m.

North Central College Symphony Orchestra

Friday, April 19, 2024

7:30 p.m.

The Let's Go Science Show

Saturday, April 20, 2024

10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Naperville Chorus “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff

Saturday, April 27, 2024

7:30 p.m.

Chicago Sinfonietta REVERB

Friday, May 10, 2024

7:30 p.m.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Modern & Melodious”

Saturday, May 18, 2024

7:30 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

northcentralcollege.edu/show

Frankie Avalon Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m.

Pfeiffer Hall

Biography If you can’t remember a time when Frankie Avalon wasn’t a part of your life, you aren’t alone. This talented performer can look back on a career that spans three generations of music, television and motion pictures, which he feels is due primarily to the loyalty and trust of his audience.

Avalon’s years as a “Teenage Idol” have been succeeded by maturity and professionalism. He is currently one of the busiest nightclub performers in the country, playing the nation’s finest supper clubs and headlining top Las Vegas hotel main rooms. His motion picture career has already spanned some 30 films.

Avalon has a long string of Gold singles and albums. In 1959 alone, Avalon had six solid hits that were in the top 40, and his music became one of the defining sounds of “pre-Beatles” Rock and Roll.

Never one to settle for just one career, Avalon’s 30 motion picture credits are quite amazing. Avalon’s starring roles in the highly successful “Beach Party” film series are perhaps quickest to recall. They include “Beach Party”, “Muscle Beach Party”, “Beach Blanket Bingo”, “Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine”, “Bikini Beach”, and “How to Stuff a Wild Bikini”. However, Avalon, who studied with Wynn Handman in New York and Estelle Harmon in Los Angeles, has always been proudest of his dramatic roles in “The Dark”, “The Alamo”, “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea”, “Guns of the Timberland” and his comedic talent in “Skidoo”, “Sail a Crooked Ship”, “I’ll Take Sweden”, “Ski Party” and “Sergeant Deadhead”. In his film for Columbia Pictures “The Take” costarring Billy Dee Williams, Eddie Albert and Vic Marrow, Avalon showed not only his dramatic ability but also his capacity for working “against type.”

Among the many honors that have been bestowed upon this multi-faceted star, the ones that stand out are: the Disk Jockey’s Association Selection as “King of Song” – 1959; winner of Photoplay Magazine’s Gold Award as “Most Popular Vocalist” – 1959; selection by Box Office Magazine in 1964 as one of the “Top Three Young Male Stars” at the motion picture box office; and named by Film Daily in 1964 as one of the “Five Best Young Actors of the Year.” But his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 was an acknowledgement of Frankie Avalon’s talent by his peers and those whose music he has influenced.

It is widely held that the character of “Teen Angel” in the Broadway Show “Grease” was patterned after the effect that Avalon had on teenage girls. When the movie of “Grease” was made, it was almost unthinkable that anyone else would play the part. Avalon appeared and sang “Beauty School Dropout”, and this cameo was considered one of the highlights of the movie.

Frankie Avalon - singer, musician, actor, businessman and family man - proves that sometimes the good guy really does win.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! After the performance, we would love to hear your feedback on the experience and what you hope to see next in our venues. We invite you to take our short survey.

Erin Oechsel’s

“Merry Musings: A Christmas Cabaret!”

Sunday, December 3 at 6 p.m.

Madden Theatre

Biography Erin Oechsel returns to Madden with a brand new cabaret sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Join us for a cozy evening of music, comedy, special guests and, of course, holiday cheer. Oechsel is a professional actor, singer and writer. She’s performed all over, including Drury Lane, Steppenwolf, The Second City and The Kennedy Center. She also produced, wrote and starred in three award-winning seasons of “NewB the Web Series!”

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! After the performance, we would love to hear your feedback on the experience and what you hope to see next in our venues. We invite you to take our short survey.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party Saturday, December 16 at 8 p.m.

Pfeiffer Hall

Biography For 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Drawing on a rich catalogue of holiday classics and Christmas originals from the band’s two full-length holiday albums, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its world-renowned live show, and fun and quirky take on the holidays, to you.

Fun arrangements of classic holiday songs in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy style include: “Jingle Bells”, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”, and “Winter Wonderland”.

“Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” is “Andrews Sisters meets the blues,” and the just as classic “Heat Miser” song transports listeners back to another beloved holiday special. The band rips through Chuck Berry’s “Run, Run Rudolph”, Lou Rawls’ “Merry Christmas Baby”, and slows things down for Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas”. Detours to New Orleans for “Frosty the Snowman”, and to the Caribbean for the “Calypso A Party for Santa” keep things interesting. The band takes a moment to reflect on the beauty and spirituality of the holidays with their moving arrangement of “We Three Kings”.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has always made writing original music a priority, and the holidays are no exception. “Rockabilly Christmas”, “Last Night (I Went Out With Santa Claus)”, “Christmas Time in Tinsel Town”, and the beautiful and reflective “It Feels Like Christmas Time” are the band’s take on the many feelings of the holidays.

With three decades together, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is still picking up steam and continues to tour, record, and entertain. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! After the performance, we would love to hear your feedback on the experience and what you hope to see next in our venues. We invite you to take our short survey.

2023-2024 SEASON SPONSORS

North Central College thanks our Fine & Performing Arts 2023 - 2024 season sponsors for their generous support.

NAPERVILLE RESTAURANTS:

NAPERVILLE HOTELS:

Catch 35 35 S. Washington St.

Best Western Naperville Inn 1617 Naperville Wheaton Rd.

Area 51 Cupcakery 111 E. Ogden Ave. Suite 101 The Bangkok Village 22 E. Chicago Ave. Suite 122

Chicago Marriott Naperville 1801 N. Naper Blvd.

Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Naperville 1155 E. Diehl Rd. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chicago Naperville 1820 Abriter Ct.

Hampton Inn Chicago/Naperville 1087 E. Diehl Rd. Hotel Arista 2139 City Gate Ln. Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk 120 Water St. Red Roof PLUS+ Chicago - Naperville 1698 W. Diehl Rd.

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS

The 2023 - 2024 North Central College Fine & Performing Arts Season is made possible by the generous support of our donors. Make your impact; join Friends of the Arts today and start receiving exclusive benefits.

MAESTRO

BRAVO

STANDING OVATION*

ENCORE

PERFORMANCE

OVERTURE

AUDIENCE

$10,000+

$5,000-$9,999

$1,000-$4,999

$500-$999

$250-$499

$100-$249

$25-$99

4

2

Sneak preview of next year’s season Name recognition in program Name recognition in Wentz Concert Hall lobby Pre-sale opportunity for select performances Access to Impresario Society exclusive events Complimentary tickets to North Central Collegepresented events (per season)

Impresario Society *Annual gifts made at the Standing Ovation level and above will also include membership into the North Central College Presidents Club. The Presidents Club consists of donors who make a minimum gift of $1,000 or more to one or more areas of the College. Presidents Club members are annually invited to the Presidents Club BBQ and the Presidents Club dinner.

2023-2024 FRIENDS OF THE ARTS

To become a Friend of the Arts visit northcentralcollege.edu/makeagift Mr. and Mrs. Jerald BRAVO Johnson $5,000 - $9,999 Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Mr. David Kelsch Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kinney Kovener Ms. Daphne Lee Mr. Theodore M. Mr. Roger Liska Utchen* Mr. & Mrs. Paul H. STANDING OVATION Loscheider $1,000 - $4,999 Mr. Brian Lynch & Dr. Mrs. Linda Allison Mary Jean Lynch Mr. & Mrs. W. Brand Ms. Shawna Martell Bobosky Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ms. Kristina L. Bonn McMahon Ms. Rosemarie S. Mr. Robert K. Moses & Breske Garvey Mrs. Peggy Moses Dr. Stephen Caliendo & Dr. Edward Navakas & Dr. Jillian Caliendo Dr. Francine Navakas Mrs. Maria A. Caselli Ms. Maryellen Skerik Mr. Richard Coffey & Dr. Karen J. Solomon & Mrs. Janet Coffey Mr. Wright King Ms. Erica Coppolino Mr. and Mrs. Nick ENCORE $500 - $999 Dempsey Mrs. Beverly Z. Esser* Ms. Kim Hahn Mrs. Julie A. Lagodney Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Mrs. Rita M. Mathern Faessel Mr. Paul & Mrs. Joanne Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Roessler Fries Mr. Jeffrey Gross & Mrs. Kathryn and Daniel Ryan Wendy Hayum-Gross Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Harris *Deceased

Mr. Keith Carlson & Ms. PERFORMANCE Robyn Carlson $250 - $499 Mr. Jeffrey Coros & Mr. Eugene Arnould Mrs. Alma Coros Mr. Jon W. Balke Ms. Renee L. Dr. Theresa A. Birk Cruikshank-Ward Mrs. Estela Hammond & Mr. Gilbert Hammond Mr. Alfred Davis Ms. Rosanne A. Mr. Robert F. Izral Derango Mrs. Elizabeth A. Ms. Karen Hubert Kammes & Mr. Andrew Kammes Dowling Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Denny* & Carol Engelhardt Michalak Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ms. Nicole Moffitt Gasperini Mr. James F. Sanders Ms. Susan K. Haa Ms. Rebecca S. Mrs. Sylvia Hardin Satterfield & Mr. George Hardin & Mr. Robert Sellers Mr. Stanley L. Harr Dr. Mary Kathryne Mr. and Mrs. James E. Wilders Heup & Dr. Richard Wilders Mrs. Martha A. Hirsch OVERTURE Mr. John Hummel $100 - $249 Mrs. Ruth E. Husted Mr. Daniel Alfrey & Mr. Orville Husted & Mrs. Carol Alfrey Mr. Onur Kahveci Mr. James R. Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Garth John C. Benischek Kennedy Mr. Doug Berggren & Ms. Laima Kiliene Mrs. Tricia Berggren Mr. George Kordik & Ms. Jennifer L. Berosek Mrs. Jeanne Kordik Ms. Erin Bishop Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Mr. Boychen Bradshaw Lamont & Ms. Kelly Bradshaw

Mr. Gregory Larsen & Mrs. Kristine Larsen Ms. Daphne C. Lee Mr. Lyle E. Littlewood Mr. Greg Lutter Mr. John MacLeod & Ms. Judith MacLeod Mr. Alan Mendelssohn & Ms. Geraldine Mendelssohn Ms. Kathleen McCuen Mrs. Jean McFarren & Mr. Thomas McFarren Ms. Karen Micatka Mr. and Mrs. John Palter Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rudey Mr. Peter M. Sheaffer & Mrs. Julie Sheaffer Ms. Avery A. Sipla Ms. Tatiana Sifri Mr. Daniel Sleezer Mr. Jim Stoffregen Ms. Karen A. Weitendorf & Mr. Norbert Weitendorf Mrs. Vickie Witt & Mr. Mark Witt Dale & Lorrine Helm Wordelmen Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zeller, Jr.

We apologize if we have inadvertently made an error concerning your gift.

Please contact the box office at 630-637-7469 so we can correct our records.

We’re here to help.

At BMO Harris Bank, we take pride in our local communities. That’s why, each year, through various sponsorships and community involvement, we are committed to providing our support.

BMO Harris Bank is proud to support North Central College Fine & Performing Arts.

BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC

bmoharris.com

GET FIRST LOOK AND DON’T FORGET TO VOTE FOR “THE BEST OF” IN 2023!

Be first to receive Naperville magazine’s exclusive monthly digital edition and weekly “TO DO” newsletter!

Don’t miss out on unlimited digital access, sign-up here: napervillemagazine.com/digital-editions

Energy that Inspires Nicor Gas is a proud supporter of the North Central College Fine and Performing Arts. Bravo – a standing ovation for another great season! © 2023 Nicor Gas. All rights reserved. NG-21560

Proud Supporters of

nicorgas.com

North Central College Fine and Performing Arts

630.705.9200 | bloomingcolor.com |

The Law Firm of

Proudly Supports the Arts at North Central College.

111 East Jefferson Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-5800 www.napervillelawyers.com

Explore KNOCH KNOLLS NATURE CENTER NAPERVILLEPARKS.ORG

FORT HILL FITNESS

OUTDOOR RECREATION

VOLUNTEER WITH US!

Learn more and register for programs online!

napervilleparks.org/programguides

PROGRAM GUIDE WINTER REGISTR

ATION BEGINS

DECEMBER

WINTER 2023

explore the

5

TAKE YOUR COMPANY CENTER STAGE BY

b e c om in g a s p on s or To learn more, contact us at development@noctrl.edu or 630-637-5217.

take your company center stage_half page.indd 1

10/22/21 3:54 PM

For ticket information, call the Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/show