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hotel california 10/07

reza 10/28

the beat goes on 04/22

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Family Memories are made together at The Niswonger!

Dec 4, Sunday 7:00 PM $29-$55 A Christmas celebration completes the 2022 Enrich Series with the voice of an angel, David Phelps. David is credited among today’s most spectacular voices. His seemingly endless vocal range, which extends more than three octaves, coupled with his gift for communicating a song, has brought the house down in the world’s most prestigious venues. For more than 15 years, David served as a member of the popular and prestigious Gaither Vocal Band, and during that time received numerous Dove Awards, Grammy Awards, and multiple platinum-selling recording projects.

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Dec 11, Sunday 7:00 PM $45-$69 Returning to The Niswonger with a swagger all their own are The Midtown Men. This quartet of stars from the Broadway smash hit JERSEY BOYS, will ring in the Christmas season in Van Wert with their “Holiday Hits” show, the last of 2022!

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March 19, Sunday 3:00 PM Individual tix release on Feb. 3, 2023 It begins with the rhythmic dancing sensation, The Step Crew! This unbelievable new show brings together three styles of exhilarating dance forms – Ottawa Valley stepdance, Irish stepdance, and Tap. With virtuosic dancers and musicians, this cast of outstanding talent takes the audience on a dance journey. As if dancing weren’t enough, The StepCrew boasts three world-class fiddlers backed by an amazing fivepiece ensemble comprised of some of the most talented and respected musicians in the Celtic music scene today.

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2023 Adding pizazz to the series is a tribute to one of the most dazzling iconic divas of the 20th century, Cher.

Lisa McClowry uncannily and perfectly captures Cher in a Broadway-style live stage show called “The Beat Goes On”. Cher has sold 100 million records to date, she is one of the world's bestselling music artists. Her April 22, Saturday 7:30 PM achievements include a Award, an Emmy Individual tix release on Feb. 3, 2023 Grammy Award, an Academy Award and more. She is the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s. It is Lisa McClowry who is the main attraction of this theatrical production. She has mastered every aspect of playing the living legend. The walk, the talk, the Bob Mackie-styled costumes, the makeup, the mannerisms. Nothing is overlooked.

This theatrics incorporate dynamic dialogue, humor, seriously fun audience participation, eight costume changes, and video projection. Experience Cher’s hits with a live band spanning from the 60’s to now including, I Got You Babe, Gypsies Tramp and Thieves, The Way of Love, If I Could Turn Back Time, and more. This featured performance will be a night to remember.

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Oct 7, Saturday 7:30 PM Individual tix release on Feb. 3, 2023 The music of The Eagles has commanded a following by nearly every generation since 1971. The distinctive songs that transport us back to a carefree day will be featured on The Niswonger stage. Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” has risen to a level of recognition normally reserved for Gold and Platinum recording artists. By respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy award-winning sounds of our generation’s Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group has touched the hearts of fans all over the world. Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles” is the only tribute show to have ever received “Official Authorization” to perform the Eagles catalog of music. No need to travel down a dark desert highway to experience the songs you love. The songs of this musical icon add another dimension of Americana to the 2023 Enrich Series.

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Oct 28, Saturday 7:30 PM Individual tix release on Feb. 3, 2023

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There's no illusion that throwing some tricks in the mix makes for a compelling series! The grand finale is Reza, a world-class touring illusionist, as part of The REZA: Edge Of Illusion Tour. Reza is recognized as one of today’s most highly sought-after entertainers in the touring illusion industry, delivering innovative, engaging, and spectacular performances worldwide. Reza’s recent tour and television appearances have astounded over 30 million viewers from across the World.

Reza's Edge Of Illusion Tour is a ground-breaking grand-scale production that was designed specifically to engage with the audience in a memorable and mystifying way.

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Feb 12, Sunday 3:00 PM $15-$35

Puppy Pals bursts on the scene with a hilarious entertainment experience for the entire family and the dog lover in all of us.

This canine spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, the show features a variety of stunts – from a jumping hurdle routine, climbing and diving off a high ladder, balancing on a barrel, jumping rope, dogs driving cars, and many other challenging, fun, and other spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats.

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Feb 25, Saturday 3:00 PM $39-$69 COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set 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 over 20 years!

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March 3, Friday 7:30 PM $65-$95 The trademark sound of Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Graham Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known... as Air Supply.

However, it is the live shows that always hold audiences captive around the world. They were the first Western group to tour China, Taiwan, and countless other countries that before would not allow pop music across their borders. Now, this monumental duo is coming back to The Niswonger!

Presenting Sponsor • Danfoss Supporting Sponsor • Westwood Behavioral Health

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March 4, Saturday 7:30 PM $39-$79 The NEWSBOYS are making a stop on their tour in Van Wert with new music. Their latest album, I Speak Jesus, will be fresh for fans to hear in-person on The Niswonger’s upgraded sound system. Get ready for a live concert experience with a message sure to leave you uplifted.

Presenting Sponsors • Strategence Capital and The Tim Stoller Family Supporting Sponsor • Putman Law Offices

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April 1, Saturday 7:30 PM $35-$59 Originating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well - spring of natural talent has been called “one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years” by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Their song “All for You,” topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997 and the success propelled their album to platinum status. Since then, the band has become firmly established not only in rock and alternative music, but now in country with four back-to-back Billboard Top Country Album Chart entries.

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April 23, Sunday 7:00 PM $69-$95 Today, the Gaither Vocal Band roster is comprised of five power-packed voices, including Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith. Individually, these men are gifted artists and men of authentic faith.

Together, they are the known around the world for their stunning vocals, innovative harmonies and life-altering message... a message of grace, hope and redemption.

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Show & Package Pricing SPRING 2022 Show Pricing

An American In Paris Polish Baltic Philharmonic Church Basement Ladies Chicks With Hits The Ten Tenors Scooby-Doo & The Lost City of Gold Fortune, Walker, Rogers, Isaacs Michael Bolton Madagascar the Musical Blue Man Group Peter Noone & Herman's Hermits One Night in Memphis David Phelps

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An American In Paris - $45 - $79 Polish Baltic Philharmonic - $25 - $ Golden Dragon Acrobats - $24 - $4 Church Basement Ladies - $25 - $ Chicks With Hits - $35 - $69 The Ten Tenors - $36- $59 Scooby-Doo & The Lost City of Go Fortune, Walker, Rogers, Isaacs Michael Bolton - $59 - $95 Madagascar the Musical - $35- $6 Peter Noone & Herman's Hermits

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Flavors to savor from the Willow Bend kitchen were served with flair at the Crystal Commemoration Dinner on October 1, 2022.

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