Spring Playbill 2021

2020-2021 SEASON THE CURTAIN RISES AGAIN

THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS

ANONYMOUS

UNITED

WE GRAND FUND

ROGER AND LYNN

VAN VREEDE

Ruth A. Nordhaus Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

ANONYMOUS

Additional Support Provided By: Jewelers Mutual Insurance Foundation; Oshkosh Smiles, LLC; Jane Schettle Illustration & Design; Valley Pest Control, Inc.; Bright Orthodontics, LLC; Provident Financial Consultants; Dr. Jill’s Optical Shoppe; Menasha Corporation; Bank First National In-Kind Support: Alexander & Bishop; WHG Companies; LaSure’s; Heid Music; 4Imprint; CLA; Thompson Photo Imagery; The Howard; Cheryl Pagel; Oshkosh Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; Oshkosh Area School District; Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation; Riverbend Engraving, Inc.; T R Karrels and Associates; Zuppa's Café Media Sponsors: WHBY; 91.1 The Avenue; Cumulus Media; Wisconsin Public Radio; Woodward Communications, Inc. Additional Support:

Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

To become a sponsor in the coming season, email joef@thegrandoshkosh.org.

The Grand Opera House is owned by and receives financial support from the City of Oshkosh.

Sponsors will be updated in March 2021.

GUEST SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 222 Pearl Avenue • Oshkosh, WI 54901 (920) 424-2355 THE BOX OFFICE Tickets may be purchased online, in person, by phone or mail.

100 High Avenue • Oshkosh, WI 54901 • (920) 424-2350 thegrandoshkosh.org • tickets@thegrandoshkosh.org HOURS Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

The Box Office is open one hour before each performance.

TICKET POLICIES Individual ticket prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees– some orders may incur additional processing fees. All programs, dates, times, and prices are subject to change. Lost tickets can be reprinted 1 hour prior to show time. A per ticket fee may apply for reprints. All sales are final unless a performance is cancelled, with the following exceptions: Exchanges are allowed within a single performance, or within a performance run of the same event, providing that tickets be returned to the Box Office at least 24 hours prior to the initial event. These exchanges will incur a per-ticket fee.

Please contact the Box Office for all requirements, exceptions, and conditions for exchanges.

2020-2021 donors and package purchasers may exchange tickets from one Season event to another without incurring a fee - provided that the tickets are returned to the Box Office at least 24 hours prior to the initial event. This benefit does not apply to Special Events or Non-Subscription Events.

ACCESSIBILITY Please notify the Box Office about special needs when purchasing tickets. The Grand is handicapped accessible and equipped with a Hearing Loop. To use this technology, please switch your hearing aid to the “T” (Telecoil) setting. For more information on the Hearing Loop or to check out a compatible hearing assistance device, please see a House Manager.

American Sign Language Interpreters may be provided for Grand-presented events upon request.

Please inquire about this service at least 2 weeks prior to the event you wish to attend by contacting Molly Andreae, Front of House Manager, by phone: 920-424-2355 or email: mollya@thegrandoshkosh.org.

DISCOUNTS Please mention any applicable discounts to the Box Office when purchasing tickets.

Discounts may be available for certain levels of Annual Fund donors, Senior Citizens (aged 62+), Students, Youth (12 & under), and Groups (10 or more). Applicable discounts vary per performance, are not valid for previously purchased tickets and cannot be combined. For more information, please contact The Grand Oshkosh Box Office or visit thegrandoshkosh.org. Discounts may not apply to Partner or Non-Subscription Events.

DIRECTIONS From Highway 41, take Algoma Boulevard exit east. As Algoma Boulevard splits into 2 oneway streets, follow left-hand lanes to High Avenue. Continue on High Avenue through the UW Oshkosh campus to Downtown Oshkosh. The Grand is on your left at 100 High Avenue.

PARKING Parking is available with a green or blue lettered sign. Areas with a green 90-minute or 2-hour sign are free short-term parking. Areas with a blue lettered sign are permit parking. Public parking is free after 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends. The Grand is not responsible for parking tickets.

PHOTOGRAPHY, RECORDING, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES Usage of distracting, noise-making devicesis not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, cameras, cellular phones, pagers, laser pointers, and recording devices.

TOBACCO USAGE The Grand, including The Grand Lounge, is a tobacco-free facility. This includes, but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, and electronic cigarettes, including tobaccofree electronic cigarettes.

WEAPONS POLICY Per Oshkosh City Ordinance 17-3 and Wisconsin Statutes §943.13, No person shall enter upon or remain on these premises while carrying firearms or weapons.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER If you may require paging during a performance, the House Manager can be reached at 920-203-0643; please leave that number with those who may need to contact you, along with your exact seat location (section, row, and seat number). Messages will be delivered as soon as possible.

The Grand Oshkosh, Inc. does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, religion, economic situation, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnicity.

The

Marquee

unveiling grand enhancements The Grand Oshkosh has received a makeover of its marquee, restoration of a blade sign which has not appeared on the building since the 1920s, and upgrade of its message center to a state-of-the-art electronic sign. The entire project has been accomplished with no taxpayer dollars, and is a gift enhancement to the facility from The Grand Oshkosh.

Interested in branding license opportunities?

Contact joef@thegrandoshkosh.org to learn more.

Click or tap here to view the new 2021-2022 season brochure!

a very vintage valentine's day with

sundae + mr. goessl

Live February 12, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.

Streaming On-Demand Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. until Feb. 14 at 11:59 CST Sundae + Mr. Goessl are bringing their musical charm to a select number of duos in the Suite Seats! Your ticket package includes two Suite Seats, two beverages of your choice from The Grand’s list, and special catering from Zuppas Café. This event will also be available to stream on-demand starting the following evening.

Sundae + Mr. Goessl features award-winning vocalist Kate Voss and tireless virtuoso guitarist, Jason Goessl. This charming wife/husband duo has a “Fun & Fancy” style all their own and incorporate humor, vintage style, interesting instrumentation, nostalgia and serious musicianship in their act.

pairs $150 groups of 4 $300 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

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ring in st. paddy's day with

ring of Kerry

live & livestream

March 19, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. CST "Ring in" St. Patrick's Day from the Suite Seats! A select number of in-person ticket packages will be available for this Celtic celebration. Each package includes two Suite Seats, two beverages of your choice from The Grand’s list, and special catering from becket's. This event will also be available via livestream.

Ring of Kerry is a bursting-with-energy Irish music group that captures the hearts of listeners. The group takes its name from a beautiful craggy drive in southwestern County Kerry, Ireland. Its Celtic music, however, is played with a heart much closer to its American home.

pairs $150 groups of 4 $300 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

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"too good to be true"

evening at the theatre with

the four c notes

live & livestream April 16, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. CST Enjoy your favorite hits, including “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, and more from the Suite Seats! A select number of in-person tickets will be available. Each package includes two Suite Seats, two beverages of your choice from The Grand’s list, and special catering from Gardina's. This event will also be available via livestream.

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!

pairs $150 groups of 4 $300 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

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off OSHKOSH on

BROADWAY

Benefitting the UNITED WE GRAND FUND

Available online May 3-8, 2021 Normally, you would see Oshkosh community members singing and dancing for The Grand in the Fox Valley's most unique friend-raiser. Oshkosh On Broadway is taking a break this year, and we're bringing Oshkosh Off Broadway to benefit the United We Grand fund.

Experience "Broadway in a Box" with our upcoming silent auction. Each “Broadway in a Box” will include a Broadway show (or shows), a corresponding meal, and/or additional experiences. Support local businesses and The Grand Oshkosh while getting your fill of a Broadway show this spring!

Sign up for our email list to be notified when the auction goes live!

the start of something big The Music of Steve & Eydie

live & livestream June 11, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. CST Natalie Cordone and Shawn Kilgore are bringing the iconic music of Steve & Eydie to the Suite Seats! A select number of in-person ticket packages will be available. Each package includes two Suite Seats, two beverages of your choice from The Grand’s list (or one bottle of wine), and catering items from a local restaurant. This event will also be available via livestream.

Natalie Cordone & Shawn Kilgore pay tribute to these superstars with the intimate chemistry of two singers connected at the heart—with all the glitz and glamour that made Steve & Eydie the toast of Las Vegas.

pairs $150 groups of 4 $300 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

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Preview live & livestream July 16, 2021 | 7:30 p.m. CST Before the Oshkosh Jazz Fest comes to Downtown Oshkosh this August, you can enjoy a special preview show at The Grand Oshkosh! Erin Boehme & the Oshkosh Jazz Festival Preview features musicians Steve March-Tormé, Janet Planet, Pegasis, and Kurt Shipe. A select number of in-person tickets will be available. Each package includes two Suite Seats, two beverages of your choice from The Grand’s list, and catering items from a local restaurant. This event will also be available via livestream.

The Oshkosh Jazz Fest will bring free live music in Downtown Oshkosh on August 28, 2021. The July 16 performance is a preview of all the talent performing later this summer!

To learn more about the festival and August lineup, visit oshkoshjazz.com.

pairs $150 groups of 4 $300 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

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Support The Grand With this year's loss of ticket sales, rentals, and our spring fundraiser, the moments that we share together are, at least temporarily, in jeopardy. Many of you have already helped us navigate this time through your donations to Ghost Seats and the United We Grand campaign, and we ask your continued support— even as you do what you need to take care of your own needs.

INDIVIDUAL DONORS Levels $50-999 Some applicable benefits include: Donor Courtesy Days to purchase tickets in advance of the general public Listing on the Donor Board in The Grand lobby Ticket Concierge Service to reserve season tickets and exchange or add tickets to individual performances

THE PRODUCERS CIRCLE Levels $1,000+ As a member, you’ll be invited to a Virtual Producers Circle, with programs streamed exclusively to you. Stay tuned for upcoming, exclusive (and safe) events.

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Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact joef@thegrandoshkosh.org to learn more.

Share your support of the arts with the hashtag #UnitedWeGrand The Grand Opera House is owned by and receives financial support from the City of Oshkosh.