Swing in the Holidays with Janet Planet & UWO Jazz Ensemble

SWING IN THE HOLIDAYS December 5, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.

unstoppable ENTERTAINMENT Dear Friends, The 2021-2022 season is approaching, and it feels like the moment of return.

However, The Grand never left, and you never left, either. You attended limited-capacity and livestream performances. Donors and sponsors stepped up, allowing us to present captivating performing arts opportunities when we all needed them the most.

This season, The Grand is looking forward to seeing you shoulder to shoulder again for the first time since March 2020. Much like the long-awaited Festival Foods Marquee and Message Center (exterior improvements you'll see upon returning to the theater), we have been looking forward to full-capacity performances that suit this living, breathing piece of history. With that said, masks are required for patrons, staff, and volunteers regardless of vaccination status.

Your experience is important to us.

Between jazz, comedy, country, and top-tier tribute shows, the 20212022 season has something for everyone. Postponed performances like Christmas with The Four Phantoms will finally get their time to shine; but newly announced artists will catch your eye as well.

Flip through this digital playbill and return to it often, as performances will be added throughout the season. We look forward to welcoming you back to our treasured venue.

Joseph Ferlo President and CEO Director, The Grand Oshkosh

THANK YOU TO OUR PROGRAM SPONSORS

Roger & Lynn Van Vreede ANONYMOUS

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; LaSure’s; Heid Music; 4Imprint; Thompson Photo Imagery; Cheryl Pagel; Oshkosh Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; Oshkosh Area School District; Riverbend Engraving, Inc.; T R Karrels and Associates

Media Sponsors: WHBY; 91.1 The Avenue; Mountain Dog 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 as of March 2021

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Described as a “sultry vocalist with a vast repertoire of jazz, blues, and standards … with some Bob Dylan thrown in for good measure” by New York Magazine, the spirited and vivacious Janet Planet has been self-produced and managed for the majority of her 35-year career. Active in all aspects of the business, she is a performer, producer, teacher, recording artist, voice-over talent, and commercial singer. On the jazz faculty at Lawrence University in Appleton, she also co-owns the Oshkosh-based Steel Moon Recording Studio and Stellar Records with her husband, Tom Washatka.

In 2017, "Janet Planet - Just Like A Woman - The Music Of Bob Dylan, Vol. 2" was up for GRAMMY consideration. In 2018, “John Harmon and Janet Planet Da Capo” appeared on the GRAMMY ballot and her most recent release, “Under The Venus Moon” is up for GRAMMY consideration in 2021. Her determination and creative output continues to take her around the world through her recordings and live performances. She has toured all over the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe, South Africa, and Russia. Planet is a six-time WAMI (WI Area Music Industry) award winner and, in 2014, she was inducted in to the WAMI Hall Of Fame.

"Janet Planet is such an exemplary vocal artiste that anything she graces with her vocal cords benefits. … [S]he can sing sweet and pretty but she can also come on strong with a big voice that never wavers out of control, even in a naked setting." (Cadence Magazine) Marty Robinson is Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Trumpet at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He is widely regarded throughout the Midwest as equally a jazz and classical trumpeter, maintaining a busy schedule that includes solo and orchestral performances, big-band concerts, brass quintet recitals, and jazz gigs, and he is also active as a jazz pianist. A commissioned composer across musical spectrums, Dr. Robinson’s recent works have been performed by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Boston Pops Orchestra, trumpeter Byron Stripling, saxophonist Joshua Redman, and drummer Herlin Riley. The UNC Jazz Press publishes some of his ninety jazz big-band compositions and arrangements.

Swing in the Holidays with Janet Planet and the UW Oshkosh Jazz Ensemble Directed by Marty Robinson The Grand Opera House Oshkosh, WI December 5th, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Take the A Train

Billy Strayhorn arr. Marty Robinson

Jack the Bear (1940)

Duke Ellington

If I Knew the Way

Chris Swansen arr. Chuck Dotas

I Shall Be Released

Bob Dylan arr. Matt Turner

Jake Falcon, bass Let It Snow

arr. Washatka/Robinson

I’ll Keep it with Mine

Bob Dylan arr. Fred Sturm

Yo Tannenbaum!

arr. Gordon Goodwin

Christmas Time is Here

Vince Guaraldi

O Holy Night Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat

Bob Dylan arr. Tom Washatka

Mary’s Idea (1938)

Mary Lou Williams

Adolphe Adam arr. Marty Robinson

Children, Go Where I Send Thee We Wish You a Merry Christmas Jingle Bells Mix-up

arr. Bryan Kidd arr. John Clayton Mario Friedel arr. Tom Washatka

Keep Them From the Cold

Mario Friedel arr. Tom Washatka

On a Wonderful Day Like Today

arr. Lennie Niehaus

- - - - Intermission - - - Hullabaloo Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

arr. Marty Robinson

Alan Baylock arr. Dave Wolpe

UW Oshkosh Jazz Ensemble Marty Robinson, director Saxes Megan Blissitt, alto/soprano Kristi Hull, alto Josh Roberts, tenor/clarinet Eddie Stuczynski, tenor Jaxon White, bari Trumpets Max Volk Austin Williams Matt Boelkow Erick Martinez

Trombones Ben Demo Alex Martinez Mario Biendarra Cooper Nettesheim Rhythm Section Brice Babcock, guitar Owen Vihos-Hoover, guitar Reegan Van Camp, piano Jake Falcon, bass Michael Wittemann, bass Dane Slinger, drums

Take the A Train

Billy Strayhorn arr. Marty Robinson

Jack the Bear (1940)

Duke Ellington

If I Knew the Way

Chris Swansen arr. Chuck Dotas

I Shall Be Released

Bob Dylan arr. Matt Turner

Jake Falcon, bass Let It Snow

arr. Washatka/Robinson

I’ll Keep it with Mine

Bob Dylan arr. Fred Sturm

Yo Tannenbaum!

arr. Gordon Goodwin

Christmas Time is Here

Vince Guaraldi

O Holy Night Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat

Bob Dylan arr. Tom Washatka

Mary’s Idea (1938)

Mary Lou Williams

Adolphe Adam arr. Marty Robinson

Children, Go Where I Send Thee We Wish You a Merry Christmas Jingle Bells Mix-up

arr. Bryan Kidd arr. John Clayton Mario Friedel arr. Tom Washatka

Keep Them From the Cold

Mario Friedel arr. Tom Washatka

On a Wonderful Day Like Today

arr. Lennie Niehaus

- - - - Intermission - - - Hullabaloo Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

arr. Marty Robinson

Alan Baylock arr. Dave Wolpe

UW Oshkosh Jazz Ensemble Marty Robinson, director Saxes Megan Blissitt, alto/soprano Kristi Hull, alto Josh Roberts, tenor/clarinet Eddie Stuczynski, tenor Jaxon White, bari Trumpets Max Volk Austin Williams Matt Boelkow Erick Martinez

Trombones Ben Demo Alex Martinez Mario Biendarra Cooper Nettesheim Rhythm Section Brice Babcock, guitar Owen Vihos-Hoover, guitar Reegan Van Camp, piano Jake Falcon, bass Michael Wittemann, bass Dane Slinger, drums

Described as a “sultry vocalist with a vast repertoire of jazz, blues, and standards … with some Bob Dylan thrown in for good measure” by New York Magazine, the spirited and vivacious Janet Planet has been self-produced and managed for the majority of her 35-year career. Active in all aspects of the business, she is a performer, producer, teacher, recording artist, voice-over talent, and commercial singer. On the jazz faculty at Lawrence University in Appleton, she also co-owns the Oshkosh-based Steel Moon Recording Studio and Stellar Records with her husband, Tom Washatka.

In 2017, "Janet Planet - Just Like A Woman - The Music Of Bob Dylan, Vol. 2" was up for GRAMMY consideration. In 2018, “John Harmon and Janet Planet Da Capo” appeared on the GRAMMY ballot and her most recent release, “Under The Venus Moon” is up for GRAMMY consideration in 2021. Her determination and creative output continues to take her around the world through her recordings and live performances. She has toured all over the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe, South Africa, and Russia. Planet is a six-time WAMI (WI Area Music Industry) award winner and, in 2014, she was inducted in to the WAMI Hall Of Fame.

"Janet Planet is such an exemplary vocal artiste that anything she graces with her vocal cords benefits. … [S]he can sing sweet and pretty but she can also come on strong with a big voice that never wavers out of control, even in a naked setting." (Cadence Magazine) Marty Robinson is Director of Jazz Studies and Professor of Trumpet at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He is widely regarded throughout the Midwest as equally a jazz and classical trumpeter, maintaining a busy schedule that includes solo and orchestral performances, big-band concerts, brass quintet recitals, and jazz gigs, and he is also active as a jazz pianist. A commissioned composer across musical spectrums, Dr. Robinson’s recent works have been performed by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, the Boston Pops Orchestra, trumpeter Byron Stripling, saxophonist Joshua Redman, and drummer Herlin Riley. The UNC Jazz Press publishes some of his ninety jazz big-band compositions and arrangements.

Swing in the Holidays with Janet Planet and the UW Oshkosh Jazz Ensemble Directed by Marty Robinson The Grand Opera House Oshkosh, WI December 5th, 2021 7:30 p.m.

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The Night Before The Night Before December 23, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.

A Shari Lewis Legacy-Mallory Lewis & Lamb Chop March 19, 2022 | 7 p.m.

James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash April 9,2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Farewell Angelina April 23, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

Tim Harmston & Mary Mack April 29, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

The Four C Notes May 14, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

➡️ Livestream Information

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December 5, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.

The holidays would not be quite the same without the sweet sounds of music echoing through our halls.

Join award-winning vocalist Janet Planet along with University of WisconsinOshkosh Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Marty Robinson, for an evening of jazzy holiday favorites. This is sure to be a night to remember!

Suite Seats $48 | 45 Tickets $35 | 25 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

CHRISTMAS WITH

December 16-18, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.

It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year to join The Four Phantoms for a joyous holiday celebration, “Phantoms’ style.” This special holiday show features the iconic music of Broadway, including The Phantom of the Opera.

The Four Phantoms features an extraordinary quartet of performers including Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio, and Ciarán Sheehan, under the music supervision of two-time Grammy Award-winner David Caddick and music direction of Ryan Shirar. The Four Phantoms will be joined by returning special guest Kaley Ann Voorhees, the youngest actress to play the role of Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway.

Suite Seats $129 | 115 Tickets $100 | 85 | 75 | 55 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

Additional Support by Sparr, Belville & Brown LLC. Additional sponsorship opportunities available.

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December 23, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. *Livestream Available Join us for “The Night Before The Night Before”, an onstage Christmas Special hosted by Sundae and Mr. Goessl, and featuring local guest performers.

Award-winning musicians Kate Voss (Sundae) and Jason Goessl (Mr. Goessl) have delighted Oshkosh audiences since their first appearance, performing live at The Grand for a Livestream-audience only, during the quietest days of the Pandemic.

The formerly Seattle-based duo liked it so much, they moved here! “The Night Before The Night Before” is sure to be a fun evening of holiday cheer, this time, with a live audience!

Suite Seats $35 Tickets $30 | 25 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

March 19, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.* *Livestream Available

As the daughter of beloved children’s entertainer Shari Lewis, Mallory Lewis has been deeply involved in children’s entertainment her entire life. Following her mother’s passing in 1998, Mallory began appearing with Lamb Chop at thousands of venues around the world.

A true audience favorite, join in the fun and the memories as Mallory celebrates her mother and the character she brought to life for us to love: Lamb Chop!

This show is designed to amuse and entertain ALL audiences, from little ones to those just young at heart.

Suite Seats $48 | 45 Tickets $35 | 25 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

April 9, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash celebrates the life and music of the legendary 'Man in Black' with strong conviction and stunning accuracy.

For more than a decade, Garner and his band have faithfully recreated Cash's biggest hits, including present historical accounts and personal anecdotes about America's most beloved singing storyteller.

Suite Seats $52 | 48 Tickets $40 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 28 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

April 23, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. *Livestream Available Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and accomplished multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board.

CMT celebrated with a worldwide premiere of the band’s music video for the single, “Ghosts.” which was produced and directed by Quinton Cook. It’s a two-week #1 in the CMT 12-Pack Countdown.

Suite Seats $48 | 45 Tickets $35 | 25 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

April 29, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. *Livestream Available Tim Harmston and Mary Mack are each comedy headliners by their own merits! Two national comedy headliners—who happen to be married to one another—hash it out playfully on stage!

This husband-and-wife powerhouse is teaming up to co-headline an amazing night of comedy bliss. This show consists of a co-headline concept with both Tim Harmston and Mary Mack performing solo sets, followed with a combined comedy set together for the final "rebuttal!" A fun time even the bachelors can appreciate.

Suite Seats $48 | 45 Tickets $35 | 25 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

May 14, 2022 | 7:30 p.m. *Livestream Available 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”, “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You”, and many more.

Suite Seats $48 | 45 Tickets $35 | 25 Prices are inclusive of tax, facility, and ticketing fees.

A Farce May 26-28, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

May 28, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.

Murder, mayhem, and mediocre acting! What more could you ask for?

A group of washed up actors are getting a second chance at a theater that needs a second chance itself. Join them on their journey as they take the stage once again, while trying to hold on to their careers.... and their lives!

Save the Date February 24-26, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

February 26, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.

Stay tuned for another show announcement from Oshkosh Community Players!

Guest Presenters

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENTS

FOR KIDS FROM

ONE TO NINETY-TWO!

Presented by ROCK I LLC

December 9-10, 2021 | 7:30 p.m.

This holiday performance features Steve MarchTormé, Vic Ferrari’s Michael Bailey, and the band STEEM. They will be joined by Emmy Awardwinner Mark Wood, 12 Strings a’ Stringing, and a “guitar choir” performing the multi-million selling hits of the Tran-Siberian Orchestra, Mel Tormé, and many others!

Shana Morrison & jen chapin Presented by ACG

March 4, 2022 | 8:00 p.m.

Join daughters of legends Shana Morrison and Jen Chapin at The Grand Oshkosh!

Shana Morrison's musical style has been called pop with a side of blues and a side of rock, but she has never shied away from including other ingredients, like country, R&B, and jazz into the mix. Jen Chapin’s music is urban folk soul — story songs that search for community and shared meaning, powered by the funk and improvisation of the city.

gaelic storm Presented by ACG

March 16, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.

From bluegrass fans and country cowboys to Deadheads, rock & rollers and Celtic fanatics, Gaelic Storm has built one of the most diverse fan bases in modern music.

Their reputation as a genre-bending Irish band whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something new and unexpected.

Support The Grand Thanks to support from people like you, as well as COVID relief funds, we are still here, and as vibrant as ever, moving through the Pandemic. As we go forward into the 2021-2022 season, your support to the Annual Fund is absolutely vital.

Please consider a meaningful donation for whatever your circumstances allow, and help us to keep live entertainment thriving here in Downtown Oshkosh and the Greater Fox Valley.

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Listing on the Donor Board in our lobby.

Donor Courtesy Days to purchase tickets in advance of the general public.

Listing on the Donor Board in our lobby.

Admission for two guests to the Producers Circle Season Announcement reception in Spring, 2021, with advance purchase access.

THE PRODUCERS CIRCLE Levels $1,000+ Benefits at this level include: Donor Courtesy Days to purchase tickets in advance of the general public Listing on the Donor Board in our lobby.

Admission for two guests to the Producers Circle Season Announcement reception in Spring, 2021, with advance purchase access.

Admission for two guests to attend all Producers Circle events, which include exclusive interviews and presentations separate from the artists’ regular performance.

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

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