Musical theater lovers, REJOICE! Veteran musical theater vocalists Bruce Ewing and Kristen Hertzenberg, along with Broadway Musical Director and Pianist, Philip Fortenberry, will present an evening of songs from such classic composers as Rogers & Hammerstein, Irving Berlin and the Gershwins to contemporary writers Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sondheim and Lin Manuel Miranda. Bruce and Kristen’s lighthearted performance includes a glimpse into the shows of yesteryear through the present day, as they croon tunes from ‘Oklahoma’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!’ to ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ each artfully accompanied by the brilliant Fortenberry at the piano. If your budget doesn’t support a trip to The Big Apple, you can expect this delightful experience will scratch your Broadway itch!

Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and not long after she took to the road. Since then, she has toured in 45 states and 9 countries, captivating audiences around the world with her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Gaelynn Lea has appeared in several major festivals, including SXSW and Winnipeg Folk Festival. She’s also opened for well-known bands such as Wilco, The Decemberists, LOW, and the industrial rock supergroup Pigface.

Most recently, Gaelynn Lea composed the original music for a Broadway production of Macbeth starring Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga. This iconic Shakespeare play was directed by Sam Gold and was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Sound Design.

Concert will be followed by a Q&A with Gaelynn Lea.

Masks strongly encouraged by the artist.

Communication accessibility will be provided via ASL interpretation for both shows by KY Interpreting Services.

The Jimmys is an award-winning festival favorite that has brought people together from coast to coast, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean for over twelve years. The Jimmys feature band leader Jimmy Voegeli--phenomenal Hammond B-3 keyboardist, singer and songwriter; an experienced killer rhythm section steeped in blues with Perry Weber on guitar, Chris Sandoval on drums, and John Wartenwieler on bass. The icing on the cake is the best horn section in the Midwest—Pete Ross on saxophone, Mike Boman on trumpet, and Joe Goltz on trombone. It doesn’t get any better than this–The Jimmys will deliver!

Great interview with Scott Hanson and Jimmy Voegeli in advance of the Jan. 21 show.

This tribute to Paul McCartney is a great retrospective celebrating one of the most prolific careers in the history of pop and rock music! Wings Over America: A Tribute to Paul McCartney and Wings, is based primarily on the Wings 1976 live album, “Wings Over America.” It also includes several Beatles tunes (Blackbird, Yesterday, The Long and Winding Road), and some Moody Blues and McCartney solo tunes.

This show is brought to you by members of the Collective Unconscious who brought you The Beatles’ Abbey Road, A Doobie Brothers Tribute and Takin’ It To The Limit: A Tribute to the Eagles (with the Fabulous Armadillos). Joining the Collective Unconscious for this event are members of Blimp, a local Led Zeppelin tribute band that’s been rocking central Minnesota stages for over 10 years. Every single one of these musicians is a professional in their own right - it’s a “who’s who” in Minnesota Music!

Starring: Mel Johnson Jr.

Frederick Douglass: In the Shadow of Slavery is a one-man theatrical journey that chronicles Douglass’ remarkable life; from his childhood in slavery to his perilous escape to freedom, from his intense friendships with Susan B. Anthony, John Brown, and Abraham Lincoln to his crucial work on behalf of former slaves following the Civil War. Incorporating gripping plantation songs, lush lighting and sound design, the story of Frederick Douglass’ struggle for African American freedom, as performed by Mel Johnson, Jr., star of Broadway and film, is a fascinating evening of theater that will inspire, educate and entertain.

Starring: Mel Johnson Jr.

Frederick Douglass: In the Shadow of Slavery is a one-man theatrical journey that chronicles Douglass’ remarkable life; from his childhood in slavery to his perilous escape to freedom, from his intense friendships with Susan B. Anthony, John Brown, and Abraham Lincoln to his crucial work on behalf of former slaves following the Civil War. Incorporating gripping plantation songs, lush lighting and sound design, the story of Frederick Douglass’ struggle for African American freedom, as performed by Mel Johnson, Jr., star of Broadway and film, is a fascinating evening of theater that will inspire, educate and entertain.

This is a rich, powerful, world-class show by one of America’s best interpreters of the “Popular American Songbook,” Steve Lippia. It features well-known, beloved classics made famous by the greatest popular singer of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra. In this musical celebration, Steve’s singing brings to life the music and lyrics of great American composers like Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen, Rogers & Hart, Harold Arlen and Steven Sondheim. Backed by a hot 10-piece swing band, Steve’s soaring voice, swinging stylings, and great signature stage presence always wow audiences and lift them to their feet. A night of soulful ballads and finger snapping swing tunes that will bring tears–and smiles–to everybody in the room.