saturday, march 5 | 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM church basement ladies 20th Anniversary National Tour! 2021|22 Performing arts season Church Basement Ladies, a celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there, features four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and the problems of a rural Minnesota church. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they begin to see the MAINSTAGE FAMILY CABARET COURTYARD Church year unfold from below the House of God. This is most certainly true. The Beat Goes On! We are back and can’t wait to see you in the theater FRIday, march 11 | 7:30 PM again! While last year was very unusual, this year is still a little different. The B2WINS shutdown of the arts last year caused the schedules of theaters, performers Beyond Music and agents to be delayed. As a result, what you see here is most of our 2021-22 season, but there may be a few add-ons, especially for the second B2WINS. Short for Brazilian Twins, this high energy entertainment group continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its unique sound and engaging half of the season. You will receive a full season brochure in about 3 weeks. live show that targets the masses. Led by charismatic Twin brothers from Rio de As a past season subscriber, you are the first to see this and have first Janeiro, they combine a plethora of genres into a live show that is equal parts option to purchase tickets. For this year, a season subscription will again be rock concert, jam session, dance party and house party. 7 shows. Instead of the seventh and least expensive show being free, each show will be discounted 10%. | FRIday, march 18 7:30 PM Season subscribers can order tickets starting now. In order to keep your skerryvore preferred seats please return your order form by July 16. Box office staff will be Scottish Celtic Rock Group happy to compute your discount and confirm with you before processing your order. Skerryvore, an award-winning eight piece band from Scotland, interprets music Please call the box office with any questions. Our thanks to each and every one of you for your patience and from Scottish and Celtic traditions while presenting it with their own flare. Their your ongoing support. See you soon! music is an eclectic fusion of rock, pop and traditional music with an emphatic thundering of drums and bagpipes all while supporting soulful lyrics. Check the Sincerely, July 6: Season Subscriber Renewals website for optional pre-show whiskey tasting with the band. July 19: New Season Subscribers and FRIday, MARCH 25 | 7:00 PM Friends of the Schauer Arts Center MARK NIZER 4d Mary Brodzeller (Donors of $50 or more) Executive Director Change Your Outlook July 26: General Public (Everyone!) Mark Nizer changes the way people view the world, literally—4D glasses are worn during this performance for maximum effect! The impossible is possible; the improbable is probable. World champion juggler, award-winning comedian and inventor Mark Nizer brings his live 4D show to the stage; juggling laser beams, glowing red balls, and just about any new invention he can imagine.
SATURday, April 2 | 7:30 PM FRIday, AUGust 13 | 7:00 PM & SATurday, AUGust 14 | 2:00 PM rockapella MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE Original Vocal Music & A Cappella Covers of Pop & Rock Alice In Wonderland Rockapella has become one of the world’s most sophisticated, lasting, and imitated vocal groups around today. Rockapella has shown every audience the The Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Alice In Wonderland, an original raw power of pure vocal talent and originality with buckets of catchy original adaptation based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and pop songs, and complete contemporary revisions of sparkling Motown, pop, Through the Looking Glass. and soul classics.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 | 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM FRIday, AUGust 27 | 7:30 PM THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW! The world famous glenn miller orchestra A Puppet Parody Most Popular Swing Band in America Set in that sassy Miami house in 1985, this smash-hit parodies classic Golden Girls moments with puppets! Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, Under the direction of Nick Hilscher, hear timeless classics like “In the Mood”, jazzercise, shoulder pads, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put-down. “Moonlight Serenade”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “String of Pearls”, and Devoted fans will fondly remember the four girls from Miami, and for the “Tuxedo Junction” back to the stage. first-timers, this will be a joyful introduction to the brilliance of the series.
FRIday, April 29 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Friday, september 10 | 7:00 PM & SATurday, september 11 | 7:00 PM riders in the sky SIP AND FALL IN THE SCHAUER American Western Music & Comedy Group Fall Fundraiser Our Sip and Fall fundraising event returns for its second year! Join us for two Winners of two Grammy Awards, Riders in the Sky stand “hats and shoulders” nights of live entertainment, drinks and outdoor fun to celebrate the start of above the rest of the purveyors of “Comedy & Western!” For more than 30 years, our 2021–22 Season and the strides made to promote arts education in our they have kept the flame passed on by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, becoming community. The event features an expansive silent auction as well as dazzling modern-day icons with their wacky humor, western wit, and Cowboy way of life. performances by The Acoustix on Friday and Mr. Lucky Syndicate on Saturday. saturday, september 25 | 7:30 PM thursday, december 9 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM dallas string quartet Christmas in killarney DSQ Electric An Irish Christmas Celebration Christmas In Killarney combines the excitement of Irish dance with the harmonies A fusion of classical and contemporary music on both traditional and electric of traditional Christmas classics. Set in Killarney, Ireland in the late 1920’s, strings. DSQ performs as a quartet with the full accompaniment of drums and Christmas In Killarney shows what it means to celebrate Christmas the ‘Irish’ way, guitar. DSQ takes you on a journey to the nexus of classical music and modern where many of our own Christmas traditions originated. Come enjoy an Irish pop where artists like Bach and Bon Jovi collide. Christmas Celebration!
FRIday, october 1 | 7:30 PM saturday, december 11 | 2:00 PM royal wood old befana Canadian Singer and Songwriter An Italian Christmas Story
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood has Old Befana is a lovely musical based on an ancient holiday story…a recipe for established himself as a true musical talent. Jumping between guitar, piano and enchantment, its warmth and magic stirs audiences of all ages. This tale puts an ukulele, Royal “Brings class and craft to his pop-rock stylings, delivering them illuminating spin on a familiar night of miracles, three Kings, a bright shining star, with a rich and resonant voice”. (CBC Music) and a very special child. Come early for free children’s activities.
sunday, october 3 | 2:00 PM saturday, december 18 | 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM johnny peers & the muttville comix rocky mountain christmas Slapstick Comedy Dog Show The Music of John Denver & Holiday Favorites A family holiday tradition comes to life in A Rocky Mountain Christmas as Jim Johnny leads over a dozen rescue dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks Curry performs the music from John Denver’s many Christmas television specials as Johnny plays the straight man role in this wonderful family show. They are the and Christmas music collections. Memorable melodies that speak to the heart Animal Planet Pet Star Winners. Sit! Stay! Get ready to howl! Johnny Peers and his of the holidays like “Silver Bells”, “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night” along with personality-plus canines are coming to tickle your funny bone! John’s own “Christmas for Cowboys”, “Noel, Christmas Eve” and “Aspenglow”.
FRIday, october 8 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM FRIday, january 14 | 7:00 PM & SATurday, january 15 | 2:00 PM top of the world seussical jr. A Carpenters Tribute Presented by Schauer Rising Star Productions It’s Yesterday Once More when Debbie Taylor and her 7 piece band bring the Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss unforgettable, exquisite music of The Carpenters to the stage. The warmth and characters spring to life onstage in Seussical Jr. Transporting audiences from the tone of Debbie’s vocals are so reminiscent of Karen Carpenter, at times you’ll Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of think you’re listening to Karen herself! This very talented and accomplished group Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called of musicians bring to life the most authentic versions of the songs. the Whos.
saturday, october 16 | 7:30 PM FRI, jan 21 | 8:00 PM & SAT, jan 22 | 8:00 PM & Sun, jan 23 | 2:00 PM give ‘em hell harry! comicality Tribute To Former U.S. President Harry Truman The Hartford Players Benefit for the Schauer Arts Center
Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!—written by Samuel Gallu, is a faithful and often humorous The Comicality crazies pounce upon the punny pinnacle of Pikes Peak for Year Six portrayal of President Harry S. Truman’s life and presidency. It spans his childhood, of big funny benefiting the Schauer! Join us for hilarious songs and stand-up, and his “political apprenticeship” as a judge in Jackson County, MO, his years in the every laugh supports the arts right here at home. U.S. Senate and his momentous two terms as President.
SATurday, october 23 | 3:00 PM & 7:30 pm FRIday, february 18 | 8:00 PM songs and stories of neil diamond ryan mcintyre Starring Jack Wright Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter & Performer Jack Wright and the Heartlight Band bring to the stage a powerful, authentic Ryan McIntyre is a critically acclaimed Singer/Songwriter from Waukesha, performance of the songs and stories that have kept Neil Diamond in the hearts Wisconsin. With just his voice and guitar, he makes music with a combination of of his fans for more than five decades. Wright’s natural voice and engaging tasteful melodies and storytelling lyrics that will please fans of many different onstage presence capture the essence and emotion of Neil Diamond’s songs, genres. His interactive shows entertain crowds of all ages with his original songs connecting with his audiences the way Neil has always done. and select cover music.
FRIday, november 12 | 8:00 PM FRIday, february 25 | 7:00 PM the claudettes the very hungry caterpillar Soulful Rock & Roll Rooted in Blues, Jazz and R&B Eric Carle’s Timeless Classic
The Claudettes fuse Chicago piano blues with the full-throttle energy of rockabilly Mermaid Theatre’s lively compilation captures the magic of three Eric Carle and punk and the sultriness of ’60s soul to write a thrilling new chapter in American favorites. The hour-long triple-bill follows the adventures of The Mixed-Up roots music. Johnny Iguana pounds the piano alongside seductive singer Berit Chameleon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Ulseth, bassist/guitarist/singer Zach Verdoorn and drummer Michael Caskey. What Do You See?