WELL-ROUNDED COMMUNITIES START WITH WELL-ROUNDED KIDS.

The arts open doors for them to walk through with confidence. At Ruder Ware we know there is an infinite amount of potential just waiting to be discovered in every kid. What better way to discover it, than through the arts?

wausau | eau claire | green bay ruderware.com visit our blogs at blueinklaw.com SEASON AT A GLANCE AUGUST JANUARY Portland Cello Project: Winter Dance Party Jim Belushi & Purple Reign Aug. 6 the Board of Comedy Apr. 20 Jan. 14 The Fab Four The British Invasion Aug. 12 The Magic of Bill Blagg Apr. 22 Jan. 21 Blue Man Group SEPTEMBER The World of Musicals Apr. 28 & 29 Cat & Nat Jan. 26 Sep. 28 MAY Classic Albums Live: Anastasia The Price is Right Live! AC/DC’s Back In Black May 10 & 11 Sep. 29 Jan. 28 FEBRUARY Riverdance 25th Anniversary OCTOBER Russian National Ballet: May 25 & 26 Three Dog Night Swan Lake Oct. 1 Feb. 1 JUNE Wynonna & the Big Noise The Secret Sisters Rumours: A Fleetwood Oct. 7 Feb. 24 Mac Tribute The Music of Billy Joel & An Officer and A June 11 Elton John starring Michael Gentleman Cavanaugh Feb. 26 Oct. 14 Waitress MARCH Oct. 20 & 21 Yamato: The Drummers of Japan Home Free March 3 Oct. 28 ABBA Mania Beautiful: Oct. 30 The Carole King Musical March 14 NOVEMBER Celtic Angels Ireland Charlie Berens: The March 19 Midwest Survival Guide The TEN Tenors Tour March 24 Nov. 19 RAIN: A Tribute Fiddler on the Roof to the Beatles Nov. 24 March 25 DECEMBER An Olde English Christmas APRIL with Herman’s Hermits The Four Phantoms starring Peter Noone Apr. 7 Dec. 16 Red Hot Chilli Pipers The John Altenburgh Apr. 9 Christmas Extravaganza Dec. 17 OUR MISSION The Performing Arts Foundation ENTERTAINS, EDUCATES, and ENRICHES the community by offering world-class programming, which develops a lifelong appreciation for the arts in its citizens and enhances the quality of life in the region.

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The entire season at The Grand is supported, in part, by the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. These performances are also supported, in part, by the Community Arts Grant program of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation, and the City of Wausau’s Room Tax Funding. OUR STAFF

SEAN WRIGHT MERRY LITTLE Executive Director General Manager & Associate Director

GAIL BAYER JOEL FREIBERG SCOTT FRITSCHE Custodian Director of Ticketing & Assistant Technical Director Analytics

KATE KREISS KATY LANG MICHAEL LOOMIS Marketing & Communications Director of Education & Director of Guest Services & Coordinator Community Engagement Event Management

PAULA LOOMIS MISTY PFANTZ VICKY RICE-BRICKO Ticket Office Custodian Event Coordinator

MELANIE RUBY DAVID RUSCH MARK WEISS Director of Marketing & Assistant Technical Director Technical Director Development ABOUT US When reflecting on the past few years, it’s hard to believe there BOARD OF was ever a time when things felt “normal.” DIRECTORS At first, we didn’t want 2020 to end: with nine shows already sold out and another ten sold-out shows scheduled for later in the OFFICERS season, 2020 was on track to be another record-breaking year Kevin Wolf for The Grand. PRESIDENT And then, March 13 arrived. Jenny Sweeney Everyone remembers where they were when they realized that VICE PRESIDENT COVID was going to fundamentally change life as we knew it. Denis Crevier The Broadway tour of WAITRESS had already loaded on to the TREASURER stage at The Grand when everything came to a standstill. In that moment, the Arts and Entertainment industry fundamentally Angela Lentz changed. CORPORATE SECRETARY In that moment, we had to make a choice: we could either go into hibernation and wait for the world to return to “normal,” or we could adapt. Our mission is to educate, entertain, and MEMBERS enrich our community: it was time to live that mission in an AT LARGE entirely new way. Chris Gerboth The Grand moved online, outside, onto laptop screens and Kay Gruling into our city parks. We showcased students, emerging artists, Todd Nicklaus and Broadway superstars. We continued to live our mission in Dean Nienhuis order to survive the extended intermission that no one ever saw Glendon Peterson coming. Steve Ruppel And now, we’re back! In addition to a phenomenal lineup of Broadway shows returning (including two nights of WAITRESS), we’re proud to welcome you into our revitalized historic space. From the changes you can see, like our new Mezzanine bar, to the changes you can’t, like updates to our HVAC system, we’re proud to welcome you back into this iconic building that has adapted, changed, and survived for almost 100 years. The Grand is more than a theater -- it’s a place for our community. Thank you for being a part of our history and our future! SERIES SPONSORED BY 2021/22 SPOTLIGHT SERIES Our stage comes to life when today’s most exciting nationally-touring shows come to town!

THREE DOG NIGHT October 1 One of the most legendary rock bands of all time comes to The Grand!

THE JOHN ALTENBURGH CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA December 17 This Wisconsin Christmas tradition returns for another year!

THE MAGIC OF BILL BLAGG LIVE! January 21 Featuring all-new illusions!

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: AC/DC’S BACK IN BLACK January 28 Celebrate the third best-selling album of all time, note for note, cut for cut!

THE TEN TENORS: LOVE IS IN THE AIR March 24 One of Australia’s most popular groups returns to The Grand to perform your favorite feel-good love songs!

PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT: PURPLE REIGN April 20 One of the world’s premier classical-crossover ensembles brings the hits of Prince to life! 2021/22 TDS FIBER BROADWAY SERIES

WAITRESS|OCTOBER 20 & 21 Audiences and critics alike have raved about the uplifting and hilarious musical Entertainment Weekly called “a little slice of heaven”!

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF|NOVEMBER 24 Rich with musical hits you know and love, FIDDLER is the heartwarming story of family, life, love, and laughter. AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN FEBRUARY 26 Based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere, this breathtaking production celebrates triumph over adversity. BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL|MARCH 14 This Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical has thrilled audiences across the globe with the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise to fame. BLUE MAN GROUP APRIL 28 & 29 Enjoy music, laughter and surprises at every turn. By the end of this spectacle, you’ll be saying “I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT JUST HAPPENED BUT I LOVED IT.”

ANASTASIA|MAY 10 & 11 ANASTASIA transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.

RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY|MAY 25 & 26 Enjoy a powerful reinvention of Riverdance, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the energy of its Irish and international dance. 2021/22 ARTS IN EDUCATION SERIES

Over the past year, The Grand has offered access to six virtual educational performances, at no cost to schools or families. Over 745 teachers and parents have accessed these programs, sharing the power of the performing arts with tens of thousands students from Central Wisconsin and beyond. We are excited to continue to offer these virtual programs in the Fall of 2021, and even more thrilled to welcome students back to the theater in person in early 2022. The Performing Arts Foundation is dedicated to serving schools, teachers, and students of the region through educational and cultural experiences. The Grand brings curriculum-based performing arts to our area’s students, engaging students in the arts, social studies, language arts, math, science, and more. This series ensures the arts remain accessible to our youngest patrons in public, private, parochial, and home schools.

We can’t wait to welcome students back into The Grand’s historic space! Stay tuned for the announcement of a series of in-person shows. Be sure to like us on Facebook and keep an eye on our website at grandtheater.org so you don’t miss all of the exciting show announcements coming just around the corner! SHAYNA STEELE TUBA SKINNY AUG 17, 2021 | R&B/SOUL SEP 16, 2021| VINTAGE-STYLE JAZZ Not only does Shayna Steele have a Drawing on a wide range of influences, charismatic, charming, and truly unique their unique sound evokes the rich musical voice, but also impressive technique and a heritage of their New Orleans home. powerful sound you won’t soon forget.

ROYAL WOOD BAD BAD HATS OCT 2, 2021 | SINGER-SONGWRITER NOV 18, 2021 | INDIE ROCK Experience this Canadian singer’s emotional This Minneapolis-based rock group combines lyrics, beautiful melodies, and soulful vocals. nineties-rock influences with a lighthearted feel.

PLUS THREE MORE SHOWS TO BE ANNOUNCED! Limited tickets still available! Tables are limited! GA tickets are still available. Call The Grand’s Ticket Office for more information at 715-842-0988 or visit us in-person at 401 N 4th Street, Downtown Wausau.

“We’re proud to be the inaugural Community Engagement Series sponsor. Access is at the heart“ of our work, whether for health, wellness, or community connectedness. With a mission to ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, and JENNIFERENRICH SMITH North Central Wisconsin, The Grand TheaterEXECUTIVE pushes DIRECTOR the performing arts from the stage into our community.

Through workshops, Online Activities: Engagement Events: pre-show activities, free Virtual programs and From film screenings to cultural events, and online events like Zoom Trivia, dance lessons to comedy activities, the Bridge Clinic Facebook Watch workshops, these free Community Engagement Parties, and spotlight events explore creative Series not only makes the performances keep ways to engage our arts more accessible to audiences engaged community. North Central Wisconsin, without having to leave Workshops & Residencies: but also connects home. Bringing main-stage our community to the Show Enhancement performers into schools, performing arts and to Activities: giving students the each other when we need Pre-show lectures, exhibits, opportunity to interact with it most. and performances and learn from professional immerse patrons even artists. further in the arts. 2021/22 ACCESS FOR ALL SERIES

As part of The Grand’s commitment to engage “We are proud to be able and enrich the community, we have partnered to support this program with Hadley Family Trust on the Access For All giving opportunities to the Series. This series enables community members community to experience who face challenging circumstances to the performing arts. We experience the performing arts at The Grand are honored to give back regardless of their economic status. Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the to the community that power and wonder of the arts. The performing supported our business arts play an important role in creating vibrant and family for over 51 communities where people live, work, and years”. play; and that is made possible through this series. MARK & DEB HADLEY

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Producer George D. & Estelle B. Victor & Helen Geisel $5,000 & Above Wolff Family Fund Foundation, Inc. WSAW NewsChannel 7 GI Associates Aspirus Earl & Kathryn Zabel Susan Gingrasso & B. Folgert Advertising Doug Henderson Behavioral Health Clinic James Golz Bridge Community Director Don & Karen Grade Health Clinic $3,000 - $4,999 Tom Grimm In Memory City of Wausau Anonymous of Patty Grimm City Pages Associated Bank Kay Gruling & Tim Buttke Community Foundation of Alan & Tracy Hougum Todd & Mary Hagedorn North Central Wisconsin Linda Kocourek Robert and Elke Hagge County Materials Michael & Kira McGinnity Harvey Nelson Dan Storey Foundation, Inc. NRG Media Charitable Trust Dwight & Linda Davis Point Brewery Peter & Nancy Hessert Dudley Foundation, Inc. Ruder Ware Judy Howard Mark & Amy Huftel John & Amy Dudley Spectrum Jim Janke & Dana Ponak EO Johnson Stewart Inn John & Tammy Johnkoski Evolutions in Design Sunrise Broadcasting Bonnie Kraft FOX WZAW Tony & Jenny Sweeney Geoff & Karen Krause D.J. & Mary Clare Urban Street Bistro Jeannine Krause Freeman Fund Wausau Pilot & Review Greenheck Fan Corporation Bill & Kathy LaBrake Wisconsin Public Radio Lynn & Dick Lawson B.A. & Esther Wisconsin Public Greenheck Foundation Donna & Gerry Leffel Service Foundation Cari & Tim Logemann Hadley Family Trust WJFW Newswatch 12 IncredibleBank Foundation Dennis & Bonnie Mealy Jefferson Street Inn/ Dr. & Mrs. Ridhwi & Benvenuto’s City Grill Star Laura Mukerji Art & Barb Juedes William & Mary Mullins $1,000 - $2,999 Laurence Niederhofer Jim Kemerling NCL of Wisconsin, Inc. Ronald & Janet Klimisch Elliott & Bethany Adent Jim O’Connell Land Art Dr. Charlie & Ginger Alden Michael & Cathy Olson The Macdonald Foundation Steve Anderson Peoples State Bank Midwest Communications Anonymous Mary & Dave Aughenbaugh Jeffrey & Amy Plier Murco Foundation Mary Bethke Peggy Rau Muzzy Broadcasting Bob & Kim Christensen Rockman’s Catering Todd & Camille Nicklaus Church Mutual Ken Roesler In Memory William M. & Mary Nell Reif Insurance Company of Lois Roesler Reindl Printing John & Nina Clark Joseph & Cathleen Rohling John & Nancy Skoug Rita Crooks Matt & Lori Rowe Sun Printing Crystal Finishing Systems Mary Ellen Schill In Memory TDS Fiber Michael & Carol Dahm of G. Lane Ware and The Mint Cafe In Memory Jeff & Lori DeLonay John F. Michler of Mary Beth Pepowski Dean & C. Ann Dietrich Paul Schlindwein & UMR Carl & Barb Drake Susan Tiedemann News 9 WAOW Anne & Kevin Flaherty Paul & Ruth Wausau Homes Gina & Gary Freels Schultz Foundation Wisconsin Arts Board Drs. Mary Jo Freeman & Dona L. Schwichtenberg David Tange John & Colleen Sickels ANNUAL SUPPORTERS - Continued

Jann & Jim Slayton Barb & Jim Leffin Jeffrey & Gina Crispell Jane Somers Paul & Carol Luetmer Dr. Douglas & Andrea & Mark Steinberg Steve MacSwain Mrs. Joan Cybela Jeff & Becky Stubbe Thomas & Peggie Mallery Curtis & Lisa Day Sulzer Machine & Ron & Caryn Miles Dave & Marie Eisenreich Manufacturing, Inc. Steve & Peggy Nichols Stewart & Tracy Etten Gary & Amy Sweet Nancy Olson Cheryl Fehl Randy Verhasselt Fred & Carroll Peterson Russell & Linda Forbess Mark & Paula Voss Glendon & Wendy Peterson Kay Frank Pat & Jeanne Wallschlaeger Louis & Sandra Pradt Bill & Juliana Franzen Linda Ware Dick & Sharon Rayborn Gary & Pamela Frary Scott & Janet Williams Ben & Amy Reif Al & Shirley Freiberg Bob & Peg Wolff Marty & Laurie Reinhart Darrel & Mary Ann Frieders Sean Wright & Sheldon Rouse Tom Garver Heather Meggers-Wright Ruppel Chiropractic Sheldon & Connie Geiger Dale & Kris Schirmacher Chris Gerboth & Andy & Abby Schliepp Sarah Brock Co-Star Daniel & Jody Seybold Steve & Maryann Gullihur $500 - $999 Family Fund Betty Gustavson Bruce & Bev Abbott Matthew & Joretta Shinners Matt & Lori Hattenhauer Air Quality Control, LLC Dave & Bev Smith Sue Hilgemann Anonymous Jack & Lisa Sondergard Joyce Kauth Judy Beier Robert & Amy Stack Joanne & Lee Kelly Michael & Jane Blick Paul & Joan Steinlage Art & Deanne Kimbel Lana Bradfish In Memory Lynne & Mike Sydow Doug & Betty Jo Klingberg of Florian Bradfish Bill & Jean Tehan Cheryl Kohnhorst In Memory Ann Brandt Gerald Viste of Eloda Kohnhorst Julie Bunczak Sandra L. Weiland Ed & Micki Koth Cheryl Davis Robert & Mary Weller Four Seasons Heating & A/C Dr. Joel & Donna DeKoning Mary & Rhonda Werner Scott & Debra Kufahl Delta Dental of Wisconsin Jack & Betty Williams Clayton Laszewski, Jr. Mark & Nancy Dolenshek Louise & Kevin Wolf David & Darlene Lee Kathy & Rick Drury Jan & David Wright Darrell & Angela Lentz Mark Earll & Carolyn Nash Mark & Rita Yaeger Joanne S. Leonard Marsha Fitzgerald & Duane & Linda Zaborowski Donna Lorence Joe Pribanich Rhonda & Randy Mahoney John & Lynn Meyer Glenn & Leslie Gazzolo Cameo Linda & Ron Grilley Mid-Wisconsin Beverage $300- $499 Harlan & Elaine Grinde Janice Moen Robert Groene & Carol & Dave Aggen Emalyn Nikstad In Michelle Roiger In Memory of Gary Kuhlman Memory of Jim Nikstad John & Sally Hattenhauer Nancy & Denny Bartosch Judy North Herb Kohl Philanthropies Tate Baumer Dan & Theresa O’Leary Mark & Kerry Hoffmann Anonymous Ben & Melissa Peterson Scott Howells & Mary Brennan Ron & Rose Marie Peterson Lori Shepherd Carolyn Bronston & Fred & Linda Prehn Greg Huber Orval Quamme Barbara Ritchie Sandy Jensen Sylvia Burant Katherine Rosenberg Jay & Kristine Kamrath Joan Burk-Miller & Tereza Sampaio Tom & Nancy Kryshak Tom Mullaley Andrew & Susan Schmidt Jennifer Kurth Larry & Shirley Clark Neil & Shirley Slamka ANNUAL SUPPORTERS - Continued

Patricia A. Steffek Dennis & Mary Dettmering Mary & Dennis O’Flyng Tim & Kathy Strasser Ron & Lynn Drecktrah Larry & Mary Olson Mary Stremlau John & Heather Eldred Gregory Owens George Tanner Katrina Elgersma Stephanie Pacey Darrell & Nancy Tarnow Tracy & Justin Ellingstad Diane Peterson Luann Theis Emmerich Properties Barbara Przybylski Vino Latte Kathy & Ernie Foley Paul & Susan Radtke Romey & Lisa Wagner Gary & Nancy France Tom Rath & Sue Hamilton Gary & Sue Wolslegel Richard Fulmer Red Eye Brewing Company Shanna Yonke Charles & Kathy Garvey Rick & Brenda Reding Scott & Mary Ziemer Marjorie Gibson Bob Reinertson & Barb Zoromski Steven & Janet Gilbert Sally Scinto-Reinertson Edee Zuleger Greg & Renee Goetz John & Kim Rhyner Dr. Larry & Jenny Gordon Pauline Riedl Brian & Sandy Gumness Tom & Mary Kate Riordan Supporting Role Douglas & Judith Hagedorn Mary & Lon Roberts $200 - $299 Michael Hagman Steve & Betty Ryan Gary & Sandy Hanke Ron & Bev Scheffler Ron & Barb Aderholdt Carl & Barbara Hash William & Tryphine Schruba Cleaf Alexandre Jim & Paula Hawkins Ron & Diane Sem Pamela S. Anderson Stephanie Helgeson Patti & Bill Shirer Anonymous Robert & Linda Henry Darrell & Paula Slizewski John Arntzen Mike & Candy Hesch Arthur Slocum Vicky Baker Robert & Kelly Hladovcak Allan & Vonnie Solomonson Brenda Banaszynski Margaret Holt Susan Soriano Julius R. Polesnak & David & Marilyn Brian Stieber Catherine A. Baratta Indermuehle Bill & Cindy Strampe Kenneth & Diane Becher Christopher & Marie Jelen Rob & Tammy Szekeress Michael & Susan Berens Colleen Jowett Robyn Tanger Nancy Bodet Brenda Kage Jim & Pixie Tipple Duane Boehm Steve & Nancy Kaiser Seth Van Heukelom Barb & Mike Boehm Tony Koss Eric & Sarah Verber David & Susan Borgemoen John Kratz & Tom & Vicki Weaver Bob & Lee Borneman Jacqueline Quade Karen Wegge Scott Brainard & Matthew Kyler In Mark Weiss Debbie Maly Memory of Sid Kyler Steve & Marcie Wermund Barb Breese Barb & Glenn Lamping Joan & Gregg Wheeler Jim & Jean Burgener Dale Lang Mary Wittich Kelli Burrill Tom & Lee Ann Lella Mary Yaeger Dennis & Gwen Carey Lewitzke Foundation Jeff Zriny in Memory Terry & Rosalind Charles Richard & Beth Lind of Karen Zriny Susan Chekouras Michelle Lipke M. Kristen Zuleger Jerome & Diane Cherek Jan & Tom Mack Bonnie Cloer & Larry Ulrich Mike & Margy Mayer Edward & Darlene Coldwell Thomas & Lynette McCool Understudy Drs. Mark & Barbara Nancy Meier Up to $199 Crapster-Pregont Carolyn Michalski John & Reese Aarthun Thomas & Sandy Craven Mike & Roxanne Molitor Mike & Laurie Crooks Karen Abbott William & Elizabeth Morris Amy Abitz Akey Steven Dahm & Deborah Zdor-North Laurie Wolf-Dahm Florencia Abram Diane Nowak Amy Adamus David & Kathryn DeSantis Lisa Nowicki Ann Affeldt ANNUAL SUPPORTERS - Continued

Meredyth Lea Albright Margaret Brzezinski Melissa Doud Gary & Marsha Alexander Phillip & Rebecca Buch William & Jill Duncanson John & Nancy Anderson Sue & Jim Buck Doug Dunlap Lon & Mary Andreski Bob & Anne Buedding Mary Ann Dykes Anonymous Lois Jane & Jack Burckle Shawn Eddy Richard Antinoja Mark & Phyllis Burclaff Lake Edwards Nina M. Antoniotti in Tim & Dana Busby Bruce & Jean English Memory of Robert J. Calla Buttke David & Dixie Erickson & Gladys R. Antoniotti Deb Buttke Mary Essex Cynthia Artus Thomas & Charlene Buttner Mark Evans Edward Augustine Jeanette Carlson George & Carol Evenhouse Sherri Bagby Victor & Tami Carungi Warren & Barbara Fabel Randall & Sara Bangs Darlene Caskey Loy Marcel & Kathy Farina Rev. Jim Bartelme Center for the Visual Arts Kathy Farrell Bill & Barbie Bates Jeffrey Charpentier Brenda Fellenz Carrie Ann Baumgart LeRoy & Dianne Cherek Ron and Nancy Fenhaus Brian & Kathy Becker William Cherek Dawn Fenneman Lette Becker Bruce & Ann Chopp Arlan & Priscilla Ferch Linda Becker & Dennis & Patricia Patrick Fergus Greg Eichelkraut Christianson Deb Ferry David & Cathrin Beilby Sally Christoffersen Dennis & Kristine Fincher Jim & Marcia Belke Lana Ciszewski Jonathan Fisher Cindi & Laura Beltz David Clark Patty Fitzpatrick Joseph C. Benbenek Debra Clark Wayne & Sandy Flanagan Dave & Cheryl Berg Michelle Clark John & Shannon Flesch David & Gail Berge Shannah Clements Tamra Fletcher Jeff & Amy Bergstrom Sherry Clements H. R. Foerster Julie Ann Bernett Samantha Colburn Kristine Foley Michael Berti Coldwell Banker Action Michael & Marilyn Foley Barbara Besler In Jay Coldwell Joan Foster Memory of Jim Besler Judith Conlin Ric & Laurie Frahm Michael & Sara Bilbrey Jim & Teresa Connell Jack & Kathy Frederick Steven & Kathy Bittorf Steve & Cindy Conway Charles & Christine Freiberg Jim & Rita Bjork Bev Crass Jeff Frieders Lora Bladow Martin Cunningham Tammy Friedrich Theresa Blake Harold & Sharon Dabler Scott Fritsche Family Kay Block Ann & Jerome Dahlke Ida Frizzell Marjorie Bock Kim Dahm Pam Fromm Sara Boettcher Pat & Peter Dalum Dan & Shirley Gajewski Philip & Shelly Bovet Brenda & Gene Davis Valery Gallagher Don & Diane Boyle Jeff Davis Terry & Rebecca Garske Tom & Carol Brandenburg Mary Lou Davis John & Chris Garvin Jeanne Brandl Dennis Dawiedczyk Jason Gedamke Andrew Braun Richard & Deanna Day Bruce Gohl Karen M. Briggs James & Donna DeBiase Jennifer Golat Jerrine Brinker Izzy DeBruin Marzalez Family Mary Jo Brinker Kristi Debruyne Dan & Karen Graff Allan & Myra Brockmann Robert & Sally Decker Jon & Shirley Greenwood Claire Brooks Therese Deininger Roger & Kathy Grell Kristin Brost Michael & Sonja Dennis William Grevatch Arlene Bruess Jon & Cheryl Denton Sandy Gronski Chad Brunsvold Sheryl Dickman Kenneth & Joyce Groshek Amanda Bruski Charlotte Doescher Carolyn Grove Brent Brye & Lucy Nitz Carole Donovan Heather Grys-Luecht ANNUAL SUPPORTERS - Continued

Brian & Gail Gumtz Anne S. & Rae Kuklinski Eugene & Gloria Gustavson Randall P. Jefferson Karen Kyes In Honor Mark Gutteter Tori & Lynn Jepsen of Hanna Numinen Hans Guzman In Memory of Cade Michael & Sandra Kyle Bruce Hackel Tometczak Dave Ladick Paula Hall Kristine Johanek Mike, Nancy, & Nicholas Patricia Hammel Charles Johanning Laliberte In Honor of Ann Hamus Clarence & Sally Johnson Dad/Grandpa Laliberte Don & Linda Haney Eric Johnson Jeff & Jan Lamont Eric & Kim Hanson Rebecca Johnson Kathryn L’Amoreaux Teri Hanson Robert T. Johnson Garrett Lancelle Brennan & Meghan Bill & Barb Jones Kurt Landauer Harding Kathy Jones Jeanne & Denis Lang Jeff Harenda Christine Kadonsky Jenna Lang Michelle Hargrove Ben Kamin Mike & Terrie Lang Mary Hartkopf Seely Katzenberg Jim & Kay Langkamp Margaret Hartleben Patricia Keelean Amy Larson Roloff Lucy Harvey Matthew & Sarah Kell Ron & Cynthia Larson Jeffrey & Karen Hasheck Steven & Yvonne Kell Dorothy Lawson Jeff Haupt Christina Kelnhofer Beatrice Lebal Andrew Hecht Bobbie Keso-Mode Cathryn Lee Eugene Heckendorf Foua Khang Sara Leggett Ronald A. Heideman Don & Paula Kieser Judy Lehman Fred & Erin Heider Lori J. Kilness Wayne & Christine Richard & Lynn Heil Don Kimlicka Leitermann E. Jane Heilman Chris King Dona Leitzke Diane Hellmann-Sainterme Julie Kinney in Memory of Kim Kristi Lentz Grau Jane F. Helm Denise Szykula Giordano Barb & Dick Lepinski Sheryl Hemp Robert & Kelly Kittel William Lewandowski Lisa Hencley Jack & Marsha Klein Debra Lewandowski Mary Henkelman Jim & Pat Kleisner Robert & Sandra Lewis David Henning Jeremy Kleman Marcie Light Jan & Kathy Hermann George & Mary Ann Klinker The Lipowski Family Roger Hermsen Karen Klosinski Gary & Chris Litrenta Barb Herreid Michael & Janet Klosinski Linda & Samuel Lockhart Chris Herring Jeanine Knapp Rick & Joyce Lohr David & Mary Herzog Michael Knight Sue Loka Dennis & Meredith Hess Roy & Kathy Kocik Kristen Lonergan Becky Higgins Dean & Lindsay Koepke Michael and Paula Loomis Olivia Hill Karen Kohls In Memory Loppnow’s Sports Bar Steve & Marlene Hodgdon of Jim Kohls Carmen & Julie Louis Kasha Salon Craig & Meg Kolb Ann Lucas In Honor Roxie Hoffman Dave & Diane Konsella of Cathy Rohling Bitsy & Bradley Hoffman Brian & Christina Koslowski Gail Luedke Melody Hoffmann Louis & Patricia Kraus Veronica Lyon Michael Hoover Lisa Krause Donald Maas Elaine R. Hoppe Don & Kristin Kreiss Rob Mader George & Jean Houghton Rose M. Krohn-Koehler Rita Magno Michael Hunter Chris & Kathi Krueger Karen Maier Don & Lynn Isherwood Shaun Krueger Chad & Jackie Majewski Jay Jackson Chavonne Kruger Shaun Malak Jon & Crystal Jackson Carol Krumm Chris Malm Orville & Arlene Jank Robert A. Kucirek Beverly Mancl Tom Jatnieks David & Teresa Kufalk David & Nancy Mancusi ANNUAL SUPPORTERS - Continued

Anna & Ryan Marciniak Jenna Norton Ryan & Susan Priebe In Memory of Janice Ray & Vicki Nowaczyk Todd & Denise Prosser Sothman Barb Nowitzke Jennifer Pulvermacher E. Lawrence & Lana Markey Joe & Vicki Oboikovitz Cheryl Radtke Chris Marquardt & Lisa Kurt Officer Carrie Ratts Strehlow Marquardt Peggy Oliva Reid Rayome Karl & Rita Marquardt Erik & Jessica Olson Sharon Reichert Daniel & Susan Marquardt Jennie Sue Olson Kurt & Laurel Reinke Anne Marshall Sarah Olson Carol & Dave Reissmann Heather Martell Gary Ostrowski Karen Rendall Stephanie & Brenda Oswald Shane & Cortney Resch Kenneth Martell Jeff Oswald & Jerry & Dianne Ress Darwin Martin Jody Tarkowski Kim & Kathy Rice James & Barbara Martin Edward & Diana Osypowski Deborah Richards Jeff & Jane Martin Megan Otte Vickie K. Richmond Hawkins Ronald Matthew Becky Otto Tom & Sue Ricklefs Nestor Matthews William & Cynthia Owen Helen Roberts Mark & Laurie Matthiae Judy Pacanowski Bob & Nancy Robinson Tim Mattson Bettina Pagalilauan John & Mary Robinson LeRoy & Gail Matzdorf Lara Pagel Keith Roeske S.J. McCoy Eldon & Pat Pagel Steve & Susan Rominske Monica McDonough Jim & Barbrene Pass Tom & Mary Pat Roovers Ron & Candy McGivern Patricia Passo Jim & Karla Rosenberg Bill & Nancy McLay C. Duane & Melanie Ruby Christine Mechenich Joy F. Patterson Kassie Rucinski John & Vivian Meidl Thomas & Missy Pattison John & Jennifer Runde Philip & Lori Menzner Beth Paustian Amanda Sahr Marsha Meurette Bruce Pecha Julie & Robert Salamonski Jim & Carol Meyer Margaret Pempek Christine Salm Little Ann & Larry Meyer Patrick & Patrice Pergolski Dennis & Margaret Sampey Rich Michaels Bettina Peters Karna Sandok Mary Michalewicz Curtis & Meg Miles Jodi L. Peters Michelle & Fred Schaefer Laurie Miles-Kroening Mark Petersen In Memory of Greg Miller Chris & Kris Peterson James Scheel Bill & Susan Miller Dave & Renee Peterson Theresa Schauer Karla Mirick Judy Peterson Daniel & Carolyn Schaut Amy Modrzewski Mark & Melanie Peterson Tracy Scheel Therese Moscinski Robert Pfender Teresa Scheid John & Lynn Muhvich Stephanie Pflager Pauline Schiferl Mark & Jennifer Munson Jan Pflieger J. Michael & Susan Schilder Neil & Mary Munson Karen Phillips Karen Schilling Andy & Lori Natzke Ruby Pinter Jenette Schlafmann Christy L. Nelson Bryan & Linda Plautz Elizabeth Schlick Rick & Kim Nevers Tim & Claudia Ploeger Jacki R. Schmidt Charles & Diann Newby Barbara Plonsky-Koehler Loretta Schmidt Kelly Newcomb-Hoehn Kevin & Jamie Pomasl Randall Schmidt Greg & Cindy Nielsen Jim & Kristine Porter Steve & Donna Schmidt Dottie Nietert Kevin Porter Jim & Joyce Schneider Leila Nikolai Marshall Porter Larry & Judy Schoch Pam Nikolai Guy Porth Mike Schoenfuss Regina Nikolai Family Roger & Ruth Poutanen Mike & Carol Schoenherr In Honor of Kayla Premeau Judy Schraufnagel Health Care Workers Jill Price John Schroedel Katie Niksich Ben & Kelly Price Kurt & DeAnn Schubring ANNUAL SUPPORTERS - Continued

Clark & Kathy Schuette Craig Timm Carol Wesenberg Linda & Harlan Schultz Jay & Maxine Tlusty Joanne & Gale West James & Margaret Schulz Carolyn Toenjes Deborah Wetter Dave & Yvonne Schuster Russell & Jane Tonelli Elizabeth & Bill & Linda Seidl Karen Toppen Courtney Whalen Barbara Seiser John & Sandy Townshend William White Laura Seymer James & Kate Tracey Tom Whittenberger Nancy Shebuski Joe & Wendy Tritz Tyler Wildman James & Macia Sheibley Max Trzebiatowski Jeanne Willems Michael Shiffler Richard Tucker Mark Wilson Paul & Sue Shore Mike Urban Russ & Kerry Wilson Dan & Beth Sillars Renee Vaara Laura Wind-Norton Karen & James Sislo Rebecca Vagts Barry & Barbara Winrich Michelle Skidmore Peter Valiska & Heather Jeanne Woelfel Grant & Eileen Smart Summers Valiska Kelly Wokatsch Keith Smith Christine and Philip Lawrence & Nick & Gail Smith Valitchka In Memory of Bonnie Wokatsch Bill & Sandra Smits Jan Wentz Jolie Wood Jason & Katie Smogoleski Amy Van Alstine Thomas Wood & Jane Laura Sniadajewski Ruth Van Ert Raymond-Wood Andrew Snider Russ & Alice Van Skike Don Woznicki Perry & Denise Snoeyenbos Tom & Carol Vandenbusch Greg Wright Roger & Evelyn Sommi Julie Vandre Dennis & Jeanne Wunsch Kristine Sparks Jim & Diane Van Eyck Richard Wunsch Donna Specht Mary Ventzke Jeff & Nancy Yaeger G. Spence Lara Rose Verdone Ann Young Mike Spreda Sue Vick Diane Yumek Anita Stahl Tracy Vick Steven Zaborsky Peter & Stacie Stanke Mitch & Ann Viegut Ron & Lois Zahrt Anna & Ivan Stanko Clayton Vircks Kayla Michiel Josh Starck Greg & Judy Voegtline Laurie Zenner Robert & Linda Stasney Dale & Sharon Volkman Adiene & Phil Zickerman Jennifer Staus-Kaminski Rachel Lynn Joe & Karen Zimmer Tom & Debbie Steckart Waddell-Langston Brent & Karen Zimmerman Peter Steinke Barry & Norma Wageman Robert & Sharon Andrew Stepan Jane Wagner Zimmerman Charles Stern Jeff Wagner Julie Zinda Robin Stieber Jillayne Waite Mary Zinda Holly Stigen Michael Walker Lois Zocher Don & Donna Streiff Scott & Kelly Wallace Kimberly Zouski Kathy Stubbe Andrew & Jen Walters Lou Stuedemann David & Lorri Wanserski Ty Sutton In Memory of Lee Will Mark & Laurie Swope Rita Webb Bill Tehan Carol & Bill Weber Jayne Telschow Jess Weddle Sean Tetzlaff Sheila Wein Thank You! David W. & Jeff, Becky, & Anna Weis Because of you, our Sharon P. Thomas Timothy & Jody Weiss Steve & Nancy Thompson Bethel Weith light still shines. Terry & Kathy Thompson David & Stacy Welles Diane Lynn Thoune Michael & Susan Wells Brian & Nicole Tieman Rhonda Werner Schultz Betty Vogds & Cal Tillisch James N. Werner THE GRAND’S GHOST LIGHT FUND BECAUSE OF YOU, OUR LIGHT STILL SHINES We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the support and generosity of our donors, we have reached and exceeded our goal set for the Ghost Light Fund! Supporters helped us reach the $100,000 match grant provided by a generous supporter of The Grand, bringing the Ghost Light Fund total to $750,000!

We truly could not have made it through this incredibly challenging year without your support. Thank you for your patience, your trust, and your generosity -- because of you, our light continues to shine.

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The entire season at The Grand is supported by the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. These performances are also supported by the Community Arts Grant program of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, the B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation, and the City of Wausau’s Room Tax Funding. ABOUT THE SHOW

John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” is the official live and authentic re- creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates.

The Winter Dance Party show has performed in front of over 2 million people on national TV for the Jerry Lewis Telethon, has toured extensively throughout the United States and Canada at theaters, performing arts centers, ballrooms, corporate events, casinos and even the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with John Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw and others.

Highlights over the years have included receiving the keys to the city of Green Bay, WI from the Mayor, playing in the legendary Surf ballroom on the same day Buddy, Ritchie, and the Big Bopper did 40 years prior and performing on stage with Maria Elena Holly (Buddy’s widow), Niki Sullivan (an original Cricket band member) and Tommy Allsup (original Winter Dance Party guitarist and legendary Nashville producer.) WHO’S WHO

ABOUT THE SHOW

John Mueller as BUDDY HOLLY Since 1999, every year has found John touring the frozen U.S. midwest to recreate the Winter Dance Party that was to be Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour. John has played in every remain- ing ballroom that the originals did over 44 years ago. The concert also features the son of the Big Bopper and has been described by critics and public alike as the most authentic re-creation ever done.

John first appeared as Buddy Holly in the world stage premiere ofBe Bop A Lula in Hollywood. It was produced by Adam Ant and John Densmore of the Doors. He then won a Drama Desk Award and critical acclaim for his portrayal in the theatrical production of Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story at Kansas City’s famed American Heartland Theatre. John has held this role in many other cities including, San Diego, Chicago, Toronto, Miami and garnered rave reviews.

John has also performed with several members of Buddy Holly’s band in- cluding Tommy Allsup, Carl Bunch, and the late Niki Sullivan. John is most proud of the praise from Niki Sullivan, a former member of Buddy’s band, The Crickets: “John is a reincarnation of Buddy Holly. He is that good.” In addition, John has also won praise from Maria Elena Holly, Buddy’s widow and Buddy’s own brothers Larry and Travis.

Ray Anthony as RITCHIE VALENS Ray was first turned onto rock and roll at the age of 7 while watching Elvis Presley in the “1968 Comeback Special”. He was inspired to stand in front of the mirror shaking his leg just like the king of rock and roll. Ironically, the Ritchie Valens tribute fell into Ray’s lap. While performing his 50’s and 60’s single act throughout Canada and the US, audience members began making reference to Ray’s uncanny resemblance to Lou Diamond Phillips in the 1987 film La Bamba, and ever since he has become synonymous with Ritchie Valens. He has earned the praise of Ritchie Valens own family with Irma Valens (Ritchie’s sister) proclaiming, “Everytime I see Ray per- form as Ritchie it brings a tear to my eye.”

Linwood Sasser as THE BIG BOPPER Linwood has always been a little bit big and boppin’ – seems to be what he does the best. Linwood has performed with John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party as the Big Bopper since 2008. You may have also seen him perform as Jake Blues in the Blues Brothers Show at Universal Studios Florida throughout the 1990’s until 2001. Sasser graduated from the Florida State University School of Theater and has had a successful acting career. He has been directed by both Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks in fea- tured movie roles. COMING TO THE GRAND

The Fab Four August 12 - 7:30 PM Get ready, Beatles fans! The Fab Four is bringing their uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles classics to The Grand! Performing perfect recreations of Beatles hits from across the group’s entire catalogue, including “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “Twist and Shout,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Hey Jude,” The Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing!

Three Dog Night October 1 - 7:30 PM Celebrating nearly five decades as one of the world’s most legendary rock bands, Three Dog Night comes to The Grand! From 1969 to 1974, no other group achieved more Top Ten hits, moved more records, or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night! The band remains a household name today with classic hits like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala,” and “One” still thrilling audiences worldwide. The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John Starring Michael Cavanaugh October 14 - 7:30 PM Named “the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook” by Billboard, Michael Cavanaugh brings the music of the two greatest rock piano legends to life. You’ll hear all of the classic hits from these two legends—from “Rocket Man” to “Piano Man” and so many more!

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Second, if once our venue is open and performances are again filling our calendar, you feel that COVID-19 conditions make it unsafe for you to attend a performance/event, please contact our Ticket Office at 715-842-0988 no later than 48 hours prior to the performance in question to discuss your options.

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• Exchange for another event. • Donate the value to the Performing Arts Foundation. As a non-profit arts organization, The Performing Arts Foundation relies on donations and grants, now more than ever, to continue our mission to strengthen the arts through community engagement, educational opportunities, and world-class performances. • Receive a gift certificate for your total order amount, including service fees. • Receive a refund.

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GUEST CODE OF CONDUCT The Performing Arts Foundation is committed to providing you a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable entertainment experience at the Grand Theater. Our guests have a right to expect an environment where they:

• Will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all theater personnel. • Feel comfortable reporting inappropriate behavior to an usher, house manager or security. • Will comply with the announcements from venue staff regarding facility operations, emergency response procedures and the use of photography during the performance. • Will not interfere with the event or performers in any way or attempt to enter the stage or backstage areas without permission. • Will never attempt to enter the building with a weapon, pepper spray/mace, a drone or any type of firework or flare. • Will sit only in their ticketed seats and show their tickets when requested or upon reentry. • Will not distract other patrons with the use of a cell phone or any other electronic device. • Are mindful of other patron’s allergies by refraining from wearing too much cologne or perfume. • Will not block the view of other patrons by standing on chairs, wearing oversize hats or dancing in the aisles. • Consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner and in compliance with law. • Will not engage in fighting, taunting, throwing objects or using foul language or gestures. • Will not smoke or use tobacco or vaping related products inside the theater at any time. • Are always dressed in appropriate clothing and shoes. • Will not bring an animal into the theater with the exception of trained service animals for patrons with disabilities which must be leashed at all times. • Will adhere to and follow health and safety protocols as determined by The Grand, touring agencies, and/or local, state, and national authorities.

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