Country Roads – John Denver Tribute

Friday, October 1st at 7:30 pm

Member $25/ Non-Member $30/ Student $20

Headlined by Dennis Curley, Country Roads is a tribute show to one of America’s best-loved performers and draws deeply on Curley’s own love of John Denver’s music. Backed by a fantastic six-piece band, Curley’s renditions of the music of John Denver are sure to bring a smile to audiences of all ages. Some of the featured tunes include “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” Frontman Dennis Curley intersperses the songs with personal recollections of growing up with John Denver’s music, as well as stories from friends and family that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. And in a truly unique twist, he invites audience members to share their personal stories as well. Country Roads will delight fans old and new and is ideal for all ages.

Comedian C. Willi Myles

Saturday, October 9th at 7:30 pm

Member $20/ Non-Member $25/ Student $15

Faribault’s favorite comedian, C Willi Myles, returns to the Paradise! Known as “America’s Everyday Comedian,” C Willi has been combining his quick wit and a great sense of humor to deliver high-energy, side-splitting shows for all ages. From sharing the stage with legends like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and The Beachboys, to playing small theatre venues like the Paradise, C Willi’s non-offensive humor and stories that pull from everyday life have made him a fan favorite with sell-out shows from coast-to-coast.

Joseph Hall’s Elvis Rock ‘N’ Remember

Friday, November 5th at 7:30 pm

Member $30 / Non-Member$35 / Student $20

Joseph Hall has performed all over the world and was a finalist on America’s Got Talent. He has won many awards throughout his career including the “Spirit of Elvis” award. He is officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises and is recognized as one of the top Elvis tribute artists in the world today. His goal is to capture the essence of Elvis Presley and to pay tribute to him with the utmost respect to his legacy, his music, his image, and above all else… his fans.

Fred the Bear & Friends

Saturday, November 13th at 7:30 pm

Member $20/ Non-Member $25/ Student $15

Join Fred the Bear as they gather some of Minnesota’s finest musician's at the Paradise Center for the Arts for "The Music of Bruce Springsteen" on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 7:30 PM. Patterned after their highly acclaimed 2019 Tom Petty tribute, this not-to-be-missed event will sell out so get your tickets while you can.

"ELF" the Musical presented by the Paradise Community Theatre

December 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th at 7:30 pm, December 5th, 12th at 2:00 pm

Member $18/ Non-Member $20/ Student $14

ELF the Musical is based on the motion picture of the same name, with a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. This holiday family favorite is the hilarious tale of Buddy the Elf, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Directed by Sandee Hardy Hagen.

Kat Perkins

Sunday, December 19th at 5 pm

Member $25/ Non-Member $30/ Student $20

Kat Perkins grew up in Scranton, North Dakota surrounded by a family of musicians and quickly knew at a young age that performing is what she wanted to make her life career. After seeking as many opportunities as she could, including spending several summers as a main act on the Medora Musical stage, Kat followed her undeniable drive and passion for performing and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to pursue music on a more professional scale. She quickly gained the attention of the local Twin Cities music scene by taking stages in the several projects and bands she formed over the years. The most successful being her rock band, Scarlet Haze, which went to open for Bon Jovi, amongst working with some of the music industry's most well-known acts.

Roy Orbison Tribute

Saturday, January 15th at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm

Member $20/ Non-Member $25/ Student $15

Having always revered the classic legends of the 50s, 60 and ’70s, David K has sung them all with a passion. From the gravel of Joe Cocker to the high howls of Paul McCartney, he could hit the notes and stylize them. While successfully covering smooth ballads and performing classic rock, blues, pop, country, soul, and rockabilly, David’s mantra has always been, “It’s about the song, the great song, and singing it to its best.” Thus upon the historic loss of so many recent legends, with a melancholy look back at the finest tunes ever written, from The Beatles to Elvis, Roy Orbison stands tall with respect among them, and he had that respect from them. The Beatles, Stones, and Beach Boys all opened for Roy. Elvis said that Roy had the best voice in rock and roll. Roy is also heralded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. “No matter how many times I sing Roy’s hits. they get me, touch me every time. It’s such an honor.” After decades of performing from his home in Minnesota to his 5 years in LA, 4 years in Texas, periodic singer-songwriting - recording and performing in Nashville, to NYC... from piano bars and solo shows to duo, trio and The David K Band in the Twin Cities... rendering an awesome tribute to Roy Orbison has become an exciting new and growing popular endeavor. “Having listened and learned the operatic and dramatic tunes, to his be-bop 50s, to Roy’s rockabilly, then the songs in films like Blue Bayou, In Dreams, and Pretty Woman, it still isn’t over. Then there’s Roy’s comeback with his album Mystery Girl produced by Jeff Lynne of ELO, who then co-wrote the hits of the Traveling Wilburys with Dylan, Harrison, Petty, and Jeff... the excellence is unending.” As obvious as it is that Roy went too soon, his songs can live on. We hope you come again and again to celebrate this awesome tribute to a true legend. “We’ll try to add more and mix it up as we grow this show!” Join David K as Roy Orbison on a sweet dream, a step back in time along the path of one man’s career, a man who had a tragic but resilient life. “Roy said, yes that he had tragedy, but he says he had faith, a strong faith, good friends, and his music... his purpose, music, that got him through. Let’s all remember those three things.” We hope you’ll come to enjoy the history, the music, and the passion that still lives in this music. - David K

The Jimmys

Friday, March 11th at 7:30 pm

Member $20/ Non-Member $25/ Student $15

Over the past twelve years, The Jimmys have solidified their brand of Blues and R&B across the Midwest, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. Led by multiple award-winning keyboardist/organist Jimmy Voegeli, the band has been named a "festival favorite" in numerous reviews and magazines. With Voegeli is an all-star rhythm section featuring:
Chris Sandoval, Drums (Tommy Castro)
John Wartenweiler, Bass (The Crashers)
Blues veteran Perry Weber, guitar (Hurbert Sumlin)
Their unique sound is capped off with Wisconsin's best horn section. These three honed their skills over the years playing with the original Funky Drummer himself, Clyde Stubblefield.
Pete Ross, Saxophone (Glenn Miller Orchestra)
Mike Boman, Trumpet (Youngblood Brass Band)
Joe Goltz, Trombone (Youngblood Brass Band)

Boeing Boeing presented by the Paradise Community Theatre

April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at 7:30pm, April 3 at 2:00pm 2022

Member $16/ Non-Member $18/ Student $12

Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti is set in the 1960s and centers on bachelor Bernard, who has a flat in Paris and three stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. Bernard's life gets bumpy, though, when his friend Robert comes to stay, and complications such as weather and a new, speedier Boeing jet disrupt his careful planning. Soon, all three stewardesses are in the city simultaneously, and catastrophe looms. Directed by Nate Chesney.