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| | Paradise Community Theatre Presents: Assassins
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman
Director: Eric Parrish
Discover Assassins, a multiple Tony Award-Winning show by Stephen Sondheim that delves into America's fascination with celebrity and the extreme lengths some will go to achieve it. This bold musical intertwines the stories of nine individuals linked forever to presidential history, as "Everybody's got the right to their dreams..." Don't miss this riveting journey through America's past, presented with humor, empathy, and insight.
July 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7:30 PM
July 13 & 20 at 2:00 PM
PCT Season Sponsors: The Bahl Foundation & Quality Appliance
Member: $19.50, Non-Member: $21.50, Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
*ASSASSINS contains scenes and references involving violence, including the use of firearms, gunshots, depictions of death, and suicide. It also includes mature language, historically racially sensitive terms, and other adult themes. As such, this production is not recommended for children.
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| | A Night At The Theatre: A Tribute to Queen by Jonny James and The Hall of Fames
Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 PM
Paying tribute to one of the greatest British bands of all time, this tribute show offers glorious vocals with multiple singers and blazing guitar solos. Queen has rocked us over the years with their chart-topping hits and bountiful b-sides – and JJHOF is here to keep it all alive. The core group (Jonny James, Andy, Mike, and Matt) is joined by the ridiculously talented Ben Bakken and John Jamison. This show is dedicated to bringing you the live performances of Queen with all the energy, extravagance, and rock you can handle. Featuring hits like “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Will Rock You,” and many more.This new show is bound to be “A Kind of Magic!”
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50 / Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Sponsored by Southern Heights Dental.
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| | Marquee Children's Theatre Presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition
Music by Richard Rodgers, Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Adapted by Tom Briggs.
Director: Kayla Mollenhauer, Music Director: Will McIntyre, Choreographer: Jordyn Tesch.
Gather ‘round, one and all, for the Prince is giving a ball! Perhaps the most famous fairytale of all, this magical story has been re-imagined and set to music by two great masters of the musical theatre. Cinderella, forced into a life of household chores by her wickedly cruel stepmother and stepsisters, dreams of a better life. The town crier announces a royal ball at which the Prince of the kingdom intends to find a bride, and Cinderella wishes she could attend. When her stepsisters and stepmother go off to the ball, a Fairy Godmother appears and magically grants Cinderella’s wish. What happens next? Put on your glass slippers, hop in your carriage, and hurry to the ball to find out! Musical highlights include “In My Own Little Corner,” and “Impossible.” Audiences will love this timeless tale for the entire family!
August 1 and 8 at 7:00 PM
August 2, 3, 9**, and 10* at 2:00 PM
(*ASL Interpreted Performance, **Sensory Friendly Performance.)
Adults: $14.50 / Students: $9.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Show Sponsored by Federated Insurance.
Marquee Children's Theatre Season Sponsors: The Bahl Foundation & Southern Heights Dental Group.
*This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. | Buy Tickets |
| | Tribute to Outlaw Country and Southern Rock by Joe Flip
Saturday, August 23rd at 7:30 PM
Experience the raw energy and rebellious spirit of outlaw country and southern rock with Southern Soul, a show nominated for “Tribute Act of the Year” by the Midwest Country Music Organization! Billboard Charting artist Joe Flip leads it and features powerhouse vocalist Swanny Rose, backed by an all-star band. Southern Soul delivers faithful renditions of legendary hits from: Johnny Cash & June Carter, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels Band, ZZ Top, The Allman Broters, and More!
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50 / Student: $16.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Film, Fun, and Fundraiser: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, September 19. Doors open at 7:30 PM, Movie Starts at 9:00 PM.
Join us in celebrating the 50th birthday of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*! Experience a costume contest like no other. Enjoy Rocky Horror-themed games and end the night with a screening of the film on the Paradise screen in the auditorium. Come dressed as your favorite Rocky Horror character for a chance to win fabulous prizes! This film is probably the oddest, most unconventional cult classic ever made. It follows a young couple who stumbles into a castle inhabited by eccentric characters from the planet Transylvania, including Dr. Frank N. Furter, a transvestite Frankenstein in rhinestone heels. This marvelous musical spoof encourages you to “Give yourself over to absolute pleasure.”
*FILM IS RATED-R*
Admission: $14.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Sponsored by Artist Julie Fakler, and Paul Swanson. | Buy Tickets |
| | The Joyann Parker Band Presents: The Music of Patsy Cline
Friday, September 26th at 7:30 PM
Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann
Parker, backed by a seasoned band of musicians, beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of the music you know and love, including songs such as “Walking After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Crazy” and more. Join us for a perfect evening of memories and music!
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50 / Student: $16.50 (Includes a $1.50 processing Fee) | Buy Tickets |
| | Philanthropic Educational Organization: PEO Fundraiser
Friday, October 10th at 6:00 PM
Fundraiser for P.E.O. Chapter AR- a sisterhood of women who are purposeful and passionate about celebrating, supporting and motivating women to advance through education. Join us for this special showing of Hidden Figures, the inspiring true story of three brilliant African American women at NASA who overcame racial and gender barriers to play a pivotal role in the space race. Social hour, including food, drinks, trivia, and more begins at 6pm prior to the 7:30pm movie. All proceeds fund our almost 30-year tradition of providing scholarships to Faribault’s female graduates pursuing post-secondary education.
Admission: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Paradise Community Theatre Presents: The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
By Tammy Barton & Gayann Truelove
Directed by Kathy Rush
October 17, 18 & 24 at 7:30 PM
October 19, 25 & 26 at 2:00 PM
A whimsical romp down the rabbit hole! Join Alice as she discovers a magical land full of zany characters and lots of fun. Don’t miss the fun as we Follow Alice as she meets
the mysterious Cheshire Cat, the rhyming Caterpillar, the outrageous Mad Hatter and a Paranoid Egg.
Member: $19.50 / Non-Member: $21.50 / Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 processing Fee)
Sponsored by Reliance Bank.
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| | Fari "BOO" Downtown Bar Crawl
Friday, October 31 Beginning at 7:00 PM.
Join hundreds of costumed crawlers this Halloween in historic downtown Faribault for the second annual Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl – a fundraiser for the Paradise
Center for The Arts! Registration for the Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl begins at 7 PM at the Paradise and is $12 per person. Between 7-11pm, participants must visit all four bars: The Signature, Our Place on Third, Boxers, and the American Legion, to be judged for the costume contest. Winners of the costume contest will be announced at 11:30 PM in the Paradise auditorium. First place prize - $500, second place prize - $250, and third place prize - $100. Must be 21 and older to participate in this ghoulishly fun- filled event!
$12 Entry Fee per Person (Includes $1.50 Processing Fee)
Event Sponsors: The Signature Bar & Grill, Our Place on 3rd, Boxer's Bar, The American legion, Heavy Metal Customs, Faribault Community Co-op, Gold Star Manufacturing, The Depot Bar & Grill, Cry Baby Craig's and Francis Animal & Pest Control. | Buy Tickets |
| | Comedian C. Willi Myles
Saturday, November 1st at 7:30 PM.
Comedian C. Willi Myles, “America’s Everyday Comedian,” has been combining his quick wit and a great sense of humor to deliver one of this country’s most high-energy, side-splitting shows for all ages. “Keep ‘em laughing” has been C. Willi’s goal on the stage over the last 18 years and he isn’t about to stop. With an audience-driving interactive performance that will ‘keep you laughing,’ C. Willi Myles has shared the stage with legends like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Beach Boys and Toby Keith. Combining everyday people with everyday humor, C. Willi Myles’ humor has built a dedicated audience around the country because of its non-offensive flavor. Don’t miss “Faribault’s favorite comedian” live on the Paradise stage!
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50 / Student: $16.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Joseph Hall's Elvis Rock'N'Remember Tribute
Saturday, November 8th at 7:30 PM
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 and is officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, recognized as one of the top Elvis Tribute artists in the world today! Get ready to be “all shook up”—Joseph Hall’s Elvis Tribute is so electrifying, you’ll swear The King never left the building! Don’t miss this Faribault tradition that keeps fans coming back year after year!
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50 / Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Paradise Community Theatre Presents: The Sound of Music
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse.
Directed by Shelley Fitzgerald.
December 5, 6, 11, & 12 at 7:30 PM
December 7, 13 & 14 at 2:00 PM
For 65 years, ‘The Sound of Music’ has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s meant to be shared. Featuring beloved songs such as “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss,” ‘The Sound of Music’ is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors—and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain!
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $23.50 / Student: $17.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Sponsored by Char & Larry Johnson.
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| | A Very Diva Christmas
Friday, December 19th at 7:30 PM
Get ready for a dazzling holiday experience that will make your Christmas season sparkle like never before! The Divas will pay tribute to classic Christmas hits that have warmed hearts for generations, while gliding seamlessly through the decades to the
modern pop holiday tunes that define today’s festive spirit! Feel the joy and nostalgia as they revisit timeless favorites, witness the evolution of Christmas music, and celebrate the enchanting Divas who’ve graced us with their iconic renditions of these beloved songs. From soulful ballads of the past to high-energy dance beats of today, “A Very Diva Christmas” promises a night of holiday magic that will have you dancing, singing along, and leaving with hearts full of Christmas cheer!
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50 / Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Improv Comedy Show Presented by Little Fish Comedy
Friday, January 9th at 7:30 PM
Little Fish Comedy is a local group of actors and comedians looking to bring improv comedy to Southern Minnesota while raising money for the Paradise Center for the Arts! Come join us for a night full of laughter where the actors make up the show as they go! They will be doing family-friendly improv for people of all ages!
Member: $13.50 / Non-Member: $17.50 / Student: $11.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Buddy Holly: OH BOY!
Friday, January 30th at 7:30 PM
“Buddy Holly: OH BOY!” takes you back to the original line-up of the 1959 WINTER DANCE PARTY Tour, with the first set warming you up with the music of Buddy’s co-stars Frankie Sardo, Dion & the Belmonts, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. Set number two has our Buddy (Nicholas Freeman) crooning all your favorite Holly Hits, backed by the red-hot BIG BEAT BAND. A STELLAR TRIBUTE to the music of American rock and roll icon Buddy Holly, featuring original cast members (Nicholas Freeman, Blake Foster, and Zach Spicer) from History Theatre’s IVEY-award- winning production of Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story. Endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets! Produced and music directed by Gary Rue.
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50 / Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | The Looney Lutherans In: It Could Be Worse
Saturday, February 7th at 2:00 PM
After 20 years together, the Loonies have compiled some techniques and tricks for surviving relationships. Tips include: “How to understand what your spouse is thinking”, a Looney take on “the Dating Game,” and the Lutheran Feelings Chart. Don’t miss this hilarious show featuring the spectacular Looney Lutherans you know and love!
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50 / Student: $16.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Paradise Community Theatre Presents: Kill Me, Deadly
By Bill Roberts
Directed by Patrick Braucher
February 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 7:30 PM
February 22 & March 1 at 2:00 PM
Charlie Nickels has a hard life as a gumshoe in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, and things are only made harder by the murder of a client and the theft of her 300-karat diamond. With the help of his wise-cracking secretary, Ida, Charlie seeks out the many suspects. Packed with romance, intrigue and murder, this detective noir is a smart parody that will keep you guessing until the end.
Member: $19.50 / Non-Member: $21.50 / Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Sponsored by Artist Julie Fakler.
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| | St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Bonnie Drunken Lad
Friday, March 13th at 7:30 PM
Enjoy the lively sounds of Bonnie Drunken Lad—a band of four lads and one lass (with questionable Celtic heritage) bringing you traditional and modern Irish drinking songs, war anthems, sea shanties, historical oddities, and all things Luke Kelly. Hailing from a shack in Apple Valley, MN, these five deliver an unforgettable performance.
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50 / Student: $16.50 (Includes a $1.50 processing Fee)
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| | 80s Prom Night at The Paradise
Friday, March 20th at 7:30 PM
Grab a date and some friends and get ready
to dress your 80s best for a spring fundraiser to remember - it’s an 80s Prom Night! Join us for a nostalgic night filled with vibrant music from your favorite decade and party the night away while reliving the iconic styles and unforgettable hits of the past. Embrace the color, hairspray, those cool shades, and the energy of the 80s! We can’t wait to see you there!
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| | The Church of Cash
Saturday, March 28th at 7:30 PM
Church of Cash returns to the Paradise after multiple sold-out engagements! The Johnny Cash tribute show performed by singer Jay Ernest and his band is an unforgettable experience that brings the music of the Man in Black to life. Jay Ernest’s deep, resonant voice sounds remarkably like Cash’s, and he captures the essence of the legendary performer with his dynamic stage presence. The show features an electrifying setlist that includes all of Cash’s greatest hits, from “I Walk The Line” to “Ring of Fire” and beyond! The band’s musicianship is impeccable, and they create an authentic sound that’s true to Cash’s original recordings!
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50 / Student: $16.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Country Roads: A Tribute to John Denver
Saturday, April 4th at 7:30 PM
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 6-piece band, Curley’s renditions 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,” “Annie’s Song” and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” Frontman Dennis Curly 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!
Member: $24.50 / Non-Member: $28.50 / Student: $18.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Sponsored by Richie Eye Clinic & Lasik Center.
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| | Paradise Community Theatre Presents: Jake's Women
By Neil Simon
Directed by Palmer Huff
April 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 7:30 PM
April 19 & 26 at 2:00 PM
America’s premier comic playwright makes another hilarious foray into the world of modern relationships. Jake, a novelist who is more successful with fiction than with life, faces a marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. The wildly comic and sometimes moving flashbacks played in his mind are interrupted by visitations from actual females.
PCT Season Sponsor: The Bahl Foundation
Member: $19.50 / Non-Member: $21.50 / Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Mick Sterling Presents: Elton John with Strings
Friday, May 8th at 7:30 PM
“Elton John with Strings” is a unique love letter for and to anyone who is a true Elton John fan, especially of the masterpiece symphonic songs of Elton’s most prolific and influential period. Featuring Peter Guertin on Piano, Steve Lehto on guitar, and Mick Sterling on vocals! Elton with Strings is fueled by a spectacular String Quartet providing the orchestral feel of songs such as “Levon,” “Madman Across The Water,” “Border Song,” “Your Song,” and more! Don’t miss this incredible and beautiful show of beloved Elton John songs.
Sponsored by Rosemarie Marraccini
Member: $21.50 / Non-Member: $26.50 / Student: $16.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Roll On: The Music of Alabama
Saturday, May 16th at 7:30 PM
Based in Minnesota, this band is a top-notch group of musicians having fun with the great hits of the iconic country band, Alabama! The harmonies and instrumentation of “Roll On” creates memories of some of the greatest songs of all time including: “Dixieland Delight,” “Roll On,” “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas,” “Feels so Right,” “Love in The First Degree,” and many more! Be thrilled by the American country and Southern rock sounds that made Alabama’s music hit the charts with 40 #1 hits!
Sponsored by Faribault Ace Hardware.
Member: $24.50 / Non-Member: $28.50 / Student: $18.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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| | Magic Carpet Ride: 1967 Summer of Love
Friday, June 12th at 7:30 PM
Magic Carpet Ride is a musical journey through one of the most electrifying and impactful times America has ever seen. Immerse your senses in an electrifying video show projection accompanying a live performance of songs by The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Byrds, Iron Butterfly, Jefferson Airplane, Procol Harum, Cream, The Zombies, Steppenwolf and Janis Joplin. Produced & music directed by Gary Rue.
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50 / Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
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