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| | “Present Laughter” by Noel Coward, presented by the Merlin Players
July 30, 31, August 5, 6, 7 at 7:30PM, August 1 at 2:00PM. $17 adults, $10 18 & under.
Featuring an all-star cast of Michael Lambert, Kim Schaufenbuel, Susan Dunhaupt, Patrick Braucher, Larry Tolle, Stephanie Weiss, Dean Lamp, Faith Jameson, Sam Temple, Marcia Morris-Beck, and Tania Legvold.
Talk about a match made in heaven. Michael Lambert and this cast were born to do Noel Coward. “In a vehicle he wrote for himself, Coward was poking mischievous fun at the frothy commercial comedies that were his bread and butter, with their sophisticated repartee, winking sexual shenanigans, luxurious settings, silk dressing gowns and free-flowing cocktails.”
Unpacked here over four scenes in two acts covering roughly 10 days, the play charts the escalating chaos Garry whips up around himself as he prepares to leave London to tour Africa with six plays in repertory. Juggling his commitments and keeping his more reckless impulses in check is his long-suffering secretary Monica. But despite the efforts of Monica and estranged wife Liz, whose condescending indulgence toward Garry can't hide her enduring affection, he gets drawn into the messy intrigues of his inner circle. | Buy Tickets |
| | Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr. presented by the Marquee Children's Theatre
August 13 at 7pm, August 14 at 2pm (ASL), August 14 at 7pm.
Tickets:
Adult $10
Student $5
Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. | Buy Tickets |
| | Looney Lutherans
Friday August 20th at 7:30pm
Non-Member $25
Member $20
Student $15
The Looney Lutherans are a trio of wacky gals who use music, comedy, and some help from the audience to share their age-old wisdom for living a long and lively life, the Lutheran way. Material is comedic and family-friendly, and you don’t have to be Lutheran to love it! | Buy Tickets |
| | Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos
August 21 at 7:30pm
Member $25/ Non-member $30/ Student $25
The dynamic dueling pianos duo is back again! Dave and Ted have sold-out shows at the Paradise and across the country. Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos continues to defy all expectations and experiences of a dueling piano show. It’s a zany, witty, and wild night of entertainment. Whether you are 25 or 85, get ready to be part of the musical action, comedy, and all-out fun!
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| | Harmonious Wail
Friday August 27th at 7:30 pm
Member $20, Non-Member $25, Student $15
Americana flavored Gypsy Jazz on full tilt! With over 30 years of touring around the world, Harmonious Wail continues to combine the searing wit, humor, and mandolin virtuosity of vintage Jethro Burns performances, the Continental panache of Django, and the charm of Edith Piaf-inspired vocals to create a unique musical journey. "In the gypsy jazz field, no one does it any better than the Madison, Wisconsin based group Harmonious Wail" (Jazz Review). “Intense playing & sense of purpose that never wavers… a mind-altering experience.” (The Washington Examiner)
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| | Church of Cash
Friday, September 10th at 7:30 pm
Member $20/ Non-Member $25/ Student $15
Church of Cash returns to the Paradise after sold-out shows in 2017 & 2016. What Church of Cash has that no one else can match is their loyalty to the song and the message that Johnny left to all of us. The band merely keeps this word alive with a youthful spirit that has entertained audiences completely. They bring the music of Johnny with style and energy that audiences love! | Buy Tickets |
| | Drop Dead! Presented by Paradise Community Theatre
September 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 7:30pm, September 19 at 2:00pm
Members $16/ Non-Members $18/Student $12
By Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore
A cast of has-been actors plan to revive their careers in "Drop Dead!," a potboiler murder mystery directed by "Wonder Child of the Broadway Stage" Victor Le Pewe. At the dress rehearsal the set falls, props break, and the producer and an actor are murdered. During the opening night performance, the murders continue. The remaining thespians must save the show and their careers, solve the mystery and stay alive for curtain calls. Directed by Patrick Braucher.
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| | Country Roads - John Denver Tribute
Friday, October 1st at 7:30PM
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.
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| | Crazy on You Heart Tribute to "Heart" with Dianna Parks
Saturday, October 2nd at 7:30 PM
Member $20/ Non-Member $25/ Student $15
Power vocalists Dianna Parks and Mary Lieser return to the Paradise stage after back-to-back sell-outs to bring you a Tribute to HEART. Heart broke barriers and turned the rock and roll world on its ear with Top 10 albums spanning nearly 5 decades. Their timeless hits like “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You” are recognizable within the first few notes and are just a sampling of a long catalog of hits. This is a not-to-be-missed performance! | Buy Tickets |
| | 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. | Buy Tickets |
| | 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.
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| | Wine, Women & Comedy -Laurie Forster
Saturday, November 6th at 7:30 pm
Member $20/Non-Member $25/ Student $15
Theme: Something to Wine About. TV personality, award-winning sommelier, and comedian Laurie Forster delivers an edgy, off-beat hilarious show where wine meets punchline. Using her down-to-earth approach to "wine education," Forester peels back the labels of a few of her favorite wines while she exposes some of the deep secrets of the Wine Industry and why she thinks it's so damn funny!
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| | 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.
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