June 2013
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The BoDeansSaturday June 15, 7:30
Still riding on the success of their latest album, American Made, released in June of this year, the BoDeans are returning to the Paramount after two sold out shows here in early 2011. |
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Rooftop Theatre Company Presents
Guys and DollsJune 20-22 at 7:30, June 23 at 2:00, June 27 at 1:30 & 7:30, June 28-29 at 7:30, June 30 at 2:00
“Guys and Dolls” tells the tale of Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York, who bets fellow gambler Sky Masterson that he can’t make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. That “next girl” is Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart Salvation Army-type reformer. Meanwhile, Nathan is having trouble with his own girlfriend, Adelaide, who after 14 years of dating is ready for marriage. Guys and Dolls is a cornerstone of the musical comedy stage that continues to delight audiences over 50 years after its Broadway premiere. Featuring the songs “Luck be a Lady” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” this musical is the perfect balance of story, dance, music, and romance.
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July 2013
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Don WilliamsJuly 9 & 10 As you know, last summer Don Williams had some very minor, unexpected health issues and had to cancel 2 weeks of concerts. We were part of those two weeks. He made a full recovery last August and has been performing ever since! We are glad to welcome back the legend himself, Don Williams. |
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Rooftop Theatre Company Presents
The Wedding SingerJuly 25-27, August 1-3, All shows at 7:30
Robbie, the singer and Julia, the waitress are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people. Fortune intervenes to help them discover each other. The Wedding Singer was a 1998 romantic comedy film starring Adam Sandler as a wedding singer in the 1980s and Drew Barrymore as a waitress with whom he falls in love. The film was later adapted into a stage musical debuting on Broadway in April 2006. |
August 2013
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The Fabulous Armadillos Presents…
Floydian SlipAugust 15-17, All Shows at 7:30
The Dark Side of the Moon album LIVE, plus many more of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits. |
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Comedian Jeff Allen
Comedian Jeff Allen – I Can Laugh About It NowTuesday August 20 at 7:30
The World’s Funniest, Most Inspiring Comedian! Jeff Allen provides clean, hilarious humor with inspiration like no other comedian working today. He is the best at what he does - making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. *His Happy Wife, Happy Life® * message* *of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage. |
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The Granite City Folk Society Presents
Dar WilliamsWednesday August 21, 7:30
Described by The New Yorker as “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters.” Dar Williams (Dorothy Snowden Williams) has been a folk performer for almost 25 years. She has appeared with such folk greats as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ani DeFranco and Joan Baez. The Granite City Folk Society is proud to be hosting this concert at the Paramount – Dar’s first trip to St. Cloud in almost 10 years. |
September 2013
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G.R.E.A.T Theatre Presents
Les MisérablesSept 6 at 7:30, Sept 7 at 7:30, Sept 8 at 2:00, Sept 13 at 7:30, Sept 14 at 7:30, Sept 15 at 2:00, Sept 20 at 7:30, Sept 21 at 7:30, Sept 22 at 2:00
Can you hear the people sing? Epic, grand and uplifting, the world’s longest running musical, is a popular masterpiece that has thrilled audiences all over the world. Discover a nation in the grip of revolution, where convict Jean Valjean is on the run. Hunted relentlessly by the policeman Javert for breaking his parole, he must leave his past behind and keep his vow to raise the young orphaned Cosette. But with revolution in the air and Javert closing in, Jean Valjean has no choice but to fight for his life and sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves. |
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Mel TillisSeptember 30 & October 1, 1:30 & 7:00
Mel Tillis has been in the music and entertainment business for 50 plus years. He has recorded more than 60 albums and has had thirty-six Top Ten singles, with nine of them going to Number One. In 1976, Mel Tillis was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters International Hall of Fame, and that same year, he was named Country Music Association’s (CMA) Entertainer of the Year. Also, for six years in the 70’s, Mel Tillis won Comedian of the Year. Mel was the recipient of the Golden Voice Entertainer Award for 2001. He also won the 2001 Golden R.O.P.E. Songwriter Award. In 2007 he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Mel has written well over 1,000 songs, and over 600 of them have been recorded by major artists. On September 21, 1999, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) named Mel Tillis the Songwriter of the Decade for two decades. |
October 2013
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Paramount Gala Fundraiser 2013: Gold Dust GalaSaturday, October 5 at 6:00
The Paramount Annual Fundraiser Gala is bringing back the concert hit of our past season – Rumours and Dreams – the Music of Fleetwood Mac. The incredible Pamela McNeill has assembled an all-star band to bring the music of Fleetwood Mac to life. Joining Pamela will be Minnesota Music Hall of Famer, Mary Jane Alm, Jeff Engholm and more! This show will walk you through the amazing catalogue of hits this band has produced over the years including such greats as The Chain. Landslide, Rhiannon, Songbird, Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow, Gold Dust Woman …and many, many more. 6:00 Fabulous Food, Divine Beverages, art demonstrations, conversation with old and new friends, an Art Sale … and much more! 7:30 Rumours and Dream – The Music of Fleetwood Mac This is the Paramount’s only fundraiser of the year. Not only is it a fun night of food, art and music, but your attendance helps to support all of the activities that happen at the Paramount throughout the year. YOUR contributions and attendance keep the Paramount a vibrant and active arts center – Central Minnesota’s Home for Arts and Entertainment! Sponsors to Date: |
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G.R.E.A.T Theatre Presents
The Little MermaidOct 11 at 7:00, Oct 12 at 2:00 & 7:00, Oct 13 at 2:00, Oct 18 at 7:00, Oct 19 at 2:00 & 7:00, Oct 20 at 2:00
Life is the bubbles, under the sea! In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical it features the hit songs Part of Your World, She’s in Love, and the Oscar-winning Under the Sea. |
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Central Lakes Oral and Facial Surgery Presents
The SuburbsOctober 25 & 26 at 7:30
After a “brief” absence from the stage, The Suburbs are scheduled to release a new CD this Spring! The Suburbs were formed in the western suburbs of Minneapolis in 1977 following introductions by Chris Osgood of the Suicide Commandos. The band’s popularity increased during the early to mid 1980s, and during this time, their new wave dance sound, eclectic lyrics, and stage presence gained a following that broke out of the Midwest and reached both coasts. In 1986 the Suburbs signed with A&M Records and released The Suburbs produced by Prince’s Revolution drummer Bobby Z (Robert Brent). The band broke up a year later. In 1992 Twin/Tone released Ladies and Gentlemen, The Suburbs Have Left the Building, a best-of compilation, and in 1994 a live record Viva! Suburbs!. The Suburbs reunited during this period and played numerous shows in the Twin Cities, and have played on and off since that time including opening for the B-52′s in 2003. In 2004 Chan Poling formed The New Standards with John Munson and Steve Roehm. And now, 10 years later, The Suburbs and writing, performing and recording once again, with a new CD scheduled for release in the late Spring of 2013. |
November 2013
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A Branson Country ChristmasTuesday Nov 5 at 1:30 & 7:00, Nov 6 at 1:30
It’s been almost three years since Ozark Jubilee brought their Branson Country Christmas show up to the St. Cloud area. They are back for three shows over two days. Make your plans now to start your holiday season off at the end of 2013 with Dufus Doolittle and the Ozark Jubilee! |
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Justin Ploof and the ThrowbacksSaturday November 9 at 7:30
A tribute to one of the biggest bands in rock ’n roll history is coming to the Paramount when Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks perform their Rockumentary Born on the Bayou: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Not only will you hear hits like “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Down on the Corner,” they will also be treated to a complete “blast from the past” show experience. Behind the music is a story, the makings for a rockumentary! Justin Ploof and The Throwbacks are the original authors of the rockumentary, which includes vintage footage and brief narration. The show starts with CCR’s formation and rise to fame, peaking in 1969-70, the troubles between brothers John and Tom Fogerty, and the decline and eventual demise of the band. Slides of the band and historic footage of the Vietnam police action during anti-war songs add context to the music. The presentation also includes some little-known facts about the band. The Throwbacks include Ploof, brother Jason Ploof and father Dan Ploof. They have shared the stage with the likes of Soul Asylum, Bobby Vee, Joan Jett, and Jessie Lang. Their incredible attention to detail and quality of musicianship will wow you from the first chord right on through to the rousing end. Guest musicians will help the Ploofs hit all the authentic notes so every song will leave audiences thinking they’ve traveled back to the ’60s. |
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G.R.E.A.T Theatre Presents
White ChristmasNov 15 at 7:30, Nov 16 at 7:30, Nov 17 at 2:00, Nov 22 at 7:30, Nov 23 at 2:00 & 7:30, Nov 24 at 2:00, Nov 29 at 7:30, Nov 30 at 2:00 & 7:30, Dec 1 at 2:00
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. This heartwarming musical adaptation based on the beloved, timeless film, features seventeen Irving Berlin songs. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob & Phil’s former army commander. This dazzling musical features well known stands including Blue Skies, I Love A Piano, How Deep Is the Ocean and the perennial favorite, White Christmas. |
December 2013
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Stroia Ballet Company Presents
The Nutcracker BalletThurs Dec 5 at 1:30, Fri-Sat Dec 6 & 7 at 7:00, Sun Dec 8 at 2:00
Stroia Ballet Company brings their annual performance of this holiday favorite to the stage! An enchanting Sugar Plus Fairy and a ferocious Mouse Queen, plus the grandeur and magnificence of classic Russian Ballet and exquisite costuming. After its successful debut last year on the Senior Matinee Series, the Nutcracker is again being performed on a weekday afternoon for our devoted matinee patrons! |
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George Maurer Jazz GroupMonday, December 9 at 7:30
The rambunctious and energetic George Maurer Jazz Group has wowed crowds, sold out venues and earned stellar reviews across the Midwest for years. Back for their 15th annual holiday concert, the George Maurer Jazz Group, a pillar of the Upper Midwest’s Jazz Elite - along with sultry songstress Ann Michels, offer humor, wit and mighty fine music. |
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Simple Gifts Holiday Concert with Billy McLaughlinDecember 12 at 1:30 & 7:00
Known for his harp-like guitar playing technique he calls “finger tapping,” McLaughlin is an American original – a national performing and recording artist who has achieved Billboard’s Top-Ten Chart. Several years ago, he came to embody every musician’s greatest fear. The award-winning guitar virtuoso began struggling to play the music loved by fans across the country. Searching in vain through countless therapies for an answer to his problem, he was finally diagnosed with an incurable neuromuscular disorder called Focal Dystonia. After enduring the loss of all he ever dreamed of McLaughlin did what for many would be unthinkable — if not impossible — he taught himself to play left-handed. His remarkable story is captured in an award winning documentary film Changing Keys: Billy McLaughlin and the Mysteries of Dystonia (shown recently on PBS). |
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Sunray Printing Solutions Presents
The New Standards, Holiday ShowSaturday December 14, 2013 at 7:30
The New Standards Holiday Show started in 2006 at the 1000 seat Fitzgerald Theater (home of “A Prairie Home Companion) in St. Paul, MN. Every year the New Standards Holiday Show sells out multiple nights, and in 2013 is moving to the larger State Theater in Minneapolis – AND bringing their show to St. Cloud! Their freewheeling, charming and always entertaining Holiday Show features a larger ensemble with percussion, horns, strings, and more wherein Chan, John and Steve act as ringleaders of a rotating cast of guest singers, storytellers, poets and dancers. Don’t miss this perennially popular evening of classic (and not so classic) Holiday songs, rock and pop gems, and wonderful moments filled with great musicianship, stories and laughter. The New Standards are a unique jazz trio making a splash around the world with their personality-laden brand of heartfelt engaging performance and extraordinary musicality. Each member, coming from a distinguished background in pop, rock and jazz, brings something fresh to the project. John Munson on stand-up bass, a founding member of legendary and chart-topping bands Trip Shakespeare and Semisonic, brings his mellifluous boy-choir vocals and melodious rock-steady chops, Chan Poling, the lead songwriter and vocalist of the seminal Twin Cities 80’s pop-punk band The Suburbs, is the crooner and rock-shouter, but surprises with his pianistic firepower, Steve Roehm, the band’s Secret Weapon reaching breathtaking jazzy and minimal-chiming colorful heights on his vibraphone, started in the punk-rock Billygoat and played in the avant-jazz Electropolis. With over half a dozen CDs to their name, the New Standards tour the world (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Shanghai) as well as their home state of Minnesota. |
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Local Roots Concert Series Presents
The Okee Dokee BrothersSunday, December 15 at 1:00 and 4:00
Fresh from their 2013 Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album, St. John’s University graduate Joe Mailander and his lifelong friend Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek, taking long bike rides into the country or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as The Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana Folk music. Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to get outside and experience nature. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities and themselves. Bring all the kids for this 60-minute show, the second of three concerts of the 2013-2014 Local Roots Concert Series. |
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Jim Curry's "A Rocky Mountain Christmas", The Music of John Denver and Holiday FavoritesTuesday, December 17 at 1:30 and 7:00
The grand and heartwarming music of John Denver comes to life this Christmas on the Paramount Stage as Jim Curry performs music from John Denver’s many Christmas Television specials and Christmas Music collections. Memorable melodies that speak to the heart of the holidays like “Silver Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “O Holy Night,” along with John’s own “Christmas for Cowboys,” “Noel, Christmas Eve,” “Aspenglow,” and “The Peace Carol.” Enjoy these songs along with John’s all-time hits like “Rocky Mountain High,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders,” and “Back Home Again,” as Jim Curry and his band “fill up your senses” in this heart-felt seasonal show |
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Rock & Roll Christmas SpectacularDecember 22 at 2:00 & 7:30, December 27-28 at 7:30
Back for the third consecutive year, this Las Vegas-style multi-media musical and comedic production is back – and this time with FOUR shows. And this time with a MATINEE! Join Paul “Stretch” Diethelm, Ted Manderfeld, soloists Pamela McNeill, Stacy Bauier and Tim Haussner, bassist Mike Zeleny, saxophonist and Flutist Mike Kreitzer and drummer Billy Thommes as they rock their way through timeless classis. Perfect for that family or holiday party! PIONEER SHOWS: Sunday, December 15 at 7:30, Monday, December 16 at 7:30, Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 All Tickets $28 Groups $27 |
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Tonic Sol FaSunday December 29 at 2:00, Monday December 30 at 7:00
Although they are simply four voices and a tambourine, Tonic Sol-fa has carved their niche as one of the nation’s top vocal groups. In the midst of touring, this Emmy-award winning quartet has been named one of the top five “must see” groups in America, has been awarded numerous original song and album awards in pop, gospel and holiday genres, appeared on NBC’s Today Show and in the pages of Newsweek magazine and made its third PBS television special. The New York Times describes Tonic Sol-fa’s sound as “A vocal kaleidoscope…unique to the human voice.” And they live right here in Minnesota! This will be their 12th year making the Paramount part of their 2-month long holiday tour. |
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Deuces Wild New Year's Eve Show!Tuesday, December 31 at 7:00 & 10:00
The “Wild Brothers” are back in town for 2 exciting shows! Since you’ve last seen them, Dave and Ted have performed from New York to New Orleans and return to the Paramount with new parodies, songs, and skits. Plan on having a good time, and plan on seeing lots of “un-planned” improv! Laugh, Clap, Sing along and ring in the New Year with Dave & Ted… Deuces Wild! |
January 2014
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G.R.E.A.T Theatre Presents
To Kill A MockingbirdJan 31 at 7:30, Feb 1 at 7:30, Feb 2 at 2:00, Feb 7 at 7:30, Feb 8 at 7:30, Feb 9 at 2:00
See what real courage is. One of the most beloved and beautifully compassionate stories ever written, Harper Lee’s moving tale of life in rural Alabama during the Depression is filled with heartache and joy, conflict and conciliation. Scout, a young tomboy, grows up quickly as her father, Atticus Finch, defends a legal battle that reveals fires of prejudice burning through the South where black and white, rich and poor, young and old, struggle to find common ground and survive. This Pulitzer Prize-winning tale is about innocence, tolerance, family and the courage to live what you believe. |
February 2014
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Beyond Ballroom DanceSaturday February 15, 2014 at 7:30
A fabulous night of dancing for Valentine’s Weekend! If you like Dancing with the Stars, you’ll love Beyond Ballroom Dance Company! Consisting of professional competitive ballroom dance champions who have thrown away the rule book. Finding inspiration in the glory days of partnership dancing, when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers swept across the stage, BBDC adds their own contemporary twist. From foxtrot to salsa, the company blends the elegance and sophistication of time-honored ballroom dances with the heart pounding rhythms of Latin dance. This evening of original work demonstrates the beauty, sensuality, and passion of ballroom dance with the unforgettable panache for which Beyond Ballroom is so widely celebrated. “Beyond Ballroom Dance Company takes championship ballroom dancing beyond the competitive show circuit and into a theatrical setting with sass, sensuality and panache.” -Star Tribune “With its fresh perspective and radical performances, Beyond Ballroom Dance Company is changing the face of ballroom in the Twin Cities.” – Metro Magazine |
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St. Cloud District 742 Local Education and Activities Foundation presents
Night of the StarsFri & Sat, February 21 & 22, 2014 at 7:00
Come and see the outstanding talent of our local students as they perform on-stage at the historic Paramount. You will be entertained, delighted and amazed with their performance! It’s a great night out for adults and children of any age – and there is no better cause to support than education! Begun in 2002, the LEAF Night of the Stars Variety Show is a fundraiser for the K-12 student activities program in District 742. |
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SopranoramaSunday, February 23, 2014 at 2:00
With Janis Hardy, Maria Jette and Molly Sue McDonald. What (and who? and why??) is Sopranorama!? Is it cabaret? a concert? a musical revue? an art-song recital? Is it an homage to girls’ glee clubs? Or to pioneering girl groups of the 30’s, like the Boswell Sisters? Or to cuddly crooners like the Ink Spots? Is it a showcase for world premieres? Is it a perverse vehicle for dignified ladies to display their dubious prowess with hula hoops? or their fascination with such neglected gems as “Fascination”? The answer is always YES… to everything! One might even say: YES-ORAMA! “The Diva Stories, the glass-shattering gimmick and the horrible horn-helmeted Wagner-babe stereotype have all contributed to our culture’s irrational fear of sopranos. -Dale Connelly, of MPR’s The Morning Show: “With sopranorama!, Maria, Molly Sue and Janis are creating a more realistic picture of the soprano as that kind, smart and funny friend you would love to have over for dinner or a chat. They are not scary at all, and man, can they sing!” -Michael Anthony, Minneapolis Star Tribune |
March 2014
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The Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious present…
Takin' it to the StreetsThurs-Sat March 6-8 at 7:30, Sun March 9 at 2:00
The Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious Present Takin’ it to the Streets, the Doobie Brothers Tribute. |
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New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players present
H.M.S. PinaforeSaturday, March 15, 2014 at 7:30
Five years ago the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players came to the Paramount with their magnificent production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Now they are back with their production of H.M.S. Pinafore, or The Lass That Loved a Sailor! A full operatic cast of 25 and a full orchestra of 20 are coming from New York to perform this hilarious comedy – the most popular and often-performed work of Gilbert and Sullivan’s entire repertoire of light opera creations. |
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Saint John’s Preparatory Theater Department presents
GreaseFri-Sat March 21 & 22 at 7:30, Sun March 23 at 2:00
The 8th annual Saint John’s Prep High School production is coming to the Paramount! And this time it’s an all-time favorite – GREASE – about, what else, high school! A musical about teens in love in the 50′s! It’s California, 1959 and greaser Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson are in love. They spend time at the beach, but when they go back to school, what either of them don’t know is that they both now attend Rydell High. Don’t miss this wonderful, heartwarming story of young love and the value and rewards of always being yourself! |
April 2014
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G.R.E.A.T Theatre Presents
Shrek the MusicalApril 4 at 7:00, April 5 at 2:00 & 7:00, April 6 at 2:00, April 11 at 7:00, April 12 at 2:00 & 7:00, April 13 at 2:00
Believe all ogre again! Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film is the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre brought to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek. |
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Maggie Mae and the Heartland Country BandTuesday, April 22, 2014 at 1:30 and 7:00
RFD TV’s Midwest Country Singer/Yodeler, Maggie Mae … “A SHOW YA DON’T WANT TO MISS!” You’ll enjoy a great afternoon of some of the best traditional Country and Yodeling music around. Maggie Mae’s instant rapport with the audience and her enthusiasm throughout her shows guarantee enjoyment not only by country music fans but also for anyone else who just loves good music. You won’t be disappointed!….YEEHAW! |
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Saint Cloud Singing SaintsSaturday, April 26 at 7:30, 2014
The Singing Saints’ annual Spring barbershop show, featuring guest quartet, ‘Round Midnight! |
May 2014
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An Evening with Groucho MarxThursday May 8, 2014 at 1:30 & 7:00
Frank Ferrante recreates the legendary Groucho Marx in this fast-paced comedy packed performance with songs, stories and inspired audience interaction. Frank Ferrante is described by The New York Times as “the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material.” Discovered by Groucho’s son Arthur when Frank was a drama student at the University of Southern California, Frank originated the off-Broadway title role in Groucho: A Life in Revue. For this role, Frank won 1987′s New York’s Theatre World Award and was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award. He took his portrayal of Groucho Marx to New York in 1986, and has been performing it around the world ever since. |
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Paula PoundstoneSaturday May 10, 2014 at 7:30
Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula Poundstone is famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity. The Boston Globe said, “Poundstone improvises with a crowd like a Jazz musician…swinging in unexpected directions without a plan, without a net.” Paula is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants”. By 1990 she had starred in several comedy specials for HBO and appeared on Saturday Night Live when friend and mentor Robin Williams hosted the show. Paula’s first one-hour HBO special, “Cats, Cops, and Stuff.” made her the first woman to ever receive the Cable ACE for best standup comedy special. This led to her own show on ABC, aptly named, “The Paula Poundstone Show”, and behind-the-scenes coverage of that year’s EMMY Awards for which she was critically acclaimed. During this time, she also became the first woman to perform at the White House Correspondents dinner. By the mid-90’s, Poundstone had shifted her performances from comedy clubs to performing arts centers and theatres where her interactions with the crowd became the stuff of legend. Paula’s off-kilter sensibility and impeccable timing made her a perfect fit for NPR’s “oddly informative”, weekly news quiz program, “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me,” which she joined as a regular panelist seven years ago. |
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What a Wonderful WorldSunday May 11 at 2:00, Monday May 12 at 1:30 (all dates 2014)
A delightful afternoon of music, laughs and memories! Two really funny guys on two pianos performing your favorite musical standards …. Fly Me To The Moon, Sixteen Tons, What a Wonderful World … and dozens more from the Great American Songbook. Dave and Ted performed this show for the very first time two years ago here at the Paramount for Valentine’s Day, and there have been floods of requests for them to return! So here they are – and now with two shows instead of one. A perfect way to spend Mother’s Day afternoon – give you mother or grandmother the gift of laughter and entertainment – and a walk down memory lane. |
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Palmer Printing Presents
A Mighty Fortress is Our BasementMay 16 at 1:30 & 7:30, May 17 at 7:30, May 18 at 2:00 (All dates 2014)
“…a rip-roaring good time. It recaptures some of the original sparkle. “The crowd was on it’s feet within seconds of the closing riff…” “…another hit for the Plymouth Playhouse.” “…best Church Basement music and lyrics yet.” The fourth and latest installment of the Church Basement Ladies series is coming to the Paramount next Spring. In this latest installment, the year is 1960 and a reformation is underway. With a new crop of Confirmands, Beverly, the youngest of the bunch, dons her first pair of high heels for her confirmation ceremony. Mrs Snustad, the matriarch of the kitchen, wins top honors at the County Fair for her “Grand Champion” pickles. Mavis, the able-bodied farm wife, must find a way to deal with the new “Super Highway” which cuts through her farm. Karin, the real homemaker of the kitchen, finds new freedom behind the wheel of her husband’s pickup truck and must reconcile a new world of change for her daughter, Beverly. Pastor, who has always found strength and solace in the church basement, has found new love and announces his impending nuptials. The Church Basement Ladies are once again required to face change head-on. Against the changing tide, these pillars of the church stand strong in their faith and in their friendships with more crazy antics, more great new songs and more lessons reluctantly learned. |