and Main St ., Dubuque , IA . For information , email Info @ FlyByNightDubuque . com , call ( 563 ) 582-6572 , or visit FlyBy- NightDubque . com .
The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson , Charles Dickens , and Leo Tolstoy : Discord October 21 , 22 , 28 & 29 @ 7:30 PM October 23 @ 2 PM A comic drama by Scott Carter , directed by Lenore Howard , that concerns three iconic thinkers who meet in some afterlife limbo , with apparently … no exit !
The Realistic Joneses February 3 , 4 , 10 & 11 , 2017 @ 7:30 PM February 5 , 2017 @ 2 PM This dramatic comedy by Will Eno is directed by Lynda Mackie . In the play we meet Bob and Jennifer and their new neighbors , John and Pony , two suburban couples who have even more in common than their shared last names . As their relationships begin to irrevocably intertwine , the Joneses must decide between their fantasies and their imperfect realities .
Mothers and Sons June 2 , 3 , 9 & 10 , 2017 @ 7:30 PM June 4 , 2017 @ 2 PM This drama by Terrence McNally , directed by Sunil Malapati , is a poignant reflection on a changed gay America . At times funny and powerful , the play portrays a woman who pays an unexpected visit to her late son ’ s partner , who is now married to another man and has a young son .
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
The historic Grand Opera House , located at 135 8th St . in Dubuque , proudly announces the 2016 / 17 Season packed with a wide variety of entertainment offerings that are certain to please a broad cross section of the tri-state community . For more information , contact Frank Mc- Clain , Artistic Director , at ( 563 ) 588-4356 or Director @ TheGrandOperaHouse . com . For assistance with your ticket purchases , please contact the Box Office at ( 563 ) 588-1305 . Find the Grand online at TheGrandOperaHouse . com .
To Kill a Mockingbird September 30 and October 1 , 7 & 8 @ 7:30 PM October 2 & 9 @ 2 PM Harper Lee ’ s poignant coming of age story is vividly brought to life on the stage . Set in Maycomb , Alabama in 1935 , Scout , a wide-eyed tomboy , plays witness to the racial inequities and prejudices of the era . The sleepy town is torn apart by the ensuing trial and Scout experiences firsthand dramatic events that will affect the rest of her life .
EVA October 14 @ 7:30 PM Featuring breathtaking voices with roots in Australia , Ireland , the UK , and the United States , EVA performs a seamless mix of traditional and contemporary original folk music . Kath Buckell , Liz Simmons , and Nicole Zuraitis lend their three distinct voices to songs that meld worldly sensibilities with time-honored musical traditions .
Swing Out ! The Big Band Show October 15 @ 2 & 7:30 PM Hunter Fuerste and his American Vintage Orchestra present an authentic recreation of the big band era . The show features recreations of the original hits of Glenn Miller , Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey , Artie Shaw , Benny Goodman , Harry James , Count Basie , and many others . In addition to a fourteen-piece big band , the twohour program features singers , dancers , and a special tight harmony vocal group , The Penthouse Serenaders .
Magic for the Museum October 22 @ 7 PM A Benefit for the Dubuque Museum of Art , starring magicians Trent James , Craig Steven , Rick Eugene and Dean Franzen , The Dean of juggling .
Mark Chesnut in Concert November 4 @ 8 PM In a special unplugged show , Mark is carrying the torch in the footsteps of George Jones and Waylon Jennings . He has four platinum albums , five gold albums , 14 No . 1 singles , and 23 Top 10 singles .
A Christmas Story November 25-26 and December 2-3 @ 7:30 PM November 27 and December 4 @ 2 PM Humorist Jean Shepherd ’ s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows nine-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas .
The Nutcracker Ballet December 10 , 16 & 17 @ 7:30 PM December 11 & 18 @ 2 PM The glorious music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is brought to life in this beautiful production presented by the Dubuque City Youth Ballet .
She Loves Me February 24-25 & March 3-4 , 2017 @ 7:30 PM February 26 and March 5 , 2017 @ 2 PM Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written , this warm romantic comedy is based on the book by Joe Masteroff with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick . This heartwarming story was the inspiration for the hit movie You ’ ve Got Mail .
OCTOBER 2016
Cinderella April 1 , 7 & 8 , 2017 @ 7:30 PM April 2 & 9 , 2017 @ 2 PM Dubuque City Youth Ballet ’ s pre-professional company , Heartland Ballet , brings this popular fairy tale to life . The glorious music of Sergei Prokofiev ’ s Cinderella is notable for its jubilant music , lush scenery , romantic story , and comic stepsisters .
Shrek the Musical June 16 , 17 , 22 , 23 & 24 , 2017 @ 7:30 PM June 18 & 25 , 2017 @ 2 PM Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film , this musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeannie Tesori . All the beloved characters you know from the film come to life on stage .
Gypsy July 21 , 22 , 27 , 28 & 29 , 2017 @ 7:30 PM July 23 & 30 , 2017 @ 2 PM Counted among the greatest musicals ever written , this ultimate story of an aggressive stage mother is loosely based on the memoirs of the queen of burlesque , Gypsy Rose Lee . Join Rose , her daughters June and Louise , and their troupe in their trip across the United States during the 1920s .
Roald Dahl ’ s Willy Wonka Jr . August 18 & 19 , 2017 @ 7:30 PM August 19 & 20 , 2017 @ 2 PM The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka ’ s mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl ’ s fantastical tale .
A Grand Extravaganza ! August 26 , 2017 @ 7:30 PM August 27 , 2017 @ 2 PM Quickly becoming one of the year ’ s highlights , The Grand Opera House ends the 2016 / 2017 Season with a variety program featuring the talents of a multitude of the area ’ s most talented singers , dancers , musicians , and actors . The performance will feature show-stopping numbers form Broadway .
HUNTER FUERSTE & HIS AMERICAN VINTAGE ORCHESTRA
Hunter Fuerste & His American Vintage Orchestra presents an authentic recreation of the big band era , the music of 1935 to 1945 , including the original hits of Glenn Miller , Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey , Artie Shaw , Benny Goodman , Harry James , Count Basie , and many others . For more information and an updated schedule , visit HunterFuerste . com .
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