2008 Opera House Schedule of Events

RIVERTOWN FOLLIES***
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
May 1, 2 & 3, 2008 ~ 8:00pm
Tickets: Thursday - $10.00
Friday & Saturday: $11.00 Advance, $12.00 at the Door
Reserved Seating

ACCESS TO ARTS**

American Short and Tall Tales
WILD SWAN THEATRE
May 7 & 8, 2008
Performance Times: 9:15am, 11:00am, 1:00pm
Reservations required
Admission Free
Underwritten by Citizens National Bank

BISHOP BARAGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL*
SPRING PROGRAM

Friday, May 9, 2008 ~ 7:00pm
Admission Free

YOUTH ART SHOW**

Cheboygan Public Library
Wednesday, May 14 through Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Hours Running Concurrently with Library Hours
Reception on Friday, May 16, 2008 ~ 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Free Admission

Opera House Benefit Series*
MUSICIAL MEMORIES II

featuring Cora Brodeur, George Krawczyk &
Michele Peters and MORE SONGS OF SINATRA
with Jack Barber
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 7:30pm
All Tickets - $8.00
Non-Reserved Seating

CHEBOYGAN AREA ARTS COUNCIL

Dance Recital**
Sunday, May 18, 2008 ~2:00pm
Adults ~ $7.00
Students through High School ~ $5.00
Reserved Seating

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION GRADUATION***

Thursday, May 22, 2008 ~ 7:00pm
Admission Free

YOUNG AMERICANS***

Saturday, June 7, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Adults - $20.00
Students through High School - $15.00
Reserved Seating

BARBERSHOPPERS*
THE HURON SHORE CHORUS

THE HARMONIE MEISTERS

FOUR MAN FISHIN' TACKLE

Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 7:30pm
Adults $12.00, Students through High School $8.00
Reserved Seating

NORTHLAND PLAYERS CHILDREN'S THEATRE**

The Saddle String Review: A Horse Opera in Once Act
Friday, June 27, 2008 ~ 7:00pm
Saturday, June 28, 2008 ~ 7:00pm
Sunday, June 29, 2008 ~ 2:00pm
Adults - $5.00; Students through Grade 12 - $3.00
Non-Reserved Seating

PARROTS OF THE CARIBBEAN*

A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet
Saturday, July 5, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
CAAC Members - $20.00
Non-Members - $23.00
Reserved Seating

40TH ANNIVERSARY
ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL*
At the Cheboygan Ice Rick Pavilion
Saturday, July 12, 2008 ~ 10:00am to 4:00pm

LEGACY FIVE***

Presented by Northern Michigan Promotions
Saturday, July 19, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Artists' Circle - $23.00
Regular Adult - $17.00
Students through 12 Grade - $10.00
Reserved Seating

FIDDLERS RESTRUNG*

Saline Fiddlers*
Saturday, July 26, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Adults - $12.00, Students through 12th Grade - $8.00
Reserved Seating

Fiddler’s ReStrung are a brilliant example of what young adults can and will achieve if given a direction and the opportunity to explore, develop and pursue their own interests. The members continue to polish existing skills and learn new material presenting a full stage show of incomparable quality. While primarily an instrumental ensemble, the group takes pride in several fine singing voices, as well as some amazingly talented cloggers! The expectations are for high musical skill, character, commitment and desire for excellence in each student. These students balance academics, sports, school organizations, church activities, jobs, and social lives along with their demanding commitment to music year round. They do all of this while maintaining an average grade point of 3.75.

These students are all former members of a nationally known group who have performed at venues such as the White House, and the Kennedy Center. They have worked with many Internationally known musicians, such as Mark O’Connor, Byron Berline, Bonnie Rideout, Jay Unger and Molly Mason, Peter Ostroushko, Natalie McMaster, Barrage, Pulse and many more! Fiddler’s ReStrung is organized through the Saline Area Schools Community Education Department and is supported by many volunteers, donations from sponsors, sales of recordings and contributions for performing.

CHEBOYGAN STREET FAIR

Chalk the Walk*
Around Washington Park
Saturday, July 26, 2008 ~ 1:00pm to 4:00pm

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES***

Presented by the Northland Players
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
August 7, 8, 9 & 10, 2008
Weeknights at 7:30pm
Sunday Matinee at 2:00pm
Seniors - $10.00 Opening Night Only
Adults - $12.00
Students through High School - $8.00
Reserved Seating

SURF'S UP*

A Tribute to the BEACH BOYS
Phil Dirt& The Dozers
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
CAAC Members - $20.00
Non-Members - $23.00
Reserved Seating

CHIP IN FOR THE ARTS*
MILLIONAIRE'S PARTY

Saturday, September 6, 2008 ~ 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Advance Tickets ~ $10.00
At The Door ~ $15.00

AUDITIONS FOR
NORTHERN MICHIGAN HAS TALENT

Saturday, October 4, 2008 ~ 9:00am to Noon
In The Opera House

COMEDY LEGEND
GALLAGHER'S "NO SLEDGE" SHOW***

Friday, October 17, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Ticket Prices are scaled - All Seats are Reserved
Call Box Office for Details

More than flying bits of food (which you won't see at The Opera House), Gallagher's show incorporates intelligent social and political commentary as only he can deliver. Add to this a plethora of oddball props and you have the ingredients of one of the most calculating performers in the entertainment world. More than any other comic, Gallagher is best known for his 16 audacious cable specials with titles like "Uncensored Evening," "Too Real," "Mad As Hell," "Totally New," "Stuck in the 60's," "We Need A Hero," etc. Fans always get more than their money's worth. Gallagher gives 110% before and during every show, posing for pictures and signing autographs. Flash photography is allowed and encouraged! Don't miss out on the fun as Gallagher Looks for Intelligent Life in Cheboygan, MI.

2nd ANNUAL
NATURAL FIGURE AND BODYBUILDING
CHAMPIONSHIPS***

Presented by the Cheboygan Fitness Center
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Preliminaries: 11:00am ~ $10.00
Final Championship Awards: 7:00pm ~ $20.00

NORTHERN MICHIGAN HAS TALENT*

TALENT SHOW HOSTED BY
Dan Frazier, Master of Ceremonies
Lloyd Fell, Debra Mesler, & Jeff Schmidt, Panelists
Saturday, October 25, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
All Seats $10.00 ~ Non-Reserved Seating

NORTHLAND PLAYERS FALL SHOW***
MOON OVER BUFFALO

Saturday, November 1, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Sunday, Novembe 2, 2008 ~ 2:00pm
Friday and Saturday, November 7 & 8, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Senior Prices - $10.00, Opening Night Only
Adults - $12.00
Students through High School - $8.00
Reserved Seating

BARRAGE*

2008-2009 Concert Series
Thursday, November 20, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Ticket Prices to be Announced

Barrage - a high-octane fiddle-fest that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance. Barrage performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality. Their music continues to evolve - combining contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. The young hip cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away.

NORTHLAND PLAYERS CHRISTMAS SHOW
PLAID TIDINGS***

Saturday, December 6, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Sunday, December 7, 2008 ~ 2:00pm
Friday, December 12, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Saturday, December 13, 2008 ~ 7:30pm
Seniors - $10.00, Opening Night Only
Adults - $12.00
Students through High School - $8.00
Reserved Seating

OPERA HOUSE BENEFIT CONCERT SERIES*
MIKE RIDLEY & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS SHOW
Sunday, December 14, 2008, 7:30pm
Tickets $8.00 ~ Non-Reserved Seating

OPERA HOUSE BENEFIT CONCERT SERIES*
MIKE FORNES IN A TRIBUTE TO
GORDON LIGHTFOOT
Saturday, January 10, 2009 ~ 7:30pm
Tickets $8.00 ~ Non-Reserved Seating

THE MACK SISTERS, DUO PIANISTS*

2008-2009 Concert Series
Saturday, March 14, 2009 ~ 7:30pm
Ticket Prices to be Announced

Hailed for the power and virtuosity of their playing, Japanese born duo-pianists Yuki and Tomoko have dazzled audiences on three continents, performing works for one piano, two pianos and double concertos with orchestra. In Chicago, Yuko and Tomoko performed on the Dame Myra Hess Series and Live from Studio One, both programs broadcast on WFMT.

In Europe their concerts were broadcast in Poland and Sweden, followed by performances in Italy, Japan, and New York. They have three CDs which include a varied repertoire of one-piano and two piano works.

BYE BYE BIRDIE*

Windwood Productions
2008-2009 Concert Series
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 ~ 7:30pm
Ticket Prices to be Announced

Lots of laughs and great songs have made this favorite hit Broadway show one of the most memorable musicals of all time. When rock star and teenage heartthrob Conrad Birdie gets drafted, the nation's teenagers go haywire and Conrad's songwriter, Albert, faces unemployment. So Albert and his girlfriend organize a nationwide contest in which one lucky girl wins a farewell kiss from Conrad on "The Ed Sullivan Show."

* Sponsored by Cheboygan Area Arts Council
** Programs for Youth - CAAC Sponsored
*** Rental Events

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call 231-627-5841
All other Areas Outside of
CHEBOYGAN - MACKINAW CITY - INDIAN RIVER
Call 1-800-357-9408
or dee@theoperahouse.org

Box Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday
9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturdays, Day of Show ~ 2:00pm to Curtain
Sundays, Day of Show ~ Noon to Curtain