"Art, Soul & Rock and Roll" will take over the Schauer Arts Center, as those three elements mark the overarching theme of its recently announced 2018-19 performing arts season, its eighteenth at its Hartford home at 147 N. Rural St.
The season will start on Friday, Sept. 14, with a performance from the Grammy-nominated country act The Bellamy Brothers, followed over the next year by a variety of acts showcasing talent from across genres and the globe, from dance by the Milwaukee Ballet, to musical performances from Madison acts like The Mark Croft Band and Harmonious Wail, and tributes to international icons like the Bee Gees, Frank Sinatra and more.
"We wanted to bring something for everyone," said Joe Konrad, executive director of the Schauer Arts Center, in a press release. "No matter your age or interests, we really tried to bring a wide variety of performances this season. From classical artists to musical theater, country to rock n’ roll, ballet to soul and R&B – it’s going to be fun!"
Here's the lineup for the upcoming Schauer Center season:
First National Bank Mainstage Series
Sept. 14 – The Bellamy Brothers
Sept. 29 – Bee Gees Gold: A Tribute
Oct. 6 – Marleyn & Bertoli: The Four Elements
Oct. 12 – Simply Sinatra starring Steve Lippia
Oct. 19-20 – Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets
Nov. 30 – Next Generation Leahy
Dec. 7 – Christmas with the Nelsons starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson
Dec. 14 – Harmonious Wail Christmas
Dec. 15 – Isthmus Brass Christmas
Jan. 27 – The Highwaymen Live: A Tribute
Feb. 22-23 – Rise Up, O' Men: The Church Basement Ladies
March 23 – Jim Witter: It's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me
April 13 – Creedence Revived
May 31 – Moon River & Me starring Jimmy Osmond
The Booster Advertising Publications Cabaret Series
Sept. 21 – The Soul Inspirations
Nov. 9 – The Mark Croft Band
Jan. 25-26 and Feb. 1-2 – Comicality 2019
Feb. 15 – A Fireside Chat with Franklin Delano Roosevelt
May 10 – David Gerald
June 29 – New (Fiscal) Year's Eve Fundraiser featuring California Guitar Trio
Neil E. Park Family Foundation Family Series
Dec. 1 – The Dinosaur Show from Mesner Puppets
March 15-16 – Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.
March 21 – Milwaukee Ballet II: Momentum
April 5 – Stuart Little
Allstate Zagel Insurance Tykes in Pikes Series
Sept. 16 – Super Stolie
Oct. 28 – Mark Hayward
Feb. 10 – Glen Gerard
March 31 – Stuart Stotts
Individual tickets for Schauer Arts Center shows will go on sale beginning June 18. For more information on the shows, tickets and subscriptions, visit the Schauer Arts Center's website.