2006-2007 Productions
Once Upon A Mattress
Friday and Saturday, September 15 & 16, 2006 at 8p.m.
Sunday, September 17 at p.m.
A fun fairytale for the whole family. A new twist on an old favorite, this
musical will be sure to please.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr.
Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
The Water Coolers
Saturday, September 3, 2006 at 8 p.m.
This hilarious musical spectacle of office humor will have you roaring in your
seats. This group of highly talented performers set out to comment on anything
and everything that goes on during the typical 9 to 5 office day. Don’t miss
them singing their hearts out about their obession with palm pilots to their
gossip of the M.O.H. – Male Office Hottie. Sure to be a success.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $25
Symphonic Band "Americana" Concert
Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 8 p.m.
It’s an annual tradition at ONU. The ONU Symphonic Band takes you on a musical
journey through the heart of America. This year the group performs the music
of John Philip Sousa, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and Leonard Bernstein.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $8, Sr. Citizens and Students $7, Child $5
Steppin' Out
Saturday, October 7, 2006 at 8 p.m. • Informance at 7:15
Come see a fabulous revue of dance as the ONU dance company leaps into recreated
dance pieces from memorable Broadway shows and Hollywood films. In this fantastic
tribute to magnificent choreography, you will see such pieces as Steam Heat,
Hot Honey Rag and a selection from the smash hit Cats. Make sure you get
your tickets early for this sell-out show.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
Frankie Avalon
Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 8 p.m.
This teen idol has been serenading the world for over 4 decades with such hits
as Beauty School Drop Out from the great 1970’s hit film GREASE and Venus.
Frankie Avalon has appeared on Jackie Gleason’s TV show as well as Dick Clark’s
teen dance show American Bandstand.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $30
Emma’s Child
Wednesday – Friday October 5 - 8, 2006 at 8 p.m.
October 8 & 9 at p.m. • October 5 Informance at 7:15 p.m.
This mulit-award winning Canadian play is the moving and powerful account of
one couple’s struggle to understand the nature of commitment. Based on the
playwright’s own experience, it follows Jean and Henry, each struggling to
come to terms with the reality of adopting a disabled infant.
Stambaugh Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
ONU Symphony
Sounds Of Silence – The Suppressed Artistic Expression Of The Socialist
era
Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 8 p.m.
Join the orchestra as they explore the profound effects the Socialist Movement
had on music, complete with a multi-media presentation of the devastating
effects of this era. Virgo Veldi, saxophonist from Estonia, and Orna Arania,
a soprano from Israel, will join the ONU Symphony for an evening of special
music, including a world premier of a new work by Israeli composer Yehezkel
Braun.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
Band-O-Rama
Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 4 p.m.
The Symphonic Band will begin the concert with some of the most popular concert
band music of the 19th and 20th centuries. The Star of Northwest Ohio follows
with screaming brass and heart pounding percussion. The ONU Marching Band
under the direction of Dr. Charles Bates will surround you with sound and
excitement as the band performs the music of this year’s show entitled, Livin’ La
Vida Loca...What A Rush!!!!
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $8, Sr. Citizens and Students $7, Child $5
ONU Holiday Spectacular
Friday & Saturday, December 1 & 2, 2006 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 3 at p.m.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year because the 12th annual Holiday Spectacular
is coming to town with Santa Clause and the whole gang. Come join us in celebrating
the magical season of Christmas with a host of colorful characters that will
sing and dance like sugar plum fairies in your head.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
ONU Holiday Spectacular
Friday, December 8, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, December 9, 2006
at p.m. & 7:30
p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 2006 at p.m.
Veterans’ Memorial Civic And Convention Center
Tickets: General $5
Christmas Band Concert
Monday, December 11, 2006 at 7 p.m.
Snap your fingers, tap your toes, and don’t be afraid to sing along. It’s Christmas
and many of the familiar songs and carols will be a part of this concert. Each
year the Symphonic Band presents a variety of everyone’s holiday favorites.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $8, Sr. Citizens and Students $7, Child $5
Jazz Band Concert
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 8 p.m.
It’s sure to be a night of “Hot Jazz” when the ONU Jazz Ensemble I and the
Northern Lights Jazz Ensemble take the stage. These two tremendously talented
groups perform everything from the swinging sounds of Benny Goodman to the
soulful sounds of Aretha Franklin.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $8, Sr. Citizens and Students $7, Child $5
The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?
Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Ever wonder what goes through a man’s mind? Well, we are giving you a
chance to find out. In this hilarious one-man show, Robert Dubac wastes no
time in exploring the male psyche in an attempt to discover “the mysteries
of what women want” and “what makes men tick.” This evening promises
to educate the masses while adding a spark of comedy to the otherwise
serious male species.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $20
Matias and the Strawberry Cake (Mexican Puppet Show)
Friday, January 1, 2007 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 2p.m. & 8 p.m.
Come and remember your childhood as colorful multi-sized puppets tell
a heart warming Mexican fable that will bring you back to the days when
your imagination ruled your life. Recommended for children ages 4 to 10
and their delightfully curious parents.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
The Dixie Hummingbirds
Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 8 p.m.
We are pleased to present you, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., one of
the most renowned gospel singing quintets to ever grace the stage. The
group has been entertaining audiences since 1928 with such hits as Swing
Low, Sweet Chariot, Nobody Knows the Trouble I See and Amazing Grace.
Don’t miss this exhilarating evening of old gospel favorites.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $25
Viva Tango
Friday & Saturday January 6 & 7, 2007 at 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Informance at 6:15 p.m. on January 6, 2007
Travel to Argentina with us and experience a hot, steamy and sizzling night
of dance and entertainment with this troupe from Buenos Aires and the
ONU Dance Company.
Stambaugh Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
Twelfth Night
Wednesday – Friday, February 7, 2007 at 10 at 8 p.m.;
Sunday, February 11 at p.m. • Informance at 7:15 on February 7
There’s a party coming to town! Actually, it’s Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night,
a lively comic tale of lovers in love with the idea of love and a web of
mistaken identity. Boisterous, endearing and so much fun! Come enjoy
ONU’s modern interpretation of this timeless classic comedy.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12 , Child $9
Winter Band Concert
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Dr. Charles Bates will conduct the ONU Symphonic Band and the ONU
Wind Ensemble in the finest of wind band repertoire. Each year these
two remarkable groups rehearse all winter long to produce a memorable
evening of great band literature. Music, music, music...and we sure need it
in the dead of winter! Why not bring the family out for this popular concert?
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $8, Sr. Citizens and Students $7, Child $5
American Premiere of Looking After Norman
Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 10 a.m. & p.m.
This beautiful play for young children captures the friendship between a
little girl, her teddy bear and an old lady. When Mrs. Scott needs to go to
the hospital, Georgia promises to look after her cat, Norman. What happens
is a joyful exploration of friendship and responsibility. The play also delicately
teaches children about loss. Endearing, tender and lively – come and sing
along with the vibrant cast! For children 4 to 9 years old.
Stambaugh Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
Alumni Jazz
Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Raise the roof with your favorite jazz alumni as they take us down memory
lane once again. Always popular, always fun – a great way to spend an
evening with old friends.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $8, Sr. Citizens and Students $7, Child $5
The Second City – “Truth, Justice, or the American Way”
Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Comedy, Comedy, Comedy! That’s what this amazing group of wacky
entertainers are all about! Second City has been in existence since the late
1950’s and have been entertaining audiences with their slapstick humor
in every venue possible, from the stage to film. Great comedians, such as
Bill Murray, John Candy, Jim Belushi, Bonnie Hunt and Chris Farley have all
been a part of this outstanding group. Be sure to get your tickets early for
this show filled with comedic genius.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $20
ONU Men’s Chorus With Bowling Green Men’s Chorus
Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 4 p.m.
The ONU Men’s Chorus, directed by Dennis Kratzer, will be presenting
sacred and secular selections including some repeats from last year’s show.
BGSU Men’s Chorus, directed by William Skoog, will also be joining the ONU
Men’s chorus for this wonderful afternoon of music.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
The Prodigals
Friday, March 16, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Irish? Rock? Celtic? Yep! Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Freed
Center. That is what the hard rock quartet from Ireland is all about. The
four members of the group play and sing in a conglomeration that wildly
expresses their nontraditional traditional Irish music. Watch them perform
such hits as Ballybay, Happy Man Ghost Riders in the Sky and Rattlin’ Bog.
Come enjoy this fast paced, hard rock, Irish jig-funk band.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $25
Attack Theatre – “Games of Steel”
Wednesday, March 1, 2007 at 8 p.m • Informance at 7:15
Think athletics and dance, metal-edge music and steel rings. Think Mad
Max meets urban “survivor” will you come see this group of critically
acclaimed dancers.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
5th International Play Festival
Wednesday – Friday, March 8 – 30, 2007 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.;
Sunday, April 1, 2007 at p.m. • Informance Wednesday, March 8 at 7:15 p.m.
• Post Show Discussion – Thursday, March 9, 2007
The 5th International Play Festival will explore the intriguing region of the
Middle East. As is tradition, ONU will commission playwrights to write plays
based upon issues that are pertinent to their culture and society. Join us in
discovering another amazing location in the world we live. Stambaugh
Stambaugh Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
Mozart’s, The Magic Flute
April 5, 7, 8, 2007 at 8 p.m • Informance at 7:15 on April 5, 2007
Mozart’s, The Magic Flute, has captivated and thrilled audiences of all ages
for over two centuries. The tale of the handsome hero, Tamino, and his
quest for love, truth and beauty, is set in an enchanted, mysterious
forest. The adventure begins when the Queen of the Night, an evil
sorceress, uses her magic and her minions to foil Tamino’s search. Charmed
animals, a bumbling bird catcher and of course, a magic flute, lighten the
mood. Mozart’s beautiful and familiar melodies will transport the audience
to a fairytale world of romance and magic. Sung in English, this is a great
“first opera” for beginners.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $15, Sr. Citizens and Students $12, Child $9
Band Festival XXXII
Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 4 p.m.
Simply The Best!! 100 of Ohio’s finest high school musicians come to ONU
to play a concert of the finest band literature ever written. The ONU Wind
Ensemble and Symphonic Band are also featured. All of the groups come
together for a patriotic closer that leaves the audience on their feet.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $5
Jazz Concert
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 8 p.m.
ONU’s Jazz Ensemble I and the Northern Lights Jazz Ensemble close the
year on a high note. This concert includes the best of Swing, Be-Bop, Cool
and Smooth Jazz music; it’s guaranteed to cure the blues.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $8, Sr. Citizens and Students $7, Child $5
Petula Clark with the ONU Symphony
Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 8 p.m.
The ONU Symphony Orchestra closes out the season with a Pops concert
featuring international Grammy Award winning star Petula Clark. The
orchestra will join her to perform some of her classic hits including
Downtown and I Know a Place. Over 50 years and 1,000 plus songs, Petula
Clark is still recording hits, to date selling over 68 million records.
Biggs Theatre
Tickets: General $35
