{"id":199577,"date":"2025-11-18T20:40:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=199577"},"modified":"2025-11-18T20:40:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:40:58","slug":"four-spectacular-shows-planned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2025\/11\/18\/four-spectacular-shows-planned\/","title":{"rendered":"Four spectacular shows planned"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Quincy Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Wert LIVE is turning up the spotlight in 2026 with a dynamic lineup of live entertainment that promises something for everyone. From world-class tributes to powerhouse performances, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is set to shine bright!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our first show announcement is for Sunday, March 1, with&nbsp;<em>Celtic Angels Ireland<\/em>, bringing the spirit of the Emerald Isle to Van Wert. This dazzling production features a talented cast of singers, dancers, and musicians who capture Ireland\u2019s rich heritage through music, movement, and storytelling. Audiences will be swept away by the sounds of traditional folk melodies, lively step dancing, and heartwarming ballads that celebrate the beauty of Irish culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just two weeks later, on Sunday, March 15,&nbsp;<em>Mamma Mania: The American Tribute to ABBA<\/em>&nbsp;takes the stage with a high-energy concert that\u2019s pure fun from start to finish. This tribute show recreates the look, sound, and excitement of the legendary Swedish supergroup, performing all the hits you know and love. From \u201cDancing Queen\u201d to \u201cTake a Chance on Me,\u201d audiences will be singing and dancing along to one of the most beloved pop music catalogs of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Country music fans will have their moment when&nbsp;<em>Larry Fleet<\/em>&nbsp;brings his&nbsp;<em>Another Year Older Tour<\/em>&nbsp;to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 25. Presented by Superior Credit Union, this stop on Fleet\u2019s national tour will showcase his signature blend of soulful vocals and heartfelt storytelling. Known for songs like \u201cWhere I Find God\u201d and \u201cThings I Take for Granted,\u201d Fleet\u2019s authentic sound and down-to-earth charm have made him one of country music\u2019s most exciting rising stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrapping up this high flying announcement of shows is&nbsp;<em>To The Limit: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute<\/em>&nbsp;on Saturday, May 2. This acclaimed tribute act brings the timeless harmonies and classic rock sound of The Eagles to life with precision and passion. Fans will relive the magic of legendary hits such as \u201cHotel California,\u201d \u201cTake It Easy,\u201d and \u201cDesperado\u201d in an evening that honors one of America\u2019s greatest bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Members can get your tickets now to all four shows. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, November 28. Become a member today and you can select your perfect seat now!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information and to purchase tickets to any upcoming Niswonger events, visit the Box Office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday,\u00a0 call 419.238.6722, or get your tickets 24\/7 at<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__vanwertlive.com&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=FC13PzDbVZ8qhVsUeHYgLJLYUVcrkfTA5q3JvQduqoI&amp;m=bMGpxztNkW5BHKcyCDyEAvhi96x2ZDhQ6xKfbSeWRKxoQEHo6VIBg_XExWDzAX5k&amp;s=Ia_h84EDS5Rd6XgYh80zR00M2LKcwD1UobL-8hP0z78&amp;e=\">\u00a0vanwertlive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Quincy Thompson Van Wert LIVE is turning up the spotlight in 2026 with a dynamic lineup of live entertainment that promises something for everyone. From world-class tributes to powerhouse performances, the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is set to shine bright!&nbsp; Our first show announcement is for Sunday, March 1, with&nbsp;Celtic Angels Ireland, bringing the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-199577","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-arts"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-26 04:11:57","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=199577"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199578,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/199577\/revisions\/199578"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=199577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=199577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=199577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}