{"id":39691,"date":"2013-06-13T07:15:11","date_gmt":"2013-06-13T12:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/?p=39691"},"modified":"2013-06-13T16:45:15","modified_gmt":"2013-06-13T21:45:15","slug":"adkins-pickler-west-side-story-highlight-npac-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2013\/06\/13\/adkins-pickler-west-side-story-highlight-npac-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Adkins, Pickler, NPAC season highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Van Wert independent\/NPAC news<\/em><\/p>\n

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Niswonger Performing Arts Center Executive Director Paul Hoverman announces the upcoming season as a cardboard cutout of Country superstar Trace Adkins, the season's premier performer, looks on. (Dave Mosier\/Van Wert independent)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Excitement was high as the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio held a noon press conference Wednesday in the First Federal Lecture Hall to announce its 2013-14 season.\u00a0In attendance were the media, season sponsors, members and curious patrons.<\/p>\n

That excitement was justified, as a series featuring Country stars Trace Adkins and Kellie Pickler, as well as Broadway hits, Russian ballet and Contemporary Christian singer Michael W. Smith was announced by NPAC Executive Director Paul Hoverman.<\/p>\n

Previous to Hoverman’s announcement, area residents and members of the media enjoyed a light lunch provided by Willow Bend Country Club, as well as a video highlighting some of the series’ shows and concerts.<\/p>\n

Before he talked about the upcoming concert, Hoverman said he was amazed that the NPAC will be starting its seventh season in September. “It seems like just yesterday we were fighting to build this place,” Hoverman said.<\/p>\n

The season begins September 27 with a lecture by Ceci Wiselogel on freedom, while the concert portion of the season opens October 5 with Contemporary Christian crossover artist Michael W. Smith.\u00a0Smith is a multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning singer based in Nashville, Tenn.<\/p>\n

October 20 brings another familiar voice to the Central Insurance Stage in Debby Boone.\u00a0Her show, entitled \u201cSwing This!\u201d, features music her father, Pat, made famous during his time on the Las Vegas strip, as well as music performed by her mother-in-law, the legendary Rosemary Clooney.<\/p>\n

November 1 brings four singers from the Broadway show Jersey Boys<\/em>.\u00a0 Under the Streetlamp showcases a strong Doo-Wop\/Pop\/Motown\/Rock & Roll sound made famous by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, while the group\u2019s recent PBS special brought national acclaim to the concerts.<\/p>\n

This is followed by a rare appearance in this area by The Ohio State University Marching Band, also known as \u201cThe Best Damn Band in the Land.\u201d Spirits will soar as TBDBITL brings the sounds of Ohio Stadium to the Niswonger, creating one big skull session of Buckeye spirit!<\/p>\n

The premier concert event of the season takes place November 16 as Country superstar Trace Adkins, who also won this year\u2019s \u201cCelebrity Apprentice\u201d reality show, plays the Niswonger.\u00a0“This season, we are expecting by far our biggest concert we have ever brought in, and we expect to sell out very quickly,” Hoverman said of Adkin\u2019s show.<\/p>\n

This \u201cpremier\u201d concert is available as a non-discounted event to members, Grand Series and Select Series buyers first, and then, if any tickets remain, to the general public.<\/p>\n

The Christmas season kicks off with the Sonos Handbell Ensemble from San Francisco.\u00a0This talented band of ringers is taking a year off from touring Japan and has made Van Wert a stop on the group\u2019s national holiday tour for a December 1 concert at the Niswonger.<\/p>\n

A familiar face and friend of the Niswonger will return December 7.\u00a0The renowned Tony Orlando brings his Christmas show back following a sold-out show in 2009.\u00a0 Jazz enthusiasts will be excited when Dave Koz & Friends bring their highly popular Christmas show to the Niswonger on December 10, while Contemporary Christian group Point of Grace rounds out the Christmas season on December 15.\u00a0 This trio of women has earned 10 prestigious Dove Awards and the \u201cCountry Recorded Song of the Year\u201d in 2008.\u00a0Point of Grace\u2019s Christmas concerts are in great demand.<\/p>\n

Starting out the new year will be the beautiful State Ballet Theatre of Russia\u2019s stirring performance of Sergei Prokofiev\u2019s ballet, Cinderella<\/em>.\u00a0 A student matinee will be offered, as well as an evening performance by this outstanding ballet production from Russia on January 21.<\/p>\n

A few days later, Kellie Pickler, one of Country\u2019s most glamorous female vocalists and the recent winner of \u201cDancing with the Stars,\u201d takes the stage.\u00a0Since she was a finalist on American Idol in 2006, Kellie has been in great demand as a Country singer and now as a television personality.<\/p>\n

Broadway returns to Van Wert on January 1 when the wacky members of the hit show, The Addams Family,<\/em> take the stage.\u00a0 Following a recent run on Broadway, The Addams Family<\/em> has enjoyed success touring large market areas all over the United States.<\/p>\n

An old familiar face from daytime television comes to the NPAC on February 15 as Bob Eubanks, host of \u201cThe Newlywed Game\u201d for many years, will bring hilarious clips of the show and actually create the show onstage in the NPAC as part of his \u201cNot So Newlywed Game\u201d show — a great Valentine\u2019s Day Weekend event.<\/p>\n

Famed U.S. Farm Report broadcaster Orion Samuelson, a familiar name to all those associated with agriculture,\u00a0will be speaking and sharing experiences on February 23.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll Be Around,\u201d \u201cThen Came You,\u201d and \u201cRubberband Man\u201d are just a few of the familiar songs local residents will think of when The Spinners come to perform on March 1.<\/p>\n

On March 9, the beautiful music of Rodgers & Hammerstein will be showcased by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, with two talented local singers, soprano Mary Ann Falk and tenor Jake Wilder, joining the orchestra for that performance.<\/p>\n

Kids will love \u201cDinosaur Train Live!\u201d on March 15.\u00a0 One of the most popular kids\u2019 shows on PBS television, young children will be excited to see their favorite characters from TV, live on the Niswonger stage.<\/p>\n

Highly sought-after motivational speaker Courtnee Carrigan will be speaking on the subject of diversity as one of the Speaker Series presentation on March 19. Her presentation is sponsored in part by Walmart.<\/p>\n

And then those crazy Church Basement Ladies return in their latest production: A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement<\/em> on March 23.<\/p>\n

A huge production of Gilbert & Sullivan\u2019s comic opera, HMS Pinafore,<\/em> will be presented on March 29 by New York City\u2019s Gilbert & Sullivan Players.\u00a0Then get ready for some excitement and fun as \u201cJungle Jack\u201d Hanna brings a wild assortment of creatures to the stage from the Columbus Zoo on April 5.<\/p>\n

And from Fort Wayne, Ind., the Gold Medal-winning Voices of Unity Choir will present a lively and inspirational concert in Van Wert on April 26.<\/p>\n

The season comes to a climax on May 11 with one of Broadway\u2019s most beloved musicals of all-time, Leonard Bernstein\u2019s West Side Story<\/em>.\u00a0 Two big performances highlight the season\u2019s finale for this special Mother\u2019s Day attraction.<\/p>\n

Grand Series purchasers may buy tickets beginning June 20.\u00a0 Those wanting to create their own series of three or more concerts may do so beginning June 26 when Select Series purchasing begins.\u00a0 Remaining seats will be sold for each individual concert approximately 90 days prior.<\/p>\n

Numerous Sponsors and Underwriters were thanked for their support in helping bring such quality performances to Van Wert.\u00a0 StateWide Ford of Van Wert was again announced as the season sponsor and Steve Munroe, general manager of the local auto dealership, was on hand to talk briefly on the company\u2019s pleasure in sponsoring the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

Hoverman also noted that it is due to the support of local and regional supporters that ticket costs remain affordable for everyone who wants to enjoy the quality of artists coming next season to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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