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FALL 2022 • VANWERTLIVE.COM
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Creating the landscape for making lasting memories is what Van Wert Live is all about. Our purpose is to serve up entertainment that is SO GOOD you want to return. With dynamic programming, we are continuously announcing
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new artists. The roster is absolutely brimming with an array of in-demand national and international touring sensations that are coming to Van Wert to entertain YOU! Van Wert Live customers deserve QUALITY and VALUE. We are committed to providing the highest quality performance at the most economical price to make show opportunities accessible for families not just one time but multiple times throughout the year. Because of this fact,
BUNDLE & SAVE IS BACK! *Bundle & Save begins August 1 and is not retroactive on past orders. *To include Girl Named Tom in a Bundle & Save package, you must contact the Box Office. Our staff will apply the 20% savings to your purchase.
ll s a lip it’ t a f ... s y ju awa Bundle & Save rewards returning patrons with 20% SAVINGS when purchasing three or more events.* We are totally committed to our customers and are doing our part to make the arts accessible to you by decreasing your cost while maximizing FUN! So go ahead, create your own bodacious bundle online or let the Van Wert Live Box
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GIrl named tom at the grandstand 09/03 grace kelly 09/23
Trace adkins 10/22
jon gordon: author and motivational speaker 11/11
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master chef junior live! 09/27
15 years of fame – an evening in 3 acts 10/01
With Dynamic Programming, we deliver new artists all year long. Go deeper when you visit the new VANWERTLIVE.COM now with Bundle & Save and MyTix options for you!
i am, he said – neil diamond tribute 10/08
legally blonde: the broadway musical 10/29
one night in memphis 11/06
david phelps 12/04
midtown men: holiday hits 12/11
cirque musica: holiday wonderland 11/23
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Girl Named Tom Sep 3, Saturday 8:00 PM $45-$79
Bring the whole family when you bundle and save! For groups, troupes, and jumbles you can Bundle & Save! 10+ earns a 10% discount 20+ earns a X% discount Bring your cousin from Columbus! Bring your hairdresser! Bring your dog’s masseuse! Bundle & Save is back in action!
Returning to Van Wert by popular demand, Girl Named Tom will headline the Van Wert County Fair concert at The Grandstand. This Labor Day Weekend feature will provide the additional capacity to meet the proven demand for The Voice winners who have taken the country by storm. Get ready for a night of the trio in harmony, now backed by a full band!
Presenting Sponsors • Jim and Mary Pope Supporting Sponsors • Kenn-Feld Group, Belna Petroleum of Rockford, Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, Lee Kinstle & Taylor Auto Sales, and Gary Taylor *To include Girl Named Tom in a Bundle & Save package, you must contact the Box Office. Our staff will apply the 20% savings to your purchase.
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Grace Kelly Van Wert Night of Jazz! Sep 23, Friday 7:30 PM $15-$45 Be uplifted by her beautiful tone and fast fingers. Grace Kelly also lends her sweet vocal stylings to some numbers, making for an entire musical package and a diverse experience! Grace believes music is a powerful medium that can inspire, heal, and connect us all. She’ll be performing music from her new album, which was inspired by works relating to the theme of courage from great female authors such as Maya Angelou. Get ready for a night that will lift your spirit and leave you wanting more! “Grace Kelly has an electric charisma on-stage that instantly ignites the room.” - Jon Batiste
Presenting Sponsors • Chuck & Karen Koch, Mark & Michelle White, and Koch & White Law
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Sep 27, Tuesday 6:30 PM $19-39 MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, based on the hit FOX television show MASTERCHEF featuring Gordon Ramsay, blends exciting moments and inspirational stories with talented young contestants. Young home cooks face fun and technical challenges proving that when it comes to cooking, age doesn’t matter. It’s a recipe for a guaranteed good time! Bring the whole family to see MasterChef Junior Live!
Be a part of the MasterChef Junior Live! VIP Experience! Meet the cast, receive a signed show poster, ask questions, take photos, and more. Be there at 5:30, tickets required. Cost is $50 and limited to 50 fans.
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Oct 1, Saturday An epic evening of lavish celebration will honor the legacy of live entertainment in Van Wert. This three part evening will honor our past and make memories for the future. Tickets are sold separately for each event. Choose them all or just a part of the celebration.
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Crystal C o m m e m o r at i o n Dinner
T h e Fo u n d e r s ’ F i f t e e n Ye a r s O f Fa m e C o n c e r t
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$100 at Willow Bend Begins 4:30 PM
$49-99 at The Niswonger Begins 7:30 PM Featuring Marie Osmond with the Lima Symphony Orchestra and the Select Youth Choir of Van Wert County
$50 at The Edition Begins 9:30 PM Food and Drink, Cash Bar Featuring musical duo Honey & Blue
Founding Partners and Presenting Sponsors • Scott & Nikki Niswonger, Van Wert County Foundation Supporting Sponsors • Bruce & Julie Kennedy, Tom & Julie Burenga, Kenn-Feld Group, Tim & Kari Stoller, Strategence Capital, Gary Taylor, Lee Kinstle GMC & Taylor Auto Sales
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Oct 8, Saturday 7:30 PM $29-$55 Announcing the long awaited return of the vastly popular I AM, HE SAID Celebrate The Music Of Neil Diamond Concert. This concert is rescheduled from the previously Sold Out performance originally scheduled for March 20, 2021. The performance will feature select High School choirs from the region. Over fifty regional vocalists will provide backup vocals for five popular Neil Diamond hits and close out the show with special fanfare. Presenters and audience members are raving about the show with songs like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” and “Sweet Caroline.”
Presenting Sponsors • Roger & Kay Okuley
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Oct 22, Saturday 7:00 PM $69-$119 Country icon and film sensation, Trace Adkins has included the Niswonger Performing Arts Center as a stop on his 25th Anniversary Tour, The Way I Wanna Go. A Grand Ole Opry member for nearly two decades, the Louisiana native is known for dynamic baritone and fiery, always-memorable live performances. You’ll hear hits from his career like Hillbilly Bone, This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing) and Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.
Presenting Sponsors • Jim & Mary Pope Supporting Sponsor • Kenn-Feld Group
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Oct 29, Saturday 7:30 PM $55 - $79 OMG You Guys! America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge (again) as Legally Blonde the Broadway Musical snaps its way onto the Niswonger stage! Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be BOTH legally blonde AND the smartest person in the room!
Presenting Sponsors • Laudick’s Jewelry and Kim Hohman’s Danceworks Supporting Sponsor • Betsey’s Boutique Shop
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Grace Kelly 9/23
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One Night in MEmphis Nov 6, Sunday 7:00 PM $25 - $49 Spend a night reliving Rock N’ Roll Royalty. One Night in Memphis, created and directed by John Mueller, is the number one booked and critically acclaimed tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley performed live and starring former cast members of the Broadway smash, “Million Dollar Quartet.” Featuring over 90 minutes of authentic rockabilly, country, gospel and 1950’s rock and roll, there is sure to be a whole lot of shaking going on.
Enrich Presenting Sponsors • Roger & Kay Okuley, JoAnne Wolford, First Financial Bank Look for the 2023 announce coming this November!
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Take this opportunity to impact your team culture! Buy 10+ Save 10%, 20+ Save 20%, and 30+ Save 25% on tix for your group. Contact the Box Office: 419-238-6722
Nov 11, Friday 7:30 PM $25 Jon Gordon is a nationally renowned author and speaker whose bestselling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. Jon equips individuals, teams, organizations, schools, and corporations with tools that positively influence the environment in which they work. Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations, and teams.
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Nov 23, Wednesday 7:30 PM $35-$65 This must-see holiday event ushers in the magic of the season. Igniting joy and wonder at The Niswonger like never before, Wonderland is an all-new musical journey that will transport audiences to a magical land with unforgettable experiences of acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks, and holiday cheer. The show blends the grace and athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with a musical mix of timeless seasonal favorites. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will make Thanksgiving week complete.
Presenting Sponsor • Westwood Behavioral Health
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Dec 4, Sunday 7:00 PM $29-$55 Look for the 2023 announce A Christmas celebration completes the coming this November! 2022 Enrich Series with the voice of an angel, David Phelps. David is credited among today’s most spectacular voices. His seemingly endless vocal range, which extends more than three octaves, coupled with his gift for communicating a song, has brought the house down in the world’s most prestigious venues. For more than 15 years, David served as a member of the popular and prestigious Gaither Vocal Band, and during that time received numerous Dove Awards, Grammy Awards, and multiple platinum-selling recording projects.
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Dec 11, Sunday 7:00 PM $45-$69 Returning to The Niswonger with a swagger all their own is The Midtown Men. This quartet of stars from the Broadway smash hit JERSEY BOYS, will ring in the Christmas season in Van Wert with their “Holiday Hits” show!
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Willow Bend Country Club The Official Dining Partner of the Niswonger
Make your experience complete with fine dining just moments from Van Wert Live venues. Enjoy culinary excellence and elegance before or After the show. Reservations can be made in advance to reserve your table Reservations: 419-238-0111 Willow Bend Country Club 579 Hospital Drive, Van Wert WILLOW-BEND.COM Van Wert Live at the Niswonger / 419-238-6722 / Vanwertlive.com 19
SPRING 2022 Show Pricing
2022 show & PackageDaypricing Date
An American In Paris Polish Baltic Philharmonic Church Basement Ladies Chicks With Hits The Ten Tenors Scooby-Doo & The Lost City of Gold Fortune, Walker, Rogers, Isaacs Michael Bolton Madagascar the Musical Blue Man Group Peter Noone & Herman's Hermits One Night in Memphis David Phelps
Time Sat Feb 12 7:00 PM Tues Feb 22 7:00 PM Sunday March 6 2&6 Thursday March 10 7:30 PM Sunday March 20 7:00 PM Saturday March 26 7:00 PM Friday April 15 7:30 PM Sunday April 24 7:30 PM Friday April 29 7:30 PM 7:00 PM Sunday May 8 Friday May 13 7:30 PM 7:00 PM Sunday Nov 6 Sunday Dec 4 7:00 PM
BLR $45 $25 $25 $35 $36 $29 $25 $59 $35
Balc $55 $29 $25 $39 $39 $35 $29 $65 $35
MLR $65 $32 $35 $47 $46 $39 $35 $79 $45
Mezz $69 $36 $35 $55 $49 $45 $39 $85 $45
OLR $75 $42 $45 $63 $56 $49 $45 $89 $55
Orch $79 $46 $45 $69 $59 $55 $49 $95 $65
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** ALL ticket pricing displayed DOES NOT INCLUDE the $5.00 fee (2.50 facility/2.50 convenience)
Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CONSUMER WARNING: Please beware of third party sites selling tickets to Van Wert Live events. VANWERTLIVE.COM is the only authorized ticket distributor for all Van Wert Live events.
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An American In Paris - $45 - $79 Polish Baltic Philharmonic - $25 - $46 Golden Dragon Acrobats - $24 - $45 Church Basement Ladies - $25 - $45 Chicks With Hits - $35 - $69 The Ten Tenors - $36- $59 Scooby-Doo & The Lost City of Gold - $29 - $55 Fortune, Walker, Rogers, Isaacs - $25-$49 Michael Bolton - $59 - $95 Madagascar the Musical - $35- $65 Peter Noone & Herman's Hermits - $35-$59
1.Visit In Person Niswonger Box Office 10700 SR 118 South Van Wert, Ohio 45891
2. Online at VANWERTLIVE.COM 3. By Phone 419-238-6722
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Ticket sales extend up until showtime, unless sold out, and can be purchased in person, online, or by phone. You should have your printed ticket or digital ticket to be scanned for entry to your seat. If you need assistance, alert the Box Office before entering the hall.
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Group outings at the Niswonger are an extraordinary way to entertain clients, motivate staff, spend time with your family or simply provide you with an evening or afternoon of unsurpassed entertainment. With a group of 10 or more, take 10% off when you order your tickets!
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Personal Members enjoy perks that enhance the show experience! Enjoy the convenience of a personal parking space, guaranteed seating, and advanced ticketing, among other benefits that show how our LIVE members THRIVE!
Available all year long! Contact us for more information on how to use a Corporate Membership for Customer Appreciation, Staff Incentives, and more. Marketing Director Quincy Thompson quincy@npacvw.org
VIP Member - $4,000 Tickets Purchased Separately • 20% Member Discount on VWLive Show Tickets • VIP Parking Space at The NIswonger • Guaranteed Seating with Annual Renewal • Advanced Ticketing • VIP Meet & Greets • Exclusive Member Events & Clinics • Support Recognition
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• 20% Member Discount on VWLive Show Tickets • Guaranteed Seating with Annual Renewal
• Advanced Ticketing • VIP Meet & Greets • Exclusive Member Events & Clinics • Support Recognition
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