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Regular Season Shows / Performing Arts for Youth and Seniors
Indian Valley Theatre / Music Teachers Consortium Recitals
Evenings of Bluegrass / Society for Preservation of Old Time Music
Gospel Music / Irish Music Celebration

Date
Time
Artist Type of Performance Ticket Prices
09/30/07 E-MAIL - operahouse@sannauk.com or sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com
09/21/08
7:00 p.m.
ASHTON GAP A multi-talented musician, Ashley Lewis and her bluegrass band bring an energetic style and an innovative approach to all facets of bluegrass music, providing fresh definition to the traditional tunes. Bluegrass $22.50 $20/65+ $18 students
10/11/08
8:00 p.m.
THE OTHER 3 TENORS Drawing from their experience in opera, operetta, caberet, radio and television, this tenorial trio presents a unique blend of music and humor like no other. An unforgettable evening of high notes and hijinks! Opera $22.50/$20 65+/$12/Students
10/25/08
7:00 p.m.
REMEMBERING PATSY Kathy & the Boys, all natives of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, present "Remembering Patsy," a retrospective to the great legend, Patsy Cline. Also featured in the program are hits from the legendary couple, Johnny Cash and June Cart Country/Western $20/$18 -65+/$15 Students
11/08/08
7 p.m.
LESLIE BEUKELMAN QUINTET Performing repertoire from the Great American songbook, Leslie Beukelman is coming home with her quintet (including voice, saxaphone, guitar, bass, and drum-set) to the Opera House stage. Engage in an evening of traditional sma Jazz $18/$15-65+/$12 Students
01/10/09
8:00 p.m.
WEST END JAZZ BAND Nothing catches the spirit of the 20's so expressively as the syncopated beat of jazz, and no one recreates it as well as the West End Jazz Band's genuine hot and sweet dance styles of the 1920's and 1930's. Jazz $18/$15- 65+/$12/Students
01/24/09
7:30 p.m.
NAPERVILLE MEN'S GLEE CLUB This performance will be the last in the 20th Anniversary series of appearances by the Naperville Men's Glee Club. Includes a wide range of a cappella and accompanied music, both sacred and secular, including show tunes, spiri Glee Club Variety $18/$15-65+/$12 Students
03/15/09
8 p.m.
SWITCHBACK The duo of Brian FitzGerald and Martin McCormick draws on traditional Celtic and original Americana songs that reflect their Irish heritage and Midwestern roots. Celtic/American $22.50/$20-65+/$18 students
03/28/09
8 p.m.
THE RAGTIME RAMBLERS The Midwest's premiere Dixieland Jazz Band blends the best of traditional Dixieland music with outstanding musicianship and a style all their own. Dixieland Show Band $20/$18-65+/$15-Students
04/11/09
7 p.m. Pre-Show Lecture
BOB AND THE BEACHCOMBERS This all-ages family fun show features the super surfing hits of the 60's and 70's, along with a few classic rock & roll favorites of the 50's as well. They bring the beach balls, Hawaiian leis, Hula Hoops, and a beach party Rock & Roll $22.50/$20-65+/$18-Students
05/09/09
7:30 p.m. Post Concert Q & A
MINNEAPOLIS GUITAR QUARTET WITH FLAMENCO DANCER COLETTE ILLARDE Spanish folk songs. Guitar Quartet w/Flamenco Dancer - Spanish Folk Songs $22.50/20-65+/$18-Students
06/06/09
8:00 p.m.
PHANTOM OF THE SANDWICH OPERA HOUSE A prelude to the City of Sandwich's Sesquicentennial Celebration, this show will weave the history of Sandwich into a spoken word and musical event written and presented by the local community group, INDIAN VALLEY THEA THEATRE/MUSICAL $15/$12-65+/$10-Students

Performing Arts for Youth and Seniors
TALL TALES: K-8th Grade Histories For Kids, Inc. Terry Lynch narrates stories of the legends ofPecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, Bess Call and John Henry. Thurs., October 2, 2007
THE DOCTOR IS IN- An All Dr. Seuss Show Pre-K-5th Sandi Sylver, Storyteller, Ventriloquist, Songstress Dr. Seuss stories performed by Sandi and the "girls". Thursday, October 4, 2007
STEAMBOATIN' DOWN THE MISSISSIPPI WITH MARK TWAIN 2ND-6TH Grade 9 AM & 10:30 AM SHOWS CANCELLED Brian "Fox" Ellis steps on stage to regale the audience with Twain's favorite yarns and his adventures as a cub pilot on the Mississippi. Fox talks about Tuesday, October 9. 2007
THE ADVENTURES OF BETTY BOOKLOVER, SPACE LIBRARIAN Headcheese/Fat Boss Productions Pre-K-4th Betty Booklover encourages the love of reading. The program is a perfect fit for the 2007 IREAD theme Mission Read:To the Library and Beyond. Tuesday, October 16, 2007
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW K-6th Grade Great Works Theatre Company Ichabod Crand is the new nerd...er..."schoolmaster" in town, but his snooty cosmopolitan ways rub some of the residents of Sleepy Hollowthe wrong way. He meets their own local lege Tuesday, October30, 2007
RIVER GHOSTS FOX TALES INTERNATIONAL 3-8TH Grade Drawing from the writings of Mark Twain and true stories of local ghosts, this show is a mix of haunting ballads and spooky tales that are sure to make your flesh crawl. Thursday, November 1, 2007
WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS American Eagle Prod. Pre-K-5 An original musical based on Shel Silverstein's collection of poems. Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, Nov.14
THE INSPECTOR IWANNANO SHOW Mobile ED Prod. K-5th Inspector Iwannano delivers a strong message with a comedy-packed, magic-filled program. Character clues covered are: respect, trustworthiness, caring, fairness, responsibility, and good citizenship. Thursday, November 15 2007
IF YOUR HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE, YOUR EARS CAN'T BE FAR BEHIND. Hasety Pudding Puppet Co. K-3rd Grade If things go just right, Ralph could become one of Santa's helpers at the North Pole. All he has to do is get through the interview and he'll be Tuesday, December 11, 2007
THE HIPMAS CAROL - Headcheese/Fat Boss Prod. Pre-K-8th This is a fast-paced, lightning-style blues rendition of Charles Dickens' classic. Thursday, December 13, 2007
THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHIP CONCERT - Lee Murdock 3rd-8th The story in song based on the historic events of a 19th century Great Lakes captain who sails the treacherous winter waters of Lake Michigan to deliver the Tannenbaum (the Christmas tree) to German Tuesday, December 18, 2007
STORIES FROM THE NORTH POLE Sandi Sylver Pre-K-5th Storyteller, Songstress, Ventriloquist/Sandi dresses as Mrs. Clausand tells stories from the North Pole "point of view." This show includes holiday singing and "The Girls", her puppet family. Thursday, December 20, 2007
THE INSPECTOR IWANNANO SHOW - Mobile ED Productions A special magnifying glass, a talking cartoons drawing, a contraption that creates an American flag, and a trust building game show help students uncover certain "character clues" - respect, trustworth Tuesday, January 23, 2007
MIKE OFFUTT'S ULTIMATE SCIENCE SHOW K-8th Grade Artists of Note An unusual demonstration of oddities and seemingly magical "tricks" with explanations of the scientific principles which make these remarkable feats possible. Tuesday, January 8, 2008
POPEYE AND SWEE' PEA Class Act Pre-K - 5th Grade Trained dog act with amazing tricks including tightrope walking balancing on a can, jumping rope with members of the audience. "Popeye" educates audiences on the valueof a good obedience foundation Thursday, January 10,2008
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Mobile ED Prod. 2nd-8th Important characters and events surrounding his life will be expressed through song, poetry, and powerful oration. Tuesday, January 15, 2008
YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER K-8th Grade Hastey Pudding Puppet Company This show teachesthat judging a person bywhat you see on the outside doesn't work. Thursday, January 24, 2008
THE LIVING ABE LINCOLN Mobile ED Prod. K-8th A chronological first person narrative of his life, from his humble origins in the backwoods of Kentucky through his trying years in the White House. Tuesday, February 5, 2008
TUBMAN -ROAD TO FREEDOM Great Works Theatre Co. 3-8th The life history of one of America's greatest heroes, from her girlhood in slavery to her role as the leading light of the Underground Railroad. Tuesday, February 26, 2008
BY GEORGE AND EVERYBODY ELSE K-6th Grade Hastey Pudding Puppet Company Thurston Osgood, host of the interview program, "Meet the Patriots", brings you face to face with Ben Franklin, George Washington, and Betsy Ross. Thursday, February 28, 2008
FISH FACE ArtsPower Nat'l. Touring Co. 1st-4th Grade Addressing serious issues with a winningly light touch, this story sparkles with lively wit based on the children's book, "Fish Face." CANCELLED CANCELLED Thursday, March 6, 2008
E-Mail operahouse@sannauk.com or sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com 9/30/07
CHARLOTTE"S WEB American Eagle Prod. Pre-K - 3rd A delightful musical that will help students disconver the true meaning of loyalty and friendship. Wednesday March 12 & Thursday, March 13, 2008
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT K-8th American Eagle Productions Joseph and his brothers learn about loyalty and forgiveness in the most popular musical of the last decade. Tuesday, April 1, 2008
SUPERHEROES THEN AND NOW Histories for Kids, Inc. K-6th Grade Get ready to be amazed by the action-packed tales of superheroes of yesterday and today. Thursday, April 3, 2008

      
Annual Fire Victims Relief Benefit Concert

ANNUAL SHOWS DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Christmas In The Movies

Fox Valley YMCA Dance Co. presents Christmas In The Movies. December 15,16,2007

Do-It-Yourself MESSIAH

TO BE ANNOUNCED

E-MAIL operahouse@sannauk.com

or: sandwichoperahouse@hotmail.com

Gold Star Academy of Dance

NOT SCHEDULED

Indian Valley Community Band

FRANKLIN MALL HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT Sunday, November 25, 2007 2 p.m. General Admission - Donation

Indian Valley Community Band, under the direction of Mr. Paul Rossok, will present its 19th Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, November 26th, 2006, at the Sandwich Opera House at 2:00 p.m. Donations of non-perishable food or cash will be accepted for the Annual Franklin Mall Project. General seating. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

The Annual Spring Benefit Concert will be presented on Saturday, April 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.

Indian Valley Theatre

AN EVENING OF CULTURE October 20, 21,26,27,28, 2007 Box office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and one hour before each performance.

Christmas Show December 6,7,8,9,2007

Musical- May9,10,16,17,18,2008

SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP 1ST-8TH GRADE June 16-28, 2008

ADVANCED THEATRE WORKSHOP -July 14-26, 2008

Indian Valley Theatre Summer Workshops

Advanced Workshop - July 14-26, 2008 1st - 8th Grade - June 16-28, 2008

Music Teachers Consortium Recitals

The Music Teachers' Consortium was formed in 1987 to provide area music students the opportunity to perform on the Opera House stage. Six Sunday afternoon recitals are again scheduled for the coming season. In addition to piano, string and wind instrument students perform. These recitals have become very special events for the young artists, parents and friends. Consortium members are: Joyce Jacobson, Carol Larson, Norma Norling, Elaine Olsen, Jessica Ortega, Wendy Peterson, Sara Stutzman, Linda Thomas, Norma Tucker, and Sandy Wilson. Performances presented by the Opera House are supported in part by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Sundays at 3 p.m.
Adults $2/Students $1 October 7. 2007br> November 18, 2007
February 3, 2008 March 9, 2008br> April 13, 2008 May 4, 2008

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Tri-County Players

NO SHOWS SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME


		
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