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LESLIE VINCENT: An evening of CAROLE KING & AMY WINEHOUSE
2024-11-16 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Gnarly Bard Theater, 804 West Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Leslie Vincent presents an evening of Amy Winehouse & Carole King. Brimming with heartache and joy, this show celebrates the resilience of the human heart and the universal truths that Amy and Carole’s music both share.
Featuring Ted Godbout on keys, Matt McIntyre on bass, Ben Ehrlich on drums, and Mitch Van Laar on trumpet, this show has been performed to sold-out crowds in St. Paul and continues to resonate with audience members of all ages.
“If you’ve seen or heard Leslie, you know what an incredible and unique voice she has” – Cherry and Spoon.
$20 in advance – $30 @ the door

The Wizard of Oz
2024-11-22 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
A magical family musical adventure through the colorful world of Oz
We’re off to see the Wizard! In search of their deepest desires – a brain for the scarecrow, a heart for the Tinman, courage for the Cowardly Lion, and the way back home to Kansas for Dorothy…and Toto, too – they meet the Wicked Witch, the Wizard, and more as they follow the yellow brick road through colorful world of Oz.
Experience the enchantment and magic of The Wizard of Oz this holiday season. With spectacular effects, all of the iconic songs, favorite movie moments…plus a few surprises along the way, this musical adaptation is a must-see. This dazzling production brings L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale to life on stage exploring the true meaning of courage, heart, and home. Journey over the rainbow with your entire family and discover the wonderful world of Oz again…or for the very first time.

THE NAUGHTY LIST ~ A Gnarly Bard Theater Company Original Production
2024-12-06 19:30 | Gnarly Bard Theater, 804 West Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, well not him, but his staff! Join Kiwi the Elf as she navigates another busy day in the department of naughty behavior as she checks the list twice in the high stakes world of Santa’s Workshop. With a live band, classic holiday songs, new original tunes, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of festive cheer, The Naughty List celebrates the season and asks that tough question: Have you been naughty this year?

ANDREW SLEIGHTER - STAND UP COMEDY
2025-01-10 19:00 | Gnarly Bard Theater, 804 West Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
“Andrew performed on Last Comic Standing, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan. He’s also written and performed sketch comedy for Comedy Central and wrote and blogged for the Sports Show with Norm Macdonald on Comedy Central. Most recently Andrew appeared on the Late Late Show with James Corden.
A regular at colleges and comedy clubs across the country, Andrew’s also performed at some of the most prestigious comedy festivals in and out of the country including Bumbershoot, Bridgetown, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, The Aspen Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull, and the Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival.
Local Comedian Matt Dooyema will be opening show.

Company North Crest Presents “Reach for the Stars”
2025-01-11 16:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
From the stars to planets and everything in space, this show will cover everything interstellar. With a variety of music revolving around space, this show really makes our dancers shine! Including our Recreational, Pre-Company and Company dancers and featuring our Company full-length ballet performance. At around 2.5 hours long with a 15-minute intermission this performance is sure to leave you glowing in the galaxy! Flowers will be available for purchase by our Company Booster Club; cash or check only. Ticket sales will open on November 1st.

Folsom Prison Experience
2025-01-16 13:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
This popular show is back, now with THREE performances!
Step into the shoes of an inmate at Folsom Prison in 1968 and participate in the electrifying Johnny Cash show. Feel the palpable tension as the watchful Warden and his guards keep a vigilant eye, while Johnny Cash, June Carter, and the Statler Brothers ignite the stage with their timeless music.

PIANIST ENVY BAND: AN EVENING OF RAY CHARLES & RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
2025-01-18 19:30 | Gnarly Bard Theater, 804 West Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
The Pianist Envy Band is back for the second show in their series paying tribute to some the best piano based pop musicians of all time. Each series involves two artists – this time we celebrate the music of Ray Charles and Rufus Wainwright. Join us for an evening of wide ranging tunes, classics, and some of their beautiful back catalog that everybody needs to hear.

Noah Sonie
2025-01-22 19:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Modern mentalism and magic with an interactive twist. Witness feats that defy logic as Noah seamlessly blends telepathy and psychological intuition, creating moments of both wonder and amusement. Prepare to have your thoughts read, your predictions anticipated, and your reality challenged in a way you never thought possible.
FREE PERFORMANCE

Michael Shynes Annual Full Band Album Release
2025-01-24 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Michael Shynes brings his brilliant seven-piece band back to the Paramount for another night of original shows and storytelling. With an incredible light show and videos that pair with the productions this is a show not to be missed. Michael is so grateful to be able to bring this show to you once again and can’t wait to see you soon!
Chris Hawkey will be opening for Michael Shynes. Chris is a true entertainer with a wide variety of outlets to connect with people across the Midwest. His primary role is co-host and producer of the Power Trip Morning Show – one of the most successful and highly-rated talk radio shows in the United States.

“My job is to make my friends laugh every morning,” says Hawkey. “It’s the best gig in the world.”
In addition to the Power Trip, Hawkey is the producer of the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network for all of the team’s road games. Being in this role for 14 seasons has allowed him to travel with the team to every stadium currently in use by the NFL.
When he’s not on the radio, Hawkey takes his talents to the stage singing with multiple bands – the Fabulous Armadillos, Rocket Club, the Chris Hawkey Band, plus an occasional solo acoustic performance. He has released 6 albums with the Chris Hawkey Band and an additional 5 with Rocket Club.

CUSTOM CONTROLLER - CLASSIC VIDEO GAME BAND
2025-02-08 19:30 | Gnarly Bard Theater, 804 West Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Custom Controller is a jazz rock fusion band that specializes in performing video game music. The group was formed by some of the Twin Cities finest jazz musicians. Cody Steinmann on guitar, Graydon Peterson on bass, Ted Godbout on piano, and Pete Hening on drums, bring their sounds together to create something truly unique. You can expect to hear the music of some of your favorite video games like Sonic The Hedgehog, Contra, Donkey Kong Country, and Megaman, played with precision and improvised over with stark originality.

The Okee Dokee Brothers
2025-02-15 14:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Calling all bluegrass and American roots music fans to join around the “campfire” with the GRAMMY Award-winning duo The Okee Dokee Brothers.
Long before the pair won five Parents’ Choice Awards, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing grew up as childhood friends in Denver, Colorado, where they enjoyed adventures like rafting down their neighborhood creek and hiking through the Rocky Mountains. Now, they infuse bluegrass music and playful lyrics with childhood wonder for the great outdoors, hoping to spark a desire in children to explore their surroundings and imaginations. “The lyrics are playful, engaging and subtly filled with life lessons. These are songs that encourage kids to find happiness with fewer material possessions and embrace adventure even in trying situations” (Chicago Tribune). (Recommended for ages 3 to 8)

The Beat Goes On Starring Lisa McClowry as CHER
2025-02-21 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
On October 22, 2023 at the Grande Ole Opry in Nashville Tennessee, singer/producer/star of THE BEAT GOES ON, Lisa McClowry walked away with Tribute Artist of the Year honors from the Josie Music Awards (the world’s largest international independent artists awards ceremony) for her portrayal of CHER in this theatrical extravaganza celebrating six decades in the life and career of the Goddess of Pop.
One of the iconic divas of the 20th century, who parlayed her music stardom into success on movie screens and TV, CHER is a living legend. Having sold 100 million records to date, she is one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Her achievements include a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, a Cannes Film Festival Award, the Billboard Icon Award, and awards from the Kennedy Center Honors and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She is the only artist to date to have a number-one single on a Billboard chart in six consecutive decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s. The Beat Goes On starring Lisa as Cher is the perfect Multi-Generational Night Out event for anyone.

Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota’s Big Bang
2025-02-23 19:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Rock out for a cause with an all-star cast of musicians including Ted Manderfeld, Jennifer Lamb-Randolph, Tommy Vee, and Bennett Vee as they take the stage with the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota. Be ready to be blown away by the electrifying performances that blend the harmonies of the youth choirs with the raw energy of rock ‘n’ roll. Support the programming of YCCM while rocking the night away!
Get ready for an electrifying event as the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota teams up with an all-star cast of musicians to rock the night away.

The Revolution 5 – With a Little Help From Our Friends
2025-02-28 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Back by popular demand and for one night only, The Revolution 5 team up with some of the area’s finest musicians to bring you “With a Little Help From Our Friends”. This loaded performance features a Brass Section, String Quartet, Percussion Ensemble and more in celebration of the Fab Four’s most monumental hits! Join us as we revisit the magic of Beatlemania!

The Flying Karamazov Brothers: 50 Years of Juggling and Cheap Theatrics
2025-03-01 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Expect the unexpected with THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS, featuring the four self-proclaimed eccentric lunatics spicing things up with laugh-out-loud comedy, wild theatrics, arcane errata, and astonishing juggling feats. Formed at UC Santa Cruz in 1973, THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS have been seen around the world, on Broadway, on television, and on the big screen. They are not Russian, they are not brothers, and they don’t fly but they are “as close to a sure thing that can be found onstage, 100 minutes of cleverness and comedy that go by in a flash” -New York Times

Divas Through the Decades
2025-03-04 13:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
A musical tribute to some of the most influential female vocalists in American pop music, featuring songs from the 40’s, through today’s current hits! The show features music made famous by various Divas including Tina Turner, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, Beyonce, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and many more!

Ladies of Laughter
2025-03-07 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Ladies of Laughter® (LOL) is all about providing funny women the opportunity to showcase their unique styles of humor. Our mission is to encourage and promote new and professional comediennes from all walks of life to share their humor with audiences and help jumpstart their careers.
Since 2012 our national Funny and Fabulous Tour has visited legendary theaters across America with the finest talent from the national competition. Past contestants include Amy Schumer, Tammy Pescatelli, Melissa Rauch (“Big Bang Theory”) and countless others.

Bill Blagg
2025-03-16 14:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join us for a performance filled with laughter, wonder and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic! With over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blagg’s unique blend of comedy, audience participation, and mind-bending magic will keep you on the edge of your seat eagerly anticipating what’s coming next. Prepare to be amazed as ordinary objects come to life while others vanish in the blink of an eye and you could even be chosen to float in mid-air! Family Magic is a unique blend of interactive entertainment and awe-inspiring magic that guarantees an unforgettable adventure for all ages. Join us for this magical family event which is sure to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones!

The Drifters
2025-03-20 13:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Up on the Roof. Under the Boardwalk. This Magic Moment. There Goes My Baby. Dance with Me. Spanish Harlem. Stand by Me. The list of hits goes on and on.
THE DRIFTERS… One of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups is once again touring the U.S. under the auspices of their original management team. From their inception in the early 1950’s and up until recently, THE DRIFTERS has a symbiotic relationship with Rock & Roll legend George Treadwell, who has discovered and managed such famous artists as Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, and Nina Simone. The Treadwell Family was there when the original DRIFTERS formed and was responsible for guiding their career through 20 years of uninterrupted hits that has made them the second most successful recording artist of all time, according to Billboard Magazine.

Martha Redbone
2025-03-22 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Martha Redbone is a vocalist, songwriter, composer, music educator, celebrated for her tasty gumbo of roots music embodying the folk and mountain blues sounds of her childhood in the Appalachian hills of Kentucky, mixed with the eclectic grit of her teenage years in pre-gentrified Brooklyn. Inheriting her powerful gospel-singing father’s voice and the resilient spirit of her mother’s Southeastern Indigenous culture, Redbone broadens the boundaries of American Roots music with songs and storytelling that share her life experience as an Afro-Indigenous woman and mother navigating in the new millennium. Martha also works in partnership with longtime collaborator/husband Aaron Whitby. Their works give voice to issues of social justice, connecting cultures and celebrating the human spirit.

Killer Country
2025-03-25 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
The Killer Vees perform Classic Tunes From the Golden Age of Country Music!
The Vees grew up on the road and in the business and have spent the better part of the last 40 years wowing audiences across the world! They have performed, recorded and/or toured with a virtual who’s who of Rock And Roll.
In 2008 Jeff & Tommy joined forces with their cousin Matt Vee and his talented wife Julie Velline to form “The Killer Vees.” Tommy’s 17 year old son Bennett Vee will be Joining the Killer Vees playing lead guitar. Bennett is the grandson of the late Bobby Vee and the 3rd generation of the Vee family to take the stage!
The Killer Country band is rounded out by Brian C. Peters from the Mary Jane Alm band on pedal steel and other assorted guitars along with Kale Reed of Johnny Holm Band fame on fiddle, mandolin and vocals and Alexandra Green sharing female lead vocal responsibilities.

Mason Dixon Line presents Born On The Bayou: A Tribute To John Fogerty & CCR
2025-03-28 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
John Fogerty 80th Birthday Bash!
Mason Dixon Line pays homage to America’s preeminent rock and rollers and most successful rock band ever! Join them as they present;“Born On The Bayou: The Music of John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival”. In a career spanning a short four years, CCR would chart an impressive 39 Top 40 hits with twenty-five of them reaching the Top 10. Their resume would boast 21 Gold and Platinum records with over 100 million albums sold worldwide! As a solo artist, John Fogerty would continue his streak of international hits and prominence on the rock and roll landscape! Featuring classics: Proud Mary, Centerfield, Bad Moon Rising, The Old Man Down The Road, Down On The Corner, Rock and Roll Girls, Who’ll Stop The Rain and MANY, MANY MORE!

Ring of Kerry Farewell: Final Concert
2025-03-30 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Ring of Kerry is celebrating its 25th season of Celtic music and dance. After 25 years of energetic and crowd pleasing shows, they are saying farewell to the community and the stage. This show, March 30, 2025, will be the band’s final performance and a farewell to the community they started in and love so well. This show features Eilis Academy of Irish Dance.

The Bellamy Brothers
2025-04-03 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
THE BELLAMY BROTHERS: THE LOVE STILL FLOWS… Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating 40 years of success.
The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70’s, took a winding turn into country music in the ’80’s, paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big & Rich, and previously—The Judds. But before the road forked into country, the musical odyssey of brothers Bellamy started creatively smoldering in their home state of Florida, before exploding nationally amidst the ’70’s pop music culture of L.A.
Now known by their music and the company they were keeping, The Bellamys officially lifted off the launch pad in 1976 when their single, “Let Your Love Flow,” became an instant smash in both the U.S. and Europe. It stayed on the international charts long enough to build a huge international fan base for the hip young brothers that endures to this day. In Germany alone it perched at #1 for more than two months. The love was indeed flowing as The Bellamys jammed for audiences on their sold-out concerts and shared stages with the likes of Loggins & Messina, the Doobie Brothers, and the Beach Boys., with their patented blend of rock/country music.
True to their musical roots, their style and their songwriting was moving steadily more towards their raising. By the late ‘70’s The Bellamys were emerging on the country charts with another bona fide smash. “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” originally scrawled on a dinner napkin by David, rocketed them to the top of the country charts the way “Let Your Love Flow,” had done in the pop market just a few years earlier. It proved to be the first of a string of fourteen #1 singles in the U.S. alone. The Bellamy Brothers latest project is their new album titled ’40 Years’ is an ambitious project that celebrates their career with 20 of their biggest hits and then adds 20 brand new songs in this 2 cd anniversary collection

LESLIE VINCENT Live at Gnarly Bard Theater
2025-04-05 19:30 | Gnarly Bard Theater, 804 West Saint Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
After selling out Gnarly Bard with “An Evening of Amy Winehouse & Carole King,” Leslie Vincent returns for a night of original vocal jazz. Melting the timeless styles of jazz, blues, and swing with contemporary lyrics, these offerings from Leslie’s upcoming album capture modern-day life, the drama of dating, and finding yourself in the 21st century. Backed by a full band, this evening promises joy, catharsis, laughter, and maybe even a little dancing.
BIO: Leslie Vincent is a prolific songwriter and vocalist, known for her distinctive vocals. Equally at home singing jazz, the Great American Songbook, musical theater, and contemporary rock and pop, Leslie Vincent is hailed for her joy-filled performances and “as much a storyteller as she is a jazz singer” (DownBeat Magazine). In 2020, she released her debut album These Foolish Things, which garnered much critical attention from fans and music critics in the Twin Cities, especially from Jazz88 FM, where she’s become a regular in-studio guest. She’s recorded with the band Viewers Like You and performed alongside Twin Cities legends including jeremy messersmith, Joyann Parker, and Patty Peterson. Her latest album, About Last Night, mixes jazz standards, vintage blues, and her own fresh originals, and received local and national acclaim.
For more information, visit lesliedellavincent.com.

GREAT Theatre: Mary Poppins
2025-04-11 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
A family musical with the practically perfect nanny who turns ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical follows the transformation of the Banks family. When their children, Jane and Michael, drive away yet another nanny, the magical Mary Poppins arrives. With her unique blend of discipline and enchantment, she takes the children on many adventures, teaching the family how to love and value each other again.
Based on the books by P.L. Travers and one of Disney’s most well-loved movies, everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this musical adaptation. Reminding us that even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two and that “Anything can happen if you let it”, Mary Poppins is a delightful mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing special effects.

Boys & Girls Club of Central MN Showcase
2025-04-30 18:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota for the 2025 Youth Arts Initiative Spring Showcase, and experience the vibrant creative voices of our community’s youth! Celebrate their talents in dance, visual arts, digital arts, and fashion and sewing. The showcase will include an exhibit on display throughout May, culminating in a reception and live showcase at the Paramount on April 30th. Don’t miss this chance to support and uplift the incredible artistic expressions of young creators in our community!

C. Willi Myles
2025-05-02 19:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. After surviving his childhood growing up with nine sisters and one brother in Alabama, Willi moved to Minnesota to attend college and play football. With his stories about growing up in the south and acclimating to the cold of Minnesota, Willi tells extremely funny non-offensive stories and jokes and gives a unique spin to life’s everyday challenges by applying humor to them
Performing across the U.S. and abroad, his career highlights include several appearances on national television and at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City. He has opened for many of the top musical and comedy acts throughout the country, has performed regularly on cruise ships and at casinos, and has performed in concert with some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Referred to as “America’s Everyday Comedian,” his hilarious down-to-earth performance will convince you that Willi is truly comedy at its best!

Road to Unity
2025-05-03 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Funded by the United Way’s Cultural Heritage grant, the Road to Unity is a day-long festival-style event, featuring Black, Minnesota-based artists. The day will feature an author & illustrator fireside chat, book signing, one person performance of “The Meeting” – an imagined conversation between MLK and Malcolm X, documentary film screening, a community art project, double-dutch demonstration, and a hip-hop performance. All events will take place on the Paramount’s main level, including the stage. We will also be giving away free copies of the book!

Interact and Project 37 Present Battle of the Bands and Slip Twister
2025-05-07 18:30 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Get ready for a great night of music at the Paramount on May 7th! Six local high school bands will be battling it out, showcasing their original tunes. Then, making a rare live appearance is the legendary local band Slip Twister! The top three bands in the competition will win trophies and prizes, but the real winner is Project 37, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating safe and sober spaces for musicians. This fundraiser will help Project 37 establish a coffeehouse and music venue for local musicians, fostering the next generation of talent and revitalizing the original music scene in St. Cloud. This is your chance to support a great cause and enjoy a night of incredible music – don’t miss it!
