Since its inception in 1995, Ohio State Marion’s Five Nights on Campus performing arts and entertainment series has hosted over 100 performances ranging from theatrical portrayals of historic American icons to Broadway musicals. The musical diversity of the series has included genres from folk, blues, jazz, and sacred music, to rock, country, swing, big band, and a cappella.
Designed specifically for the residents of central/north central Ohio the series is intended to complement the other entertainment opportunities available to the community.
This season’s line-up includes The Palace Theatre Big Band, featuring vocalists Johnny Steiner and Ann Schertzer; the student based Broadway musical production A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine; The OSU Men’s Glee Club; TR The Man in the Arena; and The General Guinness Band.
According to Program Coordinator Gary Iams, who spearheads the program for Ohio State Marion, the diversity of talent they recruit each year can be challenging, but choosing acts that reflect the ideals of the program is made easier through some of the campus’s associations.
“First and foremost, I like to personally hear each act,” explained Iams, who is a musician himself.
“We are members of the Ohio Arts Presenters Network. They have a conference every year where they invite performers, agents, and presenters. There is another one called the Arts Midwest Conference,” Iams said.
“Word of mouth is also another way to ensure we present that unique line-up the community has grown accustomed to. We get suggestions every year,” he added.
All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. All tickets are general seating. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or more information on Five Nights contact Gary Iams at: (740) 725-6253 or e-mail: [email protected]
Ticket prices remain unchanged for the upcoming year. Individual performances are priced at $10 general admission, $9 for seniors (60 and up), $4 for students, (grades k-12, and college), and $8 for campus faculty and staff. Season ticket prices also remain unchanged for 2015-2016, at $50 for Scarlet & Gray Patron tickets; $35 general admission; $30 seniors; $15 students, and $28 campus faculty & staff.
As always, the series is made possible through the support of community minded business in our area. 2015-16 sponsors include: Clear Channel Media & Entertainment; Frontier Communications; Marion Community Credit Union; Marion Industrial Center, Inc; Stifel; Marion Technical College; Morral Companies, LLC; Ohio Health; The Herald; The Marion Star; and Sims Brothers Recycling; and Wyandot, Inc. Special thanks to The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Marion County and Buckeye Backers (Ohio State Marion’s volunteer group).
The mission of Five Nights on Campus is to provide exceptional and diverse cultural and educational opportunities and to encourage the community to be a part of campus life. Now entering its 21st season, the popularity of the campus based entertainment series continues to engage the community and bring people to the campus.
This year’s line up includes:
- The Palace Theatre Big Band
Thursday, October 8, 2015, 7:30 p.m.
Originally known as The All Americans, the Palace Theatre Big Band has been delighting audiences for more than fifty years. Along with performing for dances, parties, and a wide variety of other functions, the band has taken the stage with many singers and dancers for variety shows at Marion’s historic Palace Theatre. Renowned vocalists, Johnny Steiner and Ann Schertzer, join leader George Schram and the band in a program that will have you dancing in the aisles. - A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine – A student based musical
Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Winner of two Tony Awards, this hit Broadway production was directed and choreographed by Tommy Tune. Presented in two parts, this campy, live, double feature provides more hilarity than any presented in Hollywood’s heyday. A Day in Hollywood is a salute to the Golden Age of film musicals. A Night in the Ukraine is based on Chekov’s one-act play, The Bear, and introduces the audience to a hilarious array of characters as featured in the wildly entertaining Marx Brothers’ films. This student-based musical production promises a tuneful evening and lots of laughs! - OSU Men’s Glee Club
Thursday, March 10, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
Back by popular demand! The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club is a brotherhood that commits itself to excellence through artistry, achievement in academics, and outreach to the community. The Men’s Glee Club has been sharing music with the OSU campus, community, and around the world since 1875. They are active throughout the year with fall tailgating before football games, multiple concerts on and off campus, and frequent trips both within the US and abroad. Dr. Robert J. Ward is conductor of the Men’s Glee Club and Chorale. - TR! The Man in the Arena
Thursday, April 14, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
The exciting personal and public life of Teddy Roosevelt comes to life as Derek Evans travels through Teddy Roosevelt’s days as a soldier, conservationist, athlete, philosopher, adventurer, Nobel Prize winner, scholar, teacher, visionary, father, and 26th president of the United States. This first-person narrative is presented with amazing clarity and surprising present-day similarities. The performance strongly highlights this man’s inner commitment to family values and protection of the environment. - The General Guinness Band
Thursday, May 12, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
The General Guinness Band has performed the songs and music of Ireland for over 28 years. The band weaves lively ballads with fiddle tunes and step dancing to provide a quick-paced program with visual as well as aural interest. Solid vocals, intricate step dancing, and riveting instrumentals provide dynamic programing for today’s discerning audiences. The Irish have a colorful oral history of stories handed down from generation to generation, and The General Guinness Band takes great pride and pleasure in the retelling and embellishing of these stories of old!
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