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Paramount Theatre

700-seat proscenium stage with 440 seats on the main floor and 260 in the balcony. Turn-of-the-century historic theater renovated in 1998.

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Paramount Theatre

913 West St. Germain
Saint Cloud, MN 56301

Phone: 320-259-5463 | Fax: 320-257-3111 | Email | Official Website

Admission:
None

Hours: 10:00 - 5:00 from September through May. 10:00 - 2:00 from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Ramp is attached to the building for quick and easy access to the theater. Free parking in the evenings and on weekends.
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Current Events

06/20/13-
06/30/13

Guys and Dolls
Paramount Theatre

Upcoming Events

06/20/13- 06/30/13	Guys and Dolls Paramount Theatre Guys and Dolls Presented by Rooftop Theatre Company at Paramount Theatre June 20-June 30, 2013 “Guys and Dolls” tells the tale of Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York, who bets fellow gambler Sky Masterson that he can’t make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. That “next girl” is Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart Salvation Army-type reformer. Meanwhile, Nathan is having trouble with his own girlfriend, Adelaide, who after 14 years of dating is ready for marriage. Guys and Dolls is a...
07/09/13- 07/10/13	Don Williams Paramount Theatre Don Williams Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre July 9-July 10, 2013 As you know, last summer Don Williams had some very minor, unexpected health issues and had to cancel 2 weeks of concerts. We were part of those two weeks. He made a full recovery last August and has been performing ever since! We are glad to welcome back the legend himself, Don Williams.
07/25/13- 08/03/13	The Wedding Singer Paramount Theatre The Wedding Singer Presented by Rooftop Theatre Company at Paramount Theatre July 25-August 3, 2013 Robbie, the singer and Julia, the waitress are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people. Fortune intervenes to help them discover each other. The Wedding Singer was a 1998 romantic comedy film starring Adam Sandler as a wedding singer in the 1980s and Drew Barrymore as a waitress with whom he falls in love. The film was later adapted into a stage musical debuting on Broadway in April 2006.
08/15/13- 08/17/13	Floydian Slip Paramount Theatre Floydian Slip Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre August 15-August 17, 2013 The Fabulous Armadillos present Floydian Slip! The Dark Side of the Moon album LIVE, plus many more of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits.
08/19/13- 08/22/13	Momentum: MN Dance Ensemble Workshop Paramount Theatre Momentum: MN Dance Ensemble Workshop Presented by Minnesota Dance Ensemble at Paramount Theatre August 19-August 22, 2013 A four-day modern dance workshop for avid dancers ages 12-18. The workshop will be held Monday August 19-Thursday August 22, 9am-3pm, as well as 5-7pm on August 22nd for an informal showing of compositions learned during the week. Each class will progress throughout the week with dance pieces being learned and added on to each day. Classes will be taught by MDE company members CLASSES: Presence will focus on everything a...
08/20/13	I Can Laugh About It Now Paramount Theatre I Can Laugh About It Now Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre August 20, 2013 The World’s Funniest, Most Inspiring Comedian! Jeff Allen provides clean, hilarious humor with inspiration like no other comedian working today. He is the best at what he does - making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. His Happy Wife, Happy Life® message* *of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage.
08/21/13	Dar Williams Paramount Theatre Dar Williams Presented by Granite City Folk Society at Paramount Theatre August 21, 2013 Described by The New Yorker as “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters.” Dar Williams (Dorothy Snowden Williams) has been a folk performer for almost 25 years. She has appeared with such folk greats as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ani DeFranco and Joan Baez. The Granite City Folk Society is proud to be hosting this concert at the Paramount – Dar’s first trip to St. Cloud in almost 10 years.
09/30/13- 10/01/13	Mel Tillis Paramount Theatre Mel Tillis Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre September 30-October 1, 2013 Mel Tillis has been in the music and entertainment business for 50 plus years. He has recorded more than 60 albums and has had thirty-six Top Ten singles, with nine of them going to Number One. In 1976, Mel Tillis was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters International Hall of Fame, and that same year, he was named Country Music Association’s (CMA) Entertainer of the Year. Also, for six years in the 70’s, Mel Tillis won Comedian of the Year. Mel was the recipient...
10/05/13	Paramount Gala Fundraiser 2013: Gold Dust Gala Paramount Theatre Paramount Gala Fundraiser 2013: Gold Dust Gala Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre October 5, 2013 The Paramount Annual Fundraiser Gala is bringing back the concert hit of our past season – Rumours and Dreams – the Music of Fleetwood Mac. The incredible Pamela McNeill has assembled an all-star band to bring the music of Fleetwood Mac to life. Joining Pamela will be Minnesota Music Hall of Famer, Mary Jane Alm, Jeff Engholm and more! This show will walk you through the amazing catalogue of hits this band has produced over the years including such greats as The Chain. Landslide,...
10/25/13- 10/26/13	The Suburbs Paramount Theatre The Suburbs Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre October 25-October 26, 2013 After a “brief” absence from the stage, The Suburbs are scheduled to release a new CD this Spring! The Suburbs were formed in the western suburbs of Minneapolis in 1977 following introductions by Chris Osgood of the Suicide Commandos. The band’s popularity increased during the early to mid 1980s, and during this time, their new wave dance sound, eclectic lyrics, and stage presence gained a following that broke out of the Midwest and reached both coasts. In 1986 the Suburbs...
11/05/13- 11/06/13	Branson Country Christmas Paramount Theatre Branson Country Christmas Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre November 5-November 6, 2013 It’s been almost three years since Ozark Jubilee brought their Branson Country Christmas show up to the St. Cloud area. They are back for three shows over two days. Make your plans now to start your holiday season off at the end of 2013 with Dufus Doolittle and the Ozark Jubilee!
12/05/13- 12/08/13	Nutcracker Ballet Paramount Theatre Nutcracker Ballet Presented by Stroia Ballet Company at Paramount Theatre December 5-December 8, 2013 Stroia Ballet Company brings their annual performance of this holiday favorite to the stage! An enchanting Sugar Plus Fairy and a ferocious Mouse Queen, plus the grandeur and magnificence of classic Russian Ballet and exquisite costuming. After its successful debut last year on the Senior Matinee Series, the Nutcracker is again being performed on a weekday afternoon for our devoted matinee patrons!
12/09/13	George Maurer Jazz Group Paramount Theatre George Maurer Jazz Group Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 9, 2013 The rambunctious and energetic George Maurer Jazz Group has wowed crowds, sold out venues and earned stellar reviews across the Midwest for years. Back for their 15th annual holiday concert, the George Maurer Jazz Group, a pillar of the Upper Midwest’s Jazz Elite - along with sultry songstress Ann Michels, offer humor, wit and mighty fine music.
12/12/13	Simple Gifts Holiday Show with Billy McLaughlin Paramount Theatre Simple Gifts Holiday Show with Billy McLaughlin Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 12, 2013 Known for his harp-like guitar playing technique he calls “finger tapping,” McLaughlin is an American original – a national performing and recording artist who has achieved Billboard’s Top-Ten Chart. Several years ago, he came to embody every musician’s greatest fear. The award-winning guitar virtuoso began struggling to play the music loved by fans across the country. Searching in vain through countless therapies for an answer to his problem, he was finally...
12/14/13	The New Standards Holiday Show Paramount Theatre The New Standards Holiday Show Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 14, 2013 The New Standards Holiday Show started in 2006 at the 1000 seat Fitzgerald Theater (home of “A Prairie Home Companion) in St. Paul, MN. Every year the New Standards Holiday Show sells out multiple nights, and in 2013 is moving to the larger State Theater in Minneapolis – AND bringing their show to St. Cloud! Their freewheeling, charming and always entertaining Holiday Show features a larger ensemble with percussion, horns, strings, and more wherein Chan, John and Steve act as...
12/15/13	The Okee Dokee Brothers Paramount Theatre The Okee Dokee Brothers Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 15, 2013 Fresh from their 2013 Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album, St. John’s University graduate Joe Mailander and his lifelong friend Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek, taking long bike rides into the country or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as The Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their...
12/17/13	Jim Curry's A Rocky Mountain Christmas Paramount Theatre Jim Curry's A Rocky Mountain Christmas Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 17, 2013 The grand and heartwarming music of John Denver comes to life this Christmas on the Paramount Stage as Jim Curry performs music from John Denver’s many Christmas Television specials and Christmas Music collections. Memorable melodies that speak to the heart of the holidays like “Silver Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “O Holy Night,” along with John’s own “Christmas for Cowboys,” “Noel, Christmas Eve,”...
12/22/13- 12/28/13	Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular Paramount Theatre Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 22-December 28, 2013 Back for the third consecutive year, this Las Vegas-style multi-media musical and comedic production is back – and this time with FOUR shows. And this time with a MATINEE! Join Paul “Stretch” Diethelm, Ted Manderfeld, soloists Pamela McNeill, Stacy Bauier and Tim Haussner, bassist Mike Zeleny, saxophonist and Flutist Mike Kreitzer and drummer Billy Thommes as they rock their way through timeless classis. Perfect for that family or holiday party!
12/29/13- 12/30/13	Tonic Sol Fa Paramount Theatre Tonic Sol Fa Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 29-December 30, 2013 Although they are simply four voices and a tambourine, Tonic Sol-fa has carved their niche as one of the nation’s top vocal groups. In the midst of touring, this Emmy-award winning quartet has been named one of the top five “must see” groups in America, has been awarded numerous original song and album awards in pop, gospel and holiday genres, appeared on NBC’s Today Show and in the pages of Newsweek magazine and made its third PBS television special. The New York...
12/31/13	Deuces Wild New Year's Eve Paramount Theatre Deuces Wild New Year's Eve Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 31, 2013 The “Wild Brothers” are back in town for 2 exciting shows! Since you’ve last seen them, Dave and Ted have performed from New York to New Orleans and return to the Paramount with new parodies, songs, and skits. Plan on having a good time, and plan on seeing lots of “un-planned” improv! Laugh, Clap, Sing along and ring in the New Year with Dave & Ted… Deuces Wild!
02/23/14	Sopranorama Paramount Theatre Sopranorama Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre February 23, 2014 With Janis Hardy, Maria Jette and Molly Sue McDonald. What (and who? and why??) is Sopranorama!? Is it cabaret? a concert? a musical revue? an art-song recital? Is it an homage to girls’ glee clubs? Or to pioneering girl groups of the 30’s, like the Boswell Sisters? Or to cuddly crooners like the Ink Spots? Is it a showcase for world premieres? Is it a perverse vehicle for dignified ladies to display their dubious prowess with hula hoops? or their fascination with such neglected...
03/15/14	H.M.S Pinafore Paramount Theatre H.M.S Pinafore Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre March 15, 2014 Five years ago the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players came to the Paramount with their magnificent production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Now they are back with their production of H.M.S. Pinafore, or The Lass That Loved a Sailor! A full operatic cast of 25 and a full orchestra of 20 are coming from New York to perform this hilarious comedy – the most popular and often-performed work of Gilbert and Sullivan’s entire repertoire of light opera...
05/08/14	An Evening with Groucho Marx Paramount Theatre An Evening with Groucho Marx Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre May 8, 2014 Frank Ferrante recreates the legendary Groucho Marx in this fast-paced comedy packed performance with songs, stories and inspired audience interaction. Frank Ferrante is described by The New York Times as “the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material.” Discovered by Groucho’s son Arthur when Frank was a drama student at the University of Southern California, Frank originated the off-Broadway title role in Groucho: A Life in Revue. For this role, Frank...
05/11/14- 05/12/14	What A Wonderful World Paramount Theatre What A Wonderful World Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre May 11-May 12, 2014 A delightful afternoon of music, laughs and memories! Two really funny guys on two pianos performing your favorite musical standards …. Fly Me To The Moon, Sixteen Tons, What a Wonderful World … and dozens more from the Great American Songbook. Dave and Ted performed this show for the very first time two years ago here at the Paramount for Valentine’s Day, and there have been floods of requests for them to return! So here they are – and now with two shows instead of...
05/16/14- 05/18/14	Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement Paramount Theatre Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre May 16-May 18, 2014 “…a rip-roaring good time. It recaptures some of the original sparkle. “The crowd was on it’s feet within seconds of the closing riff…” -Bob Hulteen / The Metro Lutheran “…another hit for the Plymouth Playhouse.” -Ed Huyck / Minneapolis CityPages “…best Church Basement music and lyrics yet.” -John Townsend / Lavender Magazine The fourth and latest installment...

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Current &
Upcoming Events

Current Events

06/20/13-
06/30/13

Guys and Dolls
Paramount Theatre

Upcoming Events

06/20/13- 06/30/13	Guys and Dolls Paramount Theatre Guys and Dolls Presented by Rooftop Theatre Company at Paramount Theatre June 20-June 30, 2013 “Guys and Dolls” tells the tale of Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York, who bets fellow gambler Sky Masterson that he can’t make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. That “next girl” is Miss Sarah Brown, a pure-at-heart Salvation Army-type reformer. Meanwhile, Nathan is having trouble with his own girlfriend, Adelaide, who after 14 years of dating is ready for marriage. Guys and Dolls is a...
07/09/13- 07/10/13	Don Williams Paramount Theatre Don Williams Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre July 9-July 10, 2013 As you know, last summer Don Williams had some very minor, unexpected health issues and had to cancel 2 weeks of concerts. We were part of those two weeks. He made a full recovery last August and has been performing ever since! We are glad to welcome back the legend himself, Don Williams.
07/25/13- 08/03/13	The Wedding Singer Paramount Theatre The Wedding Singer Presented by Rooftop Theatre Company at Paramount Theatre July 25-August 3, 2013 Robbie, the singer and Julia, the waitress are both engaged to be married but to the wrong people. Fortune intervenes to help them discover each other. The Wedding Singer was a 1998 romantic comedy film starring Adam Sandler as a wedding singer in the 1980s and Drew Barrymore as a waitress with whom he falls in love. The film was later adapted into a stage musical debuting on Broadway in April 2006.
08/15/13- 08/17/13	Floydian Slip Paramount Theatre Floydian Slip Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre August 15-August 17, 2013 The Fabulous Armadillos present Floydian Slip! The Dark Side of the Moon album LIVE, plus many more of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits.
08/19/13- 08/22/13	Momentum: MN Dance Ensemble Workshop Paramount Theatre Momentum: MN Dance Ensemble Workshop Presented by Minnesota Dance Ensemble at Paramount Theatre August 19-August 22, 2013 A four-day modern dance workshop for avid dancers ages 12-18. The workshop will be held Monday August 19-Thursday August 22, 9am-3pm, as well as 5-7pm on August 22nd for an informal showing of compositions learned during the week. Each class will progress throughout the week with dance pieces being learned and added on to each day. Classes will be taught by MDE company members CLASSES: Presence will focus on everything a...
08/20/13	I Can Laugh About It Now Paramount Theatre I Can Laugh About It Now Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre August 20, 2013 The World’s Funniest, Most Inspiring Comedian! Jeff Allen provides clean, hilarious humor with inspiration like no other comedian working today. He is the best at what he does - making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. His Happy Wife, Happy Life® message* *of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage.
08/21/13	Dar Williams Paramount Theatre Dar Williams Presented by Granite City Folk Society at Paramount Theatre August 21, 2013 Described by The New Yorker as “one of America’s very best singer-songwriters.” Dar Williams (Dorothy Snowden Williams) has been a folk performer for almost 25 years. She has appeared with such folk greats as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ani DeFranco and Joan Baez. The Granite City Folk Society is proud to be hosting this concert at the Paramount – Dar’s first trip to St. Cloud in almost 10 years.
09/30/13- 10/01/13	Mel Tillis Paramount Theatre Mel Tillis Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre September 30-October 1, 2013 Mel Tillis has been in the music and entertainment business for 50 plus years. He has recorded more than 60 albums and has had thirty-six Top Ten singles, with nine of them going to Number One. In 1976, Mel Tillis was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters International Hall of Fame, and that same year, he was named Country Music Association’s (CMA) Entertainer of the Year. Also, for six years in the 70’s, Mel Tillis won Comedian of the Year. Mel was the recipient...
10/05/13	Paramount Gala Fundraiser 2013: Gold Dust Gala Paramount Theatre Paramount Gala Fundraiser 2013: Gold Dust Gala Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre October 5, 2013 The Paramount Annual Fundraiser Gala is bringing back the concert hit of our past season – Rumours and Dreams – the Music of Fleetwood Mac. The incredible Pamela McNeill has assembled an all-star band to bring the music of Fleetwood Mac to life. Joining Pamela will be Minnesota Music Hall of Famer, Mary Jane Alm, Jeff Engholm and more! This show will walk you through the amazing catalogue of hits this band has produced over the years including such greats as The Chain. Landslide,...
10/25/13- 10/26/13	The Suburbs Paramount Theatre The Suburbs Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre October 25-October 26, 2013 After a “brief” absence from the stage, The Suburbs are scheduled to release a new CD this Spring! The Suburbs were formed in the western suburbs of Minneapolis in 1977 following introductions by Chris Osgood of the Suicide Commandos. The band’s popularity increased during the early to mid 1980s, and during this time, their new wave dance sound, eclectic lyrics, and stage presence gained a following that broke out of the Midwest and reached both coasts. In 1986 the Suburbs...
11/05/13- 11/06/13	Branson Country Christmas Paramount Theatre Branson Country Christmas Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre November 5-November 6, 2013 It’s been almost three years since Ozark Jubilee brought their Branson Country Christmas show up to the St. Cloud area. They are back for three shows over two days. Make your plans now to start your holiday season off at the end of 2013 with Dufus Doolittle and the Ozark Jubilee!
12/05/13- 12/08/13	Nutcracker Ballet Paramount Theatre Nutcracker Ballet Presented by Stroia Ballet Company at Paramount Theatre December 5-December 8, 2013 Stroia Ballet Company brings their annual performance of this holiday favorite to the stage! An enchanting Sugar Plus Fairy and a ferocious Mouse Queen, plus the grandeur and magnificence of classic Russian Ballet and exquisite costuming. After its successful debut last year on the Senior Matinee Series, the Nutcracker is again being performed on a weekday afternoon for our devoted matinee patrons!
12/09/13	George Maurer Jazz Group Paramount Theatre George Maurer Jazz Group Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 9, 2013 The rambunctious and energetic George Maurer Jazz Group has wowed crowds, sold out venues and earned stellar reviews across the Midwest for years. Back for their 15th annual holiday concert, the George Maurer Jazz Group, a pillar of the Upper Midwest’s Jazz Elite - along with sultry songstress Ann Michels, offer humor, wit and mighty fine music.
12/12/13	Simple Gifts Holiday Show with Billy McLaughlin Paramount Theatre Simple Gifts Holiday Show with Billy McLaughlin Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 12, 2013 Known for his harp-like guitar playing technique he calls “finger tapping,” McLaughlin is an American original – a national performing and recording artist who has achieved Billboard’s Top-Ten Chart. Several years ago, he came to embody every musician’s greatest fear. The award-winning guitar virtuoso began struggling to play the music loved by fans across the country. Searching in vain through countless therapies for an answer to his problem, he was finally...
12/14/13	The New Standards Holiday Show Paramount Theatre The New Standards Holiday Show Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 14, 2013 The New Standards Holiday Show started in 2006 at the 1000 seat Fitzgerald Theater (home of “A Prairie Home Companion) in St. Paul, MN. Every year the New Standards Holiday Show sells out multiple nights, and in 2013 is moving to the larger State Theater in Minneapolis – AND bringing their show to St. Cloud! Their freewheeling, charming and always entertaining Holiday Show features a larger ensemble with percussion, horns, strings, and more wherein Chan, John and Steve act as...
12/15/13	The Okee Dokee Brothers Paramount Theatre The Okee Dokee Brothers Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 15, 2013 Fresh from their 2013 Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album, St. John’s University graduate Joe Mailander and his lifelong friend Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek, taking long bike rides into the country or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as The Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this passion for the outdoors at the heart of their...
12/17/13	Jim Curry's A Rocky Mountain Christmas Paramount Theatre Jim Curry's A Rocky Mountain Christmas Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 17, 2013 The grand and heartwarming music of John Denver comes to life this Christmas on the Paramount Stage as Jim Curry performs music from John Denver’s many Christmas Television specials and Christmas Music collections. Memorable melodies that speak to the heart of the holidays like “Silver Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “O Holy Night,” along with John’s own “Christmas for Cowboys,” “Noel, Christmas Eve,”...
12/22/13- 12/28/13	Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular Paramount Theatre Rock & Roll Xmas Spectacular Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 22-December 28, 2013 Back for the third consecutive year, this Las Vegas-style multi-media musical and comedic production is back – and this time with FOUR shows. And this time with a MATINEE! Join Paul “Stretch” Diethelm, Ted Manderfeld, soloists Pamela McNeill, Stacy Bauier and Tim Haussner, bassist Mike Zeleny, saxophonist and Flutist Mike Kreitzer and drummer Billy Thommes as they rock their way through timeless classis. Perfect for that family or holiday party!
12/29/13- 12/30/13	Tonic Sol Fa Paramount Theatre Tonic Sol Fa Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 29-December 30, 2013 Although they are simply four voices and a tambourine, Tonic Sol-fa has carved their niche as one of the nation’s top vocal groups. In the midst of touring, this Emmy-award winning quartet has been named one of the top five “must see” groups in America, has been awarded numerous original song and album awards in pop, gospel and holiday genres, appeared on NBC’s Today Show and in the pages of Newsweek magazine and made its third PBS television special. The New York...
12/31/13	Deuces Wild New Year's Eve Paramount Theatre Deuces Wild New Year's Eve Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre December 31, 2013 The “Wild Brothers” are back in town for 2 exciting shows! Since you’ve last seen them, Dave and Ted have performed from New York to New Orleans and return to the Paramount with new parodies, songs, and skits. Plan on having a good time, and plan on seeing lots of “un-planned” improv! Laugh, Clap, Sing along and ring in the New Year with Dave & Ted… Deuces Wild!
02/23/14	Sopranorama Paramount Theatre Sopranorama Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre February 23, 2014 With Janis Hardy, Maria Jette and Molly Sue McDonald. What (and who? and why??) is Sopranorama!? Is it cabaret? a concert? a musical revue? an art-song recital? Is it an homage to girls’ glee clubs? Or to pioneering girl groups of the 30’s, like the Boswell Sisters? Or to cuddly crooners like the Ink Spots? Is it a showcase for world premieres? Is it a perverse vehicle for dignified ladies to display their dubious prowess with hula hoops? or their fascination with such neglected...
03/15/14	H.M.S Pinafore Paramount Theatre H.M.S Pinafore Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre March 15, 2014 Five years ago the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players came to the Paramount with their magnificent production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Now they are back with their production of H.M.S. Pinafore, or The Lass That Loved a Sailor! A full operatic cast of 25 and a full orchestra of 20 are coming from New York to perform this hilarious comedy – the most popular and often-performed work of Gilbert and Sullivan’s entire repertoire of light opera...
05/08/14	An Evening with Groucho Marx Paramount Theatre An Evening with Groucho Marx Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre May 8, 2014 Frank Ferrante recreates the legendary Groucho Marx in this fast-paced comedy packed performance with songs, stories and inspired audience interaction. Frank Ferrante is described by The New York Times as “the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material.” Discovered by Groucho’s son Arthur when Frank was a drama student at the University of Southern California, Frank originated the off-Broadway title role in Groucho: A Life in Revue. For this role, Frank...
05/11/14- 05/12/14	What A Wonderful World Paramount Theatre What A Wonderful World Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre May 11-May 12, 2014 A delightful afternoon of music, laughs and memories! Two really funny guys on two pianos performing your favorite musical standards …. Fly Me To The Moon, Sixteen Tons, What a Wonderful World … and dozens more from the Great American Songbook. Dave and Ted performed this show for the very first time two years ago here at the Paramount for Valentine’s Day, and there have been floods of requests for them to return! So here they are – and now with two shows instead of...
05/16/14- 05/18/14	Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement Paramount Theatre Church Basement Ladies: A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement Presented by Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center at Paramount Theatre May 16-May 18, 2014 “…a rip-roaring good time. It recaptures some of the original sparkle. “The crowd was on it’s feet within seconds of the closing riff…” -Bob Hulteen / The Metro Lutheran “…another hit for the Plymouth Playhouse.” -Ed Huyck / Minneapolis CityPages “…best Church Basement music and lyrics yet.” -John Townsend / Lavender Magazine The fourth and latest installment...

Past
Events

Past Events

06/15/13	The BoDeans Paramount Theatre
05/19/13	MDE 2013-2014 Season Auditions Paramount Theatre
05/18/13	Class of the 90's Paramount Theatre
05/16/13	Wine Walk 2013 Paramount Theatre
05/13/13	A Musical Mosaic Paramount Theatre
04/27/13- 05/12/13	The King & I Paramount Theatre
04/19/13	Dennis Warner & the D's Paramount Theatre
04/13/13	Minnesota Center Chorale 40th Season Anniversary Concert Paramount Theatre
04/12/13	Hide and Seek Paramount Theatre
04/08/13	Lynn Anderson Paramount Theatre
04/04/13- 04/07/13	BigFoot! Paramount Theatre
03/22/13- 03/24/13	The Wizard of Oz Paramount Theatre
03/22/13- 02/24/13	The Wizard of Oz Paramount Theatre
03/16/13	Ring of Kerry Paramount Theatre
03/12/13	The Celtic Tenors Paramount Theatre
03/01/13- 03/10/13	Charlotte's Web Paramount Theatre
02/23/13- 03/17/13	Free At Last: Journey of Hope Paramount Theatre
02/22/13- 02/23/13	Night of the Stars Variety Show Paramount Theatre
02/19/13- 05/23/13	Call for Art: Impact: Art as a Catalyst for Social Change Paramount Theatre
02/17/13	Harlem Gospel Choir Paramount Theatre
02/14/13- 02/16/13	Rumours and Dreams: The Music of Fleetwood Mac Paramount Theatre
02/03/13	St. Paul City Ballet Paramount Theatre
01/27/13	Paramount Roots Series featuring SCSU Music Faculty Paramount Theatre
01/25/13	Dancing With Many Voices Paramount Theatre
01/19/13	Tour De Dance Paramount Theatre
01/11/13	Essential Art Exhibition Award Ceremony & Celebration Paramount Theatre
01/07/13- 02/14/13	Essential Art Exhibition Paramount Theatre
12/31/12	C Willi Myles: New Year's Eve Comedy Show Paramount Theatre
12/30/12- 12/31/12	Tonic Sol Fa Paramount Theatre
12/27/12- 12/29/12	Rock n Roll Christmas Spectacular Paramount Theatre
12/22/12- 12/23/12	Church Basement Ladies: Away in a Basement Paramount Theatre
12/20/12- 12/21/12	The Lowe Family Christmas Paramount Theatre
12/17/12	George Maurer Jazz Group Paramount Theatre
12/15/12	A Sing-Along Messiah! Plus Highlights from the 25th Anniversary of Kantorei Paramount Theatre
12/10/12- 12/11/12	Ronnie Milsap Christmas Show Paramount Theatre
11/27/12	3rd Annual Style Show Paramount Theatre
11/24/12- 12/09/12	A Christmas Carol Paramount Theatre
11/15/12- 11/17/12	The Nutcracker Paramount Theatre
11/10/12	Free Songwriting/Music Business Paramount Theatre
11/10/12	Jeremy Messersmith with Caroline Smith & the Goodnight Sleeps and Spencer McGuillicutty Paramount Theatre
11/09/12	Tokyo and Jasper String Quartets Paramount Theatre
11/08/12	Southern Fried Chicks Paramount Theatre
11/05/12	125th Anniversary Paramount Concert Paramount Theatre
11/04/12	Chanticleer Paramount Theatre
11/02/12	Arlo Guthrie Paramount Theatre
11/01/12	Sons of the Pioneers Paramount Theatre
10/30/12	1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children Ages 2-12 Paramount Theatre
10/26/12- 10/27/12	Halloween Awakening Revisited Paramount Theatre
10/22/12- 10/23/12	Pat Boone Paramount Theatre
10/12/12- 10/21/12	The Hobbit Paramount Theatre
10/05/12- 10/06/12	Ricky Nelson Remembered: 25th Anniversary Tour Paramount Theatre
10/04/12	Working Like Crazy & Able to Laugh Paramount Theatre
09/29/12	2012 Paramount Gala Fundraiser Paramount Theatre
09/23/12	Bavarian Musikmeisters Paramount Theatre
09/22/12	Kathy Mattea Paramount Theatre
09/21/12	St Cloud Film Festival Award Show Paramount Theatre
09/17/12	America the Beautiful 2 Paramount Theatre
09/07/12- 09/16/12	HAIRSPRAY Paramount Theatre
08/28/12	A Star-Studded Sing-Along in Support of Jim Graves for Congress Paramount Theatre
08/23/12	Meire Grove Municipal Band Paramount Theatre
08/21/12	Branson on the Road Paramount Theatre
08/12/12	Minnesota Dance Ensemble Auditions Paramount Theatre
08/09/12- 08/11/12	Don't Hug Me, I'm Pregnant Paramount Theatre
08/08/12	Grant Opportunities for Organizations Workshop Paramount Theatre
07/28/12	Tiptoe Through the 60's Paramount Theatre
07/21/12	Soul Asylum Paramount Theatre
07/18/12- 07/19/12	Don Williams Paramount Theatre
07/12/12	Pert Near Sandstone Paramount Theatre
07/10/12	Janie Fricke & the Roys Paramount Theatre
06/29/12	Scott Winger, Comedy Hypnosis Paramount Theatre
06/25/12- 06/26/12	Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Paramount Theatre
06/07/12	Main Street to Eighth Street: A Sinclair Lewis Film Festival Paramount Theatre
05/15/12	Michael Smerconish Paramount Theatre
05/14/12	Saint Cloud Municipal Band Paramount Theatre
05/08/12	MacBeth, the movie Paramount Theatre
04/28/12- 05/13/12	West-Side-Story Paramount Theatre
04/27/12	Call for Art: West Side Story Paramount Theatre
04/21/12	Saint Cloud Singing Saints with the "Old School Barber Shop Quartet" Paramount Theatre
04/20/12	Leon Redbone Paramount Theatre
04/17/12	Connie Smith Paramount Theatre
04/15/12	"A Life Discovered" by the Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota Paramount Theatre
04/13/12	Amalgamation Paramount Theatre
04/10/12	Titus Paramount Theatre
04/06/12	Inherit the Wind Paramount Theatre
04/02/12	High School Art Reception & Awards Paramount Theatre
03/31/12	C Willi Myles Paramount Theatre
03/29/12- 03/30/12	Sister's Easter Catechism Paramount Theatre
03/23/12- 03/25/12	St. John's Preparatory Theatre Department presents Beauty & the Beast Paramount Theatre
03/23/12- 04/22/12	32nd Annual High School Exhibition & Competition Paramount Theatre
03/17/12	Ring of Kerry Paramount Theatre
03/16/12	Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience Paramount Theatre
03/02/12- 03/11/12	The Pirates of Penzance Paramount Theatre
02/24/12- 02/25/12	Night of the Stars Paramount Theatre
02/19/12	A Broadway Valentine Paramount Theatre
02/16/12- 02/18/12	Takin' It to the Limit: A Tribute to the Eagles Paramount Theatre
02/14/12	Dave & Ted Present "What a Wonderful World" Paramount Theatre
02/14/12	Deuces Wild Paramount Theatre
02/11/12- 02/12/12	Mason Jennings Paramount Theatre
02/05/12	Teresa Walters Paramount Theatre
02/04/12	City Nights & Broadway Lights Paramount Theatre

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- The following facility details serve as the premier source for unique and affordable venues for performance, receptions, convening, meeting space, speakers, etc., in greater Houston and the region.
  
  Rental Contact Information
  
  Rental Contact Name: Laurie Johnson
  
  Rental Contact Phone: 320-257-3137
  
  Rental Contact Email: ljohnson@paramountarts.org
  
  Rental Information Website: http://
  
  General Information
  
  Parking Info: Ramp is attached to the building for quick and easy access to the theater. Free parking in the evenings and on weekends.
  
  Union Affliations: None
  
  Beer / Wine Permitted: Yes
  
  Liquor Permitted: Yes
  
  Food Permitted: Yes
  
  Catering Services allowed: Yes
  
  Catering Services available: No
  
  Support Staff available: Yes
  
  Crew(s) provided / fees: Event management assistance and guidance, theatrical technical crew. $22 per hour.
  
  Insurance Required: Yes
  
  Insurance Provided: Yes
  
  Security Personnel Required: No
  
  Box Office: Yes
  
  If box office provided, what are your fees for ticketing services: Variable. Please contact Laurie Johnson at ljohnson@paramountarts.org for ticketing services information.
  
  Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: Rentals: Robert Robinson, Jim Brickman, the Peterson Family, the Fabulous Armadillos, Louis Anderson, numerous local groups.
- Facility Information
  
  Seating (range): 500 - 1000
  
  Seating (exact #): 700
  
  Stage / Venue Width: 40'
  
  Stage / Venue Height (floor to ceiling; or grid): 26'
  
  Depth of Stage / Venue (front to back): 30'
  
  Stage is raised: Yes
  
  Stage Design: Proscenium
  
  Number of curtain wings and borders: spacious wings on each side. Soft goods are as follows: Grand Drapes Grand Border Legs Black Border Mid-stage travelers Black Border Legs Rear traveller
  
  Fly Grid and Details (height, number of lines): 9 available battons
  
  Rear crossover space (dimensions): 4' with cyc down.
  
  Orchestra pit: (permanent or optional) Optional
  
  Removable Seating: No
  
  Dressing Rooms: Yes
  
  Dressing Room Details (# of rooms / size of rooms): Yes. Male and female.
  
  Public Bathrooms: Yes
  
  Showers: Yes
  
  Break Room: Yes
  
  Lighting Available: Yes
  
  Lighting Details: 144 dimmers 192 channels 2 consoles
  
  Sound System Available: Yes
  
  Sound Details (loudspeakers, power amps, # of microphones, etc.): Plenty of everything.
  
  Audio Recording Available: Yes
  
  Storage Space Available: No
  
  Stage Floor Type, if applicable (Marley, sprung wood, wood over concrete): Plywood. Painted black.
  
  Stage Floor Trapped? How many? Where?: No.
  
  Dance Floors Available: No
  
  Reception Area: Yes
  
  Loading Dock: No
  
  Loading Entrance: (Height and Width): 7'8" wide 6'10" tall (one level) They can be double the height.
- Accessibility Services
- Pricing
  
  Specify breakdown of rates: We have professional, local and non-profit rates. Also special "welcome" rates for first-time users, plus fundraiser rates for those wishing to do a fundraiser, plus very inexpensive summer rental rates. Please email Laurie JOhnson at ljohnson@paramountarts.org
  
  Non-profit Rates: Yes

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