Four Phantoms PBS taping at The Grand, and more can’t-miss events in Oshkosh this week

OSHKOSH — The Four Phantoms show at The Grand will be taped for a PBS special to be aired this summer. Tickets are nearly sold out for all three shows.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, the local women's association will host a dinner and bingo, and the seniors center also will host an Irish dinner.

Other events are a choir concert and a business expo.

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1. The Four Phantoms show returns to The Grand

Four performers who have portrayed The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s "The Phantom of the Opera," return to The Grand Oshkosh March 21-23 for The Four Phantoms.

One performance will be held each day and also include a taping of the Phantoms’ television special, which is scheduled for nationwide release on PBS this summer.

Together, the four men — Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D’Ambrosio and Ciarán Sheehan — have performed the title role in The Phantom of the Opera more than 6,000 times.

This show features the music of Broadway, and Kaley Ann Voorhees, who played the role of Christine in the Broadway production, is a special guest star.

“It’s a stunning and humbling relationship we have with The Four Phantoms organization,” said The Grand Oshkosh Director Joseph Ferlo in a news release. “To have a world-class organization take a show that’s made for a large performing arts center and modify — not scale back — for our jewel box theater, is pretty much unheard of in this business.

“For us to have an ongoing relationship, an annual residency, and now, to host the taping of their PBS special, is a monumental moment in time for The Grand, for Oshkosh, and for northeast Wisconsin, as we secure our place ‘in the spotlight,’” Ferlo added.

For more information, visit TheGrandOshkosh.org, call 920-424-2350 or visit The Grand at 100 High Ave. Box office hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

2. Three Wisconsin choirs to perform in concert March 16

Three of Wisconsin’s finest choirs will present their set of choral music during the Alliances concert March 16. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. at St. Jude Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church site, 519 Knapp St.

The choirs performing are Oshkosh Chamber Singers, Master Singers of Milwaukee and Madison Chamber Choir. The concert will end with a combined performance.

Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students, and are available at Heid Music Oshkosh or Gardina’s Kitchen and Bar, or by calling 920-312-8290.

3. Dinner and bingo event to benefit Women's Association

The Oshkosh Area Women’s Association will present a Shamrock Dinner and Luck of the Irish Bingo March 17. The event will run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LaSure’s Banquet Hall, 3125 S. Washburn St.

The event begins with cocktails at 11 a.m. with a cash bar, followed by dinner and bingo at 12:30 p.m. The menu includes corned beef and cabbage, though there is a vegetarian meal available upon request.

Tickets are $40 per person and include dinner and four bingo cards. Purchase at Festival Food Oshkosh or West Point Bank. For reserved seats, tables of eight or fewer, call Jaye at 920-233-5712.

Proceeds benefit the Oshkosh Area Women’s Association High School Scholarships and Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services Inc. Youth Services & Preventative support.

4. Seniors can enjoy an Irish dinner and party March 19

The Oshkosh Seniors Center will host an Irish Fun(s) Party 5 to 7 p.m. March 19. The Seniors Center is at 200 N. Campbell Road.

Enjoy a traditional Irish meal with corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and an Irish soda bread dessert. Musical entertainment will be provided by Sheamus Fitzpatrick and the McNally Boys.

Tickets are $17 per person. For more information, call the Seniors Center at 920-232-5300.

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5. Local businesses offer products, services at Business Expo

The 2024 Business Expo will take place from noon to 6:30 p.m. March 20 at the Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 N. Main St.

More than 100 businesses will have booths set up to showcase their products, services and upcoming job openings. Several activities will be offered for attendees throughout the day.

The day ends with a social, Business After Hours – A Taste of Oshkosh, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This event offers a chance to sample food and beverages from local restaurants, caterers and breweries.

Admission is $5 or free with a business card until 4:30 p.m. After 4:30 p.m., admission is $5 per person, with Chamber members admitted free.

For more information, visit oshkoshchamber.com.

Contact Mara Wegner at mwegner@gannett.com or 920-996-7241.

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