Jan_Feb 2023

The Wizard of Oz - American Midwest Ballet Saturday, April 22, 2023, 1:00 p.m. UD Heritage Center 2250 Bennett Street, Dubuque, IA

The Wizard of Oz you know and love - except that the characters are live on stage and in full color. Oh, and everyone dances the whole time! Based on both the book and the classic 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz brings Frank Baum’s unforgettable story to life with a ballet twist. As Dorothy, Toto, and their three Ozian friends search for a brain, a heart, some nerve, and a path back to Kansas, they encounter munchkins, monkeys, and witches. But while the Yellow Brick Road may be a familiar path, the clicking red shoes take a few unexpected steps here and there. Choreographer Erin Alarcón let her imagination run free in this original ballet. She blended roles for the company’s professional dancers with parts for 50-plus

young guest dancers from the Dubuque area, led by the Academy of Ballet. Your Connections Club price is just $40 per person, due at registration.

Ken Ludwig’s A Fox On The Fairway Sunday, April 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m. Bell Tower Theater 2728 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA

When two rival country clubs get involved in the golf tournament of the decade, things go from bad to worse! Enjoy the fun as these zany characters do whatever it takes to save face, win their bets and get their love lives in order. Your Connections Club price is just $19 per person, due at registration.

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