May_June 2020

Local Events

Matilda The Musical Sunday, June 14, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Grand Opera House 135 W 8th St, Dubuque, IA

Celebration Belle Four-hour Oldies Cruise Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Boarding 10:30 a.m., Sailing 11:00 a.m. Port of Dubuque

The Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly [love]able Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda could be the students saving grace! Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Your Connections Club price is just $16 for prime seating.

Cruise down the Mississippi and reminisce with entertainers Aaron and Jade to 50s and 60s music. Homemade sticky rolls and fresh fruit are available upon boarding, and a hot two entrée lunch buffet will be served. Pre-cruise check-in will take place for those registered at the Port of Dubuque prior to the cruise. Your Connections Club price is just $60 per person, due at reservation.

Brigadoon Sunday, July 19, 2020, 2:00 p.m. Grand Opera House 135 W 8th St, Dubuque, IA

Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon is the enchanting and beloved Broadway and West End musical that inspired the classic MGM film, and numerous productions all over the world. Featuring such standards as “Almost Like Being in Love,” “Come to Me, Bend To Me,” and “Heather on the Hill,” Brigadoon is a timeless, romantic classic which vividly brings the mystery and magic of the Scottish highlands to life. New Yorker Tommy Albright unexpectedly arrives at the mysterious Scottish Highland village of Brigadoon, which only appears for one day every 100 years. When Tommy meets and falls in love with Fiona, a beautiful villager in this magical hamlet, he must decide whether to return to his old life, or stay in Brigadoon – forever. Your Connec- tions Club price is just $16 for prime seating.

Grease Postponed until 2021-Date TBD The Rising Star Theater Company Five Flags Theater 135 W 8th St, Dubuque, IA

The Broadway musical Grease , which led to one of the greatest movie musicals of all time, continues to be a favorite for audiences of all ages. Revisit Danny Zuko, the head greaser, and his love interest, good girl Sandy Dumbrowski along with the Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys of Rydell High. This 1950s singing and dancing extravaganza includes favorites “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Born to Hand Jive,” and “We Go Together.” Your Connections Club price is just $14 for prime seating.

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