2025 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT
Step into the enchanting world of Oz as Showtune Productions presents WIZARD OF OZ at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Follow Dorothy and her loyal companions—the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, and of course Toto —as they embark on a whimsical journey to the Emerald City, seeking the mysterious Wizard's help to find their heart's desires. Filled with beloved songs like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Follow the Yellow Brick Road," this timeless tale of friendship, courage, and self-discovery is brought to life with dazzling costumes, captivating choreography, and a live onstage orchestra under the baton of JR McAlexander, owner of Showtune Productions. The show will be directed by Stage and PBS-TV Director M. Seth Reines, who serves as Showtune Productions' Artistic Director and has directed over 400 musicals at countless regional theatres and national tours. Join us for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you clicking your heels with joy!
TICKETS AND GROUP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 3 PERFORMANCES MARCH 14 – 15, 2025
https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/wizard-oz
2025 SHOWS
ALOHA FROM VEGAS
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Direct from his 11-week sold-out run at the 900-seat New Theatre in Kansas City, join Victor Trevino, the 1st place winner of Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Competition of 2023, in his brand-new hit show ALOHA FROM VEGAS. The show features backup singers and the 7-piece Showtune band. Follow the King's journey through the 1970s from kicking off a 7-year residency at the International Hotel in Las Vegas to the sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, and the historic live satellite broadcast from Hawaii, all set to over 20 unforgettable songs like "Burning Love", "Suspicious Minds", Jailhouse Rock, Teddy Bear, All Shook Up, and of course, "Can't Help Falling in Love."
GLEN CAMPBELL AND FRIENDS
From his Beach Boys album to his hit Rhinestone Cowboy, celebrate this giant legend who released more than 70 albums including hits Gentle on My Mind, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, and Southern Nights, and many more. Join Special Guest Scott Moreau as Johnny Cash, Kristen Drathman as Carole King & Judy Collins, and Dr. Dan Puccio as the great Roy Clark on Banjo. Celebrate with us as we recreate the wonderful memories of Glen Campbell & Friends accompanied by the Showtune Band!
DANCING QUEEN
Songs of ABBA
Sing along to this Swedish supergroup and one of the best-selling music acts in the history of popular music! Topping the charts worldwide from 1974-1982, with such hits as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Mamma Mia, Gimme Gimmie Gimme, Winner Takes It All, and of course Dancing Queen! The show will feature 4 singers and the Showtune band.
DIAMOND, The Neil Diamond Tribute
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Neil Diamond has sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Enjoy this brand-new tribute starring the incomparable international performer Scott Moreau as he sings all of Diamond’s greatest hits such as Sweet Caroline, America, Song Sung Blue, Forever in Blue Jeans, Hello Again, I Am… I Said, I’m A Believer. Cherry Cherry, Kentucky Woman, Red Red Wind and more! The show will feature a live band with backup singers.
Dick Clark’s COUNTDOWN TO THE 50’s & 60’s
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Back by popular demand direct from New York City, THE RAVE ONS! perform their brand-new show that has delighted Cruise audiences around the world. Rock out to the top hits of the 50’s & 60’s with such greats as Where The Boys Are, My Girl, Pretty Woman, La Bamba, That’ll Be the Day, Teenager In Love, Wake Up Little Suzie, Fever, Summertime Blues, Heartbreak Hotel, Honky Tonk Woman, Me and Bobby McGee, Johnny B. Goode and more! Also starring Ryan Jagru as Dick Clark and featuring Trisha Ditsworth.
YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND
Tribute to Carole King and James Taylor
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Kristen Drathman and Kyle Sorrell celebrate two of the biggest singer / songwriters of our time, musical icons Carole King and James Taylor. King composed over 100 top hits including You’ve Got a Friend, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, It's Too Late, I Feel The Earth Move, and Natural Woman for such greats as James Taylor, The Shirelles, Aretha Franklin, Paul Simon, The Beatles and more. Among Taylor's hits are Carolina In My Mind, Sweet Baby James, Fire and Rain, and How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You).
Karen Hester
as Dolly
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Winner of Jimmy Fallon's 2021 CLASH OF THE COVER BANDS as "Best Tribute Artist in America", Karen Hester is one of the most sought-after Dolly Parton Tribute artists in the world! Direct from Las Vegas, Ms. Hester sings the greatest hits by one of the most popular country artists of all time featuring a live country band!
TAKE IT EASY, SONGS OF THE 70’s
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Journey back to the 70’s with folk-rock artists The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, Carly Simon, America, Fleetwood Mac, Ambrosia, Heart, Orleans, Linda Ronstadt, and their greatest hits Hotel California, Still the One, Barracuda, How Much I Feel, Go Your Own Way, A Horse with No Name, You’re So Vain,
Listen to the Music, Takin’ It to the Streets, Take It Easy and more! The show features a 10-piece band!
WONDERFUL CRAZY NIGHT
A NEW ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE
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Direct from Las Vegas, Colte Julian's electrifying tribute premiered to sold-out audiences at the Apollo Theatre in Chicago. Featuring colorful costumes, a live band, backup singers and Elton’s greatest hits including Rocket Man, Bennie and the Jets, Don't Go Breaking My Heart, Crocodile Rock, Candle in the Wind and many more!
THE RAVE-ONS!
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Don’t miss East Coast based Todd Meredith and The Rave-Ons in this high-energy tribute to the popular hits of Buddy Holly and the Crickets and the 1950’s. Todd Meredith has appeared nationally as Buddy Holly for the over 10 years including starring in the National Tour of the Broadway hit musical BUDDY, THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. The RAVE-ONS have played to standing ovations from BB Kings in New York City to cruise ships around the world.
TED VIGIL
as JOHN DENVER
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Awarded the Rising Legend Award by the National Traditional Country Music Association, Ted Vigil's John Denver Tribute from Olympia, WA recreates the popular 1970's folk singer's hits Rocky Mountain High, Take Me Home Country Roads, Thank God I'm A Country Boy, and many others.
WALKIN' THE LINE
A Tribute to Johnny Cash
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Direct from New York City, Scott Moreau starred as Johnny Cash in the National Tour and Las Vegas productions of the Broadway smash hit Million Dollar Quartet. Relive the amazing songs of Johnny Cash in this electrifying tribute to the Man in Black. Hear all of Johnny’s biggest hits, like Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, Boy Named Sue, Walk the Line and many more accompanied by a live country band.
COUNTRY GALS
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Celebrate the classic music of Country's greatest female icons from Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Barbara Mandrel to Carrie Underwood, Reba, The Judds, Miranda Lambert and many more! Country Gals stars 3 country singers who have appeared on stages around the world and a live country band!
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD
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Get your ticket to Hollywood's greatest musical hits featuring cinema classics such as James Bond, A Star is Born, The Lion King, Flashdance, Dirty Dancing, Wizard of Oz, 9-5, Singing in the Rain, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Grease, Stayin'Alive and more! The show features 4-powerhouse vocalists and a live band, singing the songs of Adele, Kenny Loggins, Lady Gaga, Patrick Swayze, Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, and many more! Get your popcorn, candy and soda and reminisce to the greatest films of all time.
BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS
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Celebrate the greatest hits from Broadway featuring 6-powerhouse vocalists and a live orchestra. Showstoppers from such greats as Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Chicago, My Fair Lady, Moulin Rouge, Oklahoma, Hamilton, Rent, Carole King's Beautiful, Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, Hair, Dreamgirls, Funny Girl, Jesus Christ Superstar, CATS, Wicked, Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera and more!
LEGENDARY LADIES OF SOUL
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From Gospel to Motown to Soul, enjoy the pop hits of such vocal icons as Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and many more! Feature three powerhouse singers and a live band. These ladies have played to standing ovations all over the state of Arizona!
MARK CORDES' SPOUSE WHISPERER
www.spousewhisperer.com
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It's never a dull moment with award-winning comedian Mark Cordes as he delivers his critically acclaimed one-man show, The Spouse Whisperer. Take a comedic journey through 'love at first sight' 'til death do us part', and all of the funny stuff in between. Enjoy a hilarious peek into the real world of relationships, a decidedly positive view of 'sweet togetherness.' Whether you're searching or already with that hunk-of-burning-love, you can't miss with The Spouse Whisperer.
More Tribute Shows
DARLIN' COMPANION
The Johnny and June Carter Cash Tribute
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Direct from New York City, Scott Moreau teams up with Renee Kathleen Koher as June Carter on some of the best country duets of all-time including Jackson, It Ain’t Me Babe, If I Were A Carpenter, Daddy Sang Bass and many more!
ROCKIN' REWIND
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Travel back in time, over five decades, with the greatest hits songs. Colorful costumes, a live rock band and powerhouse vocalists, this show features hits such as I Gotta Feeling, RESPECT, Hello, Imagine, Let It Be, Old Time Rock’n Roll, Play That Funky Music, How Deep Is Your Love, Joy to the World, Happy, Don’t Stop Believin', Celebration and many more! Artists from Black Eyed Peas, Whitney Houston and Journey to The Beatles, 5th Dimension and Chubby Checker.
GROOVIN' THRU THE 60's
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Celebrate the greatest 60's folk rock hits of The Mamas & The Papas; Peter, Paul & Mary; Simon & Garfunkel and many more with such popular favorites as Blowin' In the Wind, California Dreamin', Puff the Magic Dragon, Monday, Monday, Mr. Tambourine Man, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Sound of Silence. This show features four dynamic singers with live musical backup.
SWINGTIME!
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Journey back to the 1930's and 1940's and the days of swing bands and supper clubs! With a live swing band, the harmonies of the Swingtime Quartet, SWINGTIME features such great hits as Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree, I'll Be Seeing You, In The Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Route 66 and more.
WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN
The Songs of the Carpenters
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Sergeant Emily Walter, a Gulf War Veteran, was the lead vocalist with the U.S. Air Force SAC Band and has performed with such greats as John Denver, Bob Hope and Lee Greenwood. Emily brings to life the legendary songs of Karen Carpenter, America’s most popular music act of the 1970’s with such hits as Close To You, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, For All We Know, We’ve Only Just Begun and more!
BUDDY, RITCHIE & THE BIG BOPPER
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Don't miss this tribute to the great Buddy Holly, Ritchie Vallens and The Big Bopper at their final concert in Clearlake, Iowa. Join Todd Meredith, who has played Buddy Holly across the United States, Ritchie, The Big Bopper and a live band performing such hits as Peggy Sue, That’ll Be The Day, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace.
WOMEN WHO ROCK!
MONICA HEUSER
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Direct from Harrah’s of Las Vegas’s Menopause The Musical, Monica Heuser was sanctioned by the Patsy Cline Estate in 1998 for her portrayal of Patsy Cline in the National Tour of A Closer Walk of Patsy Cline and was an Ivey Award Winner for her Janis Joplin in Love, Janis at the Ordway Center of Minneapolis. . Enjoy a mix of country, pop, rock and blues in this one-woman show celebrating the music of such greats as Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin, KD Lang and many more. A live rock band accompanies Ms. Heuser.
BROADWAY CLASSICS
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Celebrate the Golden Age of Broadway with classic showtunes from Sound of Music, South Pacific, King and I, Oklahoma, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Cats, Phantom of the Opera and many more. This stirring production boasts a cast of professional singers and a live musical ensemble complete with strings!
BEST OF BROADWAY
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Celebrate Broadway's greatest hits featuring 4 powerhouse vocalists and a 10-piece orchestra. Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Carole King's Beautiful, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more!
A LORETTA LYNN TRIBUTE
Starring Emily Portman
Direct from Kentucky, the remarkable Emily Portman celebrates the Queen of Country with such hits as You Ain’t Woman Enough, Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Pill, Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’, One’s on the Way, Fist City and many more!
REMEMBER PATSY CLINE
MONICA HEUSER
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Celebrate the music of Patsy Cline with Monica Heuser, who has wowed thousands of fans across the United States! Sanctioned by the Estate of Patsy Cline for her national tour of A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE, Ms. Heuser, accompanied by a live country band, will entertain you with 25 of Patsy's most popular songs.
JOHNNY AND JERRY LEE
TOGETHER AGAIN!
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Direct from the Chicago and Las Vegas Productions of the mega-hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Scott Moreau and Colte Julian co-star in this dynamic tribute to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. With a rockin’ band, JOHNNY AND JERRY LEE features such popular hits as Folson Prison Blues, I Walk the Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Great Balls of Fire, Ring of Fire, Man in Black, Chantilly Lace and many more!
ELVIS
THE GOSPEL YEARS!
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ELVIS, THE GOSPEL YEARS! stars world-renowned Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Victor Trevino, Jr. Starring in the Ultimate Elvis Tour for the past 6 years, Victor was featured in Elvis Presley Estate's Ultimate Elvis Competition, CNN’s Graceland's New Year's Eve Celebration and starred in LEGENDS IN CONCERT in Las Vegas. Victor has performed around the world, opening for such rock legends as "Boy II Men" and "Foreigner."
CASH AND CLINE
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE
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Relive the legendary 1962 Johnny Cash/ Patsy Cline tour of the United States in this electrifying tribute to Cash and Cline’s greatest hits including Ring of Fire, Crazy, Jackson, Lovesick Blues, Walkin’ After Midnight and many more!
WOMEN WHO ROCK!
MONICA HEUSER
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Direct from Harrah’s of Las Vegas’s Menopause The Musical, Monica Heuser was sanctioned by the Patsy Cline Estate in 1998 for her portrayal of Patsy Cline in the National Tour of A Closer Walk of Patsy Cline and was an Ivey Award Winner for her Janis Joplin in Love, Janis at the Ordway Center of Minneapolis. . Enjoy a mix of country, pop, rock and blues in this one-woman show celebrating the music of such greats as Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin, KD Lang and many more. A live rock band accompanies Ms. Heuser.
Comedians
JIMMY TRAVIS
One Guy, One Guitar!
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Named Entertainer of the Year by Crystal Cruises, this Nashville comedian/musician has performed all over the world. He's funny, creative, spontaneous, energetic, and since he frequently interacts with the audience, no two shows are ever the same! Jimmy has performed in the main showrooms of Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe; and his special blend of humor and music has led to over 50 national television appearances.
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
Jimmy Travis
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Direct from Nashville, take a high-octane journey of music and comedy from Memphis to New Orleans with Jimmy Travis, an award-winning singer, songwriter and comedian singing Blues, Country, Rockabilly, Dixieland, and jazz favorites: Saints Go Marching In, King of the Road, Blueberry Hill, Summer Nights, Hey Good Lookin', Choo Choo Boogie and more! Features a live Dixieland Band.
Holiday Shows
HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS
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A heart-warming Christmas gift this joyous and touching variety show features all your favorite secular and sacred holiday songs. HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS will become a special part of your holiday tradition with all the merriment of the season including a delightful visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
A BUDDY HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS
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Join New York City based Todd Meredith, The Rave-Ons! and Mr. and Mrs. Claus in this tribute to the greatest Christmas hits of the 50’s and 60’s including Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Jingle Bell Rock, Christmas Boogie, Run Rudolph Run and many more. The Rave-Ons!, who have played to standing ovations from NYC to Reno, will also fill your holiday stocking with such Buddy Holly hits as Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day and Rave On!
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Celebrate your favorite Christmas classics, both secular and sacred, performed by a cast of spirited country singers and a live country band. It’s a festive celebration guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. Enjoy seasonal hits by such country greats as Kenny Rogers, Brenda Lee, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Faith Hill, Loretta Lynn and Gene Autry.