12/31/2014
Frankly Green Bay picks for the weekend:
#1. NYE at the Meyer with the Best of Let me be Franks
www.letmebefranks.com
#2. TSO at the Resch Center
http://www.ticketstaronline.com/
#3. Replica NYE at Purcells in the Radisson
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Replica-Real-Classic-Rock/156782784338103
Southern Door Presents : A Muscial Comedy – TWO AND A HALF BELGIANS On January 10 @ 7:00 P.M and January 11 @ 2:00 P.M The Southern Door Community Auditoirum will present: Let Me Be Frank’s all new musical “Two and a Half Belgians”. Our story takes place at the Frosty Tip in Dyckesville, just north of Green Bay. The place and the city are the only real aspects of the story. The Frosty Tip was run from the 60’s thru the 80’s by the Pancratz family and is now run by the Dep…rey family. The Pankratz family consisted of nine boys, all of whom went to Premontre. Mom and Dad Pankratz funded the endeavor (Premontre) by working and owning the Frosty Tip in Dyckesville. Because of the nine boys in a row, one of our friends started calling each boy by the number and order of their births. So, the boy’s names were: 1- 9. I was friends with #9 (Mark) in high school and really didn’t know his name till later in life. Of course, Let Me Be Frank’s takes liberties with this numerical situation and makes a little fun out of it. That’s where two and a half comes in. The second oldest (played by Frank Hermans) is quite the large boy and Belgians Dad (Herky) and Mom (Mable) call him Two and a half, because calling him number two would do disservice to the symbol. And because number two just doesn’t sit well in most situations. The story takes place in the summer of ‘68. The boys are hoping for some of the female persuasion FIB’s to make a stop at the drive in and maybe hook up with a couple. Let Me Be Frank’s gives the true meaning of a FIB but keeps it PG. Amy Wrigley, Lisa Halas, and Kasey McCaskey stop by in their custom 57’ Chevy for a little grub before heading to Fish Creek. The boys poke a little fun at the girls and in turn the girls poke back. Two and a half is smitten with one of the girls and is hoping for a rendezvous at Peninsula state Park. Hilarity ensues and the music will just blow you away. With songs such as: Black is Black, Cinnamon, Rescue me, A Different Drum, Mrs. Robinson, Jackson, Red Rubber Ball and many many more. The show stars: Pat Hibbard (#1 and bass guitar) Frank Hermans (#2 ½) Tom Verbrick (#3) David Gusloff (#4) Amy Riemer as Amy Wrigley, Lisa Borley as Lisa Halas and Kasey Corrado as Kasey McCaskey. Band: Dennis Panneck guitars, Tony Pilz keyboards and Adam Cain drums. Show runs: Saturday, January 10 @ 7:00 P.M and Sunday, January 11 @ 2:00 P.M (General Seating) Tickets: Adults $22.00 Seniors/Children $17.00 SAMPLE SOUTHERN DOOR – In Collaboration with the Southern Door Business Association the SDCA invites the public to join us before the “2 1/2 Belgians” show on January 10, to sample some of Southern Door’s finest cousine and much more! For more information call 920-493-5979
12/17/2014
Frankly Green Bay picks for the weekend:
#1. Franks Tribute Xmas show! Benefit for AmVets
Sunday Dec. 21st 2pm Cobblestone Brillion WI
http://www.cobblestonecrk.com/index.html
#2. Daddy D’s Christmas show, Stadium View
http://www.daddydproductions.com/
#3. Green Bay Symphony Holiday Pops Concert at the Wiedner
Few events evoke the Christmas Spirit as thoroughly as the annual Holiday Pops concert. The Green Bay Symphony Orchestra, The Dudley Birder Chorale, and Birder Studio of Performing Arts all team up to present a program of Christmas Carols and Holiday Favorites. For two decades this concert has been a tradition in the Green Bay area, and continues to leave audiences with a glow that lasts throughout the Holiday Season.
New this year! The Saturday performance is an afternoon show starting at 2:30 pm. If you have friends or family coming into town for the Christmas weekend, why not bring them to hear the best holiday music around?
http://www.weidnercenter.com/events/green-bay-symphony-orchestra-holiday-pops-2/
Diamonds and Gold presents “The Best of Let Me Be Franks 2014” at the Meyer Theatre. Three hours of the best bits and skits from all the shows in 2014. Shows featured include: Two and a Half Belgians, Beauty and the Beaver, “Mixed Couples“-Golden Bowl, Bay Beach Dance Party, and Behind the Music- “The Guernsey Boys”. Wow! We have packed 10 hours of musical mayhem into a 3-hour show! All your favorite performers are back for one crazy night to bring in 2015!
$45 a person or $80 a couple gets you a 3-hour show, party favors, champagne and dessert. Showtime is 9pm. Doors open at 8pm. Be ready to sing Auld Lang Syne at the stroke of midnight! For tickets go to www.ticketstaronline.com or call 920-494-3401. Get your laugh on with Franks!
12/10/2014
Frankly Green Bay picks for the weekend:
#1. “A Frank’s Christmas at Pranges” on the Road
Wednesday Dec. 10th Algoma PAC
Saturday Dec. 13th Oconto Falls High school
Algoma show: http://algomapac.com/featured-events/
Oconto Falls show: http://www.ticketstaronline.com/events/detail/a-franks-christmas-falls-area-performing-arts-center-oconto-falls-wisconsin
#2. Glamarama Dec. 14th 4-6pm VFW Hall in Howard by Rivers Bend Supper Club. Come party Glam Style !
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/GLAMARAMA-cabaret/186265876312
#3. The Nutcracker
This December 2014, the Northeastern Wisconsin Dance Organization (NEWDO) will once again present, in its entirety, The Green Bay Nutcracker Ballet.
Event Showings
http://www.ticketstaronline.com/events/detail/green-bay-nutcracker-ballet-1
#4 Franks Tribute Christmas show at Northbrook Country Club, Luxemburg WI. 1 pm show
Elvis, Reba, Cher, Yakov Smirnoff, George Jones singing their favorite Christmas songs.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Franks-Tribute/207475572641537
http://algomapac.com/featured-events/
Diamonds & Gold Green Bay present Let me be Frank’s “A Christmas at Pranges” on the road this week. Wed. Dec. 10th Algoma PAC 920-487-7001 and Saturday Dec. 13th at Oconto Falls High call ticketstar at 920-494-3401 or www.ticketstaronline.com. Starring: Amy Riemer. Kasey Corrado, Emily Moore, Hailey Lestrud, Lisa Borley, Ben Cahall, David Thomas, Tom Verbrick, Pat Hibbard, Adam Cain, Tony Pilz, Dennis Panneck and Frank R. Hermans. Get your laugh on with Franks!
12/3/2014
Frankly Green Bay picks for the weekend:
#1. SWINGTIME CANTEEN – what’s it about?
1) Story: It’s Christmas, 1944 London. Movie legend Marian Ames is being
put out to pasture after four flop films in a row. But this no time for self pity, so she has
gathered up her instrument playing gal pals from the Hollywood Canteen and headed for
London to entertain the troops. The show takes its inspiration from the films and
personalties that helped to define the national consciousness know as “the war effort.”
Box Office: (920)435-6300 or
Online: GBCommunityTheater.com
https://www.facebook.com/#!/play.by.play.theatre
www.playbyplaytheatre.org
#2. Carlin and Cain opening for A Franks Christmas at Blesch Hall in Menominee MI
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Blesch-Auditorium/329320427078760
www.letmebefranks.com
#3. Barbs Center for Dance 16th
BARB’S CENTRE FOR DANCE 16TH ANNUAL SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS A, CELEBRATION OF DANCE
http://www.meyertheatre.org/event/barbs-centre-for-dance-16th-annual-spirit-of-the-holidays-a-celebration-of-dance/
Saturday December 6th Blesch Hall Menominee MI 906-863-9361…..Wednesday December 10th Algoma PAC Middle School http://algomapac.com/event/a-franks-christmas/ 920-487-7001 …..Saturday December 13th Oconto Falls High.
Warren Gerds gives an unbelievable review for Franks latest Christmas Show!
http://www.wearegreenbay.com/1fulltext-news/d/story/critic-at-large/87612/wMdBcnlBhkmkfQdSzDttMA
It’s that time of year again! A family tradition in N.E. WI, a Franks Christmas show. November 21 – December 27th catch “A Frank’s Christmas at Prange’s” at the Meyer Theatre. You can also catch the show on the road at three locations this year. Saturday December 5th Menominee MI Middle school, Wednesday December 10th Algoma PAC Middle school, and Saturday December 13th at Oconto Falls High school. Call venues for tickets. See you at the show!!! Opening night Friday November 21st is a fundraiser for the Neville Public museum also, Friday November 28th is a benefit show for Cerebal Palsy $10 of every ticket goes to these wonderful organizations.