Open Auditions: “A Bench in Dragonfly Park”
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00PM
Hosted by the Brown Grand Players
Our local theatre in residence, Brown Grand Players: Community Theatre, will be holding open auditions to cast their spring show on Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00PM. Now’s your chance to take centerstage at the Brown Grand! Save the date!
Concordia’s Got Talent
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3:00PM – Live Auditions
Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 3:00PM and 5:00PM – Final Performances
Presented by the Brown Grand Opera House, Inc.
Concordia’s Got Talent is BACK! We want to see what our community has to offer. The Brown Grand is thrilled to hold auditions for anyone wanting to showcase their talents – whether dancing, acting, riding a unicycle, singing, playing an instrument, or other talent – we want to see it!
Auditions for this show will be March 1st starting at 3pm at the Brown Grand Theatre. Contestants must be available to perform in the final show on Saturday, March 8. Over $500 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winners of the final talent competitions.
Inspired by shows such as “America’s Got Talent,” the Brown Grand has decided to promote the talent of North Central Kansas and the surrounding area. There will be two divisions: Division I will showcase youth from 6 to 16 years of age, while Division II is for adults 17 and older. Individuals and groups will be considered for any type of appropriate talent for a family-oriented audience.
All auditions will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 3:00pm at the Brown Grand. Contestants must pre-register online before Wednesday, February 26th, no additional acts will be accepted after this deadline. Individuals and groups must check-in as they arrive. Doors will open at 2:30pm and the audition round is free and open to the public to watch. Those auditioning will have 4 minutes to set up their act and then 2.5 minutes to give a sample of their performance. Performance time for the finals will be a maximum of 5 minutes. Participants should audition with the act they intend to perform at the talent show, even if it cannot be completed in the 2.5-minute audition – which should showcase the best of their talents.
If contestants cannot attend the March 1st audition, they may submit a video. All absentee submissions should be emailed to the Brown Grand at director@browngrand.org. All electronic submissions must be received by February 26th. Cast lists for the final show for each division will be posted on the Brown Grand’s website (www.browngrand.org/events) following the audition day on March 1st. All rules, regulations and information are posted on the Brown Grand’s website. Contestants may be from any area.
Each group/contestant should fill out a registration form which is located below. Forms may also be picked up at the theatre. Those sending forms back before March 1st may enclose them as attachments to the above email address by the deadline of February 26th.
The theatre will provide the same general lighting for all acts, up to six microphones and a sound system which can play electronic files from a USB drive. A Brown Grand technician will run the equipment. A grand piano and monitor will also be available. All other equipment must be provided by contestants. Acts which contain fire or are dangerous to audience members will not be allowed.
Criteria for selecting the acts will be based on stage presence and professionalism, technical ability, appearance/costume, creativity, appropriateness for audience and overall performance/difficulty of the act. Three judges will select the acts for the final show.
Admission to watch the auditions on March 1st is free and open to the public. The final performance will be Saturday, March 8th – Division I will begin at 3pm and Division II will begin at 5pm. Admission to attend the final performances is $15 per person for one of the two Divisions or $25 per person for both Divisions. Tickets will be available at the door.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR ACT
“Casablanca”
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 6:30PM
Classic Movie Series
Presented by the Brown Grand Opera House, Inc.
Travel back to the Golden Age of Hollywood for a night with a beloved classic. Kicking off our first film in the Classic Movie Series is the 1942 movie “Casablanca.”
When an old flame comes back to ask a favor, Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) must decide if he will risk helping her and her husband escape from the Nazis. “Casablanca” is rated PG. Click here to watch a trailer.
The Classic Movie Series is free and open to the public. However, we are encouraging donations to help support the Brown Grand. Concessions will also be available for purchase.
Cares, Inc. – Service Dog Graduation
Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:30PM
Come, help us celebrate the graduation of Care’s Service Dogs and their owners as they prepare to work together forever.
This event is free and open to the public.
“Doctor Zhivago”
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 6:30PM
Classic Movie Series
Presented by the Brown Grand Opera House, Inc.
The 1965 dramatic film “Doctor Zhivago” is the second movie of the 2025 Classic Movie Series.
Set against the backdrop of World War I and the October Revolution, Dr. Yuri Zhivago falls in love with a woman he cannot have. “Doctor Zhivago” is rated PG-13. Click here to watch a trailer.
The Classic Movie Series is free and open to the public. However, we are encouraging donations to help support the Brown Grand. Concessions will also be available for purchase.
Haunted Rooms America – Paranormal Tour
Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 8:00PM – 2:00AM
Dare to explore the haunted depths of the Brown Grand Theatre with Haunted Rooms America! Join us on a spine-tingling paranormal investigation as we unravel the mysteries of the theater’s eerie past. Secure your spot now!
Step into the mysterious world of the paranormal as Haunted Rooms America invites you to embark on a spine-tingling adventure at the historic Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia, Kansas. With over a century of history, this magnificent theater has witnessed countless breathtaking performances, yet it also hides a dark and chilling secret. Uncover the truth behind the hauntings and dare to face the spirits that still lurk within its hallowed halls.
Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets for Haunted Rooms America ($89/each).
Community Palm Sunday Service
Presented by the Concordia Ministerial Association
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 10:00AM
For the forth year in a row, the Concordia Ministerial Association will be hosting a Community-Wide Palm Sunday Service at the Brown Grand. All are welcome to join us for this meaningful service, where local churches come together for a time of worship and teaching. This event is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be collected to support the efforts of the Concordia Ministerial Association.
NCK Dance Center Studio Recital
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00PM
Join us for a FREE dance recital from our friends at the NCK Dance Center in Beloit. You will see kids of all ages performing dance routines they have been rehearsing. The NCK Dance Center has been bringing their spring show to the Brown Grand for decades. This is a great way to introduce children of all ages to the love to dance! The NCK Dance Center is run by instructor Jennifer Thompson. Join us!
“A Bench in Butterfly Park”
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00PM
Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:00PM
Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00PM
Play By: Alice Burke and Scott Mullen
Directed By: Whitney Jones
Produced by the Brown Grand Players
In a quiet park, odd things take place around a typical park bench, from unexpected encounters to wedding proposals to parallel universes and a surprising murder plan.
Ticket information coming soon!
“What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”
Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:30PM
Classic Movie Series
Presented by the Brown Grand Opera House, Inc.
The final movie of the 2025 Classic Movie Series is the 1962 thriller film “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”
Two aging siblings are stuck together in a mansion while wishing to relive their past days in the spotlight. One sister wishes to get even and the other sister wishes to return to fame. “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” is rated 13+. Click here to watch a trailer.
The Classic Movie Series is free and open to the public. However, we are encouraging donations to help support the Brown Grand. Concessions will also be available for purchase.
The Salina Symphony Presents:
Mozart’s Requiem at the Brown Grand Theatre
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
The Salina Symphony will be joined by the Kansas Wesleyan University Philharmonic Choir in presenting Mozart’s majestic final work, the Requiem, a masterpiece of both solace and intensity reflective of the timeless themes of life, death and redemption. The program will open with a spiritual work by Florence Price, Adoration, featuring principal clarinetist Chris Johnson.
Florence Price – Adoration
W.A. Mozart – Requiem
This program is proudly sponsored by: Radio Kansas
Tickets range from $20-$25 each. Kids 5 and under are free. Students 12 and under and seniors 65+ can receive a $5 discount – available at the box office only.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE SALINA SYMPHONY AT THE BROWN GRAND OPERA HOUSE
John Caparulo’s Mad Cap Comedy
Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 7:30PM
Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughs with the one and only John Caparulo! Cap is bringing his trademark wit and charm to the stage as he navigates the absurdities of everyday life with hilarious precision. Hailing from Ohio, John carved his path in comedy with a unique blend of observational comedy and personal anecdotes. Rising to prominence with appearances on late-night shows (Chelsea Lately, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel, and much more) and specials on Comedy Central, Netflix, and Showtime, he’s earned a devoted widespread fanbase. Don’t miss out on this side-splitting performance from one of comedy’s finest talents!
Tickets:
Main Floor $25/each
1st Balcony $20/each
To purchase tickets to John Caparulo’s Mad Cop Comedy Show CLICK HERE
Haunted Rooms America – Paranormal Tour
Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 8:00PM – 2:00AM
Dare to explore the haunted depths of the Brown Grand Theatre with Haunted Rooms America! Join us on a spine-tingling paranormal investigation as we unravel the mysteries of the theater’s eerie past. Secure your spot now!
Step into the mysterious world of the paranormal as Haunted Rooms America invites you to embark on a spine-tingling adventure at the historic Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia, Kansas. With over a century of history, this magnificent theater has witnessed countless breathtaking performances, yet it also hides a dark and chilling secret. Uncover the truth behind the hauntings and dare to face the spirits that still lurk within its hallowed halls.
Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets for Haunted Rooms America ($89/each).
Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts
June 9-13, 2025
The Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts is coming back to the Brown Grand in 2025! Save the dates! Students entering 9th grade in high school through students exiting their freshman year of college are eligible to participate in Lovewell 2025 at the Brown Grand in downtown Concordia.
Songwriters, musicians, dancers, technicians, and anyone interested in the creative process will gather for one-week to create a brand new musical from scratch. Space is limited to 20 students, and registration for Lovewell 2025 will be open later this year. Scholarships are available!
This intensive week will culminate with a live performance onstage at the Brown Grand on Friday, June 13th at 7:00PM. The performance is free and open to the public.
This program is proudly sponsored by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.
Cares, Inc. – Service Dog Graduation
Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:30PM
Come, help us celebrate the graduation of Care’s Service Dogs and their owners as they prepare to work together forever.
This event is free and open to the public.
Missoula Children’s Theatre
“Hansel and Gretel”
July 7-12, 2025
Save the dates! Thanks to a generous grant from the Community Foundation for Cloud County, Missoula Children’s Theatre is returning in July 2025 to produce a musical adaptation of “Hansel and Gretel.” Once again, this program is FREE and available for children entering 1st through 8th grades.
More information and details for registration will be coming soon!
Tyrus Live – “What It Is” Tour
Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 5:30PM
ALL NEW SHOW 2024-2025 “What It Is” TOUR
This is the 3RD time Tyrus is stopping in Concordia, marking it one of his favorite cities! Hot coming off of the heels of his last 2 years of sold out comedy tours, Tyrus is ready to entertain again with fresh new material but the same old common sense.
Tyrus Fox News Channel Contributor, Comedian, Wrestling Superstar, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal 2X bestselling author of Just Tyrus and Nuff Said, returns live on stage in his inimitable style with deeper reminiscences on the life that shaped him and how he views the world we’re living in.
A rare voice of reason and authentic storyteller who never holds back. Tyrus delivering a series of heart-rending and redemptive tales from his remarkable life and coupling them with no-nonsense insights on the hottest issues being discussed around the country. He makes you think, he makes you laugh
Whether he’s tackling the issues of race and activism in America today or confronting his past with stories of family, relationships, wrestling, and more, this is pure Tyrus at his unbridled best. The parallels he draws between current culture and his personal past are insightful, provocative, and profound. The all NEW “What it is” Comedy Tour is a powerful reflection on a complex life and a complicated world and a man that uses laughter to achieve his goals.
$300 Seating: Gold VIP wristband for front of line access to Meet & Greet immediately following the show, photo with Tyrus, and signature gold chain souvenir.
$250 Seating: Silver VIP wristband access to Meet & Greet immediately following the show, photo with Tyrus
$150 Seating: Meet & Greet immediately following the show and a photo with Tyrus.
Please note we don’t do refunds for these events. That would be your responsibility to give or sell the tickets if you cannot attend. When purchased the seats were taken out of rotation and therefore other people cannot purchase them. And the performer has already paid to staff the event insurance and paid for your seat to the venue. If you choose to give the tickets away or sell them to another party we can certainly help you forward the tickets to a new person we would just need their first and last name and email.
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR TYRUS HERE
Cares, Inc. – Service Dog Graduation
Friday, August 8, 2025 at 4:30PM
Come, help us celebrate the graduation of Care’s Service Dogs and their owners as they prepare to work together forever.
This event is free and open to the public.
Haunted Rooms America – Paranormal Tour
Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 8:00PM – 2:00AM
Dare to explore the haunted depths of the Brown Grand Theatre with Haunted Rooms America! Join us on a spine-tingling paranormal investigation as we unravel the mysteries of the theater’s eerie past. Secure your spot now!
Step into the mysterious world of the paranormal as Haunted Rooms America invites you to embark on a spine-tingling adventure at the historic Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia, Kansas. With over a century of history, this magnificent theater has witnessed countless breathtaking performances, yet it also hides a dark and chilling secret. Uncover the truth behind the hauntings and dare to face the spirits that still lurk within its hallowed halls.
Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets for Haunted Rooms America ($89/each).
William Lee Martin
“The Funny Life Tour”
Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 7:30PM
He’s coming back to the Brown Grand! Get ready to laugh till your cheeks hurt! William Lee Martin delivers the kind of comedy that feels like hanging out with one of your funniest, most genuine friends. Raised in Texas, he performed under his lifelong nickname, “Cowboy Bill,” for 20 years before returning to his real name in 2016. Every night, he takes real-life moments—marriage, parenting, and all the chaos in between—and turns them into hilarious, relatable stories.
With four hit comedy specials, including two currently streaming on Amazon Prime and a brand-new one on YouTube, William’s heartfelt humor and clever wit have won over fans across the country.
In 2025, he’s hitting the road for his Funny Life Tour, an epic one-man show that proves life’s chaos is way funnier when you embrace it. Don’t miss the chance to see William live—it’s more than a comedy show; it’s a night you’ll be talking about for weeks!
Life is funnier with William Lee Martin. Live. Laugh. Repeat.
Concordia’s Annual Fall Fest Celebration
Saturday, September 27, 2025 – All Day!
Join us for a fun day celebrating Concordia! Save the date, and stay tuned for more information about how the Brown Grand will be involved in Fall Fest this year!
Haunted Rooms America – Paranormal Tour
Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 8:00PM – 2:00AM
Dare to explore the haunted depths of the Brown Grand Theatre with Haunted Rooms America! Join us on a spine-tingling paranormal investigation as we unravel the mysteries of the theater’s eerie past. Secure your spot now!
Step into the mysterious world of the paranormal as Haunted Rooms America invites you to embark on a spine-tingling adventure at the historic Brown Grand Theatre in Concordia, Kansas. With over a century of history, this magnificent theater has witnessed countless breathtaking performances, yet it also hides a dark and chilling secret. Uncover the truth behind the hauntings and dare to face the spirits that still lurk within its hallowed halls.
Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets for Haunted Rooms America ($89/each).
Cares, Inc. – Service Dog Graduation
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:30PM
Come, help us celebrate the graduation of Care’s Service Dogs and their owners as they prepare to work together forever.
This event is free and open to the public.
