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In the past 10 years, the members of Straight No Chaser have made the unlikely rise from an undergraduate singing group to a beloved Atlantic Records act with a devoted fanbase. The all male a cappella group took to The Paramount’s stage in 2019 and made the audience rethink the stereotypical image of an a cappella group – not a blue blazer nor pair of khakis were to be seen. The group immediately infected the crowd with their harmonious voices, high energy, and jovial humor. Paramount Front of House Event Staff member Sue Green described Straight No Chaser as “a lovely group of people who were very appreciative of everything done for them.”

We are diligently working to reschedule many of our events that have been interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These events contribute significantly toward our yearly operating budget, and we know that we will suffer a devastating loss of revenue as a local nonprofit theater. Please consider making a donation to The Paramount.

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The Flying Karamazov Brothers performed incredible feats of juggling, theatrics, and improv on The Paramount’s stage last fall. The Paramount was honored to host the troupe’s last original member, Paul Magid, aka Dmitri Karamazov, who co-founded the troupe in 1973 and has stuck with it ever since, along with three other Karamazov Brothers – Pavel, Nikita, and Vanka. The troupe performed a variety of tricks, including one of their most famous: The Gamble! Audience members provided objects for the Brothers to juggle, and Dmitri, decked out in his yellow hat and raincoat, was tasked with doing the juggling.

Before the Flying Karamazov Brothers wowed our audience, they were kind enough to sit down with us to answer a few questions, such as why they joined the troupe and which tricks are their favorites. You can read the full interview here.

We are diligently working to reschedule many of our events that have been interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These events contribute significantly toward our yearly operating budget, and we know that we will suffer a devastating loss of revenue as a local nonprofit theater. Please consider making a donation to The Paramount.

Photos by Rob Garland Photographers

Four years after winning the world’s best-known singing competition, American Idol champion Scotty McCreery performed at The Paramount in 2015. He sang hits from his debut album, “Clear As Day,” as well as songs from his sophomore album, “See You Tonight.” The concert was certainly a treat for country music and American Idol fans alike.

We are diligently working to reschedule many of our events that have been interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These events contribute significantly toward our yearly operating budget, and we know that we will suffer a devastating loss of revenue as a local nonprofit theater. Please consider making a donation to The Paramount.

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The beautiful voices of the Soweto Gospel Choir rang through The Paramount’s sold-out auditorium in 2018. The Choir, which draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto, was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. The Soweto Gospel Choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music, and its members did just that when they brought their lively energy to The Paramount’s stage. The Theater’s Director of Marketing, Maran Garland, described the show as “absolutely breathtaking.”

We are diligently working to reschedule many of our events that have been interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These events contribute significantly toward our yearly operating budget, and we know that we will suffer a devastating loss of revenue as a local nonprofit theater. Please consider making a donation to The Paramount.

Photos by Rob Garland Photographers

Sir James Galway, “The Man with the Golden Flute,” and Lady Jeanne Galway, one of the leading female flute soloists of the decade, showcased their legendary talents on The Paramount’s stage this past fall. The husband-wife pair’s performance was made extra special when a group of flutists wearing party hats took to the stage to play for Lady Jeanne in honor of her recent birthday.

The Paramount’s Front of House Manager & Volunteer Coordinator, Cade Wiberg, recalled a special moment after the show: “I remember the halls were filled with passionate fans of the virtuoso flutist Sir James Galway and fellow performer Lady Jeanne Galway. Not only did the pair perform for over 2 hours, but they both agreed to sign merch and meet their fans for over an hour afterwards. After a long line of satisfied patrons were able to get their special mementos and memorabilia signed, James and Jeanne’s agent pushed for them to wrap it up so he could drive them to their hotel. Still in line was a woman with her young daughter who had been waiting since the end of the show. The mother mentioned her daughter had just begun learning the flute (she was about 8 years old), and she was a fan of Sir James’s performance style. The mother asked for an autograph for her daughter, and despite the pushback from their agent, Sir James prompted the girl to come forward and not only autographed her CD, but also took a picture with her. The mother and daughter were ecstatic.”

We are diligently working to reschedule many of our events that have been interrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These events contribute significantly toward our yearly operating budget, and we know that we will suffer a devastating loss of revenue as a local nonprofit theater. Please consider making a donation to The Paramount.

Photos by Rob Garland Photographers