The April 2019 Oakville Centre performances are almost here, and that means spring has arrived. With comedy, music and a thought provoking reader, you will be entertained right here.
For Children:
- Shrek the Musical
For Adults:
- Michael McManmon
- Tea Party - Black River Tour
- Just for Laughs
- The Wanted
- Anda Union
- Kevin Nealon
- Lisa Fischer
April 2019 Oakville Centre performances
In Conversation with Michael McManmon - World Autism Day
Mr McManmon speaks Tuesday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM
Gain and Maintain: Learning Differences and Employment
How do you gain and keep up employment for students and young adults with intellectual disabilities and other learning differences, such as autism, dyslexia or ADHD?
The main issue for youth and young adults with learning differences—and for their parents, educators and professionals working with them—is how to cut higher unemployment rates and aid this growing population in gaining and maintaining employment.
Michael McManmon, founder of CIP Worldwide—a Career Internship Program—has accumulated a wealth of experience and practical knowledge. After 45 years of experience working with these young people, 17 years ago he was diagnosed with Asperger’s .
Based on his latest publication “M•PLOY"—a workbook on skills and curriculum for transitioning young adults to college, independent living and employment—Dr McManmon will share steps, helpful real-life stories, and skill building exercises that help un-employed or under-employed youth and young adults, parents, job coaches, teachers and professionals to help them gain employment.
Learn about finding a social, sensory, emotional, intellectual fit and how to look for the right employment that matches an individual’s profile.
See the eight main skills that employers look for:
- communication
- teamwork
- problem solving and critical thinking
- initiative and leadership
- planning and organizing
- self-management
A Q&A follows where Dr McManmon will address each concern and share the skills needed to get teens and young adults out of the house and into employment after graduation.
Presented by Autism Job Club, Autism Lifepath, The Oakville Centre, Oakville Public Library, A Different Drummer Books.
All tickets $30
The Tea Party - Black River Tour 2019
Performs on Wednesday, April 3rd at 8:00 PM
The first single from The Tea Party in four years, put the band on the map with an exclamation mark! The single released in November 2018. The single was most added track to Active and Mainstream Rock Radio.
The Tea Party plan to release new music in 2019. To celebrate, they’ll be touring extensively through North American.
Jeff Martin, Jeff Burrows, and Stuart Chatwood compose The Tea Party. Their careers span over twenty years and nine major-labels.
Their fan base is international. They sold over 1.8 million records.
In addition, they toured countless times throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia. They have phenomenal stage presence, impeccable artistry and expert musicianship.
They skillfully play a variety of instruments that resonate with rich textures.
$75 Regular Seating
The Just for Laughs: Road Show
Laughter starts on Friday, April 5th at 8:00 PM
Direct from the world’s largest and most loved comedy festival, the 16th edition of the Just for Laughs Road Show comes back to Oakville! Featuring some of the best comics from the festival, this show is bound to have you in stitches!
This performance may contain content for mature audiences only.
$65 Regular Seating
Shrek The Musical
Suitable for ages 4 and up
Performances from Wednesday, April 10th to April 13th at 7:30 PM.
Matinee performance on April 13th an 14th at 2:00 PM
Shrek the Musical is a play for all ages focussing on universal acceptance of others in spite of appearances and first impressions.
Shrek is an ogre……a monster who uses symbolism to compare himself to an onion.
He talks of having layers and how many sides to him, but most people never look far enough. Shrek demonstrates that no matter what the world says about you, you can make a difference.
Indeed, Shrek proves that “it’s what inside that counts.”
Presented by BurlOak Theatre Group
$35.00 Regular Seating
The Wanted
Performs on Saturday, April 13th at 8:30 PM in the Studio Theatre
The Wanted fuse vintage folk, blues and country music with rockabilly and rock and roll in a distinctive roots music mash-up – serving up full-throated, full-throttle entertainment replete with slick licks and subtly inflected rhythms.
The band combines intricate harmonies and traditional instrumentation with unique elements such as washboard, bodhran, cajon, and acoustic lap steel guitar.
There’s a small orchestra of instruments here that a mere five musicians manage to deploy with great skill – forging a fresh sound by finding common ground in diverse material.
This is a musical experience that audiences are sure to enjoy.
$44 Regular Seating
Anda Union
Performs on Thursday, April 18th at 8:00 PM
A compelling combination of Mongolian musical styles coalesce into the rich and powerful music of Anda Union.
Hailing from differing ethnic nomadic cultures, the nine-member band unites tribal and musical traditions from all over Inner Mongolia utilizing a range of instruments and vocal throat singing styles in a fusion that would make Genghis Khan proud.
Highlighting instruments like the Morin Hurr (also known as the “Horse Head fiddle”) and the Moadin choir (a reed flute which is played while singing), Anda Union has taken up the fight to keep an age-old culture by increasing awareness of its traditions.
$52 Regular Seating
Kevin Nealon
Performs on Tuesday, April 23rd at 8:00 PM
Kevin Nealon has set himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit, and likeable demeanor. Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of Saturday Night Live.
Nealon starred alongside Adam Sadler in the movies:
- Happy Gilmore,
- The Wedding Singer
- Eight Crazy Nights
Kevin later became known for his role on Showtime’s comedic series Weeds.
$77 Regular Seating
Lisa Fischer
Performs on Wednesday, April 24th at 8:00 PM
To this day Lisa has stood 20 feet away from fame as a backup singer with the Rolling Stones, Tina Turner and Nine Inch Nails.
On her own, Lisa Fischer in concert is addictive.
From rock to soul, blues and gospel, Lisa sings with passion and authority like no other.
Join this Grammy award-winning artist in concert featuring music from Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Amy Grant, Little Willie John and many more!
$68 Regular Seating
April 2019 Oakville Centre performance ticket information
These performances will take place in the main auditorium. Purchase tickets for the April 2019 Oakville Centre performances at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Art's Box office (146 Navy Street).
Box Office hours are from Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Saturday from 1:00 PM to the beginning of a performance.