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11-08-2025
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From swing to 'Spamilton,' 5 potential highlights of '25-'26 University Concert Series
The great rooms associated with the University of Missouri will ring with sound, dialogue and palpable momentum when the 118th season of the University Concert Series kicks off Oct. 4 with a concert by Missouri favorites Ozark Mountain Daredevils. The Concert Series consistently delivers quality entertainment across music, theater and dance. Here are just five potential highlights of the 2025-26 season: Oct. 15: Tommy Dorsey Orchestra at Missouri Theatre Paying tribute to the spirit and songs of the early 20th-century bandleader, this modern-day ensemble will stir up timeless, romantic feelings. Tickets are $51-$62. Oct. 26: Soweto Gospel Choir at Jesse Auditorium One of the stalwart vocal ensembles of its generation, this multiple Grammy-winning South African chorus will perform everything from "freedom songs" and spirituals to the music of Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush and Leonard Cohen, the Concert Series promises. $41-$62. Feb. 13: 'Forever Motown' at Jesse Auditorium Relive one of the great — if not the greatest — eras in pop music with this show that touches on the songs of The Temptations, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye and more. $53-$72. March 11, 2026: 'The Wizard of Oz' on Ice at Jesse Auditorium We're not in Kansas anymore: This cool take on the beloved story of Dorothy and her pals takes place on smooth ice, not a yellow brick road. $47-$64. May 2, 2026: 'Spamilton: An American Parody' at Jesse Auditorium If you dig the wildly-successful "Hamilton," you'll get the references in this spoof foisted upon audiences by Forbidden Broadway mastermind Gerard Alessandrini; the show also takes digs at the likes of "Chicago," "Camelot" and "The Book of Mormon." $53-$72. Find the entire Concert Series lineup at Aarik Danielsen is the features and culture editor for the Tribune. Contact him at adanielsen@ He's on Twitter/X @aarikdanielsen. This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: Possible highlights for Mizzou's 2025-26 University Concert Series Solve the daily Crossword
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11-05-2025
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Ozark Mountain Daredevils' Larry Lee dies at 78
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Ozark Mountain Daredevils announced the passing of one of their founding members, Larry Lee on Sunday, May 11. According to the band's website, the band started in 1971 in Springfield with musicians Larry Lee, Steve Cash, Michael Supe Granda, John Dillion, Buddy Brayfield and Randle Chowning. Springfield Rotary Club to award grants to several organizations The band is known for songs such as 'Jackie Blue' and 'If You Wanna Get to Heaven.' 'Larry was a gracious and caring man and as we reflect on his legacy, we choose to believe that the world was a better place because he cared for it and his friends so admirably,' the band said in a social media post. 'His lyrics will live forever and we will proudly continue to celebrate his life by playing those songs on stage.' Larry Lee was 78-years-old. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
