Shows at TPAC

2010 Events

Ron White
Behavioral Problems Tour
August 20th at 7:30 PM

Tickets are $42.75 all seats

Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon  returns to Topeka with his new stand-up show Behavioral Problems. 

White has achieved two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, two of the top rated one-hour specials in Comedy Central history, a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List, and CD and DVD sales of over 10 million units.

Grape Escape: A Toast to the Arts

Grape Escape is Topeka's premier wine and food festival with silent and live auctions to benefit the Topeka Performing Arts Center.

Again this year, there will be lots of swirling, sniffing and sipping going on at the 13th Annual
Grape Escape 2010, A Toast to the Arts on
Friday, August 27th at 6:30PM
Sponsor Admission - 6:00PM

Tickets are On Sale Now - Download Form or call 785-234-2787

Find out more about the event on our
Grape Escape Page

Cirque Le Masque
September 18 at 7:30 PM


On Sale Date to be Announced
Ticket Prices–$49.50,  $42.00, $34.50, $27.00 Group Discounts will be available


The gravity-defying performers of Cirque Le Masque bring an entirely new dimension to circus arts. The world’s best acrobats perform acts of super human strength, dazzling with quick reflexes and impeccable timing.

An Evening with Glen Campbell
Thursday, October 7 at 7:00 PM

Reserved Seating - $59, $49 & $39

Most well known for recording Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell is a bonafide “living legend,” whose career spans 50 years and fans that cross generational and international lines. A revered triple-decker talent, he is a musician, singer and humorist.

He made music history by winning a Grammy in both country and pop categories in the same year; “Gentle On My Mind” snatched country honors and “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” won pop.

The Temptations
Featuring Otis Williams
October 17 at 7:30 PM


On Sale Tuesday, July 20th at 10 AM
Ticket Prices – $47.50, $37.50

For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the things You Do” turned The Temps into stars. Don’t miss original Temptation - Otis Williams in concert this fall!

 

Rob Lake: A Night of Magic
November 7 at 7:00 PM


Ticket Prices – $40, $30, $20
Group Discounts are available

Rob Lake has mesmerized thousands of audiences around the globe with his unique blend of amazing grand illusions and spellbinding theatrics. At age 25, he is the youngest magician ever to receive the coveted Merlin award (magic's highest honor) and be named Stage Magician of the Year by the International Society of Magicians, the world's largest magic organization.

The Christmas Music
of Mannheim Steamroller
November 13 at 7:30 PM

On Sale Thursday, July 22nd at 10 AM

Ticket Prices -
$77, $56.50, $46.50, $34.50, $24.50
Group Discounts are available

THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER BY CHIP DAVIS               

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CELEBRATING 25 YEARS ON TOUR!

Kick-off your Holiday celebration with Mannheim Steamroller’s spectacular 25th Anniversary production.   Grammy Award winner, Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with state of the art multimedia effects in an intimate setting.  The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller with this ultimate family experience, that has made Mannheim Steamroller America’s favorite Christmas artist.

Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays
November 19 - November 21

~Gingerbread Homes Display~
The houses built for the GHH Contest and those donated to the auction are on display throughout the entire weekend. Enjoy the many designs, and get ideas for building your house.

~Graham Cracker Junction~
Families, students, youth groups and scout troops enter the Junction to build their own houses out of graham crackers, icing and candy.

~Holiday Boutique~
Quality items—crafts, fresh fruit baskets and more are available for purchase for that unique holiday gift.

~Sweet Tooth Lane~
Enjoy delicious fresh baked goods and homemade candy to eat at our Holiday Café or take it home to share later.

Where do the funds go?
Through your support of this fundraising event you will help us continue to provide arts educational programming for the children of our community, through TPAC's Youth Education Programs; the Sheffel Theater Clinic, Young Artist Awards and Schooltime Theater. Since opening in 1991, the Topeka Performing Arts Center has been a forerunner in the field of professional performing arts. TPAC brings life, talent and excitement to the Topeka community.

The Ronnie Milsap Christmas Show
December 20 – 7:30 PM

On Sale Date to be Announced
Ticket Prices - $42, $35

You don’t want to miss this Country Christmas to remember with musical legend Ronnie Milsap. He’s had forty number 1 hits, 6 Grammy Awards and was voted CMA Entertainer of the Year.