Big Top Chautauqua

Jazz ensemble performance

at The Big Top ​The original cast of "Big Top Opry" is back this summer having stuffed 12 more years of classic country into their lives since the show's debut in 2014. The Blue Canvas Orchestra's Corey Carlson and Severin Behnen are the curators of the music and co-creators of this show that pays homage to some of the Grand Ole Opry's most iconic performers. The music of Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash and Kitty Wells will fill the tent in a celebration of th

Multi-day festival (August 14-16); camping available

Features Allman Betts Band drummer John Lum. Described as elegant and soulful with well-crafted, reflective music.

Theatrical performance

at The Big Top ​If this water could speak, what would it say? Chock full of original songs, wonderful stories old and new, along with spectacular images on the Big Top screen, "Superior! Songs & Stories of the Big Lake" invites you to celebrate the power, majesty, beauty, and history of "this water" - the greatest of the Great Lakes - SUPERIOR! Cast: Written & directed by Jan Lee, Music Direction by Severin Behnen — Randy Sabien, Jane Aleckson, Tom Mitchell, Danielle Diamond, James Shafstall, Ph

at The Big Top ​The original cast of "Big Top Opry" is back this summer having stuffed 12 more years of classic country into their lives since the show's debut in 2014. The Blue Canvas Orchestra's Corey Carlson and Severin Behnen are the curators of the music and co-creators of this show that pays homage to some of the Grand Ole Opry's most iconic performers. The music of Patsy Cline, Marty Robbins, Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash and Kitty Wells will fill the tent in a celebration of th

Theatrical performance featuring ensemble cast

Known for hit singles including '6th Avenue Heartache' (Grammy nominations 1997), 'The Difference' (Grammy nomination 1998), and 'Three Marlenas' (1997).

Slow. Consider this your extremely subtle warning.

Details to be announced

Performance with cast to be determined

with Nick Foytik Band