{"id":10425,"date":"2025-11-20T00:06:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=10425"},"modified":"2025-11-20T00:06:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:06:21","slug":"jay-leno-brett-young-and-other-stars-performing-here-plus-other-arts-news-in-the-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=10425","title":{"rendered":"Jay Leno, Brett Young and other stars performing here \u2014 plus other arts news in the region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-start-index=\"0\">\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"1\">Tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 and will be available at the Hobart Arena box office (255 Adams Street), online at <a href=\"https:\/\/hobartarena.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">hobartarena.com<\/a>, or by phone at (937) 339-2911. Box office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"2\"><b>Country artists Parker McCollum, Brett Young bring tours to area in 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"3\">Brett Young will bring his 2.0 Tour to Hobart Arena in Troy on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. <\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"4\">The tour takes its name from Young\u2019s newest studio album \u201c2.0,\u201d out now via Nashville Harbor Records &amp; Entertainment. Praised as a collection that \u201cweaves together moments of vulnerability, celebration, and wisdom,\u201d \u201c2.0\u2033 marks a renewed chapter in his artistic journey, with The Tennessean calling it the \u201cembodiment of the man he\u2019s become.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-image-component  b-margin-bottom-d40-m20  image-landscape\" data-index=\"6\">\n<div class=\"image-component-image inline \">\n<div class=\"enlargeImage-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: Image Group LA<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daytondailynews.com\/lifestyles\/jay-leno-brett-young-and-other-stars-performing-here-plus-other-arts-news-in-the-region\/5XBGKJM4FFC63A2MXZ37SWDGLI\/[object Object]\" class=\"image-expand\" alt=\"icon to expand image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: Image Group LA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"8\">Co-written entirely by Brett, the 11-track album features collaborations with Lady A, a reimagined version of his career defining hit \u201cIn Case You Didn\u2019t Know\u201d with Hannah McFarland and his current chart-climbing single \u201cDrink With You.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"9\">He has earned honors including ACM\u2019s New Male Artist of the Year and ASCAP\u2019s Country Songwriter Artist of the Year, along with nominations from Billboard, Teen Choice, CMT and CMA Awards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"10\">\u201cAfter an incredible trip across the pond and feeling the amazing momentum behind my new album \u20182.0,\u2019 I\u2019m beyond excited to hit the road next year,\u201d Young said in a press release. \u201cIt feels like something special is happening and I want y\u2019all to be a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"11\">Ticket presale for the 2.0 Tour including VIP Packages begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, followed by general public sales beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21. The VIP packages will include a ticket, meet and greet, photo with Young, exclusive merchandise, early venue access and more. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/brettyoungtour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">brettyoung.com\/tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"12\">In addition, Parker McCollum will bring the second leg of his 2026 Parker McCollum Tour to the Nutter Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026. <\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"15\">Ticket presales began Nov. 18 ahead of the general on-sale beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at at <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/parkermccollum.com\/__;!!JZyed81S!nwfjzr9HMpRSkpM6g3GYNnc12qV6zHqRnsPkNSIOS4ncVjnKSxBhJWPpu8vsihX-eLCYhTjPeRectoPRe4weaROYNR6LQsk$\" target=\"_blank\">parkermccollum.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-image-component  b-margin-bottom-d40-m20  image-landscape\" data-index=\"16\">\n<div class=\"image-component-image inline \">\n<div class=\"enlargeImage-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/UX7YKGG2Y7IMZY3TZ5PRX3MQPI.jpg\" alt=\"Parker McCollum poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. He'll perform July 26, 2026 at the Nutter Center. (AP Photo\/Mark Humphrey)\" width=\"1600\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: AP<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daytondailynews.com\/lifestyles\/jay-leno-brett-young-and-other-stars-performing-here-plus-other-arts-news-in-the-region\/5XBGKJM4FFC63A2MXZ37SWDGLI\/[object Object]\" class=\"image-expand\" alt=\"icon to expand image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: AP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"17\">McCollum made his debut at the famed Grand Ole Opry in 2021 and has sold out major concert venues around the U.S. In 2022, he earned his first ACM Award for New Male Artist of the Year, took home Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2022 CMT Music Awards and scored two back-to-back CMA Awards nominations (2022 and 2023) for New Artist of the Year. <\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"18\">His chart-toppers include \u201cBurn It Down,\u201d \u201cPretty Heart,\u201d \u201cTo Be Loved By You\u201d and \u201cHandle On You.\u201d His self-titled fifth studio album, \u201cParker McCollum,\u201d is available now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"19\"><b>Wright State\u2019s impressive \u2018Wedding Singer\u2019 revives the \u201880s <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"21\">The big-haired, greed-glorifying 1980s are alive and well at Wright State University as Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy\u2019s 2006 Tony Award-nominated musical comedy \u201cThe Wedding Singer\u201d delivers high energy thrills inside the Festival Playhouse through Nov. 23. <\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"22\">Directed by Jamie Cordes and based on the 1998 Adam Sandler film of the same name, the musical, set in 1985, tells the story of New Jersey wedding singer Robbie Hart (terrifically charming David Hap Cremean), who befriends and ultimately falls in love with waitress Julia Sullivan (wonderfully engaging, strong vocalist Miranda Morrissette) in spite of romantic complications, most notably Julia\u2019s arrogant, money-hungry fianc\u00e9 Glen Guglia (perfectly conceited Eoin Collins). <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-image-component  b-margin-bottom-d40-m20  image-landscape\" data-index=\"23\">\n<div class=\"image-component-image inline \">\n<div class=\"enlargeImage-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AKL4V3PSFJH5NDGKGQY6QKM3GQ.jpg\" alt=\"David Hap Cremean (Robbie Hart), Miranda Morrissette (Julia Sullivan) and the cast of Wright State University's production of &quot;The Wedding Singer.&quot; Photo by Erin Pence\" width=\"1600\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: Erin Pence<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.daytondailynews.com\/lifestyles\/jay-leno-brett-young-and-other-stars-performing-here-plus-other-arts-news-in-the-region\/5XBGKJM4FFC63A2MXZ37SWDGLI\/[object Object]\" class=\"image-expand\" alt=\"icon to expand image\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"photo-credit-text\">Credit: Erin Pence<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"24\">As Robbie and Julia\u2019s sweet connection blossoms, this production is impressively heightened by Ashley Pabst\u2019s athletic and exuberant choreography that absolutely electrifies the stage. From the clever nods to \u201cThriller\u201d in \u201cCasualty of Love\u201d to the show-stopping intensity of \u201cAll About the Green,\u201d the dancing in this show is simply incredible. Pabst, who dynamically choreographed WSU\u2019s \u201cCabaret\u201d in 2023, has pulled out the stops again for an outstanding ensemble of triple threats to be showcased to the hilt. <\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"25\">In addition to musical director Wade Russo\u2019s vibrant orchestra, scenic designer Brian C. Seckfort\u2019s efficient turntable, Zo\u00eb Still\u2019s colorful costumes and Matthew P. Benjamin\u2019s expert lighting design, notable contributions extend to Lior Shaham as good-natured Sammy, Gavin O\u2019Meara as Boy George-inspired George, strong vocalist Baylee Simone Mallin as Holly (bringing fire to \u201cSaturday Night in the City\u201d), uninhibited Sylvia Caridad Bordelois as bad girl Linda (fueling the sultry \u201cLet Me Come Home\u201d) and delightful Hannah Rose Wilkerson (Rosie) who joins O\u2019Meara for the playful \u201cMove That Thang.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"27\"><b>How to go: <\/b>Performances continue through Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The Festival Playhouse is located inside the Creative Arts Center at Wright State, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Dayton. Tickets are $15-$25. For tickets or more information, call 937-775-2500 or visit<a href=\"https:\/\/liberal-arts.wright.edu\/fine-and-performing-arts\/theatre-productions\/the-wedding-singer-100261\" target=\"_blank\"> liberal-arts.wright.edu\/fine-and-performing-arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"28\"><b>University of Dayton Nativities exhibit opens Nov. 24<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"29\">The University of Dayton\u2019s free annual Nativities exhibit will explore how artists around the world imagine Jesus\u2019 birthplace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"30\">\u201cSeeking Shelter: Beyond the Stable\u201d opens Monday, Nov. 24 in Roesch Library and features Nativity sets from the Marian Library\u2019s international collection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"31\">\u201cArtists imagine the Holy Family\u2019s shelter in many ways,\u201d said librarian Bridget Retzloff in a press release. \u201cSome scenes show a stable. Others show a cave or ancient ruins. Many artists use the architecture of their own communities. Some choose unexpected materials, like pottery or coconut shells. Each Nativity gives us a new way to see this moment and understand how people around the world tell the story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"story-text \" data-index=\"33\">For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/go.udayton.edu\/christmas-exhibit__;!!JZyed81S!kAbj2yst1mVVpiyN2clhAQxb81LqXydOlZLyanpotTX0md1aUgXjixhFkgkYTjX-yeiBqQuRYqqrLWHRN6-iDSli$\" target=\"_blank\">go.udayton.edu\/christmas-exhibit.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v6.0\">https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v6.0<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daytondailynews.com\/lifestyles\/jay-leno-brett-young-and-other-stars-performing-here-plus-other-arts-news-in-the-region\/5XBGKJM4FFC63A2MXZ37SWDGLI\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 and will be available at the Hobart Arena box office (255 Adams Street), online at hobartarena.com, or by phone at (937) 339-2911. 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