You know Jeff Daniels as the Emmy winning star of HBO’s The Newsroom, his film Dumb and Dumber with Jim Carrey, his role as the husband in the Oscar winning film Terms of Endearment, or maybe from the 1996 Disney remake of 101 Dalmatians when he starred as the owner of a litter of Dalmatians.
Now, Jeff Daniels brings his original music to the Dogwood Center in an intimate musical evening. The songs are tuneful, funny, honest and true, with titles like “If William Shatner Can, I Can Too”, “You Can Drink An Ugly Girl Pretty”, and “Have a Good Life (Then Die)”. Filled with laugh-out-loud humor and poignancy, this is a wondrous night with one of television’s biggest stars that you don’t want to miss.
What started out as a “good idea” to raise funds for The Purple Rose Theatre (a not-for-profit professional company Jeff founded in his hometown of Chelsea, MI, dedicated to producing New American Plays and creating opportunities for Midwest theatre professionals), has now turned into five albums, and a recent tour across the country in support of his recently released album Keep It Right Here. Produced by Steve Curran, Keep It Right Here is Jeff’s fifth album and includes contributions from several esteemed musicians including Brad Phillips, Dominic John Davis, Joshua Davis, and Amanda Merte.
“Arthur Miller once said he looked forward to seeing what his plays inspired in others. In his spirit, I handed these songs, most of them mine, to Brad and Dominic. The only thing I told them was to play what they heard. Oh did they ever. Mr. Miller was right. There is no greater joy than to hear talented artists take your songs and make ’em sing.” – Jeff Daniels
* This grass-roots effort is intended to create a greater awareness of the arts. Proceeds from the sale of Jeff’s albums go to The Purple Rose Theatre (a non-profit arts organization founded by Daniels.)
* The songs on Keep It Right Here were recorded by Daniels’ son Ben except for Two Finger Rag, It’s Not That She Don’t Love Me, and What Who Jesus Do (recorded by Mark Miller).
* Daniels has had the great pleasure of sharing the stage with lengends such as Keb’ Mo’, Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, and Guy Clark.
* Daniels has expanded his shows to venues across the country (a number of which have sold-out).
For more on Jeff Daniels and to hear his music click here.
This show is SOLD OUT. Main Stage. Reserved seating.
Box Office hours will be Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and two hours prior to an event. For information, phone 231.924.8885.
Tickets are also available at the NCCA-Artsplace. Hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For information, phone 231.924.4022.
HARRINGTON INN SPECIAL! Book a reservation at the Harrington Inn and receive a discount equal to the amount of the price of the ticket!
Offer valid for any type of room, the weekend of January 25, 2014. Must show ticket stub to receive discount. May only receive a discount equal to the price of one ticket per day. May book up to two nights to receive a discount equal to the price of two tickets.
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