The final stretch of the 2021-22 season at the Holland Theatre will feature world-class music and humor-filled drama for the April line-up.
The month opens with Croce Plays Croce on Saturday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. This show, rescheduled from two years ago, is almost completely sold out.
A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father.
This special event features such timeless songs as “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” “Time in a Bottle,” (a song written for A.J.), “Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy), and “Lovers Cross.” Throughout the evening, A.J. speaks on his musical connection to his father, painting a picture for the audience of family, artistry, and memory.
Jim Croce was an American folk singer with a short-lived professional recording and touring career, and decades of posthumous fame as a songwriter and artist, with sales surpassing 50 million records, including three number one songs and 10 Top 10 hits.
A.J. Croce’s 25-year touring and recording career has produced nine studio albums that have been released via both major and independent labels, and have charted 18 Top 20 singles and all nine albums on the radio including on Top 40, Americana and Blues.
A virtuoso piano player, Croce has toured with artists such as Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and B.B. King. A.J.’s latest album project, “Just Like Medicine.”
Next, the Holland welcomes Bill and the Belles at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16.
Vintage country with a contemporary twist, the string band quartet’s charming sound is full of life, humor and harmonies.
Saturday, April 16, 7:30 PM
The month continues with Paulo Padilha and his band from Brazil at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22.
Born in São Paulo, Padilha travels between the sounds of traditional samba and other Brazilian popular musical styles. His band features master samba musicians and dancers.
Friday, April 22, 7:30 PM
Padilha appears as part of Arts Midwest World Fest, which connects international musicians with select midwestern communities. His visit to the region also includes an educational component. A music teacher with more than 25 years of experience, Padilha is a master musician and educator who specializes in rhythm and song workshops for children, teenagers and adults.
Finally, local actresses take the stage at 7:30 p.m. April 29 and 30 when Windmill Productions presents the comedy “Ladies First,” featuring an all-female cast.
The comedy takes a look at what might have transpired if Jackie Kennedy had invited former First Ladies to the White House for tea and advice.
Upcoming events and tickets are available at www.thehollandtheatre.org.