Steve Leslie

Topeka Performing Arts Center

With credits including Lincoln Center, SFJAZZ, and the starring role in the 2023 biopic, “Goodbye Jonathan’s Soul,” trumpeter Jonathan Dely has captured eyes and ears not only for his musical talent on-stage and on-screen, but also for the story that animates his career: turning down a lucrative career on Wall Street to become a musical artist. Hailed by SFJAZZ as, “performing material that undoubtedly appeals to lovers of [Wynton] Marsalis’ clarion tone and Chris Botti’s wide-ranging eclecticism,” Dely performs one of jazz’s most extraordinary live concerts, masterfully interweaving musical styles of jazz, classical, rock, and more— a feat that has garnered praise from both critics and concertgoers alike who are enraptured by Dely’s smooth, virtuosic trumpet sound, the versatility of his razor sharp ensemble, and his live concert’s ability to both earn and transcend the label of, “jazz.”

Jonathan Dely

Get ready to experience the beloved classic, The Wizard of Oz, like never before as Ice Creative Entertainment presents a spectacular new production, Wizard of Oz On Ice!

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they glide across the stage, embarking on a magical journey through the Land of Oz. With breathtaking choreography, vibrant costumes, and state-of-the-art special effects, this reimagined show brings L. Frank Baum's timeless tale to life in an entirely new and exciting way. Whether you’re revisiting the story or discovering it for the first time, this is a show that promises to leave you spellbound!

The Wizard of Oz On Ice

Founded in 2009, The Silhouettes® - first runner-up on America’s Got Talent season six in 2011 and Golden Buzzer winners on America’s Got Talent The Champions in 2020 - is America’s premiere shadow-dance company created and directed by Lynne Waggoner-Patton. The company trains, films and performs their live shows at their own theatre in Westminster, Colorado.

The Silhouettes: Love Happens

Grammy Award-winning songwriter (Kenny Rogers, George Strait, Darius Rucker, many others) and recording artist Steve Leslie performs the music of Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter James Taylor in an authentic and spell-binding concert event.

Steve’s warm baritone, exceptional guitar technique, and uncanny resemblance, is truly a one-of-a-kind tribute to this American music icon. Steve will also be sharing some of his award-winning songs during the performance, and CDs will be available for purchase in the lobby after the show.

How Sweet It Is!