New Year's Fest
A Celebration of the
Performing Arts
December 31st, 2021
2021 Specialty Acts & Theatre
Thank you to our 2021 New Year's Fest Theatre & Specialty Acts.
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Location: Farmers Alley Theatre
Times: 7:00, 8:45, 10:15 p.m.
**Please note that this location requires proof of vaccination and will require advanced registration due to limited seating. **
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They sing! They harmonize! They take vacations together! If you love showtunes, you’ll love hearing them sung by a real-life theatre family: Jeremy, Denene, Jason and Carly Koch! In the wonderfully intimate, up-close setting of Farmers Alley Theatre, you'll hear The Koch Family sing dynamite songs from movies like "The Greatest Showman" and from Broadway musicals like Wicked and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical just to name a few! This event was a big hit in 2019 and 2020 and is certain to be a smash this year too! The Koch Family will be accompanied by spectacular musicians like Chris Gray on piano and Cameron Taylor on guitar and drums, so you're certain to tap your toes, hum along and ring in the New Year with a smile on your face! Don't miss it!
Location: First United Methodist Church
Social Hall
Times: 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 p.m.
Over 20 years ago, Paul Kyprie started Zeemo Productions to develop a variety of shows, which he has been performing ever since throughout Michigan and Ohio. A mix of of juggling and magic!
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Times: 6:15, 8:00, 9:45 p.m
Clark Lewis is a juggler and variety performer. At 12, he discovered juggling which allowed him to create his own act and since then performing has been a huge part of his life.
In his show, he uses juggling, stunts, rock music, humor, theatrics, and anything else that helps create an experience of wonder and excitement. Clark puts on a truly jaw-dropping performance.
Location: First United Methodist Church
Times: 6:00, 7:45, 9:15, 11:15 p.m.
Don't blink, or you'll miss it. Combining brand-new magic and nonstop, ridiculous comedy, Magician Alan Smola's fast-paced show will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Alan has been captivating audiences with maqgic since he was 16 years old. He comes back to Kalamazoo, despite all the big corporate shows he does each year, because he is a NYF staple!
Location: KNAC Formerly First Baptist
Times: 6:00, 7:45, 9:30, 11:15 p.m.
Crawlspace Eviction has been delivering laughs to Kalamazoo since 2003. Playing “Whose Line Is It Anyway” style improv games, this troupe shows audiences just how much fun it is when what happens next is anybody’s guess. Get ready to laugh and maybe even be a part of this high-energy comedy experience.
First Location: Heated Tent in Bronson Park
Times: 6:15, 7:15, 8:00, 8:45 p.m.
Preston, a local 17 year old high school student, is fresh off of his magical vignette on American’s Got Talent 2021 and is excited to share some new magic as well as crowd favorites with you.
Come and experience Preston’s passion for magic, his witty banter and charisma at this year’s New Year’s Eve Fest.