Five Nights on Campus

Five Nights on Campus is a performing arts series designed specifically for the residents of the seven-county regional service area of Ohio State Marion and is intended to complement the other entertainment opportunities available in the area. This series features a variety of performance styles from traditional Irish folk music to the big band era, from Broadway to traditional choral, and even historical performance narrative, with an opportunity for the audience to meet with artists at a reception at the end of each evening. The mission of Five Nights on Campus is to provide exceptional and diverse cultural and educational opportunities and to encourage the community to be a part of campus life.

The Rat Pack & More

Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

Frank and Dean...and Sammy too!Frank & Dean, played by Scott Brotherton and Damion Fontaine, bring to life the humor, music, and timeless appeal of the Rat Pack, featuring Frank’s “Fly Me to the Moon” and Dino’s “That’s Amore.” Add Sammy to the mix and hear Sammy Davis Jr., Ray Charles and Nat King Cole’s music. But that’s not all - they also pay tribute to the music of Bobby Darin, Joe Cocker, Elvis, The Blues Brothers, Michael Bublé, Neil Diamond, and many more!

MidAtlantic Men

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

Divided by an ocean but united by their voices, the MidAtlantic Men bring together the best hits from the UK and the USA. With their tight harmonies and soaring vocals these three talents of stage and screen finally settle the score…who does it better! They can’t wait to share mashups and hits including Coldplay, Beyonce, Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse…no artist is safe from the MidAtlantic Men as they electrify you with the united voices of the red, white and blue.

NIC + DESI

Thursday, March 13, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

NIC+DESI sing, dance and share their love story in this duo celebration of classic and contemporary Broadway! Following star turns on Broadway and in numerous nationally touring musicals, theatrical power couple Nicolas Dromard and Desireé Davar created this new duo act to be able to share their love of song and dance with venues worldwide. In this high-energy show, NIC+DESI bring audiences on their journey of love while, performing stage and screen favorites, from Great American Songbook standards.

(Five Nights Extra)
Andrea Doria: A Famous Sea Disaster and Survivor's Story

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 6:00 p.m. in the Maynard Hall, Guthery Community Room
This event is free

Julia Hansen survived the famous shipwreck of the transatlantic passenger vessel, Andrea Doria, in 1956. In addition to sharing the history of this passenger vessel, Julia will recount her personal story of being rescued at sea as a young girl and provide insights to the bygone era of Atlantic passenger travel

Long Time Gone

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Long Time Gone is a retrospective and celebration of the music of legendary artists David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash and Neil Young. They also include the women of the Laurel Canyon scene such as Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins. You will experience first hand the passion and tenderness of the songs that are the sound and feel of an era in American music that we will never know again.

William Florian

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a Beatles acoustic sing-along featuring William Florian, a former member of the famous 60s group, The New Christy Minstrels. Enjoy a fun-filled concert as William performs all your Beatles favorites including “I Saw Her Standing There,” “Yesterday,” “Help,” “Yellow Submarine,” “Eight Days A Week,” “A Little Help From My Friends,” “Imagine,” and many more!

Registration

Information on refunds and ticket exchange for future programs will be sent directly to all season ticket holders under separate cover. For further information, please contact The Ohio State University at Marion Office of Development and Community Relations at 740-725-6156. Click on the button below for registration.

To Purchase Tickets

To purchase tickets locally, or to secure sponsorship opportunities contact Jodi Somerlot at: (740)-725-6156 or e-mail: somerlot.30@osu.edu

Individual Ticket Prices for 2024-25

General admission: $10
Discounted senior tickets: $9
Discounted student tickets: $4
Discounted Ohio State Marion and Marion Technical College faculty & staff tickets: $8

Tickets are also available for purchase at the door the evening of each event. (Credit cards can be accepted at the door, effective March of 2025.)

Season Ticket Prices for 2024-2025

Five Nights on Campus offers a number of benefits to season ticket holders including:

recognition as a Five Nights on Campus benefactor in all performance programs;
significant reduction in the price of tickets;
complimentary tickets to Five Nights extras.

Scarlet & Gray Patron: $60
Adult: $35
Senior: $30
Student: $15
Corporate Membership: $250
Club/Civic Membership: $250
Ohio State Marion & Marion Technical College faculty & staff: $30

Special thanks to our 2024-25 sponsors:
Marion Technical College, OhioHealth, Stifel, UniPrint, Merle Lashey & Sue Marley, and Whirlpool Corporation

Special thanks to our partners:
The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Marion County and Buckeye Backers (Ohio State Marion's volunteer group)