Donny Osmond in Memorial Day Tribute Benefit Concert at USU

Multi-talented star Donny Osmond headlines a Memorial Day Tribute concert at Utah State University Monday, May 25. The event is a benefit concert for USU’s departments of Music and Theatre Arts, and is coordinated by Department Head Craig Jessop. Concert time is 8 p.m. Osmond will perform his solo segment from the Donny & Marie show now in the midst of its sold-out, two-year run at The Flamingo Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.

“We are honored and thrilled to host Donny Osmond,” Jessop said. “This is truly a rare and exciting opportunity for his fans to enjoy a taste of Las Vegas right here in northern Utah while supporting the university’s performance programs.”

 

Tickets are now on sale. Reserved seats are $48, $40 or $35 depending on location in the concert venue, the Kent Concert Hall of the Chase Fine Arts Center (approximately 1110 E. 610 North, Logan). Tickets can be purchased online through the Caine School of the Arts Box Office.

 

In addition to Osmond, the benefit concert includes the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra, and Jessie Clark Funk, a performer Jessop calls one of Utah’s young, rising pop stars. Following the opening portion of the concert, the stage will be turned over to Osmond, who will travel to Logan with his band and dancers from the Flamingo Hotel show.

 

All performers, under Jessop’s direction, will share the stage to conclude the concert with patriotic selections to commemorate Memorial Day.

 

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to the nation.

 

“Many people gather with family and friends during the Memorial Day weekend,” Jessop said. “Family gatherings are a time to remember, and we invite everyone to join us during this holiday to pay tribute to those who have served our country so well. We also promise an exciting and entertaining show.”

 

A pre-concert benefit dinner, “Dinner with Donny,” attended by Osmond and hosted by USU President Stan Albrecht, is also planned. Cost is $250 per person or a table for eight is $2,000. Those attending the dinner will receive a priority, reserved seat ticket to the concert. Details for the dinner, including location, are in the final planning stages. Dinner begins with a social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., with courtesy transportation to the concert venue. Tickets for the dinner are also available through the Caine School of the Arts Box Office at USU. For information, call the box office (435) 797-8022 or purchase tickets online.

 

“The proceeds from this exciting evening will benefit the development funds in the music and theatre departments,” Jessop said. “Students at USU will benefit, as will the residents of the entire region. Maintaining strong performance programs is critically important, and with the help of good friends like Donny Osmond, USU’s fine programs can continue their proud traditions and look to the future with confidence.”

 

 

Writer: Patrick Williams (435) 797-1354, patrick.williams@usu.edu
Contact: Craig Jessop (435) 797-3031