Micky Dolenz, the unmistakable voice and drummer of The Monkees, returns to Hoover Auditorium to celebrate 60 years of the band’s iconic hits.
Dolenz has built an extraordinary career as an actor, singer, director, producer, writer and radio DJ, establishing himself as a versatile and enduring figure in entertainment.
The Monkees became a global sensation on TV and in music throughout the 1960s, selling more than 65 million albums worldwide.
Their first four albums all reached No. 1 and produced chart-topping singles such as “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer” (both featuring Dolenz on lead vocals) and “Daydream Believer.”
Beyond the band, Dolenz has released several acclaimed solo albums, including King for a Day, and reunited with The Monkees for their 50th anniversary album, Good Times, in 2016.
In 2019, he toured as part of "It Was Fifty Years Ago Today," a tribute to The Beatles’ White Album featuring Christopher Cross, Todd Rundgren and Joey Molland of Badfinger. That same year, he released the award-winning Dolenz Sings Nesmith.
Don’t miss the chance to experience an evening that showcases Dolenz’s remarkable career and the enduring legacy of The Monkees, delivered with the energy and musicianship that continue to define his work.
PRE-CONCERT LECTUREPrior to the concert, join Dr. Kathryn Metz for a special Pre-Concert Lecture, "The Monkees Predicted the Future: Boy Bands, Marketing & Crossover Media Success," at 6:15 p.m. in Orchestra Hall.
Following in the footsteps of Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers, The Beatles and other popular groups, The Monkees cemented their legacy by successfully developing the boy band formula that influenced generations of artists, from New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men to *NSYNC and One Direction. Metz will explore how The Monkees achieved their success and proved critics wrong through skilled musicianship, charming personalities and lucrative forays into other media.’
ADMISSION & PARKING
A Daily, Weekly or Season Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass are required to attend this concert. A Chautauqua Pass includes admission to the Micky Dolenz concert as well as access to Chautauqua programs and amenities, including a pre-concert lecture, pool swimming, pickleball, tennis, shuffleboard, splash park, waterfront swimming, Chair Yoga, movie, playgrounds, basketball, sand volleyball and more. An Auto Pass is an additional fee. BUY PASSES & PARKING!
IMPORTANT CONCERT INFORMATION & POLICIES Hoover Auditorium Location: Hoover Auditorium (115 W. Third St.) is located on the corner of Third St. and Walnut Ave. in Lakeside, Ohio, and is a short walking distance or shuttle ride from available parking locations. The historic auditorium seats more than 2,000 guests.
Queue Line: The queue line will start no earlier than 5:30 p.m. on the Hoover Auditorium front porch, stretching down the ramps along Walnut and Central Avenues.
Doors Open: The front doors for the queue line open at 6:45 p.m. ADA access to the auditorium begins at 6:45 p.m. Those with wheelchairs, walkers or canes (plus one guest/assistant) may enter through the center doors on the west side of the building along Walnut Ave. All doors open at 7 p.m.
Meet & Greet: Purchase Meet & Greet through the
Micky Dolenz website. The purchase of a Meet & Greet does not include entry to the show. Admission and parking must be purchased separately. The pre-show Meet & Greet begins promptly at 6:15 p.m. (please arrive 15 mins early at the front door area of Hoover Auditorium). Meet & Greet participants do not need to wait in the queue line.
Presenting Passes: Please present your Chautauqua Pass (physical, mobile, or printed) upon entering Hoover Auditorium and upon entering and exiting the Lakeside gates and pool.
Seating: Seats are general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All members of your party must be present before seating.
Food & Beverages: Food and beverages are prohibited inside Hoover Auditorium. Bottled water is permitted.
Bags, Backpacks & Large Purses: Bags, backpacks and large purses are prohibited inside Hoover Auditorium. Smaller bags must be checked at the front door only. ADA access will have bags checked.
Lakeside is a Tobacco-Free Community: Thank you for not smoking or vaping.
Lakeside is a Dry Community: No consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Lakeside grounds except within a homeowners’ property. Alcoholic beverages are not sold or served on the grounds.
View additional policies at lakesideohio.com/policies.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Directions to Lakeside: Lakeside Chautauqua is located in Ohio on the Marblehead Peninsula, halfway between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie’s south shore. It’s easily accessible from the east or west via Interstate 90, State Route 2 and State Route 163.
Parking: Parking is limited on the Lakeside grounds. Guests are invited to park in the South Gate parking lot off SR 163, Danbury School parking lot off SR 163 (short walk to Lakeside and shuttle) or the grass area around the Lakeside Schoolhouse (along Seventh St. in Lakeside). Complimentary shuttle service is available from the South Gate Welcome Center. Parking at Hotel Lakeside and the Fountain Inn lots is reserved for hotel guests only.
Shuttles: Complimentary golf cart shuttles are available. Shuttle stops are available at the South Gate parking lot, the Lakeside Schoolhouse (corner of Seventh St. & Maple Ave.), Hotel Lakeside, the Fountain Inn and Hoover Auditorium (corner of Third St. & Walnut Ave.) and the Pool.
Shopping & Dining: View
LAKESIDE MERCHANT HOURS to find out what restaurants, shops and services are open this weekend.
Event Changes: Weather on the lake is unpredictable. For a listing of event changes and cancellations during your stay, visit our
EVENT CHANGES page, which is also accessible from Lakeside’s homepage.
