Jim McDonough

After nine years performing only around the holidays, pianist and Monticello native Jim McDonough will present an inaugural spring tour in Iowa beginning with an April 7 show at Theatre Cedar Rapids at 2 and 7 p.m.

The tour will wrap up with two shows at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts on May 5, at 2 and 7 p.m. In between he’ll also performin Oelwein, Ottumwa, Monticello and Dubuque.

On the tour, he will perform favorite songs from Broadway, the silver screen, big band, patriotic, inspirational, country, classical — and so much more! Steinway Artist Jim McDonough will be joined by his professional 14-piece orchestra and a cast of singers.

Tickets to the Cedar Rapids concert are $25 to $30 through Theatrecr.org or by calling the box office at (319) 366-8591.

The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts concerts at 2 and 7 p.m. on May 5 are also $25 to $30 and can be purchased at CoralvilleArts.org or by calling (319) 248-9370.

Other Spring 2012 concert tour stops include: Oelwein (April 15), Ottumwa  (April 19), Monticello (April 21, two shows) and Dubuque (April 29). For more information, visit www.pianofavorites.com or call (800) 375-­7095.