2008-2009 Season

All shows are available as Series Sales or Individual Sales. For more information about these fabulous shows, see the pages for Great Entertainers Series and Hometown Showcase Series and the Children’s Theatre.

Friday & Saturday

Sept. 25 & 26, 2009

7:30 pm

Join the Friends of the Auditorium and gather round the campfire with local performers singing, dancing and laughing their way through this outdoor adventure.

Corn Off The Cob is a home-spun mix of variety that delivers a special brand of comfort and humor, with a little bit of history thrown in….just for the fun of it.

The Friends of the Auditorium’s season kick-off is one of the most popular productions of the year.

Sponsored by: Jim & Angie Mixner

Partners: Prairie Holdings Group & Worthington Federal Savings Bank

$12 advance—$14 at the door

Saturday,

October 24, 2009

7:30 pm

This nostalgic look at Hank Williams and his influence on country music is amazing! Don’t miss Jason’s Obie award-winning performance as he brings Hank’s music back to life in this insightful, energetic show.

Jason also pays tribute to those who influenced Hank and those Hank influenced. Some of these artists include: Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, The Carter Family, George Jones, Webb Pierce and more. This show is a MUST-SEE for all country music fans!

Jason Petty does a remarkably good job of rendering Williams’ famous melodies with the silky warble and sob that recreate their touching simplicity.

“Mr. Petty rises to the occasion time after time.” - Bruce Weber, New York Times

Exclusive Sponsor: Worthington Daily Globe

Adults $16 advance—$18 at the door

Age 18 & under $10

Saturday

November 21, 2009

7:30 pm

This band goes beyond Beatle mania as the leading worldwide touring show that captures the Beatles with authentic instruments, costumes, visual impact, sound and excitement that can only be described as incredible!

The four man group of Beatles impersonators delivers a concert that takes the audience time traveling through the 60’s. The concert showcases the Beatles’ greatest hits, featuring music from their historic appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show, their appearances for the Queen of England and their movies, “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Help!”, as well as tracks from their ground breaking albums like “Rubber Soul”, “Revolver”, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”, “Abbey Road” & more.

Sponsored by: Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health

Partners: Worthington Excavating & Mike Woll Investments

Adults $16 advance—$18 at the door

Age 18 & under $10

Thursday

December 31, 2009

7:30 pm

Celebrate the New Year with those wild and crazy Scandinavians as they travel to Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, and the Lars Swullivan Show!

Join our home town performers; your friends, families, and neighbors as they take you from the “front porch” to the Ed Sullivan theatre, complete with comedy, singing, dancing, and legendary moments etched in time.

Sponsored by: Jim & Angie Mixner

Partner: Slumberland

$12 advance—$14 at the door

Missoula Children’s Theatre

Auditions:

Monday, January 4, 2010 at 3:45 pm

Performances:

Friday, January 8, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm

Adults $8—Age 18 & under $5

General Admission Seating

King Arthur, of legend and song, strode across Medieval England with courage and confidence....or did he? What if the troubles of his kingdom threatened to overwhelm him? Watch the Damsels in Distress, witness the Lady of the Lake, and cheer for the King when he makes friends with the dragon. Join the Knights and Squires of the Round Table as they try to do the right things. Hope for the best outcome as your favorite characters of Camelot—Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Taleisin, the Raven and Lancelot wrestle with the challenges faced by their people. Follow the original twist on this familiar story as it weaves its way through a landscape full of surprises.

Students audition on Monday, are cast in an original musical, rehearse throughout the week, and perform on the weekend! Don’t miss this great opportunity to explore the arts.

Sponsored by: Hy-Vee Food Store Worthington

Partners:

Nobles-Murray Rural Electric Trust, Echo Lighting & Design Gallery, The Dance Academy

Friday

February 12, 2010

7:30 pm

To those people who think they have seen it all when it comes to Elvis tribute acts, this is the one that makes them do a double-take. There is simply no way to describe Travis and his performance except “unbelievable.”

Travis flawlessly captures the essence of Elvis in his prime, and restricts his shows to the hits and ambience of 1954—1959.

Utilizing an authentic four-piece band featuring upright slap bass, guitar, piano and drums, Travis takes his audience back to a genuine 1956 concert and a chance to relive the excitement and aura of the 50’s.

“His great looks and wonderful voice, along with a vibrant live show and Elvis-like stage presence, have made Travis a favorite!”- Pete Bonner, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Hurrah’s Tunica Casino & Hotel