March 13th-15th, 19th-22nd, 26th-29th

Grease embodies the very real world cultural friction in its two leads, Sand, as the 1950s and Danny, as the 1960s.  The show takes its name from the 1950s United States working-class youth subculture known as the greasers.  The musical, set in the 1959 fictional Rydell High in Chicago, follows ten working-class kids as they navigate the complexities of becoming an adult.  The score is a highly authentic recreation of early, raw rock and roll, invoking early groups including Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Huey "Piano" Smith, Paul Anka, The Diamonds, The Tea Queens, The Cadillacs, The Millo-Kings, The Kodas, The Penguins, and many more.  Re-live the era or re-visit a favorite story, just remember that Grease is the word!

Dinner & Musical
$37.25/Adult
$20.75/Child

THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS

April 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

Pop-folk chorus organized in 1961 by singer/songwriter Randy Sparks, who also served as their first Music Director.  They got their big break the following year when Andy Williams first heard them and signed them on as regulars on his TV show. A recording contract with Columbia records soon followed, and their many hits on that label included "Green, Green", "Saturday Night", "Today" and "Chim Chim Cheree."   After leaving the Williams show, they remained busy for the balance of the decade, recording prolifically, guesting on many of the top variety shows of the period, and making personal appearances.  They also provided the score for the 1964 film "Advance to the Rear," starring Glenn Ford, Stella Stevens and Melvyn Douglas.  The Christies are unique among performing groups in the number of distinguished alumni that moved on from the group to successful careers of their own. A brief list would have to include: Karen Black, Kenny Rogers and most of the First Edition, Barry McGuire (#1 hit with "Eve of Destruction" 1965), Skyles and Henderson, Larry Ramos of the Association, Art Podell and Jerry Yester of the Livin' Spoonful.  Don't miss the one-night only chance to see The New Christy Minstrels!

www.thenewchristyminstrels.com

May 8th-10th, 15th-17th, 22nd-24th

Steel Magnolias revolves around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana, where the lives of a close-knit circle of friends come together.  Shelby, the beautiful bride-to-be and her bright future with her handsome groom.  M'Lynn, Shelby's mother who is bossy but caring.  Ouiser, a woman of wealth and opinions.  Clairee, recently widowed and looking for diversions in her life.  Annelle, new to the town and desperately trying to fit in.  And, of course Truvy, the beauty parlor owner who desires the best for all of her friends.

Play
$18/Adult
$9/Child

There will not be a dinner option with the play.

Cast List

Tryouts scheduled for May 11th & May 13th at 6:00 pm at the Columbian Theatre

July 8th-12th, 16th-19th, 23rd-26th

The story is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, found in the book of Genesis.  Joseph's 11 brothers are jealous of his coat and their father's preference for him, so they sell Joseph as a slave to some Ishmaelites who are headed to Egypt.  In Egypt, Joseph is the slave to a wealthy man and soon works his way through the ranks, all the way to running the house.  A misunderstanding lands Joseph in jail where he meets two other prisoners and interprets their dreams.  News of Jospeh's talent reach the Pharaoh and Joseph is summoned to inerpret the Pharaoh's dreams.  Because of the information Jospeh imparts he becomes the second most powerful man in Egypt.  Circumstances bring Joseph's brothers to Egypt where it is revealed to them that despite his hardships Joseph's dreams have come true.

Dinner & Musical
$37.25/Adult
$20.75/Child

August 7th-9th and 14th-16th

Country, Gospel and the sidesplitting antics of all your favorite Korn County residents and country stars return to The Columbian Theatre stage once again..

There are no dinner buffets with Hoo Haw.

The Columbian Theatre will open at 6:30 p.m. for Friday and Saturday performances, and at 1:00 p.m. for the Sunday performances.

September 25th-27th, October 1st-4th, 8th-11th

When a nasty neighbor tries to have her dog put to sleep Dorothy takes her dog, Toto, to run away. A cyclone appears and carries her to the magical Land of Oz. Wishing to return home, she begins to travel to the Emerald City where a great wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.

BUFFET & PERFORMANCE TIMES

Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Buffet – 6:00PM
Performance – 7:30PM

Sunday
Buffet – 12:30PM
Performance – 2:00PM

BOX OFFICE HOURS
Summer Hours (until Labor Day):
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Winter Hours
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM


521 Lincoln Avenue
Wamego, KS 66547
785-456-2029

800-899-1893
boxoffice@columbiantheatre.com


*Shows and Dates Subject to Change