WTC season showcases top-notch entertainment

Celebrating 44 years of premium community theatre, world music and more, Whitefish Theatre Company unveils its 2022-2023 season. The WTC season features 15 shows that are colorful, inspiring, and something for everyone to enjoy.

“We’re excited to announce our new season,” said Executive Director Jennifer Asebrook. “After a fantastic return to the stage over the past year, we can’t wait to thrill, surprise and delight you with a variety of live theatre and music performances at the O’Shaughnessy Center.”

“WTC’s upcoming season has been a lot of fun to put together,” added Art Director Kim Krueger. “Our main stage season is a mix of classics and new shows, featuring exciting musicals, beloved holiday programming, dramatic comedy, comedy and a family-friendly double story.”

“Our music series brings together a host of award-winning and talented artists…with four thought-provoking shady shows, this season has something fun and entertaining for everyone.”

Whitefish Theatre Company’s 2022-2023 Season

• September 10-11: “Make God Laugh” (Shady Theater) – As Woody Allen famously quipped, “If you want God to laugh, tell him your plan.” That was the inspiration for the comedy “Make God Laugh,” about a family More than 30 years on vacation.

• September 24th: Shanna Steele (MUSIC) – After nearly a decade on Broadway and serving as a backing vocalist for artists such as Bette Midler, Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Moby, and Steely Dan, Steele released three critically acclaimed albums of her own, Showcasing her extremely soulful energy and knockout vocals backed by a five-piece band playing R&B, jazz and blues.

• October 20-23 and October 27-30: “Sweeney Todd” (The Musical) – This eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, written and scored by Stephen Sondheim, is known for its murderous melodies and haunting tales of love, revenge and hilarious chaos attracted audiences all over the world. “Sweeney Todd” tells the story of a highly skilled barber who returns to London to take revenge on the corrupt judge who ruined his life.

• November 10: Work (Music) – WÖR breathes new energy into 18th century melodies with their delicate arrangements, shining a creative spotlight on Belgian classics with their saxophone, violin, bagpipes, accordion and guitar – with a modern twist .

• November 19 and 20: “Church and State” (Shady Theater) — Three days before his re-election bid — after another school shooting — U.S. Senator Charles Whitmore faces life-altering crisis of faith, sparking riffs on Twitter Comments – Savvy blogger who has thrown his entire campaign into chaos. A timely and fast-paced story, “Church and Country” is fun, heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time.

• December 8-11 and December 16-18: “Little Woman” (Main Stage Theatre) – In Kate Hamill’s brilliant adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel “Little Women,” Joe March is ambitious, headstrong, and longing for her to one day Will become a great American novelist as the country is torn apart by the Civil War. Written in a modern style, this holiday story follows the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect little women.

• January 21-22: “The Collected Stories”(Shadow Theatre) – Student Lisa Morrison is excited to study under her literary icon Ruth Steiner. But as Lisa’s career begins to flourish and Ruth wanes, can the tenuous relationship between mentor and mentee survive ambition, rivalry, and eventual betrayal, and what, if any, art off limits.

• February 3: Sephora (MUSIC) – Soulful singer Lamiae Naki, who sings in Arabic, Persian, Spanish and French, and musician Nat Hulskamp, ​​who plays flamenco guitar and oud, join acclaimed bassist Damian Erskine, Persian percussionist Master Bobak Salehi and flamenco dancer Manuel Gutierrez. The result is a lively and rich musical journey across the Mediterranean and Middle East.

• 23-26 February and 3-5 March: “Velvet Rabbit and Bedtime Stories (as our dad said) (who screwed up)” Main Stage Theatre) – two family-friendly plays together. Velvet Rabbit is a moving story about the transformative power of love. ‘Bedtime Story (from our dad) (who screwed them up)’ it’s dad’s turn to tell his three rowdy kids a bedtime story, but when he’s vague about the details, the classic becomes Gotta be creative.

• March 9: accent (Music) – In the increasingly popular world of a cappella, Accent has carved out a niche of its own. Formed in 2011, the band has since released four albums, toured around the world, and built a huge fan base.

• April 6-8 and 12-15: “Evelyn in Purgatory” (Main Stage Theater) – When a complaint is filed against a teacher in a New York public school, they are sent to a reassignment center, where they must wait for their case to be reviewed – often months, sometimes more than a year . Evelyn Reed ends up in the “rubber room,” where she meets a group of teachers, some guilty and some not, who have long since lost hope of returning to the classroom. “Evelyn in Purgatory” is a poignantly funny drama, a “teacher’s breakfast club.”

• April 22: black market trust (MUSIC) – From Los Angeles, this charismatic pop/vocal jazz band combines the sounds of a legendary American singer and vocal group with the energy of gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. These five world-class musicians feature material from great American songbooks – from Sinatra to the Beach Boys to The Beatles. Add some Rat Pack style comedy and a reputation as one of the premier live shows.

• May 6-7: “Conversation with Harry and Sam” (Shady Theater) – Two blue-collar friends like to pass the time and ask each other outlandish questions: Why is life like a ding dong? Where do sandwiches come from? Why is reincarnation named after flowers? Their conversation initially sounds like a Monty Python skit, but it quickly deepens as the men try to make sense of everything. A clever comedy about life and big issues.

• May 26-29 and June 2— “Suite Surrender” (Main Stage Theater) – In 1942, two of Hollywood’s biggest actresses came to the luxurious Palm Beach Royal Hotel to perform on the benefit of the USO. Complication one: The two ladies had a legendary feud that would turn violent if they got close. Complication two: The performers all end up being booked into the same presidential suite. Hilarious playfulness and true love notes to classic slapstick slapstick from the 30s and 40s.

All shows take place at WTC’s O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Season tickets and build-your-own season tickets are currently offering 10% to 15% off regular fares and can be ordered by calling the Box Office at 406-862-5371, using the brochure order form on the website, or visiting our office at 1 Central Ave. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 11am-3pm, and individual tickets for all shows can also be purchased starting August 13 at www.whitefishtheatreco.org.