2023-2024
Season
All evening shows will be at 7:30 p.m.
The matinee will be at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets go on sale the Monday before the first preformance at noon.
Cinderella
September 29, 30
October 1, 6, 7, 8 2023
This Tony-Award winning musical adaptation of the well-loved classic invites us to build a better, kinder
world together. When she meets a dragon-slaying young prince who is just assuming control of his
government, Ella helps spark transformation and empower the disenfranchised in their kingdom. With
the help of the fairy godmother, a pumpkin, and a little magic and humor, Ella, Prince Topher, and their
generous friends will inspire and delight the entire family.
Steel Magnolias
November 10, 11, 12
November 18, 19 2023
Steel Magnolias is a comedy-drama about a young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, who finds work at the local salon, where a group of women share a close bond of friendship, and welcome her into the fold. The title suggests the “female characters are as delicate as magnolias, but as tough as steel.” Their strengths will be sorely tried, their wit often stretched thin and their hearts broken, with the changing of the seasons and the falling of the Steel Magnolias.
Sister Act
February 9, 10, 11
February 16, 17, 18 2024
A woman hiding in a convent helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she rediscovers her own. This feel good comedy smash is based on the 1992 comedy film of the same name starring Whoopi Goldberg. Oscar and Tony-winning composer, Alan Menken, wanted to inspire his score off of 1970’s music, specifically disco and gospel. As a result, the setting was changed from the original movie (Reno & San Francisco in the 1990’s) to Philadelphia in the 1970’s.
Something Rotten
April 19, 20, 21
April 26, 27, 28 2024
Two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first century Broadway. London, 1595. “Welcome to the Renaissance,” when William Shakespeare is at the top of a list of famous playwrights, while the two brothers, Nice and Nigel Bottom are definitely, well, bottom. The brothers are rehearsing their latest hope for a hit play, when their patron turns up with the news that the Bard has written the very same idea.
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2023 – 2024 Season
AMANDA L. TYLER
“Supreme Court Round-Up”
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Amanda L. Tyler served as a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She is the author of “Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life’s Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union,” the result of an intimate interview with the legendary justice just a year before Ginsburg’s death. Tyler gives audiences a behind-the-curtain look at the history and procedures of the nation’s highest court, exploring notable decisions, the quirks and personalities of current and prior courts.
CAPTAIN SCOTT KELLY
“The Sky Is Not The Limit”
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
Veteran astronaut Captain Scott Kelly has enjoyed an illustrious career with NASA. Along with his identical twin brother, fellow astronaut Mark Kelly (who will be on Earth), Scott was selected to participate in a yearlong experiment aboard the International Space Station designed to test the effects of extended space travel on the human body. Scott’s memoir, “Endurance,” was published in 2017 and he recently published “Ready For Launch — An Astronaut’s Lessons for Success on Earth.”
JAMES OLSON
“A Different Kind of Career: Under Cover in the CIA”
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024
James Olson served in the Directorate of Operations of the Central Intelligence Agency. Mr. Olson, along with his wife Meredith, led a secret life as a husband-and-wife spy team, conducting espionage and covert action missions for over 30 years overseas, while raising their family. Mr. Olson received his law degree from the University of Iowa. He is a professor of the practice at the Bush School, where he teaches courses on intelligence and counterintelligence.
STEVE UZZELL
“Open Roads, Open Minds”
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024
A renowned photographer for National Geographic, Steve Uzzell brings his photos to life as he inspires audiences to make any venture an adventure. An engaging speaker, Uzzell’s presentations encourage people be accountable for their actions, look in unexpected places for solutions, and make their problems their passion.
North Platte Concert Association
Season 2023-2024
2023 – 2024 Season
Empire Trio-Hooray for Hollywood
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Empire Trio presents the most beloved and famous songs from the world of film from 1930-the mid-1990s. Songs from Casablanca, James Bond, Titanic, The Wizard of Oz, and stories about the great singers who performed them, from Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra to Celine Dion and Barbara Streisand. A glamorous soundtrack to the greatest silver screen films of all time! Program highlights include: Singing in the Rain, Disney Medley, Moon River, Fly Me to the Moon, James Bond Medley, My Heart Will Go On from “Titanic,” Oh Shenandoah, Judy Garland Medley.
Charlie Albright
Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
Charlie Albright is a native of the Seattle area, graduate of Harvard and Julliard, and one of the finest, most engaging and virtuosic solo pianists. Mixing classical with a bit of pops and some improvisation, all tied together with his relaxed and friends stage presence. Show highlights include: Beethoven’s “Moonlight” Sonata, Improvisation on Amazing Grace, Gershwin’s Embraceable You, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Improvisation of Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.
Joe Robinson
Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Robinson has earned a reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players and a brilliant singer/songwriter. Born and raised into a musical family in the Australian bush, Robinson started playing guitar when he was just nine years old. Joe won first place on the “Australia’s Got Talent” television show at age 16. Featured songs include: Misty, I’ll See You in My Dreams, Yesterday, Bye Bye Blackbird, Mister Sandman, The Entertainer.
Brassfire
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Honoring the trumpet through the music of Louis Armstrong, Herb Alpert, and Doc Serverinsen, Brassfire is a virtuosic trio led by world renowned trumpeter Jens Lindemann. Jens is a former member of the famed Canadian Brass and has soloed with many of the world’s greatest orchestras. Program highlights include: Hello Dolly, Hotter Than Hot, Potato Head Blues, Wonderful World, Taste of Honey, Johnny’s Theme, Begin the Beguine, One O’Clock Jump, How Long Has This Been Going On.