MacHomer Saturday, September 29 ONE GUY, FIFTY CHARACTERS, DOH!!!!!!! A comic delight for the entire family. It’s Shakespeare’s Macbeth…as performed by The Simpsons! A hilarious one-person creation by Rick Miller whose uncanny portrayals of Homer, Marge, Bart and the rest of the gang are not to be missed. Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway Thursday, October 18 FIVE BROADWAY STARS, ONE GREAT BAND, 100 YEARS OF SONG! Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway recreates the best moments from the biggest Broadway shows of the century, featuring stars from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Cats, Man of La Mancha, Jekyll and Hyde and many more. The 28th Annual Seattle International Standup Comedy Competition Saturday, November 3 THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM! Returning for its Third Year! Comic hopefuls square off against each other, with the winner going on to Seattle for the finals. See them “first” on our stage. Some day… you might just see them on The Tonight Show. Fab Four Saturday, December 1 THE FOURSOME THAT CHANGED POP MUSIC! It’s February 9, 1964…it’s The Ed Sullivan Show… it’s the Beatles! A tribute concert to the original Fab 4. Relive that golden time with the songs that linger in our memories, from I saw her standing there to Let it be. Better still, bring the kids! Aaron Meyer’s Holiday Show Saturday, December 8 ONE OF THE NORTHWEST’S OWN! Meyer, a virtuoso rock violinist, headlines an international feast of performers, including The Gothard Sisters and their high- stepping Celtic music and dance. Meyer’s annual holiday show in Portland is a sell-out engagement that attracts audiences of all ages. Missoula Children’s Theatre Jack and the Beanstalk Saturday, February 2 60 RISING STARS CREATE THE MAGIC! The audition’s on Monday, and the show goes up on Saturday! In between, 60 local children rehearse, learn their lines and share an unforgettable experience. A classic fairy tale comes to life and creates an enchanting performance for grandma… and everyone else! Grand Dérangement Thursday, March 20 CELEBRATING 400 YEARS OF ACADIAN CULTURE! This talented troupe hails from Nova Scotia. Their name refers to Grand Dérangement, the expulsion of the Acadian people from Canada in 1755. By creating a new musical repertoire drawing on folk, Celtic, rock, and Broadway—along with their virtuoso fiddling and high-step dancing—the Acadian culture will remain alive and vital. Spencers – Theatre of Illusion Friday, April 18 ONE, TWO, THREE, MAGIC! Internationally-acclaimed magic. The Spencers have performed all over the world dazzling adults and children of all ages with their unbelievable sleight-of-hand. Capitol Steps Friday, April 25 DOZENS TO SKEWER, SO LITTLE TIME! In the thick of every presidential campaign, we find the Capitol Steps. And why not? They are the voice of sanity as they spoof and skewer both sides of the aisle! Season Program subject to change. The Acting Company— The Tempest Sunday, February 10 AMERICA’S PREMIERE CLASSICAL TOURING COMPANY! Considered one of Shakespeare’s greatest romantic plays, The Tempest is set on a mysterious island where the magician Prospero has conjured a cast of visitors to work his magic. The 1956 science-fiction film “Forbidden Planet” was inspired by this play. Suitable for high school and older. About The Acting Company… Founded in 1972 by John Houseman at The Juilliard School, their alumni include: Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Frances Conroy, David Ogden Stiers and Jeffrey Wright. The Acting Company has been honored with an Obie Award, the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award and a TONY ® for Excellence in Theater. Michael Allen Harrison and Julianne R. Johnson Friday, February 29 A RETURN OF THE DELECTABLE DUO! A return engagement, following their sensational holiday show in 2006. You’ll groove to the beat with an evening of jazz, gospel and everything in between.