While actors, ensemble members, stage hands and production crews of Evergreen Playhouse are still preparing for the start of their 67th season this fall when the season’s first play, “Prescription: MURDER — A Columbo Mystery,” premiers, some Evergreen members are passing the time until then with “A Little Night (of) Music” performances this weekend.
“A Little Night (of) Music is a cabaret event featuring the incredible talents of local performers from across our community. Experience a captivating collection of solos, dynamic duets, trios and inspiring ensemble performances that celebrate the magic of music and theatre,” the playhouse’s website stated.
Seats were nearly sold out for a pair of performances, according to the website, with 14 seats left as of Tuesday afternoon for both the 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, and the 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, shows.
Tickets are $25 per person. Patrons will get to savor “an elegant selection of desserts and beverages as you enjoy more than 20 beloved showtunes.”
The website added “semi-formal attire encouraged.” The Evergreen Playhouse is located at 226 W. Center St. in downtown Centralia.
Proceeds benefit Evergreen Playhouse and, together with local sponsors, help fund productions.
For more information on the cabarets or to purchase tickets, visit the playhouse’s website at https://tinyurl.com/257t3xyx.
As for the Hub City playhouse’s 67th season starting this October and ending in June 2027, the full schedule of plays and musicals is as follows:
• “Prescription: MURDER — A Columbo Mystery,” by William Link and Richard Levinson, directed by Dodi Forgione and running from Oct. 9 to Oct. 25
• “A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol” by Walton Jones, David Wohl and Faye Greenberg, directed by Danielle Kays and running from Dec. 4 to Dec. 20
• “Bus Stop,” by William Inge, directed by Matthew Michael and running from Jan. 22 to Feb. 7
• Disney’s “Freaky Friday,” by Bridget Carpenter, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, directed by Kathy Dorgan and running from March 12 to March 28
• “Calendar Girls,” by Tim Firth, directed by Emilie Brown and running from April 23 to May 9
• Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka,” by Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley and Timothy Allen McDonald, directed by Jessi Teehee and running from June 11 to June 27
Tickets for individual shows go on sale next month, though season passes are available for $100 for adults and $85 for seniors and students. To learn more, visit Evergreen Playhouse’s website at https://evergreenplayhouse.com/season67.
Local sponsors include the Chehalis law firm Mano, Paroutaud, Groberg & Ricks, Book n’ Brush, Rectangle Gallery & Creative Space, Hubbub, Thunder Autosound, Benjy Howe and Nathan Vanderslice, Bob Holland Insurance, Access Security Inc., Affordable Lawn Care, D Best Adventures, Designs by Danielle, Dick’s Brewing Company, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, Olympia Little Theater and PostNet Centralia.
