Gesa Power House Theatre

Private Event
2019-03-16, 2019-02-24, 2018-12-08 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
A private event is scheduled at the theater on this date.

Live Cinema Series: "La Traviata" - Royal Opera
2019-03-10 14:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The 2019 Live Cinema Series continues at Gesa Power House Theatre with a screening of the current Royal Opera House production of La Traviata on Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. This production is filmed live in London and rebroadcast internationally to select screens.
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Richard Eyre’s beautiful production provides the perfect setting for Giuseppe Verdi’s opera about a courtesan who sacrifices all for love. From the thrill of unexpected romance to a heartbreaking reconciliation that comes too late. Alfredo falls in love in with the courtesan Violetta in glamorous Paris society, but underneath the surface run darker undercurrents, leading to a tragic ending. The opera’s wealth of melodies includes the famous Brindisi and the exuberant “Sempre libera” – both showing the lyricism of Italian opera at its most immediately appealing.
Richard Eyre’s production for The Royal Opera brings out all the emotional color, from the giddy discovery of love, through painful confrontation to the inevitable conclusion. Lavish period sets and costumes enhance the reality of a moving story based on true life.
The cast of this production includes Ermonela Jaho as Violetta, Charles Castronovo as Alfredo Germont, and Plácido Domingo as Giorgio Germont.
Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers.
This screening runs approximately 3 hours 35 minutes including an onscreen introduction and two intermissions. La Traviata is performed in Italian with English surtitles.
Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating tickets ($15 Adults, $10 Students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
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The 2019 Live Cinema Series is sponsored by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

The Moms' Network Comedy Night
2019-03-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 9 for the 4th Annual Comedy Night to benefit the Moms’ Network of Walla Walla. Per tradition, Comedy Night will open the event at 7:00 p.m. with a Lip Sync Sing-Off then we will laugh the night away with Emily Richman. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Emily Richman is a comedian, a theatre actor and director, a public speaker, and an ordained minister. She’s still trying to decide what she wants to be when she grows up. She’s 38, so she has plenty of time. Emily grew up in the nuclear hills of Eastern Washington State and somewhere around her mid 20’s realized a dream she never knew she had when she went up her first time at a comedy open mic. She has been hooked ever since. Her comedy tackles her experience as a woman living in a fat body, being single, online dating, and some of life’s more difficult experiences, like medical emergencies, or losing a loved one. Emily finds humor and hope in things that many would be scared to share with a friend, let alone into a microphone. She wants to share her experiences and let you know that you’re not alone. Yes, we’re all really this weird. Isn’t it glorious?
Emily has featured at the Seattle International Comedy Competition Showcase, the Idaho Laugh Fest and competed in the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas.
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Tickets ($45 VIP ticket – includes first beverage and premium seating; $25 reserved seating) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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The Moms’ Network of Walla Walla is a nonprofit based in and serving Walla Walla valley families. Programming ranges from family-friendly events, ladies’ nights out, parenting education, play dates, and more.

River Restoration Northwest Film Festival
2019-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
River Restoration Northwest, Kooskooskie Commons, and the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board present “Stories of our Watersheds: River Restoration Northwest Film Festival” at Gesa Power House Theatre on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.
The Walla Walla, Touchet and Tucannon basins are home to iconic salmon and steelhead runs in the mid-Columbia River. These basins are currently undergoing large-scale river restoration efforts that impact our community and lifestyle. Please join us for a showing of the River Restoration Northwest 2018 short film series “Stories of Our Watersheds”. The evening provides entertaining, educational, and inspiring stories of river restoration efforts across the United States. River restoration efforts by local organizations will also be displayed in the lobby. Please come meet and discuss possibilities with our local experts. The event is sponsored by River Restoration Northwest, Kooskooskie Commons, and Snake River Salmon Recovery Board.
For a full list of films visit the River Restoration Northwest website. Invite your friends and let them know you are going on Facebook.
Reserved seating tickets ($8 in advance, $12 at the door) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

WW Choral Society: "Music of New Orleans" - Pre-Funk Party Plus Concert
2019-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Bonjour ya’ll! We’re fixin’ to make you want to dance, march, sing, and shout with the “Music of New Orleans”! This hotbed of American music has produced a plethora of musical styles and favored melodies. I’m sure you’ll be joining in with us on many of these songs.
Attend our Sunday Matinee at the regular $17 price. Or if that ain’t enough you can up your party game “boo-coo” on Monday Night at 5:30 that includes a pre-funk featuring New Orleans style appetizers and party favors for $25! F’true! Laissez les bons temps rouler!
– Gary Hemenway, Artistic Director, Walla Walla Choral Society

The Walla Walla Choral Society’s 2018-2019 concert season continues with “Music of New Orleans” at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, March 3 at 3:00 p.m. and Monday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Just the city’s name incites visions of festivals, dance, allure, mystery, and history. New Orleans, the cradle of jazz and home to many distinct musical styles ranging from the modern to the traditional. With so many cultures melded together, musical influences and instruments from around the world, from Congo drumming to European horns, have come together to create unique new sounds that could only have come from New Orleans.
Reserved seating tickets are available online or by calling the Gesa Power House Theatre box office at 509-529-6500. No outside food or beverages allowed.

Sunday, March 3 – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 4 – 7:00 p.m. (preshow reception at 5:30 p.m. – tickets are SOLD OUT. Concert-only tickets are still available for $17).

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The Walla Walla Choral Society, a non-profit volunteer organization, promotes and performs accessible quality choral music for the Walla Walla Valley and collaborates with other artistic groups, enriching the community’s cultural life.

WW Choral Society: "Music of New Orleans" - Concert
2019-03-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Bonjour ya’ll! We’re fixin’ to make you want to dance, march, sing, and shout with the “Music of New Orleans”! This hotbed of American music has produced a plethora of musical styles and favored melodies. I’m sure you’ll be joining in with us on many of these songs.
Attend our Sunday Matinee at the regular $17 price. Or if that ain’t enough you can up your party game “boo-coo” on Monday Night at 5:30 that includes a pre-funk featuring New Orleans style appetizers and party favors for $25! F’true! Laissez les bons temps rouler!
– Gary Hemenway, Artistic Director, Walla Walla Choral Society

The Walla Walla Choral Society’s 2018-2019 concert season continues with “Music of New Orleans” at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, March 3 at 3:00 p.m. and Monday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Just the city’s name incites visions of festivals, dance, allure, mystery, and history. New Orleans, the cradle of jazz and home to many distinct musical styles ranging from the modern to the traditional. With so many cultures melded together, musical influences and instruments from around the world, from Congo drumming to European horns, have come together to create unique new sounds that could only have come from New Orleans.
Reserved seating tickets are available online or by calling the Gesa Power House Theatre box office at 509-529-6500. No outside food or beverages allowed.

Sunday, March 3 – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 4 – 7:00 p.m. (preshow reception at 5:30 p.m. – tickets are SOLD OUT. Concert-only tickets are still available for $17)

Let your friends know you are going and invite them to join you on Facebook.
The Walla Walla Choral Society, a non-profit volunteer organization, promotes and performs accessible quality choral music for the Walla Walla Valley and collaborates with other artistic groups, enriching the community’s cultural life.

Live Cinema Series: "The Queen of Spades" (Royal Opera)
2019-02-17 14:00 - 17:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The 2019 Live Cinema Series continues at Gesa Power House Theatre with a screening of the current Royal Opera House production of The Queen of Spades on Sunday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m. This production is filmed live in London and rebroadcast internationally to select screens.
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In Tchaikovsky’s intense opera of obsession and the supernatural, Gherman is caught between the woman he loves and a destructive fixation. The Queen of Spades is based on a short story by Pushkin, and comes to the Royal Opera House in a new production that has already garnered five-star reviews in Amsterdam. The production is set in 1890, the year of the opera’s premiere. In his study, Tchaikovsky imagines the opera into life as his own story, its characters giving voice to his unfulfilled desires. This is an engrossing portrayal of a tortured creative artist and a gripping piece of gothic storytelling.
Cast info:
GHERMAN – Aleksandrs Antonenko
LIZA – Eva-Maria Westbroek
PRINCE YELETSKY – Vladimir Stoyanov
COUNTESS – Felecity Palmer
The Queen of Spades is conducted by Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera.
Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers.
This screening runs approximately 3 hours 30 minutes including an onscreen introduction and one intermission. The Queen of Spades is performed in Russian with English surtitles.
Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating tickets ($15 Adults, $10 Students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
Let your friends know about this event and invite them on Facebook.
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The 2019 Live Cinema Series is sponsored by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Live Cinema Series: Josh Groban (filmed live)
2019-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The 2019 Live Cinema Series continues at Gesa Power House Theatre with a screening of Josh Groban from Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Recorded live from the final US stop of his 2018 Bridges Tour at the famed Madison Square Garden, this performance includes Josh Groban with his 5-member band, 14-piece orchestra, along with Tony Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Idina Menzel and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles.
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Josh Groban is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, and actor whose baritone voice is instantly recognizable and unparalleled among his peers. He has entertained fans across the globe with his multi-platinum albums and DVDs (selling more than 30 million worldwide), electrifying live performances, and comedic film and television appearances. Groban is the only artist who has had two albums land on Billboard’s list of 20 bestsellers of the last 10 years.
Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers.
This screening runs approximately 95 minutes, including a recorded introduction by Josh Groban. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating tickets ($15 Adults, $10 Students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
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The 2019 Live Cinema Series is supported by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Paula Poundstone *CANCELLED*
2019-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
This event was cancelled due to weather. It will be rescheduled for Saturday, July 27. Here is a message from Paula Poundstone:

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The 2019 Gesa Power House Theatre Season receives support from:

Courtyard Marriott, KAPP-KVEW TV, Inland Cellular
McCurley Integrity Toyota of Walla Walla, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Pacific Power

Are you visiting from out of town? Stay at one of our partner hotels!

save 20% when you mention the “Power House Theatre” promotion or use this link to place your reservation at Courtyard Marriott
save 15% when you show your ticket stub or receipt to a Gesa Power House Theatre show during check-in at Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center

Live Cinema: "Troilus and Cressida" - Royal Shakespeare Co.
2019-01-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The 2019 Live Cinema Series continues at Gesa Power House Theatre with a screening of the current Royal Shakespeare Company production of Troilus and Cressida on Wednesday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. This production is filmed live in Stratford-upon-Avon and rebroadcast internationally to select screens.

Mad Max meets Ancient Greece in Shakespeare’s play of love, war and celebrity. Troilus and Cressida swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested, and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war, with tragic consequences. Virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie collaborates with RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran to create a satirical futuristic vision of a world resounding with the rhythm of battle.
Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers.
This screening runs approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating tickets ($15 Adults, $10 Students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
Invite your friends and let them know you are going to the show on Facebook.
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The 2019 Live Cinema Series is sponsored by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Peace March
2019-01-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Meet at Whitman College, in the Reid Campus Center foyer at 4 p.m. for a peace march. Following the march, there will be a short program at the Gesa Power House Theatre. Refreshments will be provided.

WWCMF - 2019 Winter Festival Series Concert
2019-01-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival’s Winter Festival Series concert will be performed at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Completing the 2019 Winter Fest experience is the Festival Series performance at the Gesa Power House Theatre. Schumann’s masterpiece of melody and invention, the Piano Quartet in E flat, Op. 47, anchors the program. Also on tap is music for two violins by Hungarian master and WWCMF 2019 Poster Composer, Béla Bartók.
Though darkness envelops the Walla Walla Valley by late afternoon in January, but the music of Bartók, Schumann and more will flood the theater with warmth and light. This concert is not to be missed!
JEAN SIBELIUS (1865-1957)
String Trio in G minor (1894), unfinished
BÉLA BARTÓK (1881-1945)
Selections from 44 Duos for 2 Violins, Sz. 98 (1931)
ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810-1856)
Piano Quartet in E flat, Op. 47
Artists: Timothy Christie, viola/violin; Conor Hanick, piano; Norbert Lewandowski, cello; and Maria Sampen, violin.
General Admission seating. Tickets ($20 Adult, $45 Family Pass, $8 Student) are available at www.wwcmf.org.
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We Three
2019-01-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents We Three in concert on Saturday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m.
We Three (siblings Joshua, Bethany and Manny) warmed hearts with their unforgettable 2018 “America’s Got Talent” audition in which they poured all their emotions into an original song, which they dedicated to their late mother, who passed away two years ago after a battle with cancer. They finished the season as semi-finalists and release their self-titled debut album in December.
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Joshua uniquely plays the Piano and Drums – sometimes simultaneously, Manny the Guitar, and Bethany the Bass. But there are no rules as each can adeptly swap instruments and often sound like a much larger ensemble. A strong lead vocal is complemented by lush harmonies that glide with superlative ease over complex arrangements that appear deliciously simple. We Three’s original songwriting style is positive and purposeful, with smart lyrics and infectious melodies.
Reserved seating tickets ($35-$30) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
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Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Become a Gesa Power House Theatre Member (highest priority) or sign up for our e-mail list!

The 2019 Gesa Power House Theatre Season receives support from:

Courtyard Marriott, KAPP-KVEW TV, Inland Cellular
McCurley Integrity Toyota of Walla Walla, Northwest Public Broadcasting, Pacific Power

Are you visiting from out of town? Stay at one of our partner hotels!

save 20% when you mention the “Power House Theatre” promotion or use this link to place your reservation at Courtyard Marriott
save 15% when you show your ticket stub or receipt to a Gesa Power House Theatre show during check-in at Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center

Live Cinema: "La Bayadere" - Royal Ballet
2019-01-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The 2019 Live Cinema Series begins at Gesa Power House Theatre with a screening of the current Royal Ballet production of La Bayadère on Wednesday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m. This production is filmed live in London and rebroadcast internationally to select screens.

This ballet will transport audiences to a world of temple dancers, vengeful gods, jealous princesses and noble warriors.
La Bayadère tells a story of love, passion and vengeance. Nikiya, a temple dancer, is in love with the warrior Solor but the High Brahmin desires her for himself. When Nikiya spurns him, the furious High Brahmin tells Princess Gamzatti, Solor’s fiancée, that Solor and Nikiya are in love. In revenge, Gamzatti orders Nikiya to be killed. Solor is haunted by Nikiya’s spirit and dreams of being reunited with her. At his wedding to Gamzatti he finally achieves his desire: the angry gods take vengeance for the death of Nikiya by destroying the temple, killing the whole wedding party. Solor and Nikiya’s spirits are reunited.
Choreographer Natalia Makarova brings the 19th-century Russian classic La Bayadère to life in her adaptation of Marius Petipa’s original choreography. La Bayadère was practically unknown to audiences outside Russia until Makarova bought her production to The Royal Ballet in 1989. It has since become a core work in the Company’s repertory. Particular highlights include the Kingdom of Shades scene in Act III, a showcase for the corps de ballet as they perform arabesques across the moonlit stage. The cast will feature Royal Ballet Principals Marianela Nuñez as Nikiya, Vadim Muntagirov as Solor and Natalia Osipova as Gamzatti.
Filmed during a live event, the Live Cinema Series broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with incredibly detailed close-ups of the performers.
This screening runs approximately 3 hours 15 minutes including an onscreen introduction and two intermissions. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating tickets ($15 Adults, $10 Students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
Invite your friends and let them know you are going to the show on Facebook.
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The 2019 Live Cinema Series is sponsored by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

New Year's Eve Comedy - Mike Delamont
2018-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre presents stand up comedian Mike Delamont on Monday, December 31 at 7:00 p.m.
One of Canada’s busiest comedians, Mike Delamont has appeared on Halifax Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, The Debaters, and tours North American with several one-man comedy shows, including “God is a Scottish Drag Queen” which he performed in Walla Walla earlier this year – a show that has broken comedy festival ticket sales records, and earned Delamont 18 “Best of the Fest” Awards.
★★★★★ “Can do more with a throw away line than most actors can with a monologue!”
~ CBC
“Stand up comedy at its finest.”
~ Winnipeg Free Press
Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed. A 9:00 p.m. East Coast New Year’s toast will conclude the event.
Reserved seating tickets ($25) will be available to Members and E-mail Subscribers on Saturday, November 24, and to the general public on Friday, November 30, online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
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The 2018 Gesa Power House Theatre Season receives support from:

KAPP-KVEW TV, Inland Cellular, McCurley Integrity Toyota of Walla Walla, Pacific Power

Are you visiting from out of town? Stay at our partner hotel!

save 15% when you show your ticket stub to a Gesa Power House Theatre show during check-in at Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center

Private Event
2018-12-21, 2018-12-14, 2018-12-07 | WA

Live Cinema: "The Nutcracker" (ballet)
2018-12-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The Live Cinema Series continues at Gesa Power House Theatre with a screening of the current Royal Ballet production of The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. This production is filmed live in London and rebroadcast internationally to select screens.
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The young Clara creeps downstairs on Christmas Eve to play with her favorite present – a Nutcracker doll. But the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer is waiting to sweep her off on a magical adventure. After defeating the Mouse King, the Nutcracker and Clara travel through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy treats them to a wonderful display of dances. Back home, Clara thinks she must have been dreaming – but doesn’t she recognize Drosselmeyer’s nephew?
Peter Wright’s nigh-on definitive production for The Royal Ballet ranks as one of the most enduring and enchanting versions of The Nutcracker. With its festive period setting, dancing snowflakes and enchanting stage magic, Lev Ivanov’s 1892 ballet has become the perfect Christmas entertainment, with Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous, sugar-spun music the most recognizable of all ballet scores.
This production of The Nutcracker has enthralled audiences for over 30 years since its opening in 1984. It showcases the full energy of the Company, alongside the emerging talent of young dancers from The Royal Ballet School. The stunning costumes, numbering around 600 and dating back to the world-premiere, are revitalized for the show.
Loosely based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, the ballet opens with a lively Christmas party, its Victorian setting captured in opulent detail by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s designs. Wright’s choreography ingeniously incorporates surviving fragments of the ballet’s original material, including the sublime pas de deux for the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince. But in emphasizing the relationship between Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, the production also gains a touching subtext of first love.
The Royal Opera House cinema broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and incredibly detailed close-ups of performers.
This screening runs approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including an onscreen introduction and one intermission. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating: $15 Adults, $10 Students are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
Invite your friends and let them know you are going to the show on Facebook.
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The 2018 Live Cinema Series is sponsored by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Tis the Season - 2018
2018-12-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gary Hemenway, Mark Brown, and friends come together at Gesa Power House Theatre for a fun evening of holiday music on Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Guest performances by: Clipper Anderson, Clark Bondy, Kathleen Gemberling, Dave Glenn, Nate Miller, Derek Munson, Jennifer Northam, Clairece Rosati, Doug Scarborough, and special guest appearance by Gail Pettis.
General admission tickets ($30) are available through the Walla Walla Symphony. Invite your friends or let them know you are going on Facebook.

Celtic Christmas with Affinití *SOLD OUT*
2018-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Ireland’s foremost Celtic classical trio Affinití returns to Gesa Power House Theatre for their annual Christmas show that is well loved by the community and sells out every year. This year’s concert will take place on Thursday, December 13, at 7 p.m. Howard Crosby, nephew of the legendary Bing Crosby, joins them on their annual Christmas Tour.
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Affinití are a trio of classically trained musicians: soprano Emer Barry, harpist Aisling Ennis, and violinist Mary McCague, each with a graduate degree in Music Performance. Their “crossover” style is a blend of classical, rock, and Celtic music style. They have performed together and solo for Josh Ritter, Michael Buble, Disney, and more.
“Informed as much by the Chieftains as Chopin…full of soul and sass and sophistication as well as exquisite technique.”
-Kevin Cullen, The Boston Globe
Join Affinití and Howard Crosby for an unforgettable evening that will lift your spirits!

All tickets for this concert are SOLD OUT. Call the box office at 509-529.6500 if you would like to be on a wait list for tickets should any be released.
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Live Cinema: "Die Walküre" (opera)
2018-12-09 13:00 - 18:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The Live Cinema series continues with a screening of the current Royal Opera production of Wagner’s Die Walküre, with one screening on Sunday, December 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) is the second opera in Richard Wagner’s epic Der Ring Des Nibelungen (The Ring Cycle). It features several of the Ring’s musical highlights – the sparkling Magic Fire Music and the electrifying Ride of the Valkyries. But among the musical fireworks and Norse mythology, at the centre of this opera are the unforgettable characters and the complex entanglements between them, including twins Siegmund and Sieglinde, and Wotan and his Valkyrie daughter, Brünnhilde.
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Die Walküre will features a stellar international cast including Australian tenor Stuart Skelton (Siegmund) and John Lundgren (Wotan), who both make their Royal Opera debuts, American soprano Emily Magee (Sieglinde) and award winning Swedish soprano Nina Stemme (Brünnhilde). Die Walküre will be conducted by Antonio Pappano Music Director of The Royal Opera House.
This is a story of love, loss and family entanglements. Years before the opera opens, Wotan, ruler of the gods, disguised himself as a mortal man and had twins with a mortal woman who gave birth to twins Siegmund and Sieglinde who were separated during their childhood. Wotan hopes that he can use his son Siegmund to retrieve a gold ring of ultimate power, which threatens to bring about the Gods’ destruction. He engineers a meeting between Siegmund and Sieglinde, now unhappily married to Hunding. Initially unaware of each other’s identity, the siblings fall in love. Wotan intends to protect his incestuous children from Hunding’s wrath, but his wife Fricka, guardian of marriage, forbids him to do this. However, Wotan’s daughter Brünnhilde, who is moved by Siegmund’s devotion to Sieglinde, intervenes in an attempt to save the couple. Wotan kills Siegmund, fulfilling his promise to Fricka. Brünnhilde manages to save Sieglinde, now pregnant with Siegmund’s child but cannot escape punishment from Wotan, who condemns her to mortality and marriage. However, Wotan’s love for his daughter leads him to grant her a final request: that she be left to sleep encircled by magical fire, so that only a hero can find and wake her.
The Royal Opera House cinema broadcasts offer audiences an equivalent to the best seat in the house, with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and incredibly detailed close-ups of performers.
This production of Die Walküre is sung in German with English surtitles.
Runtime: approximately 5 hours, including an onscreen introduction and two intermissions. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating: $15 Adults, $10 Students are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
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The 2018 Live Cinema Series is sponsored by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater *SOLD OUT*
2018-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
One night only at Gesa Power House Theatre – see the legendary Popovich Comedy Pet Theater show on Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m.
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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a European-style circus extravaganza including physical comedy, juggling, acrobats from the Moscow Circus, highly intelligent dogs and even house cats! All the animals are trained using positive reinforcement techniques and enhancing their natural abilities.
Voted Best Family Show in Vegas!
Popovich, a fifth generation circus performer who learned early on how to develop strong bonds with animals, has rescued a majority of his performers from shelters all over the country, and has transformed them into Las Vegas stars. He is a gold medal winner in Paris France and a special award winner in Monte Carlo. Gregory and his pets were finalists on “America’s Got Talent,” were guests on TV shows with Jay Leno, David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, have been featured on Animal Planet and many, many more. Do not miss this opportunity to see this unique family-friendly show featuring this legendary circus entertainer and his furry friends.
Reserved seating tickets are now SOLD OUT.

Adult: $33
Senior (65+): $23
Youth (4-17): $23
3 and under: FREE (on lap)

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Little Watts Family Series - The Amazing Bubble Man *SOLD OUT*
2018-12-02 14:00 - 19:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Walla Walla Valley Honda presents The Amazing Bubble Man as part of the 2018 Little Watts Children’s Series of Family Entertainment – on Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 p.m.
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The Amazing Bubble Man (Louis Pearl) has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe favorite, he has sold out there for the last twelve years. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized.

From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado bubbles to flying saucer bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Live music also provided by Jet Black Pearl.
Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Tickets to both shows are SOLD OUT.
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Little Watts Family Series - Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer (animated film)
2018-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Walla Walla Valley Honda presents a screening of Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer as part of the 2018 Little Watts Children’s Series of Family Entertainment – on Saturday, December 1 at 1:00 p.m.
When one of Santa’s reindeer suddenly announces his retirement, he needs to find a replacement and fast! Against all odds, Elliot and his best friend Hazel set out to prove that he is the horse for the job. As Elliot and Hazel take on the North Pole reindeer try-outs, Hazel learns that Christmas as we know it may be headed for disaster. Meanwhile, back at the farm a potential new owner has plans that threaten the lives of their friends. Elliot is faced with the biggest decision of his life: save his friends or follow his dreams and save Christmas. Maybe he doesn’t have to choose; after all, big dreamers dream big! Featuring the all-star voice talent of Josh Hutcherson, Samantha Bee, Martin Short, Morena Baccarin, Jeff Dunham and John Cleese.
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Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer is rated PG and runs 1 hour 43 minutes – including 10 minutes of cinema-exclusive content. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating tickets ($12 Adult, $8 Youth 12 and Under) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
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Live Cinema: "The King and I" (musical)
2018-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 | 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The Live Cinema series continues with the screening of The King and I: From the London Palladium, with one screening on Thursday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m.
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“Five stars for a sumptuous King and I.” – The Times
“We left the London Palladium on a bright cloud of music – joyous!” – Daily Mail
“Looks and sounds ravishing.” – The Telegraph
The multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And I comes to cinemas – recorded live from London’s iconic Palladium.
Making their West End debuts are the original Broadway stars: Kelli O’Hara (Anna) reprising her Tony Award-winning performance, and Tony and Academy Award nominee Ken Watanabe (The King). Also returning to her Tony Award-winning role Ruthie Ann Miles (Lady Thiang).
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.
With a score filled with well-known songs like “Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Getting to Know You,” and “Shall We Dance,” and featuring a company of more than 50 performers, The King and I is a testament to the lavish golden age of gloriously romantic musical theatre.
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Runtime: approximately 3 hours. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating: $15 Adults, $10 Students are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
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The 2018 Live Cinema Series is sponsored by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.

Choral Society Concert: "Peace & Goodwill" *SOLD OUT*
2018-11-25 - 2018-11-26 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The Walla Walla Choral Society’s 2018-2019 concert season begins with “Peace & Goodwill” at Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, November 25 at 3:00 p.m. and Monday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Peace and Goodwill. What two words better describe the historical Christmas season? This quiet, white light-filled time, “gentle on the ear,” calls for reflection and introspection. It is also an occasion for great joy, “fire and powerful grace,” “songs of hope everlasting,” and care. Joining us will be guest cellist Sally Singer Tuttle, and the Sharpstein Elementary School Choir as we join together to tell of the season’s wonderful themes and deeds.
Reserved seating tickets ($17 adults; $12 youth 17 and under) are available online or by calling the Gesa Power House Theatre box office at 509-529-6500. No outside food or beverages allowed.
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The Walla Walla Choral Society, a non-profit volunteer organization, promotes and performs accessible quality choral music for the Walla Walla Valley and collaborates with other artistic groups, enriching the community’s cultural life.

Live Cinema: "Mayerling" (ballet)
2018-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
The Live Cinema series continues with a screening of the current Royal Ballet production of Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling, with one screening on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m.
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Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan brings 19th-century Europe to life with this dark and dangerous ballet. Based on the true story of Crown Prince Rudolf, Mayerling reveals a country on the brink of collapse, impending war in Europe and a love affair between Rudolf and his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera that ends in tragedy.
Mayerling is a classic of the Royal Ballet repertory, with its emotional depth, haunting imagery, music by Franz Liszt and one of the most demanding roles ever created for a male dancer.
The cast on this production includes Crown Prince Rudolf danced by Principal Dancer Steven McRae, Mary Vetsera (Sarah Lamb), Countess Marie Larisch (Laura Morera), Colonel Middelton (Nehemiah Kish), Empress Elisabeth (Kristen McNally) Emperor Franz Joseph (Gary Avis), Princess Stephanie (Meaghan Grace Hinkis), Mitzi Casper (Mayara Magri) and Bratfisch (James Hay). The large cast allows for impressive ensembles in addition to the ballet’s many solos of distinctive character and pas de deux of disturbing eroticism.
The Royal Opera House cinema broadcasts offer audiences the best seat in the house with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and incredibly detailed close-ups of performers.
This production contains scenes of an adult nature and may not be suitable for young audience members.
Runtime: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes, including an onscreen introduction and two intermissions. Beer, wine, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase, and may be taken into the theater. No outside food or beverages allowed.
Reserved seating: $15 Adults, $10 Students are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. For group ticket sales, please call 509-876-1662.
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The 2018 Live Cinema Series is sponsored by Shakespeare Walla Walla, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to make Shakespeare and theater approachable and entertaining to students in eastern Washington and Oregon.
