Little Shop of Horrors
2025-08-15 19:00, 2025-08-16 14:00, 2025-08-16 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Walla Walla Summer Theater proudly presents the delightfully dark and comedic musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” running from August 7th to 17th, 2025. This exciting production stars Brad Willcuts as the endearing yet hapless Seymour Krelborn and features Tyson Kaup providing the powerful and unforgettable voice of Audrey II, the mysterious and menacing plant.
“Little Shop of Horrors” tells the story of Seymour Krelborn, a meek and struggling floral assistant who discovers an unusual plant after a total eclipse of the sun. Naming it Audrey II after his coworker and secret crush, Seymour soon realizes his plant holds a sinister secret— it thrives on human blood. As Audrey II grows, so does its appetite, leading Seymour down a dark and dangerous path filled with both comedic and horrific twists. With memorable music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, this iconic musical explores themes of ambition, romance, and the consequences of unchecked desires.
An incredible opportunity to experience top-notch theater in the heart of the valley. Secure your seats now for a night of thrills, laughter, and toe-tapping tunes!
Produced by Walla Walla Summer Theater
Directed by Tyson Kaup
Music Directed by Mitchell Brownell
Choreography by Justine Clark
Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken
Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director)
Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization
This production is recommended for ages 5 and up.
This production is licensed by Music Theatre International.
Tickets are available for $49, either online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. This event is a rental. Learn more about renting the theater for your own event here!

Little Shop of Horrors
2025-08-17 14:00 - 16:30
Walla Walla Summer Theater proudly presents the delightfully dark and comedic musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” running from August 7th to 17th, 2025. This exciting production stars Brad Willcuts as the endearing yet hapless Seymour Krelborn and features Tyson Kaup providing the powerful and unforgettable voice of Audrey II, the mysterious and menacing plant. “Little Shop of Horrors” tells the story of Seymour Krelborn, a meek and struggling floral assistant who discovers an unusual plant after a total eclipse of the sun. Naming it Audrey II after his coworker and secret crush, Seymour soon realizes his plant holds a sinister secret— it thrives on human blood. As Audrey II grows, so does its appetite, leading Seymour down a dark and dangerous path filled with both comedic and horrific twists. With memorable music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, this iconic musical explores themes of ambition, romance, and the consequences of unchecked desires. An incredible opportunity to experience top-notch theater in the heart of the valley. Secure your seats now for a night of thrills, laughter, and toe-tapping tunes! Produced by Walla Walla Summer Theater Directed by Tyson Kaup Music Directed by Mitchell Brownell Choreography by Justine Clark Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director). Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization.This production is recommended for ages 5 and up. This production is licensed by Music Theatre International. Tickets are available for $49, either online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. This event is a rental. Learn more about renting the theater for your own event here!

The Grateful Dead Movie 2025 Meet-Up
2025-08-20 19:00 - 21:30
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents The Grateful Dead Movie 2025 Meet-Up on Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00PM, and Sunday, August 24 at 2PM. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
This year we celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary, as well as recognize the 30th anniversary since frontman Jerry Garcia’s death and the first Meet-Up since bassist Phil Lesh passed.
The Grateful Dead Movie is an immersive concert film that captures The Grateful Dead’s five-night run at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom in October 1974 – their farewell tour before a temporary hiatus. Blending electrifying live performances with animation, candid backstage footage, and interviews, the film is a cultural time capsule of the Deadhead experience. This beloved film is a fan favorite and will be screened as part of our continued Grateful Dead ‘Meet-Up at the Movies’ Regular Offering. It is the 12th of the regular Deadhead Meet-Ups in cinemas.
Jerry Garcia, co-founder and face of the band who died in 1995, co-directed the film. Additional content comes in the form of a big screen exclusive theatrical premiere of “China Cat Sunflower>I Know You Rider” – a bonus live performance from the October ‘74 Winterland shows not included in the official film release.
The Grateful Dead are an iconic American rock band, who formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. They are known for their devoted fanbase – their die-hard followers, known as Deadheads, followed them on tour and created a unique subculture centered around live music and community.

Tickets are available for $15 ($10 for students) NOW, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500.

Junior & Friends Comedy Show
2025-08-22 19:00 - 22:00
Join Junior & Friends at the Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, August 22 at 7pm for a night filled with laughs! Join host, Junior Elechi, featured comedian Anthony Singleton, and guests Ibraheem and Ryan Padilla for a night of comedy.

This event is a rental. Learn more about renting the theater for your own event here! tickets are on sale now through the link above.

The Grateful Dead Movie 2025 Meet-Up
2025-08-24 14:00 - 16:30
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents The Grateful Dead Movie 2025 Meet-Up on Wednesday, August 20 at 7PM, and Sunday, August 24 at 2PM. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
This year we celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary, as well as recognize the 30th anniversary since frontman Jerry Garcia’s death and the first Meet-Up since bassist Phil Lesh passed.
The Grateful Dead Movie is an immersive concert film that captures The Grateful Dead’s five-night run at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom in October 1974 – their farewell tour before a temporary hiatus. Blending electrifying live performances with animation, candid backstage footage, and interviews, the film is a cultural time capsule of the Deadhead experience. This beloved film is a fan favorite and will be screened as part of our continued Grateful Dead ‘Meet-Up at the Movies’ Regular Offering. It is the 12th of the regular Deadhead Meet-Ups in cinemas.
Jerry Garcia, co-founder and face of the band who died in 1995, co-directed the film. Additional content comes in the form of a big screen exclusive theatrical premiere of “China Cat Sunflower>I Know You Rider” – a bonus live performance from the October ‘74 Winterland shows not included in the official film release.
The Grateful Dead are an iconic American rock band, who formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. They are known for their devoted fanbase – their die-hard followers, known as Deadheads, followed them on tour and created a unique subculture centered around live music and community.

Tickets are available for $15 ($10 for students) NOW, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500.

WILD RUMOURS: A Fleetwood Mac Experience
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00
On September 5, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes to the stage, Wild Rumours! This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Centered around the concept of performing entire albums, faithfully and in sequence. The core of a Wild Rumours show features all the classic material from both the 1975 Fleetwood Mac and 1978 Rumours albums, along with other hit songs from the FM catalog. Wild Rumours focuses on the apex Buckingham-Nicks era material, creating an authentic concert experience with dramatic crescendos and moments of quiet intimacy. The band, comprised of an all-star cast of Seattle-based musicians, takes liberty with the material, adding their personal stamp on some of the greatest pop music ever created.

Reserved seating tickets starting at $40 ($20 for students) will be available online or at the box office (509-529-6500) beginning May 15th. Want early access to tickets? Consider joining our +Power Club!

Sabbath Queen
2025-09-10 19:00 - 21:00
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Sabbath Queen on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission. A q&a session with Director and Producer, Sandi DuBowski, live on the Gesa Power House Theatre stage will follow this screening!
Filmed over 21 years, follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie’s epic journey as the dynastic heir of 38 generations of Orthodox rabbis including the Chief Rabbis of Israel. He is torn between rejecting and embracing his destiny and becomes a drag-queen rebel, a queer bio-dad and the founder of Lab/Shul—an everybody-friendly, God-optional, artist-driven, pop-up experimental congregation.
Sabbath Queen joins Amichai on a lifelong quest to creatively and radically reinvent religion and ritual, challenge patriarchy and supremacy, champion interfaith love, and stand up for peace, ceasefire, and an end to the Occupation in Israel/Palestine. The film interrogates what Jewish survival means in a difficult rapidly changing 21st century.
This film is directed and produced by Sandi DuBowski.

Letters From Max
2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00
Letters from Max
By Sarah Ruhl
Based on the book by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents the live theater performance of Letters From Max, directed by Nancy Simon, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 7PM, and Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2PM. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
“It’s a theatrical act of remembrance and a sacrament of grief, but it’s also a comedy… go see the play, and feel their relationship alive and tingling.” – The New York Times
“A lesson in how to love.”—The Arts Desk
This play is an adaptation of Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo’s 2018 epistolary book, Letters from Max. A Poet, a Teacher, a Friendship, this intimate, poetic play explores the relationship between Sarah and her former student, Max. With humor, lyricism and candor, the two friends share letters and poems as Max faces terminal illness and tests poetry’s capacity to put to words what otherwise feels ineffable.
“We’ll always know one another forever, however long ever is. And that’s all I want—is to know you forever.”
Letters From Max premiered off-broadway in 2023 at Signature Theater in New York City, directed by Kate Whoriskey and starring Jessica Hecht, Zane Pais, and Ben Edelman.
“Letters From Max” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Reserved tickets are available NOW starting at just $15, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

The Lowdown
2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:30
PREMIERE! First Two Episodes of FX’s
The Lowdown
with Kyle MacLachlan, in-person
Gesa Power house Theatre is proud to welcome Kyle MacLachlan to Walla Walla for a special screening of the first two episodes of FX’s new show, The Lowdown, starring Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Keith David and more on Tuesday, September 23 at 7 pm.
Don’t miss your chance to attend this exclusive premiere with Kyle, known around these parts not only for his acting but also for his winemaking. A selection of Kyle’s Pursued by Bear wines will be available for purchase by the glass before the show.
The Lowdown – A determined bookstore owner in Tulsa moonlights as an investigative journalist, digging into local corruption. When his reporting uncovers sinister connections, he must protect both his family and the truth.
There is no fee for this event, but seating is limited, so reserve your seat today at phtww.org.

All God's Children
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents All God’s Children on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
In an unprecedented attempt to heal centuries of racism and antisemitism, and combat the rising racial and ethnic tension in their Brooklyn communities, the largest reform synagogue and the oldest black Baptist Church attempt to unite their congregations and bring about peace, by becoming family. Shot over five years by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ondi Timoner, ALL GOD’S CHILDREN follows her sister, activist Rabbi Rachel Timoner, and her Congregation Beth Elohim’s partnership with Reverend Dr. Robert Waterman of Antioch Baptist Church as their faith is put to the test, and both congregations struggle not to let their differences drive them apart. Though it’s a fraught partnership, they refuse to walk away, no matter how hard it gets, and ultimately emerge with an inspiring model for how other communities might build bridges across religious, economic and class divides to foster enduring, powerful partnerships.

“I began what became ALL GOD’S CHILDREN as a short film called REBEL RABBI in 2019. I was inspired by my sister’s Rabbi Rachel Timoners determination to do whatever she could to set things right in the world. As a Rabbi, she had been arrested eight times in the last couple of years for leading nonviolent protests, but I knew Rachel’s primary mission was always to fight racism, dating back to our childhood in the segregated South.
Shortly after we started filming, she had a meeting with Reverend Dr. Robert Waterman, and they set about an unprecedented partnership to try to stop racism and antisemitism in their Brooklyn communities by becoming family – so following Rachel and Robert’s mission became our focus, and boy was it a tumultuous ride!
Five years later we have emerged with a feature film which I believe is an inspiring example of how to foster enduring dialogue and the power of partnership, across all differences – religious, racial, or economic.” — Ondi Timoner. Director/Producer/Editor/Writer
Reserved tickets will be available for $15 ($10 for students) on May 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

Jason Lyle Black
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00
On September 26, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes to the stage, Jason Lyle Black! This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
The Jason Lyle Black Electric Trio delivers a powerhouse concert experience, blending the sophistication of classical music with the energy and excitement of contemporary rock and film scores—all with live closeup cameras for a dazzling visual experience. Founded by internationally acclaimed pianist, bandleader, and composer Jason Lyle Black, the trio brings together virtuosic drums, guitar, and piano to reimagine the concert experience for modern audiences. Their signature show, From Blockbusters to Broadway: 100 Hits of Stage & Screen®, takes audiences on a fast-paced journey through 100 of the most iconic themes in music history—from Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera to Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean, and from Queen, ACDC, and The Beatles, to Beethoven, Mozart, and Rachmananinoff. The show is presented as a series of high-energy medleys, plus closeup cameras and live projection, making “every seat in the house a front row seat”! This is a high energy instrumental spectacle that is not to be missed.

Jason Lyle Black is an internationally-acclaimed pianist, composer, and entertainer whose clever charisma and musical ingenuity has won fans all over the world. Black’s award-winning show, From Blockbusters to Broadway: 100 Hits of Stage & Screen® takes audiences on a fast-paced, thrilling journey through 100 iconic musical hits, from Phantom of the Opera to Pirates of the Caribbean, from Star Wars to Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and more!
Black’s incredible artistry at the piano, combined with his unique charm and ability to connect with any audience, has made him one of the most booked instrumental pianists in America, having headlined theaters in more than 30 states across more than 100 presenting organizations and theaters. Black has been a jury-selected artist at numerous national arts conferences, including South Arts (Orlando), Arts Northwest (Spokane), Ohio Arts (Cleveland), Live on Stage (Nashville), and many more.
On social media, Jason Lyle Black is a viral superstar, with than 40 million music video views across YouTube, Facebook, and other platforms, as well as over 5 million streams of his albums and singles on Spotify. As an educator, Black created the “Four Note Piano” course, which accumulated over 100,000+ Instagram followers in just five months, making Black one of the most followed piano coaches in the world. Black has also worked as a piano coach to the stars, with clients ranging from CEOs to Academy Award winning movie stars.

Reserved seating tickets starting at $40 ($20 for students) will be available online or at the box office (509-529-6500) beginning May 15th. Want early access to tickets? Consider joining our +Power Club!

Feel It All
2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Drew Petersen, and his film, Feel It All, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7PM. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission and an event sponsorship from Greater Health Now.
Along with CBS news host Spencer Wilson, Petersen recently won an Emmy for a news spotlight on his story.
The story
Feel It All chronicles professional skier Drew Petersen’s journey from the depths of suicidal depression to finding purpose, strength, and resilience by setting a goal to run the Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon. Through blending the experience of skiing the highest 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado that surround the Leadville 100 course with the emotional, immersive story arc of running one of the most iconic 100-mile ultramarathons on the planet, the film shows how within the struggle of living with mental illness lies an opportunity to access an infinite, inexhaustible well of strength to achieve our limitless potential. The film aims to ultimately create powerful cultural change around mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
The Mission
The mission of Feel It All is nothing short of powerful, lasting cultural change of breaking down the stigma around mental health and suicide in order to create a culture that honors and prioritizes mental health in order to save lives and help us thrive as individuals, communities, and as a society.

Reserved tickets are available NOW for $15 ($10 for students) on May 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

C Street Brass
2025-10-05 17:00 - 19:00
Join Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, October 5 at 5PM as we welcome C Street Brass to the stage! This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission. This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
C Street Brass began in 2008 as a small project between five friends who are coincidentally the most handsome men ever to grace the earth. Equally as comfortable in the sound world of baroque music as they are in Broadway, C Street Brass’ mission is to connect lovers of the arts from all walks of life around a highly energetic and engaging concert experience.
C Street Brass was Ensemble in Residence at Carnegie Mellon University from 2012-2015 During this time the group fell in love with the thriving music scene of Pittsburgh, PA where the group is now based. C Street has been featured on a variety of performing arts series around the country including: Corpus Christi Chamber Music Series, Chamber Music Pittsburgh, and Strings Music Festival where they were Artists in Residence from 2013-2018. Internationally, C Street Brass has toured in Tbilisi, Georgia as resident ensemble of the 2012 Traveling Notes Music Festival and in Doha, Qatar in 2014 as ambassadors for Carnegie Mellon University.

In 2014, members of C Street Brass developed Beauty Slap, an entirely new band concept combining the sound of classically trained brass with modern electronic dance music. The result was the creation of an entirely new genre, thunder funk. Beauty Slap has performed and toured extensively across the United States. Often, C Street Brass and Beauty Slap share dual residencies to offer contrasting and complementary perspectives on the current state of entrepreneurship and the business of music.
Reserved seating tickets are available starting at just $30 ($20 for students) to Power Club members on August 8 at 8am, and open to the general public on August 15 at 8am, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. For more information on how you can join the Power Club and get exclusive access to tickets and events, visit https://phtww.org/support/power-club today!

Bad Shabbos
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:30
On Wednesday, October 8th, at 7PM, Gesa Power House Theatre is proud to present the film Bad Shabbos.
Kyra Sedgwick and Cliff “Method Man” Smith lead an incredible ensemble cast in this uproarious new comedy, winner of the Audience Award for Best Narrative at the Tribeca Film Festival!
David and his fiancée Meg are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner on New York’s Upper West Side when an accidental death (or murder?) gets in the way. With Meg’s Catholic parents due any moment, this family dinner soon spirals into a hilarious disaster.

This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Tickets ($15 for adults, $10 for students) will be available on August 15th, either online or via the box office (509-529-6500). Want early access to tickets? Consider joining our +Power Club!

Preserved
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents PRESERVED on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 7PM.
In an era of wildfires, drought, and species decline, Vermejo is proof that ecosystem restoration is possible. And it’s a blueprint for where it can happen next. PRESERVED is more than a film—it’s a call to action. From farmers and ranchers to hikers and hunters, we all have a role to play.

For nearly 175 years, the Southwestern United States has seen civilizations rise and fall, leaving behind landscapes stripped by time and industry. Northern New Mexico’s 560,000-acre Vermejo is one such place—a land rich with history, from dinosaurs and early Indigenous communities to homesteaders, a conservation-minded grain baron, and Hollywood’s glitterati seeking outdoor recreation. But modern times took their toll, leaving it overgrazed and scarred by mining.
In 1996, Ted Turner bought the land as part of his work to restore and protect lands across the United States. A dedicated team began to work to heal the land, transforming it into a thriving sanctuary. Today, Vermejo stands as a testament to what’s possible: biodiversity restored, landscapes reborn, and a model for global conservation.
Shot over 130+ days in breathtaking cinematography, PRESERVED unveils this hidden paradise, capturing ancient archaeological wonders and unseen wildlife behaviors—bears stealing mountain lion kills, microscopic worlds thriving in water-filled potholes, and animals adapting to a changing planet. Scientists, ranchers, and visionaries come together to revive a landscape once thought lost, with voices like media mogul Ted Turner, leading conservationist Kris Tompkins, and renowned author Craig Childs.
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Reserved tickets will be available for $15 ($10 for students) on August 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

Fly Fishing Film Tour
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00
Please join host Washington Water Trust for a benefit screening of the 19th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Doors open at 6 PM and films start at 7 PM. Tickets are now available online and will be sold at the theatre after 6 PM the day of the event.
Buy tickets today!
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is a roadshow of new fly fishing films that showcase the beauty, adventure, and excitement of the sport. It provides an opportunity for the fly fishing community to gather, share stories, and experience incredible films together. Check out the trailer: https://flyfilmtour.com/film/2025-fly-fishing-film-tour-official-trailer/
Washington Water Trust will also host a silent auction and a raffle with outdoor gear. Proceeds from this benefit screening support projects that restore water to rivers and streams from the San Juans to Walla Walla.
Learn more about WWT: https://www.washingtonwatertrust.org/

This event is a rental by Washington Water Trust. Want to rent the theater for your own event? Click here to learn more!

How Sweet It Is
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00
Gesa Power House Theatre is excited to welcome Steve Leslie for this How Sweet It Is! performance. Join us on Friday, October 24 at 7PM as the nostalgic sounds of James Taylor fill our theatre.
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Steve Leslie performs the music of James Taylor in HOW SWEET IT IS!, an authentic and spellbinding concert event! Steve’s warm baritone and exceptional guitar technique (not to mention his uncanny resemblance) will have audiences singing along to such classics as “Carolina In My Mind,” “Shower the People,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Fire and Rain,” “Up On the Roof,” and many more. Based in Nashville and available to tour nationwide, HOW SWEET IT IS! is suited to presenters of all sizes, with scalable presentation options that deliver this great music at a number of different price points. Audiences are raving about HOW SWEET IT IS! and the level of genuine craftsmanship Steve Leslie brings to James Taylor’s incredible catalog of songs.

This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission. This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Reserved seating tickets starting at $30 ($20 for students) will be available online or at the box office (509-529-6500) beginning August 15th. Want early access to tickets? Consider joining our +Power Club!

Checkpoint Zoo
2025-10-29 19:00 - 21:00
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents CHECKPOINT ZOO on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 7PM.
Checkpoint Zoo documents a daring rescue led by a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers who risked their lives to save thousands of animals trapped in a zoo behind enemy lines during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the worst war Europe has seen in over 50 years. In the early days of the invasion, some of the fiercest fighting was on the outskirts of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second – largest city. On one side was the advancing Russian Army, on the other side the
defending Ukrainian Army. And in between them was a zoo… called Feldman Ecopark.
More than just a sanctuary for animals, Feldman Ecopark offered countless community programs from animal therapy to charity events for children with special needs. It was a cultural center for Kharkiv’s 1.4 million citizens, unfortunately positioned less than 30 kilometers from the Russian border. When the invasion started, Kharkiv turned into a battleground, and the staff was forced to flee Ecopark, leaving 5,000 animals trapped in between the Russian and Ukrainian frontlines. Both sides were firing on each other, and everything that fell short landed in Feldman Ecopark. But that wasn’t enough to stop several brave zookeepers from venturing back into the park time and time again to continue caring for the surviving animals. When two zookeepers were killed, four
volunteers appeared on Feldman’s doorstep, ready to help in any way they could.
As the war continued, and the shelling increased, it was clear that even the incredible bravery of the zoo staff wouldn’t be enough to save the animals. The zoo’s founder, Oleksandr Feldman, posted a desperate plea to social media asking for help. Miraculously, the post went viral, and zoos from across Ukraine and all of Europe volunteered to house the remaining animals.
Encouraged by the response, the zoo staff and these volunteers resolved to do the impossible – they would sneak back into Feldman Ecopark and evacuate thousands of animals, including many dangerous predators, and bring them to safety. In doing so, they put themselves in incredible danger, risking their lives to save innocent animals.
Working from footage captured by the zookeepers, volunteers, news media, and himself on his own trip to Ukraine, filmmaker Joshua Zeman tells the moving, suspenseful, and powerful story of these real – life heroes. The film details the initial attack, the efforts to continue tending to the trapped animals, the hair – raising evacuation, and tragically, the price these volunteers paid to do the right thing.
The zookeepers and volunteers of Checkpoint Zoo show us the absolute best of humanity at a time when it is all too easy to focus on the worst. In the face of violence, destruction, and cruelty, this film is a testament to the power of compassion, empathy, and sacrifice.
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Reserved tickets will be available for $15 ($10 for students) on August 15th, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

Cabaret of the Dead
2025-10-31 19:00 - 21:00
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to the stage Caravan of GLAM on Friday, October 31 at 7PM for their presentation of CABARET OF THE DEAD.
The Caravan of GLAM is a flamboyant cabaret act featuring drag, burlesque, acrobatics, and comedy. Expect the unexpected as each show is customized to the venue and no two shows are ever the same. Join us for a night to remember with a spooky Halloween twist!
The Caravan of GLAM formed in 2013, appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2015, were featured in the documentary film Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe, and were scouted by ABC for a new dance-based reality competition. The Caravan of GLAM tours the United States and Canada, and individual members also perform and tour as solo artists. Recommended age to attend this show is 16+.
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission. This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Reserved seating tickets will be available to the general public starting August 15 at 8am. Tickets start at $30 ($20 for students) and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Want early access to tickets? Learn more about how you can support the performing arts and join our +Power Club HERE!

Little Watts: The Zaniac
2025-11-02 14:00 - 15:00
On November 2nd at 2 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents the family-friendly show, The Zaniac!
When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids?
With captivating amounts of energy, Alex Zerbe moves like a rubber band from one end of the stage to the other. Beatboxing, juggling, dancing, singing, music and magic are just a few of the things that led Piers Morgan of America’s Got Talent to call Alex “the total package.”
The “Professional Zaniac,” whoʼs been cracking jokes onstage for almost 15 years, zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. During the show vegetables are sliced in half by flying playing cards, flaming torches and bowling balls are juggled with ease, and every audience volunteer leaves the stage in triumph.
A self-described “human cartoon,” his show isnʼt only for the kids in the family. “I try to make my show like the movie Shrek, super entertaining for the kids but there’s a whole other level of comedy for teens and adults,” says Zerbe. Formerly of the award-winning duo Brothers from Different Mothers, Zerbe is a Hacky Sack World Champion, was voted The Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic and is currently ranked Seattle’s 3rd Best Air Guitarist. Heʼs performed everywhere from cruise ships and comedy clubs to prime-time television in three countries, including “Americaʼs Got Talent!” and “Last Comic Standing.”

Tickets ($12 for adults, $8 for children 12 and under) will be available on August 15th, either online or via the box office (509-529-6500). Want early access to tickets? Consider joining our +Power Club!
This event is sponsored by Pacific Power Foundation, Milton-Freewater Area Foundation, and Windermere. This program is also supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission. This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Women with Wings: WASP Pilots of Washington with Rebecca Hom
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30
On November 5th, 2025, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre is proud to present Women with Wings: WASP Pilots of Washington with Rebecca Hom. This presentation is sponsored in part by ArtsWA and the Greater Hermiston Community Foundation.
Between the two short years of 1942-1944, an amazing 25,000 women applied to fly planes for the US Army Airforce. Only 1 of 25 applicants made it through to the intensive training program. The 1,074 graduates became Women Airforce Service Pilots, the first women to fly US military planes: civilian pilots in an experimental Army Airforce program.
Washington State was home to more than twenty of those determined young women. This is a part of their exciting life stories.
This event will run 45-60 minutes, with a Q&A after the performance. Tickets ($15 for adults, $10 for students) will be available on August 15th, either online or via the box office (509-529-6500). Want early access to tickets? Consider joining our +Power Club!

The Last Class
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents THE LAST CLASS on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7PM.
The Last Class is a nuanced and deeply personal portrait of master educator Robert Reich teaching his final course and reflecting on a period of immense transformation, personally and globally. It is a love letter to education. The former Secretary of Labor might be famous for his public service, best – selling books, and viral social media posts, but he always considered teaching his true calling. Now, after over 40 years and an extraordinary 40,000 students, Reich is preparing for his last class.
Over the course of the film, Reich confronts the impending finality, and his own aging, with increasing candor, introspection, and, ultimately, emotion. He displays a rawness of feeling he has never shared publicly before. Drawing on his lifetime in politics, he uses his class, “Wealth and Poverty,” to offer us all a deeper look at why inequalities of income and wealth have widened significantly since the late 1970s, and why this poses dangerous risks to our society.
One thousand students fill the biggest lecture hall on the UC Berkeley campus, the last class to receive Reich’s wisdom and exhortations not to accept that the world has to stay the way it is. His belief in the next generation’s ability to take on the fight is inspiring.

Reserved tickets are available for $15 ($10 for students), either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. Want to receive early notice and access to ticket sales? Join the +Power Club (highest priority) or sign up for our email list (at the bottom of this page)!

Pigs on the Wing: ANIMALS
2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00
Pigs on the Wing return to the Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, November 14, the first show of their two-night residency.
Pigs on the Wing’s 2025 tour will be two back to back nights of incredible entertainment. Join us Friday as we kick off a two-night Pink Floyd experience with Pigs on the Wing’s cover of Animals. Animals is Pink Floyd at their heaviest and most epic, weaving complex progressive rock arrangements into a single conceptual vision unlike anything the band had done before. Fans can expect Pigs on the Wing to deliver a precise, hard-hitting, true-to-the-music performance of the classic 1977 Animals album melded seamlessly with Pigs on the Wing’s trademark willingness to explore the improvisational side of Pink Floyd’s music – and to let their own musical strengths guide the journey! Fans can expect an immersive visual show in a don’t – miss event for any Pink Floyd fan!
From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off show to full-album productions to performing for
thousands of fans each year, Portland-based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high-energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific Northwest rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table.
This tour celebrates Pigs on the Wing’s 20th anniversary as a band. From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off club show, to hundreds of shows and thousands of miles in the van and on the road, to immersive multimedia productions in top venues throughout the West Coast, Portland Oregon-based Pink Floyd
tribute Pigs on the Wing has built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high-energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific NW rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table. Setting the band aside from other tribute-rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with the precision and authenticity expected by Pink Floyd fans.
Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd’s music in the lives of fans everywhere.
Amongst the band’s accomplishments, Pigs on the Wing has in recent years featured full album performances of The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall and was recently ranked the #4 Pink Floyd tribute worldwide. None are bigger fans of the work of Pink Floyd than the members of Pigs on the Wing themselves, a dedication which has been foremost in the band’s approach since the very beginning.
Pigs on the Wing is: Eric Welder (bass/vocals); Matt Jones ( keys/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); Dave Lindenbaum ( guitar/vocals) Jason Baker ( guitar/vocals); Matt Sulikowski (saxophone).
Reserved seating tickets are $45 per show. These are available for purchase online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

Pigs on the Wing: WISH YOU WERE HERE
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00
Pigs on the Wing return to the Gesa Power House Theatre on Saturday, November 15, the second show of their two-night residency.
Pigs on the Wing’s 2025 tour will be two back to back nights of incredible entertainment. Join us Saturday as we close out a two-night Pink Floyd experience with Pigs on the Wing’s cover of Wish You Were Here. Wish You Were Here is the album Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has most frequently cited as his pick for favorite Floyd album and it has consistently been a Pigs on the Wing favorite to perform. Soaring, ethereal lead guitar work and expansive songwriting highlighted a rock band at the absolute top of its game – expect Pigs on the Wing to capture the sense of that majesty and psychedelic intensity in the intimate environment of the Gesa Power House Theatre!
From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off show to full-album productions to performing for
thousands of fans each year, Portland-based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high-energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific Northwest rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table.
This tour celebrates Pigs on the Wing’s 20th anniversary as a band. From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off club show, to hundreds of shows and thousands of miles in the van and on the road, to immersive multimedia productions in top venues throughout the West Coast, Portland Oregon-based Pink Floyd
tribute Pigs on the Wing has built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high-energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific NW rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table. Setting the band aside from other tribute-rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with the precision and authenticity expected by Pink Floyd fans.
Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd’s music in the lives of fans everywhere.
Amongst the band’s accomplishments, Pigs on the Wing has in recent years featured full album performances of The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, and The Wall and was recently ranked the #4 Pink Floyd tribute worldwide. None are bigger fans of the work of Pink Floyd than the members of Pigs on the Wing themselves, a dedication which has been foremost in the band’s approach since the very beginning.
Pigs on the Wing is: Eric Welder (bass/vocals); Matt Jones ( keys/vocals); Bryan Fairfield (drums); Holly Brooks (vocals); Dave Lindenbaum ( guitar/vocals) Jason Baker ( guitar/vocals); Matt Sulikowski (saxophone).
Reserved seating tickets are $45 per show. These are available for purchase online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

Wicked Sing-Along
2025-11-16 14:00 - 17:00
Are you Team Elphaba, or Team Glinda? Join Gesa Power House Theatre on Sunday, November 16 at 2PM as we sing-along to the incredible WICKED film. This will be a fun and interactive experience, with lyrics displayed on the screen allowing the audience to sing-along to their favorite the songs from the musical.
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission.
Wicked is a 2024 American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. It adapts the first act of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which was loosely based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, itself a reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation. The film stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande as Glinda Upland, with Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum in supporting roles. Set in the Land of Oz prior to Dorothy Gale’s arrival from Kansas, the plot explores the early relationship between Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her dormitory roommate Glinda, who becomes Glinda the Good.

Reserved seating tickets are available for $10 to Power Club members on August 8 at 8am, and open to the general public on August 15 at 8am, either online or via the Box Office at 509-529-6500. For more information on how you can join the Power Club and get exclusive access to tickets and events, visit https://phtww.org/support/power-club today!

Stories Behind the Songs: Jimmie Allen Acoustic Show
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00
Join us at Gesa Power House Theatre as we welcome singer and songwriter, Jimmie Allen to the stage on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00PM as a part of his acoustic tour!
This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission. This project is also supported in part by Creative West which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Jimmie Allen has made headlines boasting engaging collaborations, new music releases and making significant cultural impacts with each step. Jimmie knows exactly how to put on an incredible concert experience! From sold-out arenas to intimate acoustic shows, his performances are unforgettable experiences that bring fans from every background together under one roof – leaving audiences speechless while satisfying them en masse with music they always crave more of! Each show serves as testament to Jimmie’s dynamic stage presence and musical connections leaving audiences spellbound yet wanting more every time!
Make sure not to miss your chance at witnessing Jimmie Allen live — his musical journey will enthrall and mesmerize!
Jimmie Allen has had an enormous cultural influence beyond music. As one of few Black country artists atop the charts, Allen has used his platform to advocate for more representation as well as initiate mentorship programs for artists of color.

Private Event
2025-11-22
A private event is scheduled at the theater on this date. Want to rent our historic venue for your own event? Contact us at events@phtww.org.
