Gesa Power House Theatre

Private Event
2024-03-23, 2024-04-06, 2024-04-07, 2024-04-12, 2024-04-27, 2024-05-03, 2024-05-11, 2024-05-14 and 4 more dates | WA
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.

Vishniac
2024-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents the award-winning documentary Vishniac on Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m.
Vishniac follows ground-breaking 20th century photographer Roman Vishniac from his early years in tsarist Russia to his emergence as a modernist photographer in Weimar Berlin, his journeys across Eastern Europe before the war and his family’s dramatic escape to America in 1940. After the war, Vishniac’s documentation continued with photographs of Berlin in ruins and children in displaced persons camps. Then, in a stunning shift, he turned almost exclusively to scientific photography, where he made considerable contributions in the field of microscopy. His “Living Biology” series, funded by the National Science Foundation, features some of the first films depicting life through a microscope. They became a staple in the 1960s and 1970s in classrooms across the United States. The brilliant artist, however, is best known for his iconic images of Jewish life in Eastern Europe form 1935 and 1938, the last visual records of these communities before they were wiped out.
The film is narrated by Vishniac’s daughter, Mara Kohn Vishniac, born in Berlin in 1926. Her clear-eyed view of her father adds to the complexity of a man who was a sometimes-unreliable narrator of his own life story. She was his helper in the darkroom and his “alibi” for photographing Nazi propaganda with her posed innocently in front of it. Growing up her father’s shadow, Mara sought to break free of his grip, only to come around and embrace his legacy. Ultimately, she took responsibility for preserving his diverse and stunning body of work, a haunting eulogy to a world on the brink of destruction.
About the filmmaker: Producer/Director Laura Bialis is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her most recent film, Rock in the Red Zone (2015) is a personal view from the ground in Sderot, Israel, and an exploration into the lives of musicians creating in a conflict zone. The film was screened in over 80 cities worldwide. Bialis directed and produced the critically acclaimed documentary Refusenik (2007), a seminal film about the movement to free Soviet Jews, which was released theatrically in fifteen cities, broadcast on Israeli television, and was released on Netflix. Other projects include View From the Bridge: Stories From Kosovo (2008); and Tak For Alt (1998), the story of Holocaust survivor turned Civil Rights activist Judy Meisel, which was honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, broadcast on PBS, and has been used extensively in high schools across the United States for Holocaust education. Laura holds a B.A. in History from Stanford University, and an M.F.A. in Production from the USC School of Cinema Arts.
Reserved seating tickets are $15 ($10 for students) and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

Matt Johnson - Urban Deception
2024-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Saturday, March 30, 2024, Matt Johnson will perform at the Gesa Power House Theatre at 7 p.m.
Featured on many of the world’s top shows including America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, The World’s Best, Penn & Teller Fool Us, The Late Late Show with James Corden and more, Matt Johnson’s show is one not to miss!
International magician and escape artist Matt Johnson is originally from the United Kingdom and now resides in Vancouver, Canada. Matt has been performing magic and escapes for more than 30 years. In that time, he has literally traveled the globe! Matt has performed in exotic locations such as Japan, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Panama, Italy and Australia.
In 2019, Matt was voted the Number 2 Most Viewed Act on Britain’s Got Talent and the Number One Most Dangerous Act. Matt is well known for his death-defying escapes.

Matt began his career as a magician and escapologist in his home town of Sheffield, England. On his travels around the world, his knowledge of magic and escapes grew. He picked up techniques and skills from the countries he visited and the people he met along the way. It’s this unique perspective that has allowed Matt to make his performances completely unique and utterly captivating.
Not your typical magician, instead Matt has crafted a style known as Urban Deception, a refreshingly cool mix of magic and escapes combined with the comedic timing and slick stage presence of a seasoned corporate performer.
His performances incorporate magic, escapes, sleight of hand, mind reading, the power of suggestion, razor-sharp comedic timing, and audience participation into a performance that Simon Cowell called “simply brilliant!”
Reserved seating tickets starting at $43 ($25 for students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Tickets for the postponed August 11, 2023 showing are valid for this show.

Steve Hofstetter: Kill the Butterflies
2024-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents stand-up comedy by Steve Hofstetter on Wednesday, April 10 at 7PM!
Comedian and podcast host Steve Hofstetter, who has a whopping 185 million views on YouTube, is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. His book, Ginger Kid, is a top 5 pick on Amazon and debuted at number one in its category. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of season one of Laughs (Fox Television stations) and he has been on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, Comedy All-Stars, Quite Frankly, White Boyz in the Hood, Countdown, and more. He has been in four movies, and he has had two top 20 comedy albums (including one that hit number 1 on iTunes comedy charts). He is a former columnist for Sports Illustrated and the NHL, and has also written for Maxim and the New York Times, among others.
Diving into the obstacles we put in our own way, Hofstetter’s newest show “Killing the Butterflies” is encouraging, hilarious, and the best of Hofstetter yet!
Comedians Jarret Berenstein and Jon Bander will also be featured during this show.
Reserved seating tickets begin at $30. An exclusive VIP ticket package is also available for $140 and includes the following:

Private Group Meet-and-Greet with Steve Hofstetter
Photo Opportunity
Limited Edition Shirt
Autographed Tour Poster
Autographed Book

Reserved seating tickets and the VIP ticket package are both available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

Alexander Kariotis: Master Class
2024-04-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Walla Walla Summer Theater, in partnership with Gesa Power House Theatre, presents a vocal master class by acclaimed opera and rock crossover artist Alexander Kariotis on Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts.
This master class will cover the application of classical vocal techniques to contemporary rock, pop, and musical theater vocal styles. Participants have the option to volunteer and work with Alexander during the class or simply observe. Registrants will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to Alexander’s solo show on Saturday, April 13, which will be held at the Gesa Power House Theatre. All proceeds from this master class will support WWST.
Topics Covered:

Classical vocal techniques
Rock and pop stylization
Interpretation and emotional connection
Performance skills

Participation Options:

Observation: Witness the magic unfold as Kariotis shares his expertise with fellow artists.
Active Participation: Engage in personalized coaching with Alexander Kariotis himself. If you wish to actively participate, please submit sheet music for our accompanist prior to April 10th using this Google Form.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn from a true vocal virtuoso. Join us for an unforgettable journey at the intersection of tradition and innovation.
About Alexander Kariotis: Alexander Kariotis, a graduate of the Mannes School of Music and Northwestern University, has graced stages worldwide. From Avery Fisher Hall to the Berlin Philharmonic, his performances have captivated audiences. Notably, Kariotis shared the spotlight with Tony Award-winning actress Elizabeth Ashley in the Columbia Artists/Broadway tour of Terrence McNally’s “Master Class.” His self-titled debut CD, which combines operatic arias with rock melodies, has received critical acclaim. Now, he invites you to explore the fusion of genres in this transformative vocal master class.

Alexander Kariotis
2024-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre is proud to present a rock opera concert by Alexander Kariotis on Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Weaving timeless operatic arias amid soaring rock melodies, with a powerhouse rock rhythm section, with strings, woodwinds, brass and backing vocals, Alexander’s music leaves listeners exhilarated and breathless.
Classically trained in opera, Alexander has studied with vocal masters, from Arrigo Pola (the late Luciano Pavarotti’s voice teacher), Gianni Raimondi (La Scala, Italy), as well as Dan Marek, John Wustman and Nico Castel (Metropolitan Opera).
Alexander is a full scholarship graduate of the Mannes School of Music in New York City (B.M.), and Northwestern University (M.M.). As a lyric tenor, Alexander has performed internationally, with appearances at Avery Fisher Hall and The Berlin Philharmonic and has performed alongside Tony Award winning actress Elizabeth Ashley in the Columbia Artists/Broadway tour of “Master Class” by Terrence McNally.
Reserved seating tickets are $35 ($25 for students) and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. To join our +Power Club, learn more and click here.

Sometimes I Think About Dying
2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House presents award-winning romantic comedy-drama “Sometimes I Think About Dying” on Wednesday, April 17 at 7PM.
Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran wastes her daylight hours in the solitude of a cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates, occasionally daydreaming to pass the time. She is ghosting through life unable to pop her bubble of isolation. And then Robert starts up at the company. He is new to town and the dynamics of the office. He is a naturally friendly person who keeps trying to chat with Fran. Though it goes against every fiber of her being, she may have to give this guy a chance.
Director Rachel Lambert and team craft beautiful cinema for this delicately told story of love for the socially awkward and emotionally challenged. The film is made all the more human by its lovely cast (that features Walla Walla’s own Rich Hinz), but this is most prominent in the penetrating eyes of lead actor-producer Daisy Ridley and the caring smile of lead actor, Dave Merheje. Sometimes I Think About Dying is an unexpected fable on the virtues of living.
Reserved seating tickets are $15 ($10 for students) and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. To join our +Power Club, learn more and click here.

Derina Harvey Band
2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to the stage the Derina Harvey Band on Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Derina Harvey leads the award-winning ​Celtic Rock sensation, the Derina Harvey Band. Derina’s vibrant personality takes center stage with humor, storytelling, and, of course, her world class vocals, with a show that offers fresh takes on traditional folk songs as well as original material, This group has been ​likened to a “rockier” version of Canada’s Great Big Sea​,​ if fronted by Adele​, and has earned a reputation as a ​high-energy live show​ that leaves many an audience out-of-breath and hollering from their seats!
The band enjoys a huge wave of online followers from across the globe—a following which exploded when their recording of Tom Lewis’s “The Last Shanty” was used in thousands of videos on TikTok. As a result, their streaming numbers skyrocketed to over 70 million total streams-—and continue to enjoy about 2 million more every month!
Reserved seating tickets start at $30 ($20 for students) and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. To join our +Power Club, learn more and click here.

Kate & The Crocodiles
2024-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Kate & The Crocodiles will perform a concert at Gesa Power House Theatre on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. to benefit Trilogy Recovery Community.
Kate & The Crocodiles is a Portland-based trio that presents compelling indie rock originals and covers mixed with early jazz, classical art song and reinventions of classic rock. If the spectrum sounds broad, it is all held together by a signature sound informed by classical sensibilities and a respectful blending of the genres. It’s like a warm conversation with a good friend.
The band is made up of Kate Morrison, a refreshing and innovative classically-trained vocalist and player of generally small instruments (ukulele, toy drums, etc.), performing as a guest vocalist with Pink Martini, the Oregon East Symphony and Utah Symphony; Craig Bidondo, a colorful, energetic and soulful keyboardist; Gavin Bondy, the intuitive trumpeter of Pink Martini.
An evening with Kate & The Crocodiles has been called “A perfect combination of musical talent and intimate, unforgettable entertainment.”
With some variation, the instrumentation goes like this:
Craig Bidondo — keyboards
Gavin Bondy — brass
Kate Morrison — vocals, strings … maybe a toy drum set?
Trilogy Recovery Community offers life-changing support and hope to youth, adults, and families in the Walla Walla Valley on their paths of recovery from addiction or substance misuse.
General admission tickets are $50 ($25 for students) and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.
This event is a rental. Learn more about renting the theatre for your own event!

Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma
2024-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents two Live Cinema screenings of Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma on Thursday, May 2 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. A new installment of our Live Cinema series, watch the best of the best as this play is screened live across the world from London’s Dock X.
Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler’s List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones, Luther) star in a brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral’ (★★★★ Daily Telegraph) production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Filmed live at Dock X, a custom-built theatre space in London, this critically acclaimed staging of Macbeth ‘that quickens the pulse, then goes for the jugular’ (★★★★ Financial Times) will be unmissable on the big screen.
Directed by Simon Godwin (Antony & Cleopatra, Romeo & Juliet, Hansard) with set and costume design by Frankie Bradshaw (Jerusalem, Blues for an Alabama Sky), this is a cinematic and ‘beautifully staged’ (★★★★ WhatsOnStage) production that brings ‘Shakespeare’s tragedy pulsing into the present day’ (★★★★★ The I).
Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception, and superstition in cinemas for a limited time only. Once you cross the line, you can never turn back.
Reserved seating tickets ($15 adults, $10 students) are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500.

Ladies of Laughter
2024-05-04 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents stand-up comedy by Ladies of Laughter on Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. This show is sponsored in part by the Pacific Power Foundation.
Since its inaugural year, the Ladies of Laughter contest’s past participants include Amy Schumer and “Big Bang Theory” star Melissa Rauch. This year’s comedians include:
Alycia Cooper (actor, comedian, DGA and Emmy nominated director) was the 2014 Ladies of Laughter Professional winner who has entertained troops all over the world.
Liz Glazer, an award-winning standup comedian, was the 2021 Newcomer winner in the competition and won first place in the Boston Comedy Festival. Before comedy, she was a tenured law professor at Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law.
Maureen Langan has performed on Broadway with Rosie O’Donnell and has shared the stage with Robin Williams, Steven Wright, and Gladys Knight. She was also a semifinalist on Season 18 of America’s Got Talent, where she received a standing ovation “and 4 yeses!”
Reserved seating tickets begin at $30 ($20 for students) and will become available online to +Power Club members on February 8 at 12AM and to the general public on February 15 at 12AM. To join our +Power Club, learn more and click here.

Las Cafeteras
2024-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Las Cafeteras on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), the National Endowment for the Arts, and Pacific Power Foundation.
Las Cafeteras have taken the music scene by storm with their infectious live performances and have crossed many genres and borders along the way. Their electric sound and energy has taken them around the world, playing shows from Bonnaroo to the Hollywood Bowl, WOMAD New Zealand to Montreal Jazz, and beyond!
Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to “build a world where many worlds fit.”
From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future.
Reserved seating tickets start at $25 ($20 for students) and will become available online to +Power Club members on February 8 at 12AM and to the general public on February 15 at 12AM. To join our +Power Club, learn more and click here.

Storm Lake
2024-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
On Friday, May 31 at 7PM, Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents the award-winning documentary Storm Lake, exploring the efforts of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Art Cullen and his family as they fight to unite and inform their Iowan farming community through their biweekly newspaper, The Storm Lake Times—come hell or pandemic.
Dark clouds hang over the cornfields of Storm Lake, Iowa, which has seen its fair share of change in the 40 years since Big Agriculture came to town. Farmers blow their life savings on new equipment they hope will keep their livelihoods intact. Migrant workers flock here—welcome and not—for their slice of the American Dream. The people of Storm Lake confront a changing and precarious existence. Enter: Art Cullen and his family members who deliver local news and editorials on a shoestring budget for their 3,000 readers. This paper means a fighting chance for their beloved hometown, and by hook or by crook, they’ll make the most of it. There’s simply too much at stake. Skip Nichols and Warren Etheredge will join us for a discussion panel following the film!
Reserved seating tickets are $15 ($10 for students) and are available online or by calling 509-529-6500. To join our +Power Club, learn more and click here.

Power Up Fundraiser
2024-06-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Power Up guests will enjoy delicious small bites and treats from Palette and a beverage of your choice from our bar. You may even have the chance to meet and mingle with the Caravan of Glam performers before the show!
*Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets to Caravan of Glam are not included with entry to the Power Up party.

Caravan of GLAM
2024-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre welcomes back to the stage Caravan of GLAM on June 7 at 7PM. This performance will be immediately followed with an after party. This programming is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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.
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+.
Reserved seating tickets start at $30($20 for students) and are available online or by calling the box office at 509-529-6500. Access to the afterparty with the performers come with tickets purchased. Be ready to present tickets and ID at the time of the afterparty.

Little Watts: Allez-OOPS!
2024-06-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre’s Little Watts series presents the vaudeville delight of Allez-OOPS! at 2 p.m. on June 9, 2024. This event is sponsored in part by Windermere Real Estate Walla Walla, United Way of the Blue Mountains, Walla Walla Valley Honda, the Milton-Freewater Area Foundation, AAUW-Walla Walla, the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF), and the National Endowment for the Arts.
“Allez-Oop” is the traditional circus cry to begin something spectacular, amazing and sometimes quite dangerous. Allez-OOPS! (pronounced ah-LAY) brings back classic vaudeville acts with comic success and failure. OOPS!
Join Rob and Joshua J. Superstar as they balance objects, balance on top of objects and most likely *spoiler alert* balance each other with a blend of circus thrills, slapstick skills and extravagant wit!
This exciting family-friendly spectacle will engage audiences around the world and be a guaranteed crowd favorite with their comic sight gags and visual humor.
Reserved seating tickets ($12 adults, $8 Youth 12 and under) are available online or by calling 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 e-mail list (at the bottom of this page)!

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell
2024-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents award-winning drama Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell on Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
Winner of the prestigious Camera d’Or for best first film at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the enthralling Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell from Vietnamese filmmaker Pham Thien An is a reverie on faith, loss, and nature expressed with uncommon invention and depth. It’s a simple tale told with visual complexity: after a car accident claims the life of his sister-in-law and leaves his 5-year-old nephew an orphan, a thirty something man named Thien (Le Phong Vu) leaves Saigon for a trip back to his rural hometown. During his meditative, wandering visit, Thien wrestles with his own agnosticism in the face of others’ religious beliefs, summons memories of his long-disappeared brother, and reconnects with a former girlfriend who now lives as a nun at a Christian church and school. With its drifting camera, evocative use of natural light, and gratifying perambulatory nature, this is a film with the power to readjust one’s perceptions of the world around us.
Reserved seating tickets are $15 ($10 for students) and are available online or by calling 509-529-6500.

Late Bloomers
2024-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 North 6th Avenue, Walla Walla, WA, 99362, United States
Gesa Power House Theatre proudly presents Late Bloomers on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00PM
Louise (Karen Gillan), an aimless, 28 year-old Brooklynite, recently single, sort of a musician, depressed without admitting to it, drunkenly falls while doing something stupid and breaks her hip. This lands her in a physical therapy ward full of people twice her age. There, she meets Antonina – a cranky elderly Polish woman (Małgorzata Zajączkowska), who speaks no English. Louise gets a job caring for her. Neither woman loves the arrangement but it’s time to face the truth about aging. We all have to grow up sometime.

Reserved seating tickets are $15 ($10 for students) and are available online or by calling 509-529-6500.

Red Badge Project
2024-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
The veterans who have served our nation bear the daily burden of their untold stories. The Red Badge Project was established by former Army Captain Evan Bailey and actor and Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt to lift that weight. The Red Badge Project is dedicated to improving the lives of veterans by sharing storytelling skills to help them manage the challenges of PTS, TBIs, moral injury, and more. Bi-monthly classes for veterans are offered in conjunction with the Vet Centers in Walla Walla, Seattle, Federal Way, Everett, and Spokane. At this event, we are honored to be some of the first people outside of the Red Badge Project classroom to hear these stories.
