Tag Archive for: Musical

Salzbrenner to Bring ABBA’s “Mamma Mia!” to Picketwire Stage for Second Weekend of Shows

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By: Ashley Jo Kelley This summer, director Tracey Salzbrenner decided to bring the pop rock musical “Mamma Mia!” to the Picketwire stage. Picketwire’s 154th show is based on the work of ABBA. Salzbrenner shared, “ABBA's hits tell…

THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

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(La Junta, CO) – The theatre darkens. Silence falls and the orchestra strikes the first note. Thus begins a night of musical theatre. Because of the orchestra, the magic begins and the audience is transformed. At the Picketwire Center for…

Mamma Mia! Cast Treated to Voice Workshop

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The Picketwire Players’ Cast of Mamma Mia was treated to a very special rehearsal Friday evening, May 31st .  Made possible by a generous donation from Picketwire Player and Patron Judy Hensley, the cast was able to participate in a superb…

Cast Announced for Mamma Mia!

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Picketwire continues its 51st season with “Mamma Mia” directed by Tracey Salzbrenner. This musical will be the 154th stage production at the Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts. Telling the story of a young woman's search for…

AUDITIONS TO BE HELD FOR PICKETWIRE’S “MAMMA MIA!”

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Auditions for Picketwire’s 2019 summer musical, Mamma Mia!, are May 15 and 17 at 7:00 PM at The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts (802 San Juan Avenue in La Junta, Colorado). The show dates are July 11, 12, 13 and July 18,…

Nuncrackers Cast and Crew Share Their Thoughts

The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual Arts is buzzing with activity, ascast and crew prepare to bring “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense ChristmasMusical” to life. The show follows the residents of Mount Saint Helen’s Abbey as they…

Goheen to Bring New Twist to Picketwire Classic

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By: Ashley Jo Kelley The Picketwire Center for Performing and Visual arts is set to open their Christmas show “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical” on December 13th under the direction of Picketwire veteran Desiree Goheen. The show…

Cast Announced for Nuncrackers!

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In a season of revivals, Picketwire continues its 50th season with “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical” directed by Desiree’ Goheen. Nuncrackers will be the 152nd stage production and is preceded by “Nunsense” in July 1991,…

Nuncrackers begins!

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With the death of Dracula, the fog, fangs, and things that go bump in the night also clear the stage! Though they serve a different meaning, what hasn't cleared the stage are the crosses. Picketwire has had a quick turn around from a spooky…

Final Auditions Announced for “NUNCRACKERS”

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It was brought to our attention that some confusion may have surrounded our early auditions for the winter show “Nuncrackers” and some clarification may be needed. We chose to hold auditions early due to the quick turn around between our…