Bigfork Summer Playhouse Musicals
The Bigfork Summer Playhouse will celebrate its 66th season of live, professional theatre with some new shows and some old favorites.
Known by many as the “theatre by the bay,” the Bigfork Summer Playhouse is a past recipient of the Montana Governor’s Award for the Arts. It boasts several Emmy and OSCAR winners among the BSP alumni. Most recently, J.K. Simmons won an OSCAR for best supporting actor in Whiplash. Each season BSP recruits Broadway caliber acting and singing talent from across the country to bring fine, live professional theatre to Montana.
During their repertory season, they feature four rotating shows. This year’s line up includes Catch Me If You Can, Shrek, the Musical, All Shook Up and a new musical comedy sensation, Something Rotten ending the season with the Hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.
Catch Me If You Can (PG 13) invites audiences to dive into the thrilling and glamorous world of Frank Abagnale Jr. Frank is a charming con artist who uses his wit, charisma, and knack for deception to stay one step ahead of the law. Based on an incredible true story, this high-energy musical follows Frank as he is relentlessly pursued by FBI agent Carl Hanratty. Set to a jazzy, show-stopping score, Catch Me If You Can is a dazzling cat-and-mouse chase about ambition, reinvention, and finding where you truly belong.
Shrek – the Musical (PG), based on the smash hit 2001 Dreamworks animated feature, is a hilarious and heartwarming fairytale. In this story, ogres, talking donkeys, and misunderstood misfits take center stage. Shrek is an unlikely hero on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fiery dragon. Along the way, Shrek discovers the value of friendship, true love, and embracing what makes us unique. Packed with laughs, dazzling visuals, and a message about inner beauty, Shrek the Musical is a fantastical adventure for the whole family!
All Shook Up (PG) is an electrifying jukebox musical inspired by the hits of Elvis Presley. In a small, conservative town in the 1950s, chaos and romance erupt when a mysterious, guitar-playing rebel named Chad rolls in on his motorcycle. With his swagger and love of music, Chad shakes up the town, inspiring unlikely romances, breaking down social barriers, and teaching everyone to follow their hearts. Packed with humor, heart, and unforgettable songs, All Shook Up is a high-energy celebration of love and rock ‘n’ roll.
Something Rotten (PG-13) is set in the Renaissance, where playwright brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to outshine their rock-star rival, William Shakespeare. When a mysterious soothsayer predicts that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting all at once, the Bottom brothers set out to write the world’s first musical. Chaos, hilarity, and a bit of romance ensue in this laugh-out-loud comedy packed with over-the-top characters, clever wordplay, and show-stopping numbers.
Benefit Revue is an evening of song and dance “from shows we’d like to do, from shows we’ve done in the past and from shows we promise we’ll never do,” in July. All proceeds go toward the BSP scholarship fund. A Champagne reception follows the performance. Come ‘meet the company’ while supporting education in the Arts.
Hits From the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s & 80’s (G-family) These were 4 decades of some of the finest Rock and Roll music. Enjoy an evening of staged hits from artists like The Ronnettes, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Billy Joel, The Four Seasons, The Spaniels, Elton John, Cyndi Lauper, The Big Bopper and many more. Every year is different.
Tickets are on sale now and the season is in full swing.