Downtown’s Ellen Theatre, a cornerstone of Bozeman culture, is your source for some of the area’s best big screen entertainment and stage performances. The space also houses some great musical acts, both local and those coming through town. Here’s a look at what’s happening on Main.
The groundbreaking musical comedy Company sees its final three performances Friday and Saturday, April 19th and 20th at 7:30pm, closing with a Sunday matinee on April 21st at 3pm. Tickets range $21–$36.
This Broadway blockbuster is a sophisticated, honest and wildly funny look at modern adult relationships. On the night of his 35th birthday, Bobby contemplates his bachelorhood, opening the door for his diverse and often hilarious married friends to explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The award-winning sparkling score features such hits as “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” “Side by Side,” “Company” and the iconic “Being Alive.”
The Ellen Theatre delivers an A-list of 14 multi-talented singers, dancers and actors, under the artful direction of stage veteran Joel Jahnke. Stefan Stern serves as musical director with choreography by Shari Watson, costumes by Claudia Boddy, and set design by Tom Watson.
The original production of Company opened at the Alvin Theatre in New York in April of 1970, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by George Furth and under the direction of Hal Prince. The show ran for 705 performances and was nominated for 14 Tony Awards, winning six including Best Musical.
The Karate Kid is a 1984 underdog story, screening at The 
Ellen on Sunday, April 28th at 2pm. In the film, a martial arts master mentors a bullied teenager and agrees to teach him karate. No ticket is needed, only $3 at the door!
Looking to next month, the 2019 Tracy Awards will be held on Friday, May 3rd at 7pm. The show is a celebration of the senior film students in Montana State University’s School of Film and Photography. The awards ceremony will highlight films made during the 2018-2019 school year. Tickets to this event are $13 for adults and $10 for students.
Wine, beer, and concessions will be sold in the lobby one hour before all events. Ticketing and further information about these and other upcoming happenings is available at www.theellentheatre.org. For additional inquiries, call (406) 585-5885 or stop into The Ellen box office. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 1–3pm, as well as two hours prior to any event. •
