It’s a brand new month of first-rate entertainment at The Ellen Theatre in Downtown Bozeman. Big laughs kick things off with stand-up comedian Gary Vider on Saturday, October 6th at 8pm. A regular performer in New York, Vider is regarded as one of the best joke writers – and knows this for a fact because after each of his shows he asks the audience and doesn’t let them leave until they all agree. Vider made his TV stand-up debut in 2014 on TBS’ Conan. In 2015, he went all the way to the finals on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. His other TV appearances include AXS TV Gotham Live, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Gary has been a guest on SiriusXM’s The Jay Thomas Show, The Sam Roberts Show, and Bennington Show. All seats are $21.
The Lego Movie, a 3D computer-animated adventure comedy, screens Sunday, October 7th at 2pm. Nominated for an Academy Award – Best Original Song for “Everything is Awesome,” the film focuses on an ordinary Lego mini-figure whose destiny is to stop a tyrannical businessman from transforming the Lego world into his vision of perfection. Starring the vocal talents of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie, Charlie Day, Liam Neeson, and Morgan Freeman. Tickets are only $2 at the door.
Two extraordinary guitarists join forces for one incredible evening when Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo take the stage Thursday, October 11th at 7:30pm. The New York Times called Vignola “one of the brightest stars of the guitar” and legend Les Paul named him to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists” list for The Wall Street Journal. Raniolo is a featured artist on PBS’ Music Gone Public and Tommy Emmanuel and Friends; he has recorded soundtracks for HBO’s Boardwalk Empire and Woody Allen’s Café Society. Tickets are $24.
It’s Date Night on Friday, October 12th with romantic favorite My Big Fat Greek Wedding. A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek man and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity. Th film screens at 7:30pm and tickets are only $6.
Ever heard Billie Jean played on the ukulele? Now is your chance! On Saturday, October 13th, ukulele master James Hill jams at 7:30pm. Considered a “rare peer” of Hawaii’s premier ukulele players, Hill is incredibly unique, being a native Canadian. He fell in love with the uke in fourth grade and has been perfecting his talents ever since. Tickets are $17.
Harry and the Hendersons is a 1987 Academy Award-winning picture, screening Sunday, October 14th at 2pm. While returning from a trip in the woods, the Henderson family runs into something with their car – a Sasquatch. They befriend the creature, appropriately naming him Harry. Finding it difficult to keep Harry a secret, the Hendersons begin to fear for his safety. Starring John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Don Ameche, Lainie Kazan, and Kevin Peter Hall, tickets are only $2 at the door!
Fright Night is set for Friday, October 19th with the 1962 psychological thriller Cape Fear at 7:30pm. The film stars Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum as chief adversaries: Sam, a prosecuting attorney, and Max, a convicted criminal. To seek revenge, the felon targets Sam’s loved ones, forcing the lawyer to choose between obeying the law or protecting his family. All seats are $6.
Wine, beer, and other refreshments will be sold in the lobby one hour before all showtimes. Ticketing and further information about these and other upcoming events 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.
