Oklahoma! opens at Ellen Theatre, more screen classics
The Ellen Theatre, a Downtown Bozeman institution, is your source for some of the area’s best big screen entertainment and stage performances. The space – which recently announced renovation plans – also houses some great musical acts, both local and those coming through town. Here’s a look at what’s happening downtown.
Dust off that surrey with the fringe on top! The Ellen Theatre is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of one of America’s most beloved musicals – Oklahoma! This Rogers and Hammerstein masterpiece opens Friday, July 13th and runs for thirteen performances, featuring a talented cast of community members and LIVE Orchestra! If you’ve never seen this Broadway blockbuster, it’s the granddaddy of them all, with hit songs such as “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’,” (Everything’s up to date in) “Kansas City,” “I Cain’t Say No,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and the toe-tappin’ title tune – “Oklahoma!”
With both evening and matinee performances running through July 29th, Oklahoma! tickets are $25 for adults and $18 for youth 17 and under. Premium seating is also available for $34 and upper balcony for $18. Oh, what a beautiful musical – Oklahoma! at The Ellen Theatre – it’s more than O.K.!
Sponsored by The Western Café, The Ellen’s annual Summer Western Series continues with the Bad Day at Black Rock, a Spencer Tracy favorite, screens on Wednesday, July 18th. And looking ahead, James Stewart stars in Destry Rides Again on Wednesday, July 25th. All Summer Westerns screen at 7:30pm. The Ellen Saloon opens for wine, beer, popcorn and other refreshments at 6:30pm. Tickets are $6 for each screening. Giddy up and catch this Cowboy Train – yee-haw!
The Ellen’s new summer film series, Kids’ Classics, also continues this month with Matilda screening on Saturday, July 14th at 2pm. A film adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel, Matilda is the story of a young, gifted girl, living in a troubled environment where she faces judgment, abuse and a lack of sympathy in both her homelife and at school. Discovering she possesses a flair for telekinesis, Matilda utilizes her powers for good, defending her friends from their terrifying, strict bully of a Principal and fighting back against her unkind parents. Matilda is Rated PG with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Gather the relatives, from tots to teens and even grownups, to enjoy family favorites on the big silver screen. Soft drinks, candy, popcorn, and other refreshments are available for purchase starting at 1pm, with all movies screening at 2pm. Each film is only $2 at the door! Seating is first come, first served.
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, please 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. See you in historic downtown! •