Friday, March 25th brings the first in a series of great films coming to The Ellen Theatre with a screening of the 1962 masterpiece To Kill a Mockingbird. Based on the classic novel by Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird is the story of Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck), a lawyer in 1930s Alabama, who defends a black man, falsely accused of a serious crime. In standing up for what he knows is right, Atticus strives to teach his children, and his hometown, that the only true crime committed was prejudice. To Kill a Mockingbird was well-received by critics and audiences alike, nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Gregory Peck). The film is set to screen at 7:30 PM and tickets are $5.
Movies continue with a very special event on Saturday, March 26th, Back to the Future with special guest Bob Gale. Meet the guy who wrote the movie! After a screening of one of the most popular films of all time, enjoy a discussion with Bob Gale (writer and producer of the Back to the Future trilogy), including behind-the-scenes anecdotes and Audience Q & A. Reserved Seats are $19.85, $9 for youth 17 & under, and the evening begins at 7 PM.
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1986 Tom Cruise classic Top Gun, with another Ellen Trivia Night, on Saturday, April 2nd. Join Maverick, Charlie, Iceman, and Goose and experience the high-flying flick as it was originally intended – on the Big Silver Screen! Brush-up on all things Tom Cruise, from Risky Business to Mission Impossible, and prepare to be stumped! Trivia begins at 6:30 PM and will be read aloud on stage; answer sheets must be submitted prior to the start of the film, which begins at 7:30 PM. The best part? It costs $5 – now that’s a deal!
On Tuesday, April 5th, Ellen invites you to a very special concert with Stuart Weber and Friends. Mr. Weber teams up with two fantastic musicians, New York flutist Morgan Pappas and young guitarist Gerardo Zarate Terrazas from Mexico, for a lively evening of guitar solos, duets and trios. In addition to works by Piazzola, Pujol, and Rodrigo, Weber will present a set of original guitar duets from his youth which have not been performed in nearly four decades. The performance is scheduled for 7:30 PM and all seats are $19.75.
Wine, beer and other refreshments, which may be brought into the theatre, will be sold in the lobby beginning one hour prior to all show times. Tickets for all events are available online at theellentheatre.com. For questions, or to purchase tickets over the phone, please call The Ellen box office at 406-585-5885.
