It’s not a secret that Covid-19 has created havoc on the entertainment industry. From concerts and theatrical performances nationally to hometown plays and shows, the pandemic has altered public events the last year.
The popular touring productions at the Cam-Plex were no different. Many shows in the last two seasons have been canceled, but at last, the ink is dry for the remainder of the action-packed schedule as restrictions have loosened and the curtain is rising on a fun-filled lineup for the next six months in Gillette.
Most recently, Christmas in Killarney had a one-night show in late December to wrap up the 2021 calendar year of shows. It was a prelude to a big season planned by Cam-Plex staff.
If 2021 was any indication of things to come, then Cam-Plex will again be the place to see live entertainment. Cam-Plex just released its lineup for the second half of the 2021-22 touring productions visiting Campbell County.
The first production of the new year is just three weeks away. It will be Alice in Wonderland in which Campbell County kids are invited to participate (see details below).
All shows are in the Heritage Center at Cam-Plex and tickets are available at Cam-Plex.com through the season which runs until June.
Missoula Children’s Theater – Alice in Wonderland
Campbell County students in grades K-12 are invited to participate in Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Alice in Wonderland at the Heritage Center Theater. Those auditioning should arrive at 4:30 pm on Jan. 24 and plan to stay for the full two hours.
The directors will get to know the participants, assign roles, and designate several assistant directors on the first day. Rehearsals will be held throughout the week of Jan. 24 from 4:15-8:15 p.m. with the final performance on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for this residency, however, the final performance is a ticketed event. Parents much register their child at cam-plex.com.
Date: Jan 24-28
Time: 6:30 p.m. – Seating begins at 6 p.m.
Cost: $10 for the final performance on Jan. 28
Choir Of Man – Music
Campbell County’s most requested return tour. It’s 80 minutes of unadulterated entertainment that combines high energy dance, live music and foot stomping choreography with the incredible talent of nine ordinary guys who perform everything from sing-along classics to classic rock. Imagine the greatest pub gig you’ve ever been to and multiply it by 10 and you’ll still be nowhere near the fun that this show exudes throughout.
Featuring pub tunes, folk, rock, choral and Broadway numbers, the nine guys showcase music that has wide appeal. The cast features world class tap dancers, poets, instrumentalists and singers, ensuring that there is something for everyone in this joyous and uplifting show for all ages. Not only is the concert set in a pub, but it has a real working bar from which the cast will pull pints and invite audience members to get up close and personal with the show – witnessing the action from chairs and tables among the guys.
Date: Feb 22
Genre: Music
Time: 6:30 p.m. – Seating begins at 6 p.m.
Cost: $15-$18
Dinosaur World – Live
Live dinosaurs are coming to Campbell County. Using stunning puppetry to bring remarkably life-like dinosaurs to the stage, Dinosaur World Live presents a host of impressive pre-historic creatures including every child’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, along with a Giraffatitan, Microraptor, Segnosaurus and Triceratops. Warning: some of these dinosaurs aren’t as docile as they seem.
Date: Feb 22
Genre: Educational & Comedy
Time: 6:30 p.m. – Seating begins at 6 p.m. Cost: $15-$18
One Night Of Queen
A spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. They have been hailed as the World’s Premiere Queen Tribute Band and have received rave reviews from over 650 Performing Arts Centers, Casinos, Fairs, Festivals, and corporate buyers in the USA since 2008.
Date: Mar 8
Genre: Music
Time: 7 p.m. – Seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $15-$20
The 3 Redneck Tenors
This group is a new breed in the tenor genre. Their musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists is like Duck Dynasty goes to Carnegie Hall – down home laughs with big city music. It has been said that if Larry the Cable Guy, Il Divo, and Mrs. Doubtfire had a baby, that child would be The 3 Redneck Tenors. They were top finalists on “America’s Got Talent” and have been thrilling audiences since 2006.
Date: Apr 16
Genre: Comedy & Music
Time: 7 p.m. – Seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $10-$12.50
Secrets Of Space
Using magical illusions and a state-of-the-art digital LED, the audience embarks on an interactive journey across the galaxy. The wonders of outer space are explored with dazzling imagery and key ideas and inventions in science, technology, and engineering.
Date: Apr 18
Genre: Educational & Music
Time: 6:30 p.m. – Seating begins at 6 p.m.
Cost: $10-$15
Golden Girls – Live Puppet Show (This show is pending)
‘That Golden Girls Show!’ is a brand-new show that parodies classic Golden Girls moments – with puppets. Get set for an evening of cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex, and the elegant art of the quick-witted put down. From Sophia’s get-rich-quick schemes, to Rose’s tales from St. Olaf, Blanche’s insatiable hunt for men and the Fountain of Youth, and Dorothy’s daily struggle to make sense of her life and keep her roommates in check. Devoted fans will fondly remember our four girls from Miami, and for the first-timers, this will be a joyful introduction to the brilliance of that television series.
Date: Apr 12
Genre: Comedy
Time: 7 p.m. – Seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $10-$12.50
Save the dates
*PAW – Performing Arts Workshop, A 25-year tradition here in Campbell County. Students ages 8-18 rehearse and perform a Broadway Musical with professionals from around the country. Production is to be determined and is set for June 6-26.
“Mystic India” has cancelled its entire touring production. Camp-Plex officials are saddened by this news, said its very excited to have replaced it with “Choir of Man”
