A Prairie Home Companion in HD at the BardavonFebruary 4, 2010
For more than 35 years, legions of fans have tuned in to Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion to be entertained by his low-key reflections, sharp insights, and trademark humor. Each week, A Prairie Home Companion is heard by more than 4 million listeners of every age, on more than 600 public radio stations across the country. The show is performed live on stage in front of an audience either at its St. Paul MN home at the Fitzgerald Theater or on the road. Remotes broadcasts include Canada, Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, Iceland, and almost every one of the 50 states. Each week, wonderful guest performers -- little-known and world renowned – bring audiences to their feet.
The show’s premiere Live in HD performance will be broadcast live From the Fitzgerld exclusively to theaters across the US and Canada. A Prairie Home Companion: LIVE in HD will feature special guests as well as regular show performers such as actors Sue Scott and Tim Russell, sound-effects wizards Tom Keith and Fred Newman, and the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band led by keyboardist/composer/arranger Richard Dworsky, with Pat Donohue (guitar), Peter Johnson (percussion), and Gary Raynor (bass).
Garrison Keillor recalls, "When the show started, it was something funny to do with my friends, and then it became an achievement that I hoped would be successful, and now it's a good way of life."
Tickets for the A Prairie Home Companion: LIVE in HD at the Bardavon on Thursday, February 4 at 8pm are available for $22 (Adults)/$20 (Bardavon Members)/$15 (Children 12 & under) at the Bardavon Box Office (35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, 845.473.2072) or through TicketMaster (www.ticketmaster.com or 800.745.3000). Note that Bardavon Member benefits are not available through TicketMaster.
The Bardavon is handicapped accessible and has secure and convenient parking. For information about this and all other Bardavon events go to www.bardavon.org.
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