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Howdy %%FIRST:Partner%% Oldest Vaudeville Theater in Wyoming Gears Up For Holiday Season 
Special live performance events abound at the WYO Theater in Sheridan during November and December including classical music with the Jacques Thibaud String Trio, the latest ski and snowboard film from Jackson Hole’s Teton Gravity Research and visits from preeminent music groups Riders in the Sky and Boys of the Lough. The docket is topped off with the WYO Theater’s own production of A Christmas Carol! The WYO Theater provides entertainment with a vast spectrum of performers across the globe. Located in Sheridan’s historic downtown district, the theater offers live performances and a variety of shows—something to make you laugh, sing, warm your heart or take your breath away. Throughout the years the theater underwent changes in name, décor or use, and has always remained an integral part of the community of Sheridan. When the dream became reality in 1989, the newly renovated art deco WYO Theater opened its doors to once again serve the residents of the community as the oldest operating Vaudeville Theater in Wyoming. For details on the following performances enjoy the highlights below and for additional offerings, visit the WYO Theater at www.wyotheater.com or 42 N. Main in Sheridan or call 307.672.9083 Jacques Thibaud String Trio Thursday, November 16 Prize-winners in the prestigious 1999 Bonn Chamber Music Competition, the Jacques Thibaud String Trio was founded at the Berlin School of Art in 1994. Since then, the ensemble has performed throughout Europe, Japan and over 40 States of the U.S., receiving tremendous acclaim from audiences and critics alike. www.thibaud-trio.de/index-e.html Anomaly, Teton Gravity Research's Newest Ski and Snowboard Movie Friday, November 24 Anomaly, Teton Gravity Research’s newest ski and snowboard release, showcases the freakish and abnormal abilities of today's top athletes as they push the boundary of what is humanly possible. Watch the riders adapt to the dynamic mountain terrain in Japan, Morocco, Jackson Hole, Alaska, Aspen, British Columbia, Utah, Switzerland, Corsica, Whistler, Oregon, and France. www.tetongravity.com Riders in the Sky Sunday, November 26 With 28-plus years, over 5,000 performances and counting under their collective cowboy belt, Riders In The Sky, the multi Grammy Award winning Western music group whose music is firmly grounded in the rich American music traditions of such legendary cowboys singers as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and the Sons of the Pioneers—and whose fun-filled performances have enchanted audiences of all ages—are themselves the stuff of legend. www.ridersinthesky.com Boys of the Lough Thursday, November 30 With over 30 years experience in the world of traditional music, over 60 North American tours, 19 recordings and two Grammy nominations, Boys of the Lough (pronounced Loch) have reached legendary status. The Boys have established a reputation for technical brilliance and integrity combined with a ready wit and sense of fun. The New York Times says they are “one of the finest bands in Celtic traditional music.” www.boysofthelough.com A Christmas Carol Thursday, December, Friday 14, Saturday 15, 16 and Sunday, December 17 The WYO Theater again produces the annual holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Scrooge and the ghosts of past, present and future and all the rest of the colorful characters from Charles Dickens's classic are brought to life by an all local cast and crew. Original music composed and performed by Gib Leibinger enhances the effect of this seasonal favorite. Beautiful costumes, elaborate set, and special effects continue to make the production exciting for all audiences. Click here for information on other activities in Sheridan.
Penny L. Becker, Executive Director For lodging accommodations: www.sheridanwyoming.org/lodging |
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