Who needs to jet off to New York when you can catch A-List level talents right in the Tri-Valley? Whether your thing is being serenaded by Tony Award-Winner BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, learning about history & cherishing a new musical at CROSS THAT RIVER, or seeing Hollywood talents TONY HALE (Arrested Development), JANE KACZMAREK (Malcolm in the Middle), and MARA WILSON (Matilda) regale audiences with SELECTED SHORTS, there is something for YOU at our Bankhead ‘Theatre Festival Weekend!’ Catch one or ALL of these unforgettable performances at a bargain of a price: just for you, enjoy a Buy One Ticket, Get One Free (BOGO) offer at all three of these performances with promo code MANIABOGO – but hurry, this offer expires Monday, October 30 at 11:59pm.
An Evening with Brian Stokes Mitchell
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 @ 8PM
Are you ready for an exceptional evening of unparalleled artistry from Tony Award-winning performer Brian Stokes Mitchell? With his powerful baritone voice and dynamic stage presence, Mitchell will captivate audiences with his renditions of classic Broadway hits and contemporary favorites. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the magic of one of the most celebrated performers of our time in a truly illustrious live performance.
Cross That River: The Musical
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 @ 8PM
Get transported back in time to the Wild West with Cross That River—the captivating story of a runaway slave turned black cowboy, live at the Bankhead Theater. Follow the adventures of Blue, our protagonist, as he navigates through a world of danger and uncertainty to pursue his dreams of freedom and success. With breathtaking performances and an engaging storyline, Cross That River is a must-see for anyone who loves theater, history, and the power of the human spirit.
Selected Shorts: Entanglements
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 @ 3pm
Selected Shorts presents an evening of stories about the ways lives intersect in mysterious, poignant, and hilarious ways. Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep), Jane Kaczmarek (The Changeling, Malcolm in the Middle), and Mara Wilson (Welcome to Night Vale, Matilda) perform classic and contemporary tales of entanglements.
Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy.
Actors subject to change.