A Prairie Home Companion
OUR CHRISTMAS SHOW
December 15, 2022 |
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Meet Us in St Louis!
for A Prairie Home Companion
During the 43-year run of A Prairie Home Companion, many of the December radio shows became fan favorites. The holiday season always seems to put most people in a festive mood, so why not get together and celebrate in song. Just imagine being one of a chorus of voices on “Silent Night,” finding the answer to a couple of life’s persistent questions, checking in on Dusty and Lefty, getting some advice from Mom, and hearing a few holiday tunes. That’s our aim: a fun-packed show. And we want you to join us in St. Louis!
The Fabulous Fox Theatre hosted many live A Prairie Home Companion broadcasts. For this show, Garrison Keillor will be joined by the Royal Academy of Radio Actors — featuring Sue Scott, Tim Russell, and Fred Newman — plus the Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band led by Richard Dworsky performing with Pat Donohue, Dean Magraw, Diane Tremaine, and Jeff Carney. Plus special guest artists, including soprano Maria Jette and vocalist Heather Masse, among others. Thursday, December 15, 2022 7:00 p.m. (corrected time)
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
St. Louis, Missouri
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GUEST PERFORMERS FOR OUR HOLIDAY SHOW!
ABOUT RICHARD DWORSKY AND THE GUY’S ALL-STAR SHOE BAND:
Who better to bring Christmas cheer to the season than our talented band! They will pick a few holiday tunes, provide support to our vocalists and underscores and background music in all the sketches, and lead the audience in a sing-a-long of Holiday classics and other favorites. They always were the hardest working band in radio. The Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band is led by longtime Prairie Home Companion music director Richard Dworsky. Keyboard player, composer, and improviser in any style, he also wrote the show’s script themes and underscores. Chet Atkins called Pat Donohue (guitar) one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world today. And Pat writes songs too — recorded by Suzy Bogguss, Kenny Rogers, and others. His recordings include Blue Yonder and Vicksburg Blues (a collaboration with Butch Thompson). Guitarist Dean Magraw studied at the University of Minnesota and the Berklee School of Music in Boston. His first recording, 1994’s Broken Silence, won the NAIRD award for Best Acoustic Instrumental Album of the Year. Dean has since turned out an array of dazzling albums. Watch the “Short Attention Span Christmas Medley” >>>Christmas Time's A-Coming >>>
ABOUT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF RADIO ACTORS:
Yes, Sue Scott is joining us for some holiday fun! How can you celebrate Christmas without a visit from Mom? Tim Russell and Fred Newman will also be on hand to voice sketches including Dusty and Lefty, Guy Noir, possibly a visit from a famous celebrity or two. Also present will be a few suprise presents and words from our sponsors.
ABOUT HEATHER MASSE:
Whether solo, as a duet partner for Garrison or with The Wailin' Jennys, Heather Masse always enchants the audience with her voice and humor. Known to many as a member of the acclaimed Juno Award-winning Canadian band The Wailin’ Jennys, Heather Masse has taken the stage at hundreds of venues across Europe, Canada, and the U.S. She appeared regularly on A Prairie Home Companion, and the versatile vocalist has performed with the bluegrass band The Wayfaring Strangers on NPR’s World Cafe and at Boston’s Symphony Hall with the Boston Pops Orchestra. “Doxology” with Garrison >>>“Mittens” >>>
ABOUT MARIA JETTE:
Versatile soprano Maria Jette can sing dozens of operatic roles. She also performs pop songs, chamber music, oratorio, and show tunes. She has appeared with orchestras nationwide, including the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, New York Chamber Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Minnesota Orchestra. Among her recordings are two albums of P.G. Wodehouse songs, with pianist/accordionist Dan Chouinard: In Our Little Paradise: Songs of P.G. Wodehouse and The Siren’s Song: Wodehouse & Kern on Broadway. “In Dulci Jubilo” >>>“Santa Lucia” >>> |
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| HOLIDAY SHOW LIVESTREAM BUNDLE Our holiday themed shows from Town Hall in New York on November 26th (7:30P ET) and from The Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis on December 15th (7:00 PM CT corrected time) will be both livestreamed by our partners at Mandolin. We heard from many listeners what a great job did on the show from the Ryman and how disappointed they were that we couldn't offer the same for the Washington DC program. Thus, we have arranged for a special bundle price on the holiday themed shows so invite a few friends over for a listening party and enjoy the sounds of an old radio show via some new technology from the comfort of your living room! Both shows will be LIVE and also available for 48 hours afterwards for your repeated viewing pleasure. And, since we are not on the radio clock, we tend to run a. bit longer than the old radio show . . . probably about 3 hours of comedy, sketches and songs for each show. ORDER the livestream >>> |
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| Tis The Season for Gifts! The store is open and new items are being prepped to ship. Our first holiday promotion of the season continues with a free copy of Wobegon Boy for each order over $25 through November 21st. This is in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Garrison's return to the town of Lake Wobegon in novel form. Wobegon Boy has become a favorite among fans and was also the subject of a movie script that has yet to be produced.
The 'From the Archives' series of releases are available in the store with an additional 20% discount for purchasing any 2 or more. These News from Lake Wobegon stories were first performed on A Prairie Home Companion when the show went national in 1980 and have not been heard from since the mid '80s as they have been locked away in the archives. Now, everyone can return to their favorite small town and listen to America's favorite storyteller. 1980 1981 1982 1983 |
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