DEC 8 – Present Laughter

Steve Pearson on November 22, 2024

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 pm

National Theatre Live – On Screen

Shepherdstown Opera House and the Contemporary American Theater Festival join forces to present the next best thing to live theater in Shepherdstown. From the UK’s National Theatre, filmed live at The Old Vic in London, see the best of British theater right here in Shepherdstown!

Present Laughter

by Noël Coward

The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiraling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda the Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness. 

Run time: 163 minutes with 15 minute intermission.

Recommended for ages 12+ (PG-13)

TICKETS

Tickets: $18 standard, $15 senior/student (general admission, seated). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Seating in the historic Shepherdstown Opera House is limited, advance purchase encouraged. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance (ID required for beer & wine). No outside food or drinks please. Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

DEC 7 – Ho Ho Holiday Family Film

Steve Pearson on November 22, 2024

A special Christmas time family favorite

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Do you remember the Christmas specials on TV in the 1960s? Come to the Opera House to introduce your kids to a couple of seasonal shows that will warm everyone’s heart.

Rated G

Run time (double feature): 60 minutes

RESERVATIONS

FREE – General admission. Advance reservations encouraged to ensure a seat in our 100-seat theater. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 2 hours before showtime. Unclaimed reservations will be released 10 minutes prior to showtime to accommodate walk-up patrons. If your plans change, please email the box office (Contact@OperaHouseLive.com) so we can free up seats for other patrons.

Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (ID required for beer & wine). No outside food or drinks please. Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

DEC 6 – Turn Every Page

Shepherdstown Opera House on November 22, 2024

The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm

A Shepherdstown Film Society presentation

Exploration of a famous author-editor relationship

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Robert Caro (Power Broker, The Years of Lyndon Johnson) and legendary editor Robert Gottlieb have worked and fought together for 50 years, forging one of publishing’s most iconic and productive partnerships. Caro’s The Power Broker, edited by Gottlieb, continues to be a bestseller after 48 years. Now 87, Caro is working to complete the fifth and final volume of his masterwork, The Years of Lyndon Johnson; Gottlieb, 91, waits to edit it. The task of finishing their life’s work looms before them.

Directed by Gottlieb’s daughter, Lizzie Gottlieb, Turn Every Page explores their remarkable creative collaboration, including the behind-the-scenes drama of the making of Caro’s The Power Broker and the LBJ series. With humor and insight, this unique double portrait reveals the work habits, peculiarities and professional joys of these two ferocious intellects. It arrives at the culmination of a journey that has consumed both their lives and impacted generations of politicians, activists, writers and readers, and furthered our understanding of power and democracy.

Year Released: 2022

Rating: PG

Director: Lizzie Gottlieb

Cast: Robert Caro (self), Robert Gottlieb (self), Bill Clinton (self), Conan O’Brien (self) and many more

Runtime: 112 minutes

RESERVATIONS

General admission (“pay what you will”). Reservations encouraged to ensure seating in our 100-seat theater. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 2 hours before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (ID required for beer & wine). No outside food or drinks please. Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

FILM SOCIETY SPONSORS

A BIG THANKS to the sponsors whose generosity helps the Opera House bring this Shepherdstown Film Society selection to the community:

Executive Producers: The Press Room Restaurant & German Street Marketplace Coffee and Candlery

Producers: Lisa and Paul Welch

NOV 29 – Ho Ho Holiday Family Film

Steve Pearson on November 22, 2024

A special Christmas-time family favorite

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Do you remember the Christmas specials on TV in the 1960s? Come guide your sleigh to the Opera House and introduce your kids to a film that’s on everyone’s list.

Afterwards, walk around beautiful Shepherdstown to see Santa arrive and the annual lighting of the Christmas tree on McMurran lawn.

Rated G

Run time: 1 hour

RESERVATIONS

FREE – General admission. Advance reservations encouraged to ensure a seat in our 100-seat theater. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 2 hours before showtime. Unclaimed reservations will be released 10 minutes prior to showtime to accommodate walk-up patrons. If your plans change, please email the box office (Contact@OperaHouseLive.com) so we can free up seats for other patrons.

Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (ID required for beer & wine). No outside food or drinks please. Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

NOV 22 – Comedy: Lucas Bohn

Steve Pearson on September 1, 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Nationally-touring comedian Lucas Bohn will perform live at the Shepherdstown Opera House!

Teacher turned nationally touring comedian, Lucas Bohn has been seen on NBC’s “Bring the Funny,” on CBS’ Coastal Comedy Live, and performing with comedy legends like Kevin Hart, Jimmy Fallon and Dave Chappelle. His first comedy special, “too cool for school” went viral with more than 50 million views. His live comedy specials can be heard on Spotify, SiriusXM, Pandora, Apple Music, and more. His high energy show has been called “Jeff Foxworthy on speed” by the Las Vegas Review and a “Comedic Masterpiece” by Parade Magazine. 

Presented by BoJo Entertainment LLC

Tickets: $22 (general admission, seated, 18+). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is cozy vaudeville-style theater that seats 100 — advance ticket purchase encouraged. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance (ID required for beer & wine purchase). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.

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