Sphinx Virtuosi: Mar 1, 2025 • 7pm • Wallenstien Theater
The Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra comprised of 18 accomplished Black and Latinx artists who perform historically excluded composers from the tradition classical canon, such as Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Alberto Ginastera, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Florence Price, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and George Walker, as well as annually commissioned new works. “Sphinx plays a vital role in the field of music: its ongoing commitment to the central issue of diversity is providing unprecedented opportunities for a broad range of young people.” — Clive Gillinson, Executive and Artistic Director, Carnegie Hall.
Sherlock Jr.: Mar 28, 2025 • 7pm • Wallenstien Theater
Fun for the whole family and perfect for film aficionados – “Sherlock Jr.” is a 1924 American silent comedy film starring and directed by Buster Keaton, ranked as one of the top 100 funniest films of all time by the American Film Institute. Keaton plays a movie projectionist who dreams of being great detective. This brilliant film-within-a-film is clever and timeless. Gideon Freudmann of CelloBop adds imaginative, original accompaniment that breathes new life into this classic film, incorporating classical, jazz, folk and world music. Working with a cello and an array of pedal effects, he creates elaborate sound textures, catchy melodies and exciting rhythms
The Pied Piper: Apr 12, 2025 • 3 & 6pm • Wallenstien Theater
Include your family in a 40+ year tradition! Columbia Basin Allied Arts has been engaging families with Missoula Children’s Theater camps for three generations. Now, held during Spring Break, is a great time to keep your family busy while school is out.
Auditions: Monday, April 7, 3pm – 7pm. No pre-registration. Parent must be present at checkin.
Rehearsals: Tuesday, April 8 – Friday April 11, 3-7:15pm (3-5 for younger children).
Performances: Saturday, April 12, 3pm & 6pm.
Tickets for performance $7+fees
The Pied Piper, an original adaptation of the classic children’s tale. What do you do when your town is overrun by ravenous rats? Sara, an orphan girl, and the other Townspeople of Hamelin Town turn to the Mayor of Hamelin and the Council when their town is threatened. They then call on the Pied Piper to save them from the troublesome creatures. The Mayor’s children, staff, and the Cooks also join in the endeavor. Find out what happens when the town chooses not to pay the Piper and the children are led away from the town along with the rats!
