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Post Playhouse

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50th Anniversary Special Events

Join the Post Playhouse in celebrating our 50 year Anniversary July 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 2017. In addition to an incredible line up of shows that weekend, much is planned to commemorate this important event in the history of the Post.

Thursday July 20

8 p.m. | Evening Performance: Mamma Mia

Friday July 21

1 – 7 p.m. | Memorabilia Display and Alumni Gathering | Buffalo Soldier Barracks at Fort Robinson State Park

Mix and mingle with folks who have played a role in the success of the Post Playhouse for the last 50 years. Reunite with old friends and make new ones! Cash bar, provided by the Bean Broker, is available during this time.

2 p.m. | Matinee Performance: Crazy For You

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres | Buffalo Soldier Barracks at Fort Robinson State Park

Enjoy complimentary light fare and cash bar, provided by the Bean Broker.

8 p.m. | Evening Performance: Young Frankenstein

Saturday July 22

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Memorabilia Display and Alumni Gathering | Buffalo Soldier Barracks at Fort Robinson State Park

Mix and mingle with folks who have played a role in the success of the Post Playhouse for the last 50 years. Reunite with old friends and make new ones!

2 p.m. | Matinee Performance: Chicago

4:30 – 7:30 p.m.| 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner | Buffalo Soldier Barracks at Fort Robinson State Park

Experience cuisine prepared by Chadron State College Dining Services-Creative Dining and an enjoy an evening of revelry and reminiscing. Cocktail hour begins at 4:30, followed by dinner at 5:30 p.m. See the menu below.

This is an exclusive event and tickets are limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance either through our online box office or by calling 1-888-665-1976.

Tickets are $100 per person and include the cost of dinner and two cocktails of your choice, provided by the Bean Broker. Cash bar will remain open during the event.

In addition, the purchase of your ticket provides you the opportunity win an original Kit Watson pastel painting featuring the Post Playhouse. We hope you can join us for this exceptional celebration.

8 p.m. | Evening Performance: Shrek

(Tickets for Shrek are sold separately from the dinner, as normal.)

Sunday July 23

2 p.m. | Matinee Performance: Crazy for You

50th Anniversary Dinner Menu

Starter

Charcuterie board with
Gorgonzola grapes—sweet red grapes dipped in melted gorgonzola and rolled in toasted crushed almonds
Applewood smoked Chicken sausage
Bourbon and Honey infused Pork sausage
Goat cheese stuffed apricots and plum jam preserves

Bread basket

An assortment of onion, rye, whole wheat and French rolls with crispy lavosh flat bread
Served with sage and cracked pepper and honey and parsley compound butters

Salad

Straight “A” Salad
Arugula, Apple, and Asiago with toasted Almond and avocado dressing

Entree

Sous Vide Beef Strip Loin with Bacon Jam and Onion Crisps
Pan seared Duck Breast with Wild Blueberry Chutney
Char Grilled baby root vegetables
Roasted Yukon Fingerling Potatoes
Garnished with a Corn Shoot Micro Green

Dessert

choice of:
Chocolate torte with espresso glaze
Lemon tart with fresh raspberries

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Post Playhouse, Inc. is Northwestern Nebraska's favorite live theatre company, producing several musicals running in a repertory schedule every summer by bringing together highly skilled creative professionals from across the country and nearby. Post Playhouse, Inc. performs its productions at the theatre in Fort Robinson State Park.

Contact information

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The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported the programs of this organization through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization, or how you can support the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, at www.nebraskaculturalendowment.org.

Chadron State College logo

Chadron State College is a proud sponsor of the Post Playhouse. CSC routinely donates lighting equipment, sound equipment, and costumes to the theatre to help Post Playhouse bring you the very best looking and sounding shows you'll see in Western Nebraska.

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Post Playhouse Incorporated produces its summer season at the theatre on Fort Robinson State Park. The fort is run by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

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