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January 24 - March 8
The Legend Of The Wasco Kid
Wasco at the turn of the century wasn't any more than a post office and a few hundred tumble weeds. And it was protected by one of the most humble and nicest men ever to be deputized by the U.S. Marshall, Johnny Wasco. But, when a freak tornado wisks Johnny away to the Wasco of 2025, he must muster the courage to convince the town that he's not only a stranger, but a "Legend". Making matters worse is evil tycoon, Sherman Shafter, who has come to town to rid it of the annual "Festival Of Roses". It's up to Johnny to not only save the town and the festival, but to also prove to everyone that he IS "The Wasco Kid". With a colorful cast of characters including the sweet, Debbie Do-Rightly; the sour, Mable Mylanta and the sinister Liza Low-N-Dirty, plus a rip-roaring soundtrack of melodrama favorites, this is one show you won't want to miss.
March 21 - May 3
Burn! Hollywood Burn!!!
Hollywood! The land of dreams. The place where, day after day, year after year, young people from all over the world venture to the land of stars and sunshine to try and find their place in the spotlight. And that is just what star-crossed lovers, Holly DoRightly from Smalltown, U.S.A. and Vincent Van Go-For-It from Shafter, are doing. But their ambitions and talents are put to the test when evil studio bosses, Sid Sinheart and Maury Mortenstone, decide to exploit them for everything they're worth. With the help of the most powerful producer/director team in Hollywood, Stan Getz and Ollie Gives, they just might make it out with their dreams and hearts intact. Not even studio starlet, Greta Garbonzo, can put the kibosh on these two lovers hopes for stardom. With a rollicking soundtrack and a wild group of characters, this is one show the family won't want to miss.
May 16 - June 28
The Mermaid Of Ming Lake
For decades, Ming Lake was a quiet refuge for family and friends who wanted to take a load off and enjoy some of the finer things in life, like motorboating, water-skiing and even sailing, when time permitted. But, when you two unlucky campers find the secret that this lake has been hiding for years, they will stop at nothing to convince the town that there is a magical mermaid living in it. The only problem is that no one believes them. With time running out, they'll need all the help they can get to convince the town of their finding and hopefully save the lovely mermaid before it's too late. This is the biggest fish tale the Melodrama has ever told and it's sure to be one the whole family will enjoy.
July 11 - September 6
My Big Fat Oildale Wedding
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Melodrama, we are bringing back the most popular show in Melodrama History. When local florist Sue-Ann Otis falls head over heels for good ol' boy mechanic Billy-Ray Cornhauler, it*s going to take the luck of the *08 to keep their families happy. Even Billy-Ray*s good hearted boss, Jim-Bob Hoggreaser or Sue-Ann*s wacky Auntie Ilenie Weenie can*t seem to make things right. With a colorful cast of characters and several Oildale landmarks, this is sure to be a musical comedy the whole family will enjoy. Written and directed by our very own Michael Prince.
September 19 - November 15
Space Trek
Come and join the adventures of Captain Smirk, Mr. Schlock, Chief Engineer Snotty and Duke Moonwalker as they struggle to save the sweet and kind Princess HeyYa from the vile clutches of galactic villains, Juan Montalban and Daft Rader. This family friendly, fully interactive comedy takes a loving jab at the science-fiction genre. Audiences will cheer the hero and boo the villain in this hysterical tribute to all things Star Wars and Star Trek.
November 28 - December 23
Gaslight Holiday Extravaganza
Those of you who have seen our past Holiday Extravaganzas, know exactly how much fun the holiday season can be here at the Gaslight Melodrama. This year, the fun continues with all the joy and merriment you've come to know from The Gaslight Melodrama. As always, this will be followed by one of Warren Dobson's always entertaining holiday vaudeville revues. Join us for this Bakersfield family tradition that has been entertaining audiences for TWENTY years! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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Call our box office at (661) 587-3377 or visit us at 12748 Jomani Drive in Bakersfield, CA.