Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times -

Due to continued challenges caused by COVID-19, Fort Peck has made one more difficult, but necessary and exciting change to the 2020. Previously announced Working has been replaced. Inspired by Laugh In and The Ed Sullivan Show, enjoy iconic music, dance sequences, comedy sketches, historic tributes and lots more surprises in a live theatrical extravaganza: The Big Zany Family Friendly Variety Hour. Audiences can expect appearances many FPST alum, local and audience favorites. Featuring 3 different unique themed weekends:

• Outside the Box: July 24 – July 26: Be inspired to see things from a different angle, explore in unique ways and be silly, with an innovative musical anthology that encourages imaginations to run wild!

• Christmas in July: July 31 – August 2: Heartwarming and nostalgic interpretations of everyone’s favorite classics, as well as some modern material about the pressures, excitement and bustle of the holidays.

• Let’s Go to the Movies! August 7 – August 9: Do you remember where you were the first time you heard Celine belt out Titanic’s anthem ‘My Heart Will Go On’, or first tapped your toes to the opening chords of ‘Summer Nights’ from Grease? Did your heart race when you saw Gene Kelly tap dancing in the rain? From the timeless black-and-white Oscar winners, to modern day block busters, FPST honors the magic of the movies.

For more information call 406-526-9943 or visit our wesbite at fortpecktheatre.org. Fort Peck continues to explore and implement all steps to assure the safety of our audiences and actors. For those of you who had previously purchased tickets for Working, those tickets will automatically be transferred to The Big Zany Family Friendly Variety Hour. The tickets will be either emailed or mailed within the week of June 8.

The rest of the 2020 Line Up remains as previously announced:

• The Sunshine Boys: July 3 – July 12

• Ed Asner in God Help Us: July 17 – July 19

• The Big Zany Family Friendly Variety Hour: July 24 – August 9