‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘Deadwood Songbook’ among incredible line-up of performances at Homestake

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Mark your calendars because this weekend kicks off an incredible week of performances starting on Saturday, June 22 at 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., and the theater opens at 6:30 p.m.

Lindsey Lothrop, Interim Executive Director says come and enjoy “Deadwood Songbook”, performed by the former members of the Red Willow Bank, Hank Harris, Kenny Putnam and Marley Forman at the beautiful and historic Homestake Opera House. They will bring to life rich musical history, complete with insightful commentary. Lothrop says after the performance, stick around for a Q&A session with Lead Historic Preservation members where you can delve deeper into Lead’s history. This event is free to the public and will be seated first come, first served.

Also at Historic Homestake Opera House in Lead, Disney and Pixar’s “Finding Nemo JR.” will be playing at the Historic Homestake Opera House from Tuesday, June 25 through Thursday, June 27 at 6 p.m. The charming 60-minute musical is based on the beloved 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo. The Homestake Theater Works Kids production is led by Jacque Bratcher and Alexis Hauf. Dive into the big blue world of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo JR. This new stage musical is a 60-minute adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow”. Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

For information on purchasing tickets please visit online at the Homestake Opera House website and on Facebook. Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials provided by Music Theatre International. For more information about licensing Finding Nemo JR.. or other Disney shows, please visit the Disney Musicals website.

Lothrop introduced the new Executive Director of the Homestake Opera House, Todd Jones.

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