New Prospect Theatre

The Weir
2023-11-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Sojourner Theatre Cooperative presents:
The Weir is a hauntingly evocative play that starts with a group of locals gathering on a windy night in a pub in a small Irish town. A pretty young woman, who has just moved down from Dublin into the local “haunted” house, joins the gathering and shakes up the usual exchange of banter and blarney. The gents are all taken with the newcomer, and each begins to show off, telling his own story of spooky local goings on. The night takes a turn, however, when the young woman tells her own story. Written by award-winning playwright Conor McPherson, The Weir won the UK’s top theatrical prize for Best New Drama.

Tickets available in advance and at the door.
Member discounts apply – please contact us if you are a member and would like us to re-send you your code.
Advanced ticket sales: https://newprospecttheatre.thundertix.com/events/218789/performances

Bellingham Story Hour - Ghost Story or Toast Story
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Do you have a scary story? Or a bready story? A toasty tale or a ghosty adventure? October’s theme is “ghost story or toast story”- and it is open to your interpretation!
Come and listen to true stories inspired by the theme OR
Share your true story of ghosts or toasts or hosts with the most ghost toasts at the next story share on October 24th. Sign ups start at 6:30.
Story Guidelines and more at bellinghamstoryhour.com
Your story could be featured on The Bellingham Story Hour podcast- recorded live during each event. Listen to the podcast on soundcloud here: BSH Podcast

Enigma – A Sensual Cabaret Dance Showcase 6:30pm & 9pm shows
2023-10-21 18:30 - 23:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Step into a world where sensuality and suspense intertwine in a mesmerizing dance spectacle that will leave you breathless. ENIGMA, the eagerly awaited showcase, is set to redefine the boundaries of artistry, intrigue, and allure, right in the heart of Bellingham.
Prepare to be entranced as the stage ignites with an electrifying fusion of creepy elegance and sultry moves. In this captivating display of dance mastery, you’ll witness a blend of both burgeoning talents from our new downtown dance studio and seasoned professionals, culminating in a seamless performance that transcends the ordinary.
Drawing inspiration from surrealism, ENIGMA will push the envelope of creativity, transporting you to a realm where reality blurs with fantasy. Expect the unexpected as each act unfolds, tantalizing your senses with a captivating narrative that weaves together elements of mystery and allure. It’s a dance showcase unlike anything Bellingham has ever experienced.
Book your tickets early to secure your place at this extraordinary event. Given the sold-out success of our previous show, it’s highly recommended to reserve your spot in advance. This is your chance to witness world-class performers, evocative choreography, and unforgettable moments.
Tickets: Shows — Cabaret Atelier

Enigma – A Sensual Cabaret Dance Showcase 6:30pm and 9pm shows
2023-10-20 18:30 - 23:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium

O-Pole Studio Showcase: Of Dreams and Nightmares
2023-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Join us for an evening of spooky and saccharine entertainment. Instructors and students from O-Pole Studios will delight you with a variety of body positive dances from pole dance, heels, chair routines, burlesque and more.
Recommended for Ages 18+
Advanced ticket may be purchased until Oct 14th. Tickets can also be purchased at the door day of the event. Doors open at 5pm.
Tickets: https://newprospecttheatre.thundertix.com/events/217273

GEOFFREY ASMUS WITH CAMERAN HEBB - Two Shows 7pm & 9:30pm
2023-10-14 19:00 - 23:30 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Part of the Bellingham Exit Festival
For more information, tickets and festival passes go to: Special Events — BELLINGHAM EXIT

MONICA NEVI WITH CHRIS MEJIA & SEAN FLIKKE
2023-10-13 21:00 - 22:30 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium

GRAY FAGAN WITH COURTNEY BYRD & JACK STEWART
2023-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Part of the Bellingham Exit Festival
For more info and tickets and festival passes please go to: Special Events — BELLINGHAM EXIT

Tommy Prine Album Release Tour - Jordan Smart is opening
2023-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Tommy Prine’s debut album “This Far South” coming June 23, 2023 is not only a long awaited introduction but a testimony to Prine’s 20’s and the loss, love, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by close friend and kindred musical spirit, Ruston Kelly, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling.
The son of late songwriting legend, John Prine, Tommy Prine grew up in Nashville surrounded by music, art and writing. As a child, he thought all parents were musicians, as his father “going to work” meant performing shows for adoring fans and writing songs. Tommy learned to play guitar by watching his father play, copying the ways his fingers moved and inadvertently developing his own singular style. Summers in Ireland lent their own inspiration, as did 10 straight years camping at Bonnaroo. Prine’s musical tastes grew to become decidedly eclectic, spanning John Mayer, Outkast, Bon Iver, the Strokes and more.
It wasn’t until Prine reached his mid-twenties, though, that he considered a career of his own in music and began to share with others the songs he wrote in private. His songs were quickly met with excitement and enthusiasm, which sonically brings together a colorful patchwork of musical influences and lyrically explores existential questions and emotional experiences.
The album’s title track, “This Far South,” marks a turning point in Prine’s life as he found himself struggling to escape a dark, aimless period. He ultimately found the courage to act on choices that would see him to the other, brighter, side.
“There were several years where I felt without purpose, spent all my time partying, and just existing. I found myself at a fork in the road and chose the better path, and in that moment, I swore I would never be This Far South again.”
Grief is a major throughline of Prine’s current work. In 2017, Prine lost his best friend to an overdose.
“Since then, I have lost some more friends and have others who are still navigating the ups and downs of struggles with drug abuse.”
His song, “Letter To My Brother,” was written as a message to the friends he’s lost, those in Recovery, and to friends who are still struggling.
He still grapples with the passing of his father in April of 2020. “The world lost one of the greatest songwriters of all time, but I lost my dad.” Prine bears the loss of his father and the memories he carries for others on the track, “By The Way.”
Tickets: Tommy Prine Album Release Tour (brownpapertickets.com)

Sugar Does Broadway!
2023-10-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
After last year’s sold out shows, Sugar is back with an all new cast and a brand new show for October of 2023!
Sugar Does Broadway !
You’ve never seen anything quite like this, as Sugar and her performers put their signature stamp on the music of Broadway.
Sugar redefines the definition of Cabaret in the most fun-filled, sexy, silly & sassy evening of live powerhouse vocals, dancing, and stories of love and loss. Brie Turoff Mueller leads a stage full of top-notch dancers, actors, singers – and the infamous Sugar Band – in the most tantalizing show in Bellingham. Audiences are invited to relax with a drink while they experience an unforgettable evening in this unique and vivacious cabaret atmosphere.
Brie Turoff Mueller has been creating Cabaret performances in New York City for the last ten years, and is thrilled to assemble a group of talented singers, dancers, and musicians for the West Coast version of SUGAR. Joining her is the bluesy and rocking Sugar band along with a fantastic ensemble of local and regional performers to round out this dynamic ensemble.
The VIP experience includes reserved, immersive front row seating, and a sweet treat.
Sugar welcomes all ages at the New Prospect Theatre, but the Underground is 21+only. Please be aware that the show contains adult content, profanity, sexuality, and overall sassiness. There is NO nudity in Sugar.
“An absolute Crown Jewel among all the other amazing performers in this town. I suggest you remember her name…” – What’s Up! Bellingham’s Music Magazine
See you at the show!

Tickets: Sugar Does Broadway – October 2023 | Eventbrite

The Salty Siblings' Harvest Hootenanny
2023-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Music By:
Hot Damn Scandal, Clam Slam Jammers & more!
Performances by:
Hillia the Hula Hoop Extrordinaire, Paper La Shay, Professor D.R. Schreiber, Historical Conjurer, Nyxie Starlite & Hexy Lexi
Hosted by Bowler & Spoons, your sideshow on the run!
Down on the farm, the Salty Siblings are at it again with another live variety show! This year, the Salty Siblings’ are getting rustic and agrarian with the Harvest Hootenanny! This show will transport you to an evening of zany homespun nonsense as it showcases both local talent and touring acts from all over the Pacific Northwest. The Harvest Hootenanny will celebrate the fall season with a crop of performers including breathtaking burlesque by Hexy Lexi, delicious drag by Nyxie Starlite, magical magic by D.R. Schreiber, Historical Conjurer, a variety of twists and turns from Hillia the Hula Hoop Extraordinaire and Paper La Shay, and musical music by Hot Damn Scandal, The Clam Slam Jammers, and more! All hosted by your sideshow on the run, Bowler & Spoons, The Harvest Hootenanny will run for one night only in Bellingham.
Recommended for audiences 18+
Tickets $25 Adv / $30 Day of Show / $45 VIP
Ticket Link – https://www.venuepilot.co/events/82986/orders/new
Facebook Event Page – https://fb.me/e/3SEGF84bT

Box of Squirrels
2023-09-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Dennis McSorley, a long-time presence over the years in Vermont productions, he has played memorable roles in works written by established playwrights including Miller, Stoppard, Chekov, Simon, Mamet, Albee and Vermont playwrights Steve Goldberg, Keefe Healy, Maura Campbell and Jim Lantz.
A gifted storyteller, he is now performing his own material and developing it for the stage. Feedback from prior performances was very positive.
“ Found myself nodding ‘yes’ and grinning ear to ear.”
“Keeps popping back into my head.”
“ So many opportunities to pause and reflect on big issues close to the heart.”
“ The rhythm and metaphors hit a home run.” – are just a few.
In November 2013, the work was performed at the United Solo Festival in NYC.

Tickets available in advance and at the door: https://newprospecttheatre.thundertix.com/events/218448

To Whom It May Concern
2023-09-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
A live show where folks read their letters on stage; real letters they’ve written or received, letters from the Whatcom Museum Archives,
those letters we only wish we could write (and send) and improvised letters based on audience suggestions. A musician will accompany the letters creating an evening of Bellingham history and stories.

Advanced Tickets:To Whom It May Concern via ThunderTix

4 Week In-Person Workshop
2023-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Playworks is offering a 4 week series for all levels of experience. Taught by Sheila Goldsmith
We will explore and experience the exercises and practices of improvisation. Covering storytelling, establishing strong characters and building blocks for scene development. While becoming comfortable with what we call making mistakes in a safe and fun environment!
Sheila Goldsmith, a veteran of San Francisco Bay Area’s TheatreSports, co-founded the Upfront Theater and is the founder and director of Improv Playworks, a school for theatre improv in Bellingham, WA. Sheila teaches virtual and in-person improv classes, and conducts outreach programs and trainings for businesses, non-profits, and a variety of other groups.
Sheila has facilitated workshops, trainings and classes for all ages for over 30 years and is an active member of the Applied Improvisation Network. She specializes in helping individuals and groups build skills in communication, leadership, listening, risk-taking, and adaptability. She has worked and studied with a broad spectrum of noted teachers including R.D. Laing, psychologist, and Keith Johnstone, author of Impro. Her philosophy and practice are shaped by intensive training in group facilitation, psychology, and community development. As a teacher, she seeks to create an atmosphere of trust, respect, safety and play, in order to connect individuals more deeply with their creative possibilities.

Call Sheila @ 360-756-0756 to register COST: $100.00 for 4 sessions/ or $30 per single session

Bellingham Story Hour - Theme - Birthday! (It's my party)
2023-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Bellingham Story Shares take place on the 4th Tuesday of every month.

Live Story Shares start in the Lobby with a little pre-show invitation to hang out; vote on ridiculous and arbitrary things, support the theatre with some delicious beverage purchases and in general just to bridge the gap between your lives and our live events. This time around the theme is BIRTHDAY- so plz note there will be definitely be cupcakes.

Join us for a night of true stories told live!
The act of sharing our most authentic selves with other people in a safe and encouraging environment creates connection and allows us to see ourselves in others.
Stories can be entertaining, heartwarming, educational, cringe inducing, shame releasing, vulnerable, weird, and all of the things in-between but they are always true, always your own experience, and always rewarding to tell and hear.
Put your name in the hat for the chance to tell your own 5 to 10 minute story live on stage, or just enjoy listening to the true tales and authentic adventures of your friends and neighbors.
Read our story guidelines and community agreement below.
*please note that online ticket sales stop at 4:30 pm on the date of the show.Tickets can still be purchased at the door starting at 6:30pm.
Story hour guidelines : Story Guidelines | Bellingham Story Hour
Tickets: Home | Bellingham Story Hour

Turn Key Runner De-Esser & Sam Chue
2023-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Turn Key Runner makes their Bellingham debut at the New Prospect Theater on the 23rd. Their mix of rock, folk, psychedelic and alternative rock is sure to please audiences looking for a nostalgic sound made fresh.

De-Esser recently launched his debut vinyl album, TAME. His grim, intricate lyrics are a perfect foil for stripped-down acoustic guitar stylings.
Sam Chue is a Bellingham staple who has recently returned to playing music in town after a familial tragedy. Sam’s one of the Northwest’s most distinct and sublime singer-songwriters.

Tickets $7 Pre-Sale / $10 Day of Show Doors open at 5pm

Pre-Sale Tickets: DE-ESSER, SAM CHUE, TURN KEY RUNNER (ticketstripe.com)

Muriel Anderson Multimedia Show
2023-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Guitarist, harp-guitarist, and composer Muriel Anderson embraces music from all over the world with a sense of grace, joy, and gentle humor. If you’re not already familiar with Muriel, you will find yourself smiling when you feel the joy of her music shining through a stunning array of styles.

Muriel is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Her CD, “Nightlight Daylight”, was chosen as one of the top 10 CDs of the decade by Guitar Player Magazine, and her “Heartstrings” recording accompanied the astronauts on the space shuttle. Among those she has performed/recorded with are Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Victor Wooten, Tommy Emmanuel and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. Muriel was also named one of the top 50 acoustic guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine.

Muriel’s multimedia show brings you on a planetary tour of tastes, images, and music with a backdrop of stunning visuals by photo-artist Bryan Allen.

Muriel’s new theme is Optimism and her recent release is her new album and book “The Optimism Collection”. It features music and visuals drawn from a huge variety of inspirations.

Her “Acoustic Chef” is a CD of music from around the world with a cookbook of recipes and stories to go with each tune. Muriel is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT® and founder of the MUSIC FOR LIFE ALLIANCE charity.
Advance tickets are available up until the day before the show and any tickets left available will be for sale at the door the day of the event.
You can chose a general admission ticket for $20 or a general admission ticket plus a copy of Acoustic Chef for $45 (a $10 discount on the book!) which you will be able to pick up at the show.
Advance tickets: https://newprospecttheatre.thundertix.com/events/215166

4 Week In-Person Workshop - Sept 6,13,20,27
2023-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium

Bellingham Story Hour Workshop
2023-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Ethos West Stage
Workshops take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month,
from 7 to 9 pm at The New Prospect Street Theater.
We recommend attending both workshops prior to
The Bellingham Story Hour Event.
Workshop Format
Workshops are offered by donation for the instructors time and pedagogy.
A $20 donation to the instructors (payable at each workshop) is suggested but is not a requirement for participation.
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Workshops will be hosted by a member of the community with some understood expertise in storytelling.
Story hour guidelines : Story Guidelines | Bellingham Story Hour
To Register for a Workshop: Home | Bellingham Story Hour

Summer Sunset Sessions - Best Intentions
2023-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Bellingham Cider Comany
Summer Sunset Sessions on the patio of Bellingham Cider Co. are the best way to end your weekend. Beverages (they have more than cider!) and their full menu are available.
The Best Intentions live in that transcendent place where happy meets sad – like walking down your old high school sweetheart’s road, or when you finally figured out how to make grandma’s cookies like she used to. Their musical saw, melancholy guitar, and carefully sculpted harmonies will stick with you long after the microphones get packed up and the venue lights dim.
Tickets available in advance and at the ally entrance to the Bellingham Cider Company’s patio.
Advance tickets: https://newprospecttheatre.thundertix.com/events/217476

Sound System Benefit - Social Hour 6-7pm - Show at 7pm - Donations at the Door
2023-09-16 18:00 - 21:30 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
We have a great venue, and a great PA but we need good microphones and stands to go with it. Please help us purchase them.
This line up:

Marvin Johnson and Mitzi Moore playing for social hour in the lobby.
Mark Ashworth and Rick Haykin open with a few words about the benefit and a few songs
Chad Petersen and Rick Haykin
Chuck Dingee and Sharon Mayson
Keith Carpenter, Lynn Givler and Brian Cunningham
Penny Stinkers playing acoustic

Performer bios:
Rick Haykin Saxophone
Classically trained on Sax, Rick enjoys injecting soul into his sound.
Rick has played venues such as Seattle’s Paramount Theater, The Portland Coliseum and the Oregon Country Fair Main Stage, in groups opening for Allman Brothers, Warren Zevon, Michael Hedges, Alice in Chains, Ann and Nancy Wilson and Susan Tedeschi

Chuck Dingée and Sharon Mayson’s beautiful vocals are what make Free Harmony unique and a treat to listen to. They started singing together in 2017 and have been busy entertaining people in the Northwest ever since.
A founding member of Bellingham’s popular classic rock band The Walrus, Chuck has been singing and playing in the area for over 40 years. He has an eclectic repertoire of hundreds of songs from Gershwin to Beatles to Pink Floyd.
Having sung all her life, Sharon has an incredibly smooth voice and performs in local Northwest bands High Spirits and Pacific Twang.
Together they play an entertaining mix of songs ranging from the 60s to present, by artists like Simon & Garfunkel, The Beatles, Emmylou Harris, Crowded House, Indigo Girls, First Aid Kit, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, and many others. In March 2019, Free Harmony was opening act for the band America at the Tulalip and Legends Casinos in Washington state.

Robin Christopher Show
2023-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
The Robin Christopher Show is a live theatre talk show that not only showcases improvisers and a variety of other talents from comedians to ventriloquists, but the audience itself. Each show, Robin and Christopher pick two audience members from the audience to interview followed by an improvised sketch based on the interview.
Come laugh and learn about the people in your neighborhood. In your neighborhood. In your neighborhood. They’re the people that you meet each day.
Pre-sale tickets end the day before – ticket will be available at the door – first come first serve so get your tickets early!
Robin Christopher Show Ticket Link https://newprospecttheatre.thundertix.com/events/219512

Sofia Talvik
2023-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Lucas Hicks Auditorium
Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik somehow still conforms to American interpretations of her own original music, a North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy. A veteran performer with 7 full length albums as well as numerous EPs, singles and tours behind her.
The latest album “Paws of a Bear” released in September 2019 gained a lot of critical acclaim in both the U.S and Europe, charting on the top lists of U.S Folk Radio, Roots Music Report and Euro Americana Charts. The first single “Take Me Home” stayed in the top 10 of U.S Folk Radio Charts for several months. Many of the songs of the album are on the theme of home and identity.
“A keen songwriter, the indie folk artist crafts beautiful soundscapes of subtle, rootsy timbres that place the pristine storyteller’s voice at their center. In this case of developing savvy arrangements that highlight her haunting vocals, the roots music that Talvik develops is of a similar tapestry to Joni Mitchell, tapping into that same knack for soul-stirring clarity and resonance. Between, however, is something of a different nature. Open-air production sets the scene for an evocative and atmospheric release from the Swedish folk artist.” – PopMatters
Advance tickets $22 : https://newprospecttheatre.thundertix.com/events/215227
Day of tickets $25 (if available) can be purchased at the door
