Lubbock entertainment roundup features Beach Boys, Spider Man and more

LCT presents 'The Play That Goes Wrong'

Lubbock Community Theatre presents "The Play That Goes Wrong" at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9; and at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 10, at the theater, 3101 35th St.

This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show — an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences.

Tickets for this production are $20 (plus surcharge) for adults; and $15 (plus surcharge) for children younger than 12, seniors and students with a valid ID.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org/ or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LubbockTheatre

Boland and the Stragglers hit Cactus stage

Jason Boland and the Stragglers bring their Fall 2023 tour to the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7.

For the past 20 years, Jason Boland & the Stragglers have dazzled audiences all over as one of the leading ambassadors of the Oklahoma and Texas music movement. Millions of fans cheering him on, over 500,000 records sold independently and 10 albums later, Boland is a career musician whose legacy continues to grow.

From his early days touring in cramped vans and playing in front of tiny bar crowds to the packed venues he performs in today, Boland’s uncompromising approach has grown his profile dramatically, especially in the past handful of years. Add to that the legions of musicians who are influenced by Boland, and his impact on the scene is undeniable.

Limited VIP seats will be available for $100 each in the center section row A, seats 6-15; row B, seats 6-15; and row C, seats 9-13.

Remaining floor and standard balcony seats will be $27.50 in advance or $32.50 the day of the show. Balcony box seats are $60, which includes concessions.

The VIP ticket includes a pre-show, 3-4 song acoustic mini show with Boland and a photo op.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

Spider Man concert comes to Holly Hall

Spider Man: Into the Spider-verse live in concert will be at the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.

This is a whole new way to experience the box office hit "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."

The Academy Award-winning film from Sony Pictures Animation will be accompanied by a live orchestra, band and turntables with a scratch DJ playing music from the score and soundtrack.

Joining the tour is The Broadway Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra.

Reserved seat tickets range from $29.50 to $29.50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/

Tesh brings Big Band Live to Cactus

John Tesh brings his Big Band Live tour to the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9.

Over the course of 50 recordings and numerous popular PBS specials spread over a quarter-century, Tesh has never failed to inspire masses of fans with his always-evolving musical muses.

Launching with his Emmy-winning, synth-driven sports music, he conquered the emerging smooth jazz genre in the ’90s with his saxophone series and later became a force in the CCM/Worship world with best-selling recordings that found inventive musical ways to share his deep faith.

Reserved seat tickets are $59 for floor rows A-F; $49 for remaining floor rows G-M; $39 for standard balcony; and $98 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

There are also 50 meet-and-greet option tickets available for an additional $50 charge to the ticket price. The VIP patrons will meet in the lobby at 6:15 p.m. for the pre-show meet and greet with Tesh.

Note: This is the same date as the Texas Tech vs. Oregon football game.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

Wills to perform at Cactus

Class country hitmaker Mark Wills is set to perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Cactus Theater.

It was “19(90) Somethin’” when Grand Ole Opry member Wills went from singing at Atlanta’s infamous Buckboard to releasing his first of 19 Billboard-charting singles across seven albums.

While climbing his musical "ladder," he has recorded gold and platinum albums and released some of the most enduring and recognizable country music hits of the last 25 Years.

“Wish You Were Here,” “Jacob’s Ladder” and “I Do (Cherish You)” cemented his country star status in the late ’90s and at the ‘dawning of a new decade’ in the early ’00s.

Reserved seat tickets for this concert are $39 for floor rows A-F; $35 for remaining floor seats, rows G-M; $30 for standard balcony; and $70 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com

Alamo screening 'Road House'

It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it.

Join Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock for a special screening of "Road House" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11.

The Double Deuce needs professional help. It's time they hire a cooler.

Fewer performers were equally as adept at romancing ladies as they were roundhouse kicking slack-jawed goons in the face than Patrick Swayze. Thankfully, the appropriately-named Rowdy Herrington delivered the universe a favor by giving us both sides of the Swayz’ in "Road House".

A bouncer who trains other bouncers, Dalton is the best bar rescue man (or cooler) in the business. Armed with his bare fists, a sly smirk, and a philosophy degree, Dalton jumps head-first into the seedy world of the Double Deuce, going toe-to-toe with corrupt, ascot-wearing businessman Brad Wesley (Ben Gazzara). A mustache-less yet impossibly tough Sam Elliott joins the party later.

Tickets are $10 and available online in advance at drafthouse.com/lubbock/show/road-house

Edge Theatre presents 'Real Women Have Curves'

The Edge Theatre: A Company of Fine Artists presents "Real Women Have Curves", at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 16, 22 and 23, and at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 24, at the theater, 4228 Boston Ave., Ste. A.

"Real Women Have Curves" is directed by Mallory Flores and written by Josefina Lopez and published by Dramatic Publishing Co.

Set in a tiny sewing factory in East L.A., this is the outrageously funny story of five full-figured Mexican-American women who are racing to meet nearly impossible production deadlines in order to keep their tiny factory from going under. And while they work, hiding from the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service), they talk… about their husbands and lovers, their children, their dreams for the future.

Tickets are $17 (plus taxes and fees) for adults ages 18 and older; and $15 (plus taxes and fees) for students with valid ID and seniors ages 65 and older.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit edgetheatrelubbock.org

Americana doubleheader at Cactus

John Baumann and Blue Water Highway present an Americana doubleheader at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the Cactus Theater.

Baumann has established himself as equal parts brilliant songwriter and captivating entertainer. He’s released several solo releases, while honing his songwriting skills and landing cuts with other artists. He is also a member of the acclaimed group, The Pandhandlers, along with Josh Abbott, William Clark Green and Cleto Cordero (of Flatland Cavalry).

Blue Water Highway is an Austin-based folk rock band known for their soulful three-part harmonies, thoughtful songwriting, inventive arrangements and live performances that are just as captivating and entertaining as their albums. The band consists of childhood friends Zack Kibodeaux and Greg Essington, alongside Catherine Clarke and Kyle James Smith. They’ve made three full-length albums blending modern and traditional sounds to create something timeless and familiar, yet fresh and original.

Reserved seat tickets include all floor and standard balcony seats $20 in advance, $25 day of show; limited balcony box (includes concessions with ticket), $40 in advance, $50 day of show.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.cactustheater.com/

Show chorus presents musical

The Pride of West Texas Show Chorus presents the musical "Who Let the Dogs Out" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Crickets Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.

Featuring a cappella barbershop-style music and Lubbock theater talent, follow the stories of “Killer”, “Otis” and their mischievous puppy friends at Sweet Addie’s Rescue.

These pups will do whatever it takes to find a dog-loving family with a home they can call their own….and the Rescue staff help them every way they can, sometimes unintentionally! You can help the “world famous” Detective Jean Claude Rousseau search for our dogs when they suddenly turn up missing! Who let the dogs out?

The Pride of West Texas Show Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adeline’s International, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All proceeds and donations are tax-deductible.

Reserved seat tickets for this show are $25. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/

Alamo hosting brunch screening of 'Oceans Eleven'

Alamo Drafthouse Lubbock is hosting a special brunch screening of "Oceans Eleven" at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17.

The history of Hollywood has been marked by watching beautiful people do pretty much anything. Steven Soderbergh's remake of the Rat Pack '60s film goes one step ahead in turning this handsome heist into one of the most compulsively rewatchable movies of the past 25 years.

Parolee Danny Ocean (George Clooney) recruits old pals for the biggest job of their careers: robbing three Las Vegas casinos for $150 million at once during a heavyweight bout. Oh, and the casino owner (Andy Garcia) is dating his ex-wife (Julia Roberts). An intricately-constructed caper, Soderbergh keeps everything fast and loose with a murderer's row of sparkling performances. A cable staple since its release, this demands to be seen on the big screen.

Order from a special brunch menu or from the theater's regular menu for this special event.

Tickets for the movie are $10 and available in advance online at drafthouse.com/lubbock/event/brunch-screenings-oceans-eleven-2001/brunch

Koy brings comedy to Holly Hall

Comedian Jo Koy brings his world tour to the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17.

As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world.

Koy recently starred in the Universal Picture film "Easter Sunday", set around a family gathering to celebrate Easter Sunday, the comedy is based on Jo Koy’s life experiences and stand-up comedy. He also was featured in his recent Netflix special, Jo Koy: Live From The Los Angeles Forum.

This show is for ages 12 and older.

Reserved seat tickets range from $44.50 to $64.50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/

'Rain Man' returns to big screen for 35th anniversary

"Rain Man" returns to the big screen for a special 35th anniversary showing at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Cinemark Movies 16 and XD, 5721 58th St.

Charlie (Tom Cruise) just discovered he has an autistic brother named Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) and is taking him on the ride of his life. Or is it the other way around? Raymond first pushes hot-headed Charlie to the limits of his patience and then pulls him completely out of his self-centered world. And what began as an unsentimental journey for the brothers becomes so much more.

Winner of four Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Hoffman) and Best Director (Barry Levinson).

Tickets for this special screening are $12.45 and available in advance online at https://www.fathomevents.com/

Sun Valley Station to perform at Blue Light

Sun Valley Station will be playing at the Blue Light in Lubbock on Thursday, Sept. 21. The duo just released their new single/video "Cigarettes" and Americana Highways premiered it, and the video already has 106,000 views on Facebook.

Sun Valley Station may be a newly formed band, but the two main components, frontman Jeff Hobbs and bassist Lucas Copeland, have been playing music together for more than 20 years.

The band's debut double album "DANO" is a 22-song collection as epic as the long journey it took to come into creation. The name represents the long process in which this album was created being recorded over a 10-year span and at four different locations: Denton, and Ardmore, Norman and Oklahoma City.

LSO presents 'Rhapsodies'

The Lubbock Symphony Series presents "Rhapsodies" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.

Enjoy a blend of jazz and classical music with our opening concert of the season.

The program features Peter Boyer’s dynamic “Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue” and the iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin. The concert also includes Beethoven’s mighty “Symphony No. 5,” which exudes the same enthusiasm and energy as a rhapsody.

With the renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel as soloist on Boyer and Gershwin, this concert is not to be missed.

Reserved seating tickets range from $22.50 to $83.70 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/

The Beach Boys add 2nd show at Holly Hall

Due to high ticket demand, The Beach Boys is adding a second performance on Sept. 24, 2023, at 3 p.m. at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences. The later show on the same day at 7:30 p.m. is close to sold out. The Beach Boys– who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon – mark more than a half century of making music. The group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history.

Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’ first hit, “Surfin’” (1961), dozens of the bands chart toppers have become eternal anthems of American youth: “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Rock and Roll Music” and “Kokomo.”

The Beach Boys have sold over 100 million records worldwide and have received more than 33 RIAA Platinum and Gold record awards. The Rock And Roll Hall of Famers were also honored at the 2001 Grammy Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love, who, along with longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Scott Totten, Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher and Randy Leago continue the legacy of the iconic band. This concert will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.

Tickets for The Beach Boys are on sale now for both the 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Performances range in price from $59.00 to $179.00 plus taxes and fees. VIP packages are available at: www.thebeachboys.com and www.mikelove.com. Tickets can be purchased online at buddyhollyhall.com, by calling ETIX at 1 (800) 514-3849, and in person at the venue box office at 1300 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79401, open Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Flatlands Dance presents 'Book Club'

Flatlands Dance Theatre presents "Book Club" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 7 in the Firehouse Theatre of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Ave. K.

Flatlands Dance Theatre’s 15th season of professional contemporary dance invites audiences to Book Club, a one-of-a-kind event combining dance and literature. FDT will premiere five original dance works created around central themes including: personal reading and writing practices, literary genres, banned books, library and bookshop spaces, beloved characters, and famous literary quotes.

In collaboration with the Lubbock Public Libraries, Literacy Lubbock, and Wild Lark Books, we will offer a community book club open to all, pre-show creative activities at the Mahon Library and during the First Friday Art Trail at CASP Studio E, children’s book giveaways, and opportunities to purchase books from local authors and those that are featured in the show.

General admission tickets are $21 for adults and $12 for children, students and seniors.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com or call the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Moonlight Musicals presents 'Matilda'

Moonlight Musicals presents "Matilda: The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, 413 E. Broadway.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

General admission tickets are $21 (plus taxes and fees) and available for purchase at selectaseatlubbock.com or by calling the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Wetzel adds Lubbock stop to tour

Genre-bending artist Koe Wetzel has added fall dates to his Road to Hell Paso North American headline tour including a stop at United Supermarkets Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7.

Presented by Monster Energy, the newly announced 22-date run kicked off July 28 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with stops in Baton Rouge, Indianapolis, San Antonio, and more. The tour will conclude with shows in Lubbock and El Paso, both of which have inspired a couple of Koe’s song and album titles.

Koe will be supported by Wade Bowan and Tanner Ursey.

Tickets for this concert range from $36 to $199 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com or call the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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