Numerous performances, plays planned for January
Dec. 27—A number of performances and plays are on tap in January, as is a film festival.
—"Let The Right One In," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-13 at Dream Theatre Company, 124 S. Main St. Described as "an enchanting, brutal vampire myth and coming-of-age love story adapted from the bestselling novel and award-winning film. For mature audiences (ages 18 and older) Reservations required; reserve tickets at showtix4u.com/event-details/78910. General admission: $15. For information, contact Becki Arnall, becki_arnall@yahoo.com, 417-622-6470.
—"Broadway Favorites with Glenda Austin," 4 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall, 212 W. Seventh St. The Joplin pianist and educator will play some of Broadway's most popular songs. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Cornell Series 2023 — 2024. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, 417-501-5550, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex, open 1 — 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Tickets: $10 — $15. For information, contact Lauren Brown, lauren@connect2culture.org, 417-501-5550.
—123 Andrés, 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, Beshore Performance Hall, 212 W. Seventh St. 123 Andrés is a Latin Grammy-winning husband-and-wife duo who create music for the whole family. Performed in Spanish and English. This performance is part of Connect2Culture's Ignite Series 2023 — 2024. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at connect2culture.org, 417-501-5550, or at the C2C box office inside the Cornell Complex, open 1 — 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday). Tickets: Adults $15, children ages 3-17 free. For information, contact Lauren Brown, lauren@connect2culture.org, 417-501-5550.
—"Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31-Feb. 5, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday at Joplin Little Theatre, 3009 W. First St. Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for best play, this comedy revolves around middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia, who share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. For mature audiences only. Reservations encouraged; reserve tickets online at joplinlittletheatre.org or by calling 417-623-3638. This performance is part of Joplin Little Theatre's 2023-2024 season. Tickets: Adults $18, senior citizens/students $15. For information, contact Ann Lile, info@joplinlittletheatre.org, 417-623-3638.
—Great Wonders Uplift Film Fest, Jan. 11-13 at the Route 66 Theater in Webb City and the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, 212 W. Seventh St. This three-day festival includes screenings, workshops, meet-and-greets, an awards ceremony and an exclusive screening of "The Butterfly People." Festival screenings will take place at the Route 66 Theater in downtown Webb City while the awards ceremony will be held at the Cornell Complex. Tickets are nonrefundable except on a case-by-case basis. In the event of inclement weather, the film festival will reschedule all activities to the following weekend. For a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/great-wonders-film-fest-tickets. Tickets: $10 — $90. For information, contact Steve Head, infor@upliftfilmfest.com, 418-437-2001.
