Keillor Announces The Rhubarb Show--New Non-broadcast Variety Show This Fall at the Fitz

Aug 13, 2013

After a record sell-out of tickets for the fall season of A Prairie Home Companion, host Garrison Keillor has announced that he's creating a new, non-broadcast variety show entitled The Rhubarb Show which will be "a club version of the radio show" and will premiere on Saturday, September 21 at 9 p.m., following the broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion, and run through Saturday, October 5, at the historic Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.

Each of the shows will feature some guests from the APHC broadcast, as well as some local talent we're excited to showcase. Sound effects wizard Fred Newman will be featured each week along with magician Bill Arnold, and musical guests include: Chic Gamine, the Canadian girl group (with a guy drummer), and Katy Vernon (September 21); legendary songwriter Dan Penn, Molly Maher & her Disbelievers (September 28); and Pokey LaFarge, The Cactus Blossoms will round out the final performance for the fall on (October 5). Garrison Keillor will host, and there will be other attractions, such as Karl Eilers on the Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ, and a few other surprises.

Tickets for Rhubarb go on sale at noon on Thursday, August 15 via the Ticketmaster outlets or online, or in person at the Fitzgerald box office. Tickets categories include "Box Seats" (which include wine and desserts) $40; $20; $10 and $5 (a handling fee will be included) - MPR Members receive a $2 discount on the top two tiered price categories.

The Rhubarb Show is produced by Prairie Home Productions, and more information on can be found online at www.prairiehome.org

WHAT: The Rhubarb Show with Garrison Keillor WHO: Garrison Keillor with Fred Newman, magician Bill Arnold, featuring: Chic Gamine and Katy Vernon (September 21) Dan Penn and Molly Maher and her Disbelievers (September 28) Pokey LaFarge and the Cactus Blossoms (October 5) Plus the Mighty Wurlitzer theater pipe organ with Karl Eilers and much more.

WHEN:September 21, 28, and October 5, 9 p.m..

WHERE: The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 East Exchange St. (at Wabasha), downtown St. Paul

TICKETS: On sale beginning Thursday, August 15, at noon Central Time.

Prices: $40 (Box Seats include 2 glasses of wine and desserts);$20, $10, and $5, plus a $2.50 facility fee will be added to all tickets.

Minnesota Public Radio members receive a $2 discount on top two price categories.

Groups Welcomed! Tickets will also be made available the day/evening of each performance.

Order online through Ticketmaster.com, call 800-982-2787, or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. The general public may purchase tickets in person at the Fitzgerald box office. Minnesota Public Radio members may order tickets by phone at 651-290-1200.