Return to the ’50s at Circle Moon Theater

The Mountain Harmony Show Choir and Northwoods Performing Arts are presenting their annual youth show early next month. Shows are planned April 3-5 and April 10-12.

Titled “The Nifty Fifties,” the musical comedy is both a tribute to the 1950s and to the fun of the era. Under the direction of Nina Pletsch, “Nifty” is an energetic show featuring a great musical and dance decade. Organizers said it is an understatement to say MHSC youth are stoked to show off their impressive stage skills. Saddle shoes, poodle skirts and a luncheonette/soda shop may be in evidence in this nostalgic review of post-war peacetime in America — a story best told by the teenagers of that special time. 

“The Nifty Fifties” performances are scheduled April 3-5 and April 10-12. No meal will be served at the Saturday, April 12, matinee show. Dinner show tickets are $35 per person or $14 for tickets to only the show. Tickets for seniors and youth are $12. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dining service begins at 6:30, and the curtain opens at 7:30. The matinee show starts at 3 p.m. 

For tickets and reservations, call 208-448-1294, go online to northwoodsperformingarts.com, or stop by Seeber’s Pharmacy, 336 S. Washington Ave., Newport, Washington.  

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service Inc., “Nifty” was written by Tim Kelly, with music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur.  

Circle Moon Theater is on Highway 211, 3-1/2 miles north of Highway 2.