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Alaska Sound Celebration proudly presents the 34th Annual Fur Rondy Melodrama:

Port Golden: Home of the Glittering Gold Rugged Nugget
February 21 – March 8 
49th State Brewing Company – Heritage Theatre

This year’s Melodrama takes place in the shadow of Alaska’s fading gold rush, as a scheming villain targets a small town inn and its prized gold nugget. As chaos ensues, the town’s noble hero rallies against evil with our heroine and a spirited cast. Good must triumph over greed in this uproarious clash of Southern charm, rugged grit and theatrical mischief.

Don't miss the bad jokes, the great music and, of course, the popcorn! Reserve your seats today at CenterTix.com or 907-263-ARTS.

Written by Kathy Hughes and Van Horn Ely • Stage direction by Dean Brady • Musical direction by Peggy Benton

Supported in part by the Municipality of Anchorage

A brief Melodrama history

For the past 30 years, Alaska Sound Celebration members have been the creative force behind the Fur Rondy Melodrama, one of the most successful events of the Festival held in Anchorage every winter. Each year, the Melodrama is played in front of sell-out audiences over three weekend runs: Friday nights, and Saturday and Sunday matinees and evening performances.

Each year, Chorus members are involved in writing, producing, set building and costume making, as well as starring in the Melodrama.  One of the most popular and fun elements of the Melodrama is the popcorn throwing. Audience members young and old delight in throwing popcorn at the cast, the chorus and each other! From miners to pirates, zombies to Vikings, we've done it all!