The Henry Strater Theatre
The "Hank"
The Hank is home to the famous Durango Melodrama and Vaudeville! Back this season, they will also continue to offer the popular and delectable Dinner and a Show package! Enjoy a world-class meal from the Mahogany Grille and an evening of fun and entertainment, all at one great low price.
The Durango Melodrama - 6/10/11 to 9/24/11
This season, the Durango Melodrama features 2 shows this season - "The Pursuit of Happiness" and "After Dark." The shows will typically alternate each night so there is always something fun for the whole family.
The Pursuit of Happiness - This is a tale set during the American Revolution, of a charming Hessian soldier who wants to surrender to Americans. After all, he loves the idea of this new country where it is written in the constitution that they are dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal and who also wants to spend their time “running after happiness”. What could be better? Perhaps the innkeeper's daughter? You'll love this fun and patriotic play with just the right amount of the inevitable complications of the period.
After Dark -
Set in 19th century London, "After Dark" is the customary convoluted combination of mistaken identities, lost inheritances and skullduggery that characterizes classic melodrama. Watch the spectacular and highly anticipated arrival of the speeding train as it races toward its witless victim. There is a hero, a beautiful heroine and of course a conniving villain and villainess. What will happen and how will it all end?
There is only one way to find out. Come in and enjoy one of Durango's longest running entertainment traditions!
Show Dates:
June 10-September 24 - (Please Note: the Melodrama will go on a brief hiatus from August 27 until September 7th) Shows start nightly at 7:45pm (Closed Mondays).
Prices:
- Adults are $24
- Children/Students/Military and Seniors (60+) (with id) are $19
- Groups of 10 or more are $19 each with a complimentary ticket for the coach driver/tour guide. (Note: Please call us at 866-294-5187 for group and box seat availability and reservations.)
Henry Strater Dinner Theatre
Back again this year, the Henry Strater Theatre is offering a fun and unique Dinner and a Show option! Start your eventing with a delectable dinner at that award winning Mahogany Grille located in the historic Strater Hotel in downtown Durango. With two fantastic dinner menus for adults and a delicious kids menu as well.
Prices for Dinner and a Show:
The Melodrama Dinner Menu:
- Adults are $43.95
- Students/Military and Seniors (60+) (with id) are $38.95
- Children are $31.95
The Fine Dining Menu:
- Adults are $51
- Students/Military and Seniors (60+) (with id) are $46
- Children are $31.95
The History of The "Hank"
A theatre this old has history as equally entertaining as the shows that continue to appear season after season. In 1961, next to the Strater Hotel was a dusty old car garage that was screaming for a transformation. The vision was of burgundy and rose and the idea was to entertain locals and tourist for years to come. The unique and attractive theatre opened its doors on June 23rd, 1962 with rave reviews earning national acclaims for the Four Corners area. TIME Magazine raved that the theatre was one of the top theatres during its premier summer season.
The Henry Strater Theatre’s debut show was the off-Broadway and Las Vegas hit "Forever Plaid." The show sold out opening night and continued to bring in sold out crowds to cheer on the fun and enthusiastic performers. In 2009, The Hank also brought in the Broadway classic "Dames at Sea," which enjoyed a summer of sold-out, family friendly entertainment. The theatre plans to continue to bring in different varieties of world renowned shows including comedy, bands, musicals, drama, magic and mystery, cabaret, and more!
