Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre presents "Bring It Back!" season

June 12, 2023|

SEARCY, Ark. (June 12, 2023) — Harding University’s Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre kicks off its 40th season as a "Bring It Back!" celebration. For almost four decades, this esteemed organization has been dedicated to delivering exceptional shows while fulfilling the dreams of countless actors, directors, designers and technicians. This milestone season promises to be a remarkable showcase of talent and entertainment.

The 40th season begins with the production of “You Can't Take It With You.” This heartwarming classic, directed by Kylie Jones, is running June 15-18, 22-24 and June 29-July 1. The season will continue with an explosion of nostalgia and memorable tunes. “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” directed by Ben and Ellen Jones, will run July 20-23, 27-29 and Aug. 3-5.

“We are committed to bringing high quality theater to the Searcy community and region," said Dr. Steven Frye, director of Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre. “The cast and crew of the shows work diligently to help bring each story on our stage to life for an unforgettable dinner and theater experience.”

Each show is performed in the Ulrey Performing Arts Center on the Harding University campus. Show casts feature members of the Searcy community and University faculty, staff and students.

Last year, the Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre experienced tremendous success, selling out an entire season of three shows and receiving five prestigious BroadwayWorld.com Arkansas awards for their outstanding production of "The Play That Goes Wrong."

For ticket information, visit hardingtickets.com . For additional information on Harding events and community services, visit harding.edu/community .

About Harding University

Harding University is a private Christian, liberal arts university located in Searcy, Arkansas. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it is the largest private university in the state. Harding’s student body represents students from across the U.S. and more than 50 nations and territories. The University offers more than 110 undergraduate majors; 14 preprofessional programs; more than 40 graduate and professional programs; as well as numerous study abroad opportunities including locations in Australasia, Peru, Europe, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more information, visit harding.edu .