Opening Night Club
Opening Night Club is a podcast dedicated to celebrating community theater and performing arts in Central Washington. Each episode spotlights local productions, opening nights, behind-the-scenes stories, and the passionate people who make the magic happen. Whether you’re on stage, backstage, or in the front row—welcome to the club!
Episodes

2 hours ago
2 hours ago
Host Kevin McKee talks with cultural reporter and writer Josey Meats. They discuss theater directing, poetry, writing, and roller derby. There were no opening nights last week, but the club will be attending the film premiere of Where Does It Matter at the Ruby Theater in Chelan on September 14.

Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Host Kevin McKee talks with departing Cashmere High School music director Cathy Bronson. They discuss theater at CHS and LST, as well as playing Chef Louis in the Little Mermaid. There were no opening nights last week, but the club will be attending the opening night of Artimedorus at ICCA on Sept 6!

Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Host Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss last week's opening night performance of The Mini Quest Tavern's production of "The Curse of Greybeard's Treasure" at the Performing Arts Center in Wenatchee.

Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Host Kevin McKee talks with Leavenworth Summer Theater's Executive Director - Christy Shearer. They discuss LST's productions and the future of theater in Central Washington State. There were not opening night's last week, but the club will be attending the opening night of the MiniQuest Tavern at the PAC on 8/23!

Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Host Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss last week's opening night performance of The Short Shakespearean's production of "The Comedy of Errors" at the Riverside Playhouse in Wenatchee. They also review the Third Job Theater's production of "Twelfth Night" at the Meadow stage at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts.

Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Host Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss last week's opening night performance of Leavenworth Summer Theater's The Little Mermaid at the Leavenworth Festhall, as well as Hot August Night's Production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Join the Opening Night Club at the next opening night with The Short Shakespeareans production of The Comedy of Errors, and the Third Job Theater Company's production of Twelfth Night.

Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Host Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss last week's opening night performance of Stage Teens' High School Musical Jr. Join the Opening Night Club at the next opening night with LST's production of The Little Mermaid and Hot August Night's production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Host Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss last week's opening night performance of Carousel at LST's Ski Hill stage. Join the Opening Night Club at the next opening night with Stage Teens production of High School Musical Jr.