McCain Auditorium's free holiday gift to the community
In gratitude and holiday spirit, McCain Performance Series offers free show: Pat Hazell's "The Wonder Bread Years"
A free production of Pat Hazell's "The Wonder Bread Years" on Dec. 12 is the McCain Performance Series' holiday gift to the community.
Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series is presenting a free holiday show in December to thank the community during the holiday season. Pat Hazell's "The Wonder Bread Years" will be presented on the McCain Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12.
A fresh and funny salute to Americana, Pat Hazell's "The Wonder Bread Years" is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between stand-up and theater. The show not only restores a much-needed sense of wonder but leaves audiences laughing and savoring the past like never before. From sitting at the kids' table to riding way in the back of the Country Squire Wagon, "The Wonder Bread Years" is a comic bullseye.
Pat Hazell is one of the original writers of NBC's "Seinfeld," a "Tonight Show" veteran and a critically acclaimed playwright. Showtime famously declared him one of the "five funniest people in America." Perfect for the holiday season, Hazell's show is a love letter to baby-boomer childhood nostalgia, Americana and growing up in the Midwest.
"As a next-generation land-grant university, K-State has a commitment to putting others first, to service, and to bettering the lives of others through education, research and engagement," said Todd Holmberg, McCain Auditorium executive director. "McCain Auditorium celebrates that mission with our external engagement program. As an extension of our ongoing commitment to outreach and community engagement, we are delighted to offer this complimentary performance as our holiday gift to the community — a small way for us to give back, say thank you and share the joy of the performing arts with those who make our work so meaningful!"
How to get free tickets to "The Wonder Bread Years"
Complimentary tickets will be available to the public beginning at noon Wednesday, Nov. 18, and may be reserved in person or by phone through McCain's ticket office at 785-532-6428. Tickets will not be available online. Ticket office hours are noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.
If you can't join in person but still want to be part of the celebration, consider making a gift to help McCain continue sharing the joy of the performing arts with our community for years to come! Call our office at 785-532-6425, and we would be happy to let you know all the fun options for you to support.