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
From Keg Tapping to Curtain Calls. Kevin McKee sits down with Danielle Schafer-Cloke to discuss her work in education and theater throughout Leavenworth and the Wenatchee Valley.
Hosts Kevin and Skyler discuss the first week of activities as emcees at Leavenworth's Octoberfest. Musical acts, steinholding, and party games are analyzed and they lay out all of the upcoming opening nights.
Hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss the opening night of a project from the new organization The Siren Project, and they discuss the recently announced cast list for the production of Hamlet at the Numerica PAC.
Hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss the opening night of Quincy Valley Allied Arts production of 'A Grand Night For Singing', as wells as the Vancouver Fringe Festival and Wenatchee's 'Night Market On The Ave'.
Hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill talk about Skyler's trip to Kyrgyzstan and the World Nomad Games. The cast lists for several upcoming shows are discussed along with the fall gatherings at MTW and Masquers Theater.
Host Kevin McKee sits down with Lana Bromiley to discuss leading the theater program at Wenatchee Valley College, her work with Stage Kids, and directing the Eastmont High School musicals.
Hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill report on Third Job Theater's production of Shakespeare's Macbeth. They also discuss upcoming auditions and the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan.
Host Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss the latest Mini-Quest Tavern production The Murder Mystery at the Feywild Massacre-ade. They also discuss the upcoming opening night of Macbeth and the closing night of 1776
Host Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss Leavenworth Summer Theater's production of Bright Star starring Rachel Powers, and also discuss the recently announced cast list for Urinetown, the musical.
Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss the most recent Short Shakespearean production of As You Like It, and Skyler dives deep into the historical background of serfdom.
Hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss the Leavenworth Summer Theater production of 'Anything Goes' and do a deep dive into the actual history around the Hot August Nights production of '1776'.
Host Kevin McKee sits down with local celebrity Mike Magnotti to discuss his role in local theater throughout the years.
Host Kevin McKee chats with Adam Eagle about his career in acting, improv, standup comedy, variety show hosting, and model for The Adam Eagle Art Show. (Adam Eagle artwork by Sarah Sims)
The Opening Night Club podcast is turning ONE YEAR OLD!
To celebrate, hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill are joined by some of Central Washington's favorite theater personalities for a special anniversary episode. Each guest takes on the Opening Night Eight—eight fun questions that reveal backstage stories, favorite memories, theatrical opinions, and plenty of laughs.
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Hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss and celebrate the performing arts in Central Washington. This week they cover the recent production of "The Shark Is Broken", the upcoming production of "1776" and the Opening Night of Leavenworth Summer Theater's production of "The Sound Of Music"
Host Kevin McKee chats with music educator and theatrical music director Kurt McKee. They discuss last month's production of Fiddler on the Roof at Puyallup's Cascade Christian High School, as well as the Swiss rules for Schwingen.
Hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss the opening night of The Shark is Broken at MTW's Riverside Playhouse.
Hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss The Shark is Broken opening this week. And they also dive into the 2026 Tony Awards.
Host Kevin McKee sits down with actual backstage royalty and talks with Kylee Boggs, Technical Supervisor at the Numerica Performing Arts Center. The conversation ranges from her role as the driving force behind the Apple Awards to the fireworks and pyrotechnics at Wenatchee's 4th of July.
Hosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss volunteering and fundraising for theater organizations in the areas, as well as reviewing the Stage Kids production of the musical Matilda Jr.
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