People who live in Ashland and love music and comedy should make a date to go to the Oregon Cabaret and see what’s playing. The OCT was founded in 1986 and has grown from a small theater performing 30 shows a year to a nationally-recognized venue with a year-round season of 270 performances of five amazing shows. The cabaret’s building is the meticulously restored and expanded First Baptist Church of Ashland, which was built in 1911. Craig Hudson purchased the building in 1982 and spent the next four years bringing the fine details of the Ashland property back to life, from stained glass windows to beautiful landscaping. A gorgeous crystal chandelier was installed, a piece rescued from an old movie palace in Pennsylvania.
Enjoy Dinner and a Show at this Restored Ashland Property
Today, the Oregon Cabaret is the place to see productions of famous Broadway hits, like Chicago, which will be performed July 14th through September 11th, as well as cult classics like Rocky Horror Picture Show, which will be on stage from October 12th through the 31st. The Oregon Cabaret also develops original shows. Johnny Cash fans who live in Ashland should make sure to see the latest original show, Ring of Fire, which uses Johnny Cash’s music to tell a story about love, faith, life’s complications, and redemption. Make reservations to enjoy dinner at the theater before the show
Visit the Oregon Cabaret Theater to learn more about upcoming shows and purchase tickets.
