​The 1st Annual “Montana Comedy Festival” will take place in Deer Lodge from March 12th – 17th.  March 12th and 13th will see the likes of Vegas comedians Ron Coleman and headliner Derek Richards, both who perform regularly on the Vegas strip and across the nation, and March 17th will welcome the Powell County local improv troupe “Das Froot.”  All shows are at 8 pm on the given nights.

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Ron Coleman, who began his entertainment career acting as a stuntman in over 30 movies and television shows, will open for Mr. Richards.  Ron is a regular on the Las Vegas strip and has opened for such comedy greats as Rodney Dangerfield, Tim Allen, Ellen Degeneres, Joe Rogan, and George Lopez.  Ron is a California native that brings a likeable sarcasm to the stage.  He is like the fun uncle you wish you had but your parents would probably frown when you hang around him. 

​The show’s headliner Derek Richards also has an extensive comedy resume in and outside of Las Vegas.  His hour special “The Irish Comedy Tour” can be seen on demand via Amazon Prime, DISH, Direct TV, iTunes, VUDU, Vimeo, Google Play, Microsoft XBOX, and YouTube.  Derek’s act is fast, fresh, and at times, fanatical.  He brings the funny with tales about his Irish-Catholic upbringing, divorce, the holidays, and his child-free existence.  A veteran of the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment tours, Richards has performed at U.S. base camps in Iraq, Afghanistan, and 15 other countries. 

Rounding out the 1st Annual “Montana Comedy Festival” will be the wacky improv team “Das Froot” performing on St. Patty’s Day evening.  Tickets for the Vegas comedians are $20 and reservations are highly recommended at (406) 846-4096.  Tickets may also be purchased on the Cutler Brother’s Productions Facebook page as well as their website cutlerbros.com.  Tickets for the improv show on St. Patty’s Day are $10 and may be purchased at the door.  Call the number listed for further questions. 

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Celebrating the Centennial of the Rialto’s opening in 1921, Cutler Brothers Production is honored to present Robin Hood 100 years after it was originally performed on the Deer Lodge stage. Although Blamire’s version is not an opera, such as the show which toured here on March 2, 1921, it is full of the same lively characters. Robin Hood, Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian take on King John and the Sherriff of Nottingham in this humorous, rambunctious version of the legendary folk hero. There is no shortage of action as battle scenes, sword fights and trickery are sprinkled throughout the show. Friday and Sunday shows are $20 apiece. Saturday’s show includes a champagne toast and cheesecake dessert for a total of $30 for the gala Centennial event. Patrons are encouraged to dress in the style of the roaring twenties to commemorate the opening of the Rialto in 1921. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. A 50/50 drawing, raffles for themed gift baskets, photo displays, and a short program will also be featured. Doors open at 6 pm and the play will begin at 7:30. Tickets for the play are available at Valley Foods, Keystone Pharmacy, Steele’s in Butte and Deer Lodge, at the Rialto, and online at:

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​Show times: March 5th -7th, Friday and Saturday - 7:30. Sunday matinee - 2:00. Venue: Rialto Theater, 418 Main St. Deer Lodge, Montana, (406) 846-7900 Robin Hood by Larry Blamire “Robin Hood (Blamire)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
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​The Cutler Brother’s Valentine’s Day-themed “Comedy Night” will feature many of the valley’s favorite comedians.  Kelly, Patrick, and Matthew Cutler are the authors of the show and sketches include “Love Letters,” “The Bachelor,” “A Groundhog’s Day Valentine,” the “Comedy Night News,” and much more.  The cast rounds out at lucky 13 and the Powell County Attorney Kathy McEnery will play host.  The show resembles the Saturday Night Live format.

Tickets to the Cutler Brother’s “Comedy Night” Couple’s Retreat are $35 for couples and $20 for all single parties.  The show takes place at the Cutler Brother’s Theatre in Deer Lodge.  Any and all inquiries may call the number above or visit cutlerbros.com for more details. 

Cutler Brothers Productions of Deer Lodge will wrap up this wacky 2020 theatre season with their 45th “Comedy Night” in succession.  “Comedy Night” is a sketch show that resembles “Saturday Night Live” with current themes and stories.  The show will kickoff on Wednesday, December 23rd at 7:30 pm and it contains some mature content. 

​Fifteen comedians from the Deer Lodge Valley troupe will take to the stage in Cutler Bros. 45th “Comedy Night.”  Local resident and star of this summer’s “Romeo and Juliet” Lee Hague will host the show.  “These guys are a lot of fun.  I hope I don’t let them down,” he stated.  Kelly, Patrick, and Matthew Cutler are the authors and directors of the show that first was staged in 2003. 

Sketches for this Christmas’ “Comedy Night” include “A Comedy Night Nightmare,” “Look Whose Talking,” “Loser’s on a Couch,” “Old Family Videos,” “A Bob Cratchit Christmas,” and much more.  The “Comedy Night News” is also a show segment with host Kelly Cutler which brings the most current of events to light through humorous interchange. 

Tickets to “Comedy Night 45” are $12 and may be reserved by calling (406) 846-4096.  Reservations are highly recommended so the theatre can properly seat all patrons and put a cap on audience numbers.  The show starts at 7:30 pm at Cutler Bros. Theatre on December 23rd.  For more information please visit cutlerbros.com or the Cutler Brother’s Facebook page. 

​“A Christmas Carol” will then kick off on Friday, December 11th and run to Sunday, December 20th with showings Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm.  The show follows the timeless Dicken’s piece where Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away into a vision of Past, Present, and Future.  Patrick Cutler takes on the role of Scrooge and Marquis Dijon Archuleta will play Dickens himself.  The cast tops out at twenty local actors.

“A Christmas Carol” is $20 for general admission.  For reservations or general questions please call the Cutler Brother’s Box Office at (406) 846-4096 or visit cutlerbros.com.  You can find more details on both shows at the Cutler Brothers Facebook page. ​

Marquis Dijon Archuleta, a Cutler Brothers resident actor, will make his first appearance in Creepshow as a guide.  Archuleta has longed to participate in the Deer Lodge October festivities but has always had theatre jobs outside of the state during this month.  In 2020 he has stayed close to home and looks forward to “creeping” audience members out later this month.
           
​“Creepshow” is an interactive haunted house where audience participants are thrown into a story and must make decisions to weave through the plotlines.  This year’s show begins with a short stage production to set up the theme before participants are lunged into the theme on a walking tour.  Cutler Brothers productions has made all efforts to abide by the state Covid19 mandates including socially distanced tours, limited numbers on tours, hand sanitizer stations, and more. 

​The Cutler Brother’s 44th Comedy Night will premier this Friday, August 21st at 8 pm at the Cutler Bros. Theatre in Deer Lodge.  Comedy Night is the brainchild of Kelly, Matthew, and Patrick Cutler and it was first produced in 2003.  The comedic sketch show resembles Saturday Night Live with a special guest host, musical guest, and several original sketches written by the Cutler brothers.

Comedy Night 44 will be hosted by New York’s John Knispel and the musical guest will be area favorite John Montoya.  Knispel has been on and off the Cutler Bros. stage since 2011 taking leading roles in “Annie,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Oklahoma,” and more.  Montoya has been entertaining audiences in establishments across Montana for several years.
 
​Sketches for Comedy Night 44 include a spoof on the hit TV show “Ghost Hunters,” a father that thinks he’s a clown, a Twilight Zone Episode, Behind the Scenes of The Wizard of Oz, and more.  The Comedy Night News, a crowd favorite, will also be co-anchored by Knispel and Kelly Cutler.  The cast is 14 comedians strong.

“Romeo and Juliet,” the Shakespeare classic, will open in Deer Lodge at the Cutler Bros. Theatre on Friday, July 24th and run to Sunday, August 16th with showings Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.  The second play of the Cutler Brother’s altered season will be directed by veteran to the Cutler stage and resident actor Marquis Dijon Archuleta in his directorial debut with the troupe. ​

Archuleta first took roles at the Cutler Bros. Theatre in 2014 when he played Crooks in “Of Mice and Men” and Benny Southstreet in “Guys and Dolls.”  Since that time, he has been back to Deer Lodge for every summer theatre season for at least one show.  His resume at Cutler Brothers includes roles in “Chicago,” “To Kill a Mockingbird” (Tom Robinson), “Jesus Christ Superstar” (Peter), “Damn Yankees,” “The Little Mermaid” (Sebastian), and many more. ​

​Archuleta is a graduate from the University of Montana’s theatre program with an emphasis in acting and is excited to deliver to audiences his interpretation of this timeless piece.  In his directorial debut the “Romeo and Juliet” that will be presented will have a modern flare and even take place in certain locations around Montana.  “The plotlines of this show seem to never lose their relevancy, no matter what year the show is produced,” Archuleta stated.  He would know.  Marquis has performed “Romeo and Juliet” over 5 times playing 5 different roles as well as countless other Shakespeare in Missoula, MT and at the Tennessee Shakespeare Company.

On top of the directorial debut, Marquis will play the extensive role of Friar Laurence in the show among a solid cast of Deer Lodge-locals and a few recruited Missoulians.  Jourdan Nokleby (Nurse) and Erin Agner (Sampson/Friar John) will both make their Deer Lodge-debuts as well and both have broad credits with the University of Montana, Montana Repertory Theatre, and other companies across the country.  Lee Hague, a Deer Lodgian, makes his theatrical debut as the Prince and Matthew (Tybalt) and Patrick (Lord Capulet) Cutler will represent the Cutler family in the production.  Romeo will be played by Louis Savalla and Juliet by Megan Blue Earth-Highley, both of which will be freshmen in high school this fall.

​The cast tops out at 16 total members and the show will run for 4 straight weeks at the Cutler Theatre.  Tickets are $20 general admission and interested parties are encouraged to visit the Cutler Brothers Productions Facebook page for current specials.  Reservations are recommended due to social distancing efforts and may be made by calling the box office at (406) 846-4096.  Visit cutlerbros.com for more information.     

​“Mayhem in Montana,” is the title of Kelly Cutler’s latest comedy and will be the opening show of the Cutler Brother’s 2020 theatre season in Deer Lodge.  Cutler Brothers Productions will present an altered theatre season due to the Covid19 pandemic and the original comedy will begin this Friday at their theatre. 

​“Mayhem in Montana” is Kelly Cutler’s 9th original play and the second to be written within the last year.  “The Wizard of OZ” was supposed to be the June production in Deer Lodge but plans were changed due to what was happening around the world.  “We just thought we should go with a smaller cast and something that’s a little more budget-friendly after all of the chaos,” Cutler, who also directs the show, said.

“Mayhem in Montana” runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm from June 19th to July 12th with no showing on the 4th of July.  Tickets are $20 general admission and reservations are highly recommended due to safety measures that will be taken.  Reservations may be made at cutlerbros.com or by calling the Box Office at (406) 846-4096. ​