OGDENSBURG – The 60th Anniversary Season of Ogdensburg Command Performances opens on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m in the George Hall Auditorium with The Highwaymen Show, a rousing tribute to country music “outlaws” Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson.

Lovers of “Classic Country” don’t want to miss this trip down memory lane with the unforgettable hits of these iconic superstars: Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys, Always on My Mind, Me & Bobby McGee and many more.

“The entire show will feel like an encore!” say critics.

“The Highwaymen Show is a tribute show that gets rave reviews everywhere it plays across the country and is definitely in our north country wheelhouse,” said OCP Administrator Sally F. Palao.

“The combined writing and musical talents of Willie, Johnny, Waylon and Kris really come to life in this multi-media production. We thought it would be a great way to kick off our 60th Anniversary season.”

There are a total of six shows in the upcoming 2022-23 lineup, which OCP officials are touting as “A Season for Everyone,” according to Mrs. Palao.

She says the performances for this year’s 60th anniversary milestone were selected with the goal of bringing drama, comedy, dance, and music to the region that will appeal to both older and younger north country patrons.”

“Sixty-years of bringing professional performance art to the region is a long time and it’s something that Ogdensburg Command Performances is very proud of being able to accomplish,” said Mrs. Palao. “With that said, we have a great deal of experience and I honestly think this year’s lineup is going to be well-received, entertaining and fun.”

Other shows expected to be crowd pleasers during the upcoming season include a new adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 15 at 6:45 p.m., and a performance of the Aretha Franklin tribute “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” on March 10 at 7:45 p.m., according to Mrs. Palao.

Rounding out the 2022-23 season from there will be “Beauty and the Beast on Ice” March 22 at 6:45 p.m., “The Fire of Georgia” April 4 at 7:45 p.m., and “Menopause: the Musical” May 17, also at 7:45 p.m.

Tickets for OCP performances range from $19 to $43 by calling 315-393-2625 or emailing ocp@ogdensburgk12.org

OCP provides an affordable opportunity to enjoy many of the same performances available in metropolitan areas.

Last season, despite social distancing requirements, almost 3,100 theatre-lovers from 72 towns experienced the magic of Command Performances, according to Sally Palao.

Communities with abundant arts opportunities have higher standards of living, are better able to attract business and industry, and experience stronger economic growth.

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