Podcast
Opening Night Club
Hosted by Kevin McKee · EN
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!
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E053 - Adam Eagle - Actor and Model - '1776's John Adams
1w ago00:56:28Tap to summarizeHost 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)
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E052 - First Year Anniversary Special
2w ago01:04:20Tap to summarizeThe 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. Come celebrate a full year of conversations, community, and all things theater with us!
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E051 - LST's The Sound Of Music
3w ago00:38:30Tap to summarizeHosts 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"
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E050 - Music Director, Kurt McKee
4w ago00:38:23Tap to summarizeHost 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.
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E049 - The Shark Is Broken Recap
Jun 2200:28:02Tap to summarizeHosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss the opening night of The Shark is Broken at MTW's Riverside Playhouse.
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E048 - The Shark Is Broken and 2026 Tonys
Jun 1500:29:26Tap to summarizeHosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss The Shark is Broken opening this week. And they also dive into the 2026 Tony Awards.
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E047 - Kylee Boggs - Technician, Designer & Mentor
Jun 800:42:53Tap to summarizeHost 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.
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E046 - Stage Kids - Matilda
Jun 100:41:04Tap to summarizeHosts 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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E045 - 2026 Apple Awards
May 2500:41:27Tap to summarizeHosts Kevin McKee and Skyler Cuthill discuss the winners of the 2026 Apple Awards, as well as Dangerous Women: Common Ground, and the Orlando Fringe Festival.
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E044 - Bandleader and Educator Domingo Gonzalez
May 1800:50:32Tap to summarizeHost Kevin McKee sits down with bandleader, musician, and educator Domingo Gonzalez to discuss theater, music, and the arts.
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