The Ellen Theatre

09/01/2025

We are thrilled to have back at The Ellen this month with CINDERELLA!

With its blend of humor, romance, and beautiful melodies, audiences of all ages will delight in the magical retelling of this classic fairy tale. CINDERELLA marks two historic milestones as Opera Montana’s first-ever multi-city tour and the company’s first opera composed by a woman. Stunning video projections, beautiful costumes, and a charming new English translation make this delightful production ideal to share with families across Montana.

Orchestrated by David Hanlon

Ticket link at: TheEllenTheatre.org

08/31/2025

Friday, September 12th at 7:30pm

REBEL WITH A CLAUSE

Introduction by Ellen Jovin and Brandt Johnson - IN PERSON! And bring your best grammar questions for a post-screening sparkling Q & A ⁉️

Perplexed by the Oxford comma? Mystified by the elusive whom or the dreaded semicolon? Fret no more and take a delightful journey where punctuation meets personality in Rebel with a Clause, a docu-comedy that transforms syntax into an engaging adventure. Directed by Brandt Johnson and starring noted grammarian Ellen Jovin, the film chronicles a cross-country expedition with the "Grammar Table," a pop-up stand where Ellen answers questions and offers impromptu advice to curious passersby across all 50 states.

🎟️Tickets: TheEllenTheatre.org

A grammar guru takes her pop-up grammar advice stand on an epic road trip across all 50 states to show that comma fights can bring us closer together in a di...

08/31/2025

PK is back September 10th & 11th with another eclectic evening of speakers!

Sharing ideas with the community...
Designers, inventors, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and more!

Pecha Kucha (peh-chak-cha which means “chit-chat” in Japanese) offers anyone with a passion or a vision – designers, artists, inventors, architects, adventurers, entrepreneurs – an opportunity to share their ideas with the community during a fast-paced, friendly social get-together. Created in 2003 by Tokyo-based architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham, it has been used by millions of people all across the world. There’s just one catch – presenters have only 
20 slides x 20 seconds each, a total of 6 minutes, 40 seconds!
 
The Bozeman Art Museum is the presenting sponsor for the September event.

🎟️Tickets: TheEllenTheatre.org

08/29/2025

Bozeman Film Society Presents…
TOGETHER
Friday, September 5th at 7:30pm

Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.
 
Directed by Michael Shanks. Starring Dave Franco, Alison Brie, and Damon Herriman.

Rated R (language, graphic nudity, brief drug content, sexual content, violence). Runs 1h 42m.

🎟️Tickets: TheEllenTheatre.org

08/28/2025

Opportunity Knocks…

The Ellen Theatre is looking for children and adults for roles in our upcoming production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This much-loved holiday classic will open on December 5th and run for twelve performances through December 21st.

Roles available for children ages 7 to 15 and adults 18 and up.

Auditions will be held on:
September 13th, 14th & 15th

🎭SIGN UP and more info at : theEllenTheatre.com/auditions

08/27/2025

Friday, September 12th at 7:30pm

REBEL WITH A CLAUSE

Introduction by Ellen Jovin and Brandt Johnson - IN PERSON
⁉️And bring your best grammar questions for a post-screening sparkling Q & A!

Perplexed by the Oxford comma? Mystified by the elusive whom or the dreaded semicolon? Fret no more and take a delightful journey where punctuation meets personality in Rebel with a Clause, a docu-comedy that transforms syntax into an engaging adventure. Directed by Brandt Johnson and starring noted grammarian Ellen Jovin, the film chronicles a cross-country expedition with the “Grammar Table,” a pop-up stand where Ellen answers questions and offers impromptu advice to curious passersby across all 50 states.

From bustling city streets to serene mountain towns, Ellen engages with individuals from diverse backgrounds, addressing their linguistic queries. With an approachable demeanor and insightful explanation, Ellen makes grammar accessible and entertaining. And yes Rebel with a Clausefeatures a stop right here in Bozeman! Come see Ellen discuss punctuation with a local at the Bozeman Public Library. Maybe it’s someone you know.

More than just a lesson on the dangling participle, this film is a celebration of communication and connection. In an era marked by division, Rebel with a Clause showcases how language can bridge gaps and foster understanding. As Ellen listens to stories and settles debates, she highlights the shared human experience behind our words.

🎟️Tickets: TheEllenTheatre.org

08/25/2025

Be a part of a holiday tradition! The Ellen Theatre is holding auditions for this December's A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Visit The Ellen website for more info at https://www.theellentheatre.com/auditions

08/23/2025

Paula is back! Seats are now on sale for her return on January 9. Ms. Poundstone always sells out, so secure your tickets early. And PLEASE BE SURE to not overpay at third-party sites!
Official Ellen website: TheEllenTheatre.org

08/22/2025

TONIGHT 8/22 at 7:30pm

🎥 A River Runs Through It

Sponsored by Bozeman’s own Western Cafe

The Maclean brothers, Paul (Brad Pitt) and Norman (Craig Sheffer), live a relatively idyllic life in rural Montana, spending much of their time fly fishing. The sons of a minister (Tom Skerritt), the boys eventually part company when Norman moves east to attend college, leaving his rebellious brother to find trouble back home. When Norman finally returns, the siblings resume their fishing outings, and assess both where they’ve been and where they’re going.

Tickets: 🎟️TheEllenTheatre.org

08/20/2025

TOMORROW!

Thursday, August 21st at 7:30pm

🎥 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Sponsored by Bozeman's own Western Cafe

The true story of fast-draws and wild rides, battles with posses, train and bank robberies, a torrid love affair and a new lease on outlaw life in far away Bolivia. It is also a character study of a remarkable friendship between Butch - possibly the most likeable outlaw in frontier history - and his closest associate, the fabled, ever-dangerous Sundance Kid.

Tickets: 🎟️TheEllenTheatre.org

Paul Newman and Robert Redford set the standard for the "buddy film" with this box office smash set in the Old West. The Sundance Kid (Redford) is the fronti...

08/18/2025

Thursday, August 21st at 7:30pm

🎥 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

3x Academy Award-Winning Film

Sponsored by Bozeman’s own Western Cafe

The true story of fast-draws and wild rides, battles with posses, train and bank robberies, a torrid love affair and a new lease on outlaw life in far away Bolivia. It is also a character study of a remarkable friendship between Butch - possibly the most likeable outlaw in frontier history - and his closest associate, the fabled, ever-dangerous Sundance Kid.

Tickets: 🎟️TheEllenTheatre.org

08/14/2025

Tomorrow night- SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

Friday, 8/15 at 7:30pm

☔️AFI - Ranked the #1 Musical of all time!

Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds star in this all-singing, all-dancing masterpiece, considered by many to be the greatest musical of all time. Tap those toes to fantastic numbers including “Fit as a Fiddle,” “Moses Supposes,” and the title track, “Singin’ in the Rain”.

“Is Singin' in the Rain the finest movie musical of them all? There are none better in my book.”
- Ed Potton, Time (UK)

🎟️Tickets: TheEllenTheatre.org

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