THE BARNHILL CENTER ANNOUNCES 100TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OF ENTERTAINMENT

  

The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre in downtown Brenham has announced its 2025 season of performances, which will mark a century since the historic venue first opened.

The 100^th anniversary year will kick off with a birthday celebration on January 25^th.  The event will include “A Century of Simon” history exhibit; a Model A car display; a showing of “The Merry Widow”, the first movie ever shown at the Simon; a vintage photo booth with costume accessories; birthday cake; and a vaudeville show in the Hasskarl Auditorium. 

The show will feature acts like the Savoy Rose Jazz Band, world champion juggler David DiMuzio, Dance Force Productions and the Hall and Brass Comedy Team.  Patrons are invited to wear Roaring 20’s attire.

As for the rest of next year’s lineup, the season will include music from the Roaring 20’s and the Big Band Era, along with a traditional assortment of music from multiple genres.   City of Brenham Tourism and Marketing Director Jennifer Eckermann says, “Reminiscent of its vaudeville beginnings, the Simon is once again bringing back to Brenham a variety of touring artists that are worthy of the historic stage.”

The remaining 2025 show schedule includes:

• Friday, February 14 – Sweet Dreams: Mandy Barnett Sings Patsy Cline
• Saturday, March 15 – Riders In The Sky
• Saturday, March 29 – Aggieland Orchestra Big Band Era
• Saturday, April 12 – The Isaacs
• Saturday, May 10 – 7 Bridges, The Ultimate Eagles Experience
• Saturday, June 7 – The Highwaymen Show: The Great American Outlaws
• Saturday, June 28 – The Swing Dolls
• Friday, July 18 – The Great Dubois, Masters of Variety
• Saturday, August 16 – Bee Gees Gold
• Saturday, September 13 – Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
• Saturday, October 4 – A Neil Diamond Tribute by Keith Allyn
• Saturday, October 25 – Gunhild Carling, Queen of Swing
• Saturday, November 15 – The Sixties Show
• Saturday, December 20 – Top of the World, A Carpenters Christmas

Sales for current season ticket holders will start on Monday, October 7^th at 10 a.m.  New season ticket sales for the public will begin on Monday, October 14^th.  Tickets for all shows will go on sale to the public on Monday, November 21^st.

To learn more, visit https://thebarnhillcenter.com.