ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has been preparing for its 21st season beginning in October. And there will be a need to find a new executive director. Carrie Jirava, who has had that job for several years, tells R&J News this season will be her last in that position. The Top Hat Theatre’s…
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ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has announced its schedule for the upcoming season. Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says the first show of the season will be Saturday, October 3. The Top Hat will also have a special Christmas show in December, along with a murder mystery from the Fargo Moorhead Community…
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ULEN, MN—The music of Elvis Presley will be featured this Friday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. If you’re expecting an Elvis impersonator, there won’t be one. Mick Sterling talks about “From the King, For the King: The Gospel According to Elvis.” Mick Sterling’s performance is Friday, May 1 at 7pm at the…
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ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen is presenting The High 48s with Becky Schlegel this Friday night. Eric Christopher of the High 48s describes the band. Christopher tells us about Becky Schlegel and her musical background. And how did Schlegel and the High 48s get together? The High 48s with Becky Schlegel will perform…
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ULEN, MN—There’s going to be a comedy murder mystery Saturday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. It’s being presented by the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre. Judy Lewis, the executive and artistic director of the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre, talks about the play “Do Not Resuscitate.” “Do Not Resuscitate” will be performed this Saturday…
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ULEN, MN—The sounds of Christmas are coming to the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. The Copper Street Brass will perform “Christmas on Copper Street” Saturday night at 7. Tim Bradley of the Copper Street Brass talks about the show. Those attending Saturday’s concert are encouraged to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters or festive holiday attire. …
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ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen will be filled with the sounds of the 1970s Saturday night. Kathie Brekke and the 42nd Street Band will be playing Carole King and the Singers of the 70s. Brekke talks about the show. There will also be a costume contest for those wearing 1970s fashions. Saturday night’s…
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ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen hosts its first performance of the 2025-26 season Saturday night. Pat Donahue and Friends will be on stage Saturday night at 7. John Wright is a member of the band. He talks about the group. Pat Donahue and Friends will perform this Saturday night at 7 at the…
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ULEN, MN—We conclude our series on the Top Hat Theatre’s 2025-26 season today with a look at the final show of the season. Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says it will be May 1 with Mick Sterling performing. What’s interesting is that Elvis Presley’s Grammy for gospel music is the only Grammy he ever…
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ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has released its schedule for the upcoming season. Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says Top Hat will start 2026 with a murder mystery on January 10. The mystery is called “Do Not Resuscitate” and that will be performed January 10. Moving into March, there’s going to be…
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