The Poncan Theatre Website

The Poncan Theatre has entertained and enthralled audiences for almost a century. Just touring the theatre itself will bring gasps of awe with its tasteful mix of art deco, classical Roman and medieval architecture. The Poncan Theatre has been restored to its 1927 look, but has been modernized for today’s use. The Poncan Theatre’s eclectic offerings meet the varied needs of the community and range from standing-room-only shows, to unique fill showings, to sell-out musical reviews. The Poncan Theatre also hosts events sponsored by the Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council and the Ponca City Concert Series.

Poncan Opry fans, the 2012 Opry season tickets are now on sale for last year's low price of only $99.

This gets you into all 8 shows starting in March 2012 for about the price of 6. It drops the price to $12.37 per show instead of the door price of $16.00.

Shop online or go to the ticket office to buy yourself or that someone special the gift that lasts a year.

The Poncan Opry show is wholesome, family entertainment; singing, dancing and comedy.

For further information call The Poncan Theatre (580) 765-0943. 

2012 Season

March 3rd, 2012
April 14th, 2012
May 5th, 2012
June 2nd, 2012
September 8th, 2012
October 13th, 2012
November 10th, 2012
December 8th, 2012

The Poncan Opry Returns March 5, 2011

The Poncan Opry New Season Announced! - The Poncan Opry will begin a new season of 8 live country music shows on March 5th. The Poncan Opry returns to the stage with the first show of the 2011 season. Featuring the Poncan Opry All-Star Band and special guest artist Bill White and guest Anna Massey with preshow entertainment presented by Lee Bennet.   Bill White was an unknown to the Poncan Opry until the day he showed up half an hour late for the opry auditions during a blizzard. He came knocking on the theatre door asking if auditions were already over. He had just driven straight through from Kansas City, MO in the blowing snow just to audition. He impressed the Opry crew so much that they booked him on the spot as the headliner for the May 1 show. Bill, actually from Amoret, MO just south of KC has performed his music for the past 25 years in the KC area. He considers opening for Moe Bandy as a great highlight in his career. He also played music once on stage with the great Don Helms, steel guitarist for Hank Williams Sr. Bill had a good following in his part of the country as a young man but laid down his guitar when he was in his twenties when he married and went to work to support his family. Now, 20 years later, Bill is back in full swing, playing music venues wherever he can. Bill does not wish to be considered a Hank Williams impersonator, but if you sit back, close your eyes, and listen to him sing a Hank song, you would think you had traveled back in time and were listening to old Hank himself. Bill says his voice has been compared to Hank, Johnny Horton and Marty Robbins. Bill just simply thinks he sounds like himself. Bill loves his music and the friends he has made while performing. His other love is fishing. He can spin a fishing yarn almost as good as he can sing.   Singing since the age of three, Anna has no question about what she wants to be when she grows up. With a voice beyond her years, this 14 year old country singer captivates audiences wherever she performs. With several awards to her credit, Anna received the top award of “Entertainer of the Year” at the North America Country Music Associations, Int’l. (NACMAI) held in Pigeon Forge, TN when she was just seven years old. Anna stays busy year round performing at local festivals such as the Brush Creek Bazaar, Rooster Days, Mayfest, Blue Bell Ice Cream Festival, and the Oklahoma City State Fair just to name a few. She also enjoys singing at oprys like “The Poncan Opry” and “Downtown Country” at NSU in Tahlequah, OK. She is a regular cast member of the olio at the Tulsa Spotlite Theatre which houses “The Drunkard”,the longest running play in the United States. Most recently Anna was chosen out of thousands of auditions to sing in the television taping of “The Shotgun Red Variety Show” for RFD-TV. As a result of her performance she has been invited to sing in Nashville, TN on the General Jackson Showboat this summer. Anna is a girl with a dream and every person she can make smile along the way gives her the drive to go for it even more.   In addition to the regular show there will be pre-show entertainment at 7:00 featuring Lee Bennett on his dobro. Lee is a long-time musician in the Ponca City area and is will known for his fine bluegrass style music on the dobro. Lee may be getting up in his years, but when you ask Lee to play you a tune, you see a gleam in his eye and his fingers become as limber as a teenager as they fly along the neck of his dobro. The Poncan Opry All-Star Band consists of Dale Eisenhauer (rhythm guitar), Bucky Fowler (lead guitar), Bill Brown (bass), Rob Loren (fiddle), Kurt Graber (steel), Chuck Case (drums), Ken Wilson (harmonica), Kathy Brown (vocalist), Kristine Saner (vocalist), Kelcy Mohr (vocalist), Kandace Fowler (vocalist) and Karla Fowler (vocalist). The Poncan Opry is northern Oklahoma's version of Branson style entertainment with music, comedy and ventriloquism all together in a family friendly show. Fans of the Poncan Opry are continually telling band members and crew that they had just come from Branson and watched several music shows and the Poncan Opry is every bit as good or better than then. The Poncan Opry is very proud of this reputation and works extra hard to keep the show at these his standards that have been set. The Opry features professional musicians and seasoned entertainers as well as special guests that are invited to perform on the shows. These guests must come to an Opry audition held a couple of times a year at the Poncan Theatre. Only the best make it into the Poncan Opry. Each month the Poncan Opry offers a different show, different songs, and different guest performers. A special thanks to KPNC as a major sponsor of our Opry! Tickets are $16 for adults and $8.50 for children. To purchase tickets online go to www.poncantheatre.com.

Tickets are on sale now at the Poncan Theatre box office at 104 E. Grand Ave. or by calling the Poncan at 765-0943. Tickets are $16.00 for adults and $8.50 for children. (includes taxes and fees)

For more information contact the Poncan Theatre at 765-0943.