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Edmond Life and Leisure - February 6, 2025
War of the Worlds in Edmond The comical side of invasion at museum
MARTIANS are coming to Edmond on Sat, Feb 22 at 3:00! Prepare for a Sci-Fi invasion of laughs with a wacky modern twist on the old-time radio broadcast of War of the Worlds, performed live by actors and musicians at the Edmond History Museum.
The one-hour in-person show features live local actors reading a “spoofed” adaptation of the classic Orson Welles radio script in which Martians attack Edmond. instead of New York City.
That’s right— lethal E.T.’s at the farmer’s market! Theremins at the Jazz Lab! Pulsating tentacles at Pops! Will an intrepid band of heroes save Edmond’s landmarks before monsters from beyond make off with the Blue Hippo? Find out as brave citizens use their ingenuity and historical knowledge to save Edmond ... and the world from the War of the Worlds.
In keeping with the original War of the Worlds show from 1938, live music will be performed (and interrupted) as the Martian invasion unfolds. The show is written and directed by award-winning director, Barrett Huddleston. The show is sponsored by Mr. Handyman of North Oklahoma City and Edmond.
Back by popular demand, this show was first performed in 2021, winning “Outstanding Program” by the Oklahoma Museum Association and “Outstanding Special Event” by the National Association for Interpretation.
As a bonus, the performance will open with a comedy
skit from the historic radio sitcom, Duffy’s Tavern. Archie, the manager, is hoodwinked into buying a radio station as a get-rich-quick scheme---just as a celebrity walks in the door to promote his new movie. In place of the original Milwaukee beer that is promoted in the show, Edmond’s own Frenzy Brewing Company will be highlighted in the script.
Exhibit Tie-Ins:
The War of the Worlds show is brought to you in celebration of the museum’s current exhibit, “Mysterious Machines: Hosted by Edmond’s Visiting Extra-Terrestrial” in which Milty has traveled from outer space to learn more about modern American machines. Milty inadvertently landed at the museum and is unaware that he is learning about machines that date from the 1900s. As he wildly “guesses” what each machine might be, visitors are also left scratching their heads over these unusual devices from the past until they read the actual strange-but-true histories. The Duffy’s Tavern episode compliments the “On the Air in Edmond” FM radio exhibit.
Event Details:
Tickets to War of the Worlds are $15 each, children ten and under are free. Online ticket sales close at 5pm on Feb 21st, 2025. Tickets purchased at the door are $20. Purchase tickets at www.EdmondHistory.org. The show will be performed live at the Edmond History Museum, 431 S. Boulevard in Edmond.
