Valley Theatre Company’s annual Cabernet Cabaret returns this fall with a wickedly entertaining new theme — Broadway’s Dark Side (Broadway Goes Bad) — running November 7–9, 2025 at the Hotel Windrow Elks Ballroom. This fan-favorite musical event blends great food, fine wine, and unforgettable performances into one dazzling weekend of live theatre and celebration.

This year’s show dives into Broadway’s more mischievous, villainous, and deliciously dramatic moments, featuring songs from Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Beetlejuice, Bonnie and Clyde, Bring It On, Cabaret, Dear Evan Hansen, Death Becomes Her, Goosebumps, Hadestown, Heathers, Les Misérables, Little Shop of Horrors, Mean Girls, Sweeney Todd, The Descendants, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, and more.

Only one weekend, only four performances, and seating is limited to about 90 guests per show. VTC has sold out this event four years running — so early ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.

Event Schedule & Ticket Information

Gala Dinner Theatre & Silent Auction — Friday, November 7

• Doors & Silent Auction: 6:00 PM
• Dinner: 6:30 PM
• Show: 7:30 PM
• Tickets: $85 per person (includes dinner, wine or non-alcoholic beverages, and the show)
• Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance by October 24. Menu and options available online.

Show-Only Performances

• Saturday, November 8 — 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
• Sunday, November 9 — 2:00 PM
• Tickets: $25 General Admission / $22 Students & Seniors
• Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

Location: Hotel Windrow – Elks Ballroom, 502 N. Main Street, Ellensburg
Tickets: https://our.show/2025-cabernet-cabaret

Extra Highlights

• Silent Auction (Friday Night Only): Bid on unique gifts, arts, experiences, and services from local businesses — the perfect start to your holiday shopping season. Gala participants will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to pick up one of 20 tickets to an exclusive pre-function event at the upcoming production of Murder on the Orient Express.
• Raffles (Saturday & Sunday): Each performance includes a raffle basket filled with exciting prizes.
• Bid for an Encore: Want to hear an encore performance from your favorite VTC musical? Toss a tip in the performer’s jar — the audience’s generosity decides the encore lineup, and all proceeds support VTC’s upcoming 2025–2026 Season.

Join Valley Theatre Company for Broadway’s Dark Side and experience a night where the villains steal the show, the songs shimmer with attitude, and the laughter and applause are just as rich as the Cabernet.

Valley Theatre Company Unveils an Electrifying 2025-2026 Season

Get ready for a theatrical journey like no other! Valley Theatre Company is proud to announce its dynamic and diverse 2025-2026 season, promising drama, mystery, laughter, and musical magic. 

Kicking things off this fall is the ever-popular annual Cabernet Cabaret dinner theatre experience, running November 7–9. This year's theme, Broadway’s Dark Side, showcases the villainous side of Broadway with unforgettable musical numbers sung by or about theatre’s greatest scoundrels. With only four performances and limited seating, early ticket purchases are strongly encouraged for this fan-favorite event. Friday’s gala includes dinner, wine, and a silent auction in support of VTC’s programs.

In February 2026, hop aboard a thrilling ride with Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, this promises a suspense-filled experience as famed detective Hercule Poirot unravels the mystery of a murder on a snowbound train.

Next, our Rising Stars take the stage in the moving non-musical production of Tuck Everlasting. This youth production tells a tale of immortality, choice, and what it means to truly live. this poignant story is perfect for families and young audiences alike. 

Then, as the summer sun arrives, VTC invites you into the creepy, kooky, and altogether spooky world of The Addams Family Musical. Join Gomez, Morticia, and their delightfully ghoulish clan as Wednesday Addams brings home a boyfriend—much to everyone's surprise! With catchy songs and delightfully ghoulish comedy, it’s a tale of love, secrets, and the ultimate test of family bonds.

Whether you’re an actor, singer, designer, or supporter, there’s a place for you at Valley Theatre Company. Visit www.valleytheatreco.org to get involved or learn more about performance and backstage opportunities. And don’t forget—we’re a nomad theatre still searching for a permanent home! You can support our efforts at: VTC Building Fund. Let’s raise the curtain together on another unforgettable season!