Rhoten unveils new magical medicine show in Sonoma

‘Amazing feats, illusions, song, dance and laughter.’|

Roger Rhoten is unveiling an all-new Magical Medicine Show in three performances this weekend at the Sebastiani Theatre.

Rhoten describes the new show as “an unrivaled display of amazing feats, magical mysteries, song, dance, laughter, and a kaleidoscope of wondrous novelties.”

The family-friendly performances are on Saturday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, at 1 and 6 p.m.

The lively show centers on the magic of “Dr. R. K. Rhoten” and weaves in performances by magician Tobias, belly dancer Nathalie Tedrick, as well as music, vocals and dancing by local favorites Misty Browning, Jeff Gilbert, Sarah Summers, Aaron Bremner, David Aguilar, Amee Alioto, Isobel Hubbard, Mario Alioto, Luis Contreras and more. Rhoten said that the show is all new and is organized in a medicine show format, like a play with several acts, enabling him to bring in a variety of additional performers. The set is also new, and it centers around a wagon built by artist Dennis Zeminski. The show has been in the works for decades, according to Rhoten.

“I have been thinking about it for years but it was always on the back burner because of how busy I was with the (Sebastiani) theater,” said Rhoten, who recently stepped down as theater manager.

“I look forward to having the time, going forward, to really build on this.”

Admission is $25 for adults and seniors and $17 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at sebastianitheatre.com or in Sonoma at Readers’ Books and the Sebastiani Theatre at 996-9756. The Sebastiani Theatre is located on the Plaza in Sonoma at 476 First St. E.

Email Lorna at lorna.sheridan@sonomanews.com.

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