March 28, 2024

‘Our Tonight Show’ to celebrate Johnny Carson

CORNING – Johnny Carson Birthplace Society and Corning Opera House Cultural Center are partnering together to celebrate Johnny’s 91st birthday with “Our Tonight Show” 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

The groups are seeking the region’s best talent for their version of the late-night talk show. Suggestions for entertainment are dancing, instrumental, improv, magicians, comedians and acting. Entry forms are due Oct. 7, and each family-friendly act is limited to 6 minutes.

There will be a dress rehearsal on the afternoon of Oct. 22 which participants must attend, limited to 10 acts. The opera house provides microphones and a sound system.

To download a registration form, go to www.corningoperahouse.com, Adams Community Chamber Office or State Bank of Brooks or call Executive Director De Heaton at 641-418-8037.