Trivia
- Louie Anderson performed at the Hassler in 2005.
- The theater seats 230 patrons.
- The ticket and refreshment counters are set pieces from previous shows.
- With the exception of one house, the Hassler's property takes up an entire quarter of a block.
- The Hassler is a member of the Rural American Arts Partnership (RAAP) along with the Writers Center, the Watson House and the Plainview Area History Center, which is actually a refurbished church.
The show times are as follows:
- Thursdays - 1:30 p.m.** and 7:30 p.m.
- Fridays - 7:30 p.m.
- Saturdays - 7:30 p.m.
- Sundays - 1:30 p.m.
Standard ticket prices are: $22 for General Admission $21 for Mayo Clinic $20 for Seniors (62+) $19 for Red Hat Groups $14 for Students and Children (up to age 25)
The first showing of most shows at the Hassler, also known as preview night shows, cost $14 for every one and all Thursday evening shows are $14 for everyone. More information on prices and be obtained by calling the Jon Hassler Theater directly. The number can be found on their website.
As of their 2008 season, the Hassler Theater replaced what would have been their second show of the season with the "Hassler Summer Sampler," which is composed of various acts over the span of roughly two months. The 2008 sampler included: The Rochester Radio Theater Guild, The Sweet Adalines, The Mary Louise Knutson Jazz Trio, Women Who Drink, and "The Very Thought of You" a tribute to Jon Hassler himself who had died earlier that year. The Summer sampler was held again in 2009, this time consisting of Boxelder Bugs Variations A Tribute to Bill Holm (who had died), Wise Cracks From My Father, What I Want to be When I Grow Up! and Revelations of Mann. The Summer Sampler will not be shown in the 2010 season, instead the Hassler will have three shows.
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