More than a thousand area gameshow fans answered the call to “Come On Down†to the Victory Theatre on Saturday night for The Price is Right Live! stage show. Those eager to play the iconic games arrived at the theatre early and stood in a line that wrapped around the building in order to register for their chance to be a contestant. Quite a few of them, some who had traveled to Evansville from severall states away, were given the chance to participate during the interactive show, and even those not called down to the stage still had a chance to win bonus prizes like gift cards and autographed t-shirts. The audience’s enthusiasm and excitement was palpable both before and during the show, as Emmy Award winning host Todd Newton led them through classic games like Plinko, Cliffhanger, the Big Wheel and an exciting Showcase. Several of the contestants walked away with prizes that included cash, electronics and even a vacation trip to Las Vegas.
“This show was a lot of fun for everyone, for the Victory staff as well as the members of the audience,†said General Manager Ben Bolander. “We loved watching people go crazy and just laugh and scream like they do when they’re watching at home.â€
The Victory Theatre will next open its doors for two performances of the Evansville Philharmonic’s “Cirque de la Symphonie†November 2 and 3.
The Victory Theatre is managed by VenuWorks of Evansville, LLC.
