Hee Hawing for New Year’s

  • Courtesy pic Haley Miller and Will Clark perform the fence skit during a previous Jae L. and Crossover Hee Haw Variety Show at the McSwain Theatre.
    Courtesy pic Haley Miller and Will Clark perform the fence skit during a previous Jae L. and Crossover Hee Haw Variety Show at the McSwain Theatre.
  • Courtesy photos Jim Miller, Debby Flowers, Patty Bailey, Holly Wood and Jerry Bailey – members of the gospel group “A Servant’s Heart” – perform their own skit for a previous Jae L. and Crossover Hee Haw Variety Show at the McSwain Theatre.
    Courtesy photos Jim Miller, Debby Flowers, Patty Bailey, Holly Wood and Jerry Bailey – members of the gospel group “A Servant’s Heart” – perform their own skit for a previous Jae L. and Crossover Hee Haw Variety Show at the McSwain Theatre.

ADA, Okla. – Guests rang in the new year like a resident of “Kornfield Kounty” during the annual Jae L. and Crossover “Hee Haw Variety Show,” a local year-end tradition filled with musical performances and comedic skits. Entertainment beganat 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the historic McSwain Theatre, 130 W. Main St.

Like the original television variety show, which spanned 25 seasons from 1969-1993, country music and rural living will be on full display, right down to the pigtails and overalls.

Performers from Oklahoma and Texas added their personal flair to country favorites during the show. Talent included Patty Bailey, Jim Miller, Trey Hobbs, Tishia Agee, Donna Marie and the group Red River from Ada; Bailey Rae from Durant; Pat Payne from Ringling; and Sarah Lee from Bonham, Texas.

Performer Jae L. Stilwell said this New Year’s Eve event was good fun for everyone, from youngsters to elders.

“There are good memories linked to this show,” Stilwell said. “It’s a family fun night for anyone who would like to come ring in the new year.

About the McSwain Theatre

The McSwain Theatre, 130 W. Main St., has been a part of the Ada downtown entertainment scene since 1920. Restored in 2009 by the Chickasaw Nation, the McSwain Theatre is one of Oklahoma’s premiere live entertainment venues, with performances featuring all types of music, including country, rock, gospel, oldies and more.

For more information, contact the McSwain Theatre at (580) 332-8108 or visit Mc-SwainTheatre.com.

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