Cornyation Since its launch as a straight-up spoof of the elite Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo, Cornyation has seen wild ups and downs — morphing with changing times, broadening its focus (from high society to politics and beyond) and eventually establishing itself as a major fundraiser for HIV/AIDS charities. Inheriting a title inaugurated in 1951, Charlie Biedenharn steps into the royal role of King Anchovy this year to rule over the Court of Frenetic Frantic Kingdoms during three nights of outrageous lampoonery. $15-$45, 7pm & 10pm Tue, Apr. 24 – Thu, Apr. 26, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 226-3333, fiestacornyation.org. Credit: Julián P. Ledezma

As soon as they saw that the Battle of the Flowers Parade had nabbed a new date, Cornyation said, “Hold my beer!”

The beloved send-up of the fancy-schmancy Coronation of the Queen of the Order of the Alamo has announced its rescheduled dates for the postponed Fiesta 2020 festivities in November: three days of performances at the Empire Theatre from November 10-12.

“We are proud to announce and look forward to putting on six amazing, sold-out shows this coming November 10, 11 and 12. We also anticipate being back on schedule with an all new production a few short months away in April, Fiesta 2021,” Fiesta Cornyation President Thomas McKenzie said in a statement.

“Thanks for your continued support of Cornyation and its local charities. Viva Fiesta.”

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This article appears in Mar 11-24, 2020.

Kelly Nelson was a digital content editor for the San Antonio Current.