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Dorothy had it right. There’s no place like home.

Home is what we will celebrate Aug. 31 when, back by popular demand, “A Bury Home Companion” hits the Lee Street theater stage with its seventh edition for two big performances

Produced by Kent Bernhardt and Kay Peeler — K&K Productions — in conjunction with Lee Street theater, it’s part “Prairie Home Companion,” part Mayberry, yet somehow all Salisbury.

“Kent and I kept encountering so many people who wondered when the show would return, they just loved it so much,” Peeler said. “I’m so happy we’re producing another one!”

While “A Bury Home Companion” gives an affectionate nod to Garrison Keillor’s public radio creation, it is all about Salisbury and its people. Taking the form of a Saturday night radio show, local businesses, churches and landmarks are featured in humorous commercials and comedy skits. Even Keillor’s imaginary sponsor, Powdermilk Biscuits are remembered along the way.

“Brought to you in part by Powdermilk Biscuits, in the bright blue box with a picture of a biscuit right there on the cover. Heaven’s they’re tasty — and expeditious.”

“A Bury Home Companion” is simple, homegrown fun. 

The Bury Home Silver String Band, a mix of area musicians from Gold Hill will perform, assisted by the Bury Home Companion Singers, known locally as The Moonglows. Musical guests include Dani Kerr of “America’s Got Talent” fame, Sarah Claire King and Danny Whicker.

“It’s an election year, and there is so much frustration in the country right now. It’s nice to present something that’s simply fun,” said Bernhardt. “You’ll leave the theater with a smile on your face.”

There will be two performances of “A Bury Home Companion.”

One starts at 2:30 p.m. and the other at 7:30 p.m. at the theater located at 329 N. Lee Street, Salisbury. 

Tickets are available at the theater’s website, (leestreet.org), or by calling the Lee Street theatre box office at 704-870-8008. Prices are $20 for the matinee performance and $25 for the evening show and all proceeds go to Lee Street theatre.