It’s Showtime! Senior Pageant Queens Return to Greenwood for an Afternoon of Entertainment

Greenwood Little Theatre is thrilled to once again present "Showtime! A Senior Queen's Showcase" on Sunday, February 16, at 2 p.m. at Davis Auditorium, 400 Cotton St., Greenwood, MS. This unique event, organized and directed by Betty Aden, brings together an extraordinary group of senior pageant queens from across the country to entertain the Greenwood community with a dazzling display of talent, grace, and charisma.

After a successful inaugural showcase last year, the queens are back by popular demand, and this year’s performance promises to be even more exciting! Featuring 10 accomplished women from Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas, the show will include singing, dancing, baton twirling, comedy, and more.

Admission is only $10 at the door, making this an affordable and fun-filled way to spend an afternoon enjoying inspiring performances from women who prove that talent and passion have no age limit.

Meet the Queens

Returning queens and fresh faces will grace the stage this year, showcasing their incredible talents. Among them is Betty Aden, who has an impressive resume in the senior pageantry world, having won multiple titles including Ms. Super Senior Universe. Other participating queens include:

Aileen Brady (Texas), Ms. Classic Nationwide 2023-24
Robyn Clark (Texas), Ms. Shapely United States Regency 2025
Edwina Chappell (Alabama), Ms. Senior Alabama 2008
Kellie Gragg (Alabama), Ms. Senior Nationwide 2023-25
Rebecca Grohman (Florida), Miss Legends International 2025 Classic Elite
Dr. Barbara Mauldin (Mississippi), Ms. Senior America 2015
Pauline Vaughn Murphy (Alabama), Ms. Senior World Alabama 2024 (70s)
Eva (Susie) Pospisil (Texas), Ms. Illustrious Regency International 2024-25
Sally Beth Vick (Alabama), Ms. Super Senior Universe 2019

A Weekend of Royal Festivities

The pageant queens will enjoy a full weekend of activities leading up to the show.

Friday Night: The queens will attend the annual Greenwood Dance Club Gala.
Saturday Morning: Practice and rehearsals for the showcase.
Saturday Afternoon: The queens will enjoy an "Alice in Wonderland" themed luncheon at the home of Rob and Susan Spiller, followed by a guided tour of Greenwood and the surrounding areas led by Debbie Oxnam.
Saturday Evening: A Meet and Greet with the public will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Alluvian. This is a wonderful opportunity for fans to chat with these accomplished women, take photos, and learn more about the world of senior pageantry. Mayor Carolyn McAdams and Chamber of Commerce President Brian Finnegan will be in attendance to welcome the queens to Greenwood.

*Young dancers who have participated in the Betty Aden Dance Camp.*

Local Talent to Be Featured

In addition to the senior queens, local artists will also take the stage. Performers include:

The Senior World Dancers, a group of talented women who performed at the 2024 Ms. Senior World Pageant under the direction of Betty Aden.
Marcy Wuestenhoefer’s Expressions Dance Studio, featuring two groups of young dancers who have participated in the Betty Aden Dance Camp.
Greenwood's Miss Hospitality Caroline Chaney and Little Miss Hospitality Ansley Ellis will also be featured, with Chaney showcasing her classical training in violin.

Greenwood's Miss Hospitality Caroline Chaney

Little Miss Hospitality Ansley Ellis

A Celebration of Talent and Sisterhood

For many, "Showtime!" is more than just a performance—it’s a celebration of the friendships and lifelong bonds created in the senior pageant community. As Aden describes it, the pageantry world is filled with "high-energy people who love life, love to perform, and love to do unusual things." She hopes that more women will be inspired to join this uplifting sisterhood.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss this incredible event! Join us at Davis Auditorium on February 16 at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and breathtaking performances.

For more information, visit greenwoodlittletheatre.com or call (662) 458-5251.