Why We Chose to Program a Play About Eliza Haycraft…
Madam-The Musical is a totally new play we commissioned to end our 2019 season dedicated to the theme of The American Experience. Back in March, we performed David Stanley Ford’s intense work The Interrogation of Nathan Hale as a way of exploring the idealistic aspirations of those who founded America- a nation that would treat […]
FREE ADULT IMPROV ACTING CLASS Thursday, May 2nd, 7:00-8:00 pm Ready to experiment with your creative expression, spontaneity, and have fun while stepping out of your comfort zone? This FREE introductory acting class is designed to give participants a sample of what theater improvisation is all about. Theater improv exercises and techniques have been used […]
Performances resume tomorrow-you still have time to lock in savings.
OK, you’ve been putting it off…but we are pleased to tell you that it’s not too late to buy your 2019 Season Subscription to enjoy all five remarkable plays this season for the low, low price of just $105. That’s like getting one production for free! But after this weekend, it’s over. Audiences have been […]
Are You A Fan of American History?
History buffs are going to love The Interrogation of Nathan Hale by Captain John Montresor. Based on real-life events, David Stanley Ford’s thoughtful and intense script captures the final hours of Nathan Hale before he is executed as the first spy in the service of America. Through the eyes of young Hale and Montresor, a […]
“The music we play on long car rides…”
With over 27 albums and 3 Grammys, no one knows how to communicate with kids better than Tom Chapin. Tom’s music is targeted to kids from 3-13 and delivers a combination of catchy tunes, clever lyrics and lots of action. The kids in your life are going to have an experience they will never […]
Read the Quincy Herald Whig Interview With Tom Chapin Here…
By Edward Husar Herald-Whig Posted: Jan. 26, 2019 9:55 pm HANNIBAL, Mo. — Tom Chapin, a contemporary folk musician and children’s entertainer with a widely recognized family name, will bring his musical talents to Hannibal for two concerts on Feb. 9. Chapin, 73, is a younger brother of the late Harry Chapin, the internationally known […]
A little bio of Tom Chapin…
In a career that spans five decades, 27 albums and 3 Grammys, Hudson Valley Troubadour Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist and concert performer, Tom has acted on Broadway and appeared in films, on television and radio. The multi talented singer-songwriter and […]
The Greatest Lesson in History Retold
A wise man once said that he who fails to remember history is deemed to repeat it… And that’s the core message in Bluff City Theater’s final play in a 2018 Season dedicated to the theme of Faith. The Cotton Patch Gospel by Tom Key and Russell Treyz, with music by Harry Chapin, is based […]
Who is Asher Lev? An Exclusive Interview with Drew Pannebecker
An Exclusive Interview with the Star of My Name is Asher Lev: Drew Pannebecker Last weekend, My Name is Asher Lev opened here at Bluff City Theater. Audience members have been leaving night after night with nothing but wonderful things to say. I sat down with the star of the production, Drew Pannebecker, to talk about […]
A FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!
Dinner & A Show Facebook Giveaway Are you in desperate need of a night out? Well, we have just the fix for that! How about a night out in Downtown Hannibal. We are donating two tickets to any of our professionally run shows in the 2018 season and LaBinnah Bistro is donating a $50 gift […]