It’s difficult to impart the roots-steeped, road-trippin’ essence of the Adam Ezra Group into a single word, but front man Adam Ezra nonetheless keeps one in mind as something of a mantra: COMMUNITY.   To the musicians at the heart of AEG, community is epitomized by a belief they all share, one that has long doubled as a mission statement for the group: namely, that making music together is itself a form of grassroots organizing, capable of nothing less than changing the world. Such a groundbreaking concept makes all the sense in ...

Almost everyone in Hawaii has strummed a ukulele at one time or another. But at the age of 14, Jake Shimabukuro realized that he was doing something a little different with the four-stringed instrument – OK, a lot different. Shimabukuro’s wholly unique approach to the ukulele started early. As a youngster growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii, Shimabukuro started playing the instrument at the age of four, learning the basics from his mother, Carol, and then developing his craft further by studying the likes of musical masters such as Eddie Kamae, ...

Jay and the Americans, started by four teenage boys in Sandy Yaguda’s Brooklyn basement fifty years ago, is one of the lasting success stories in Rock ‘n Roll history. Few bands have ever reached the musical heights of Jay and the Americans. From 1962 to 1971, this group charted an amazing twelve Top Ten records. With three original band members, founding member Sandy Yaguda (aka Deanne); original member Howie Kirschenbaum (aka Kane); and original member Marty Kupersmith (aka Sanders), plus the addition of Jay Reincke, the third and likely ...

By Ernest Thompson Revisiting a modern classic: Forty years after On Golden Pond was first published in 1979, the play is still making ripples as new generations and audiences experience the powerful story and compelling characters. The fond memories of three generations of familiar characters and their complex relationships will be given new depth and insight as the masterful hand of author and Academy Award winner Ernest Thompson directs this new production of On Golden Pond. Experience it anew – or for the first time – with this ...

Music and Lyrics by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross Book by George Abbot & Richard Bissell Based on the Novel 7 1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell Sparks are flying at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, where new superintendent Sid Sorokin and union head Babe Williams are at loggerheads over a 7 ½ cents pay increase. Everything changes, though, when their fiery disdain grows into passionate love. This Tony Award-winning (1955, Best Musical; 2006, Best Musical Revival) gem is full of classic songs like “Steam Heat” and ...

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. 

by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleAdapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson “An ancient family curse, a desolate moor, a spectral hound and a deranged killer on the loose. The Hound of the Baskervilles is the most celebrated Holmes story of all, a masterpiece of mystery and suspense. And Lord it’s scary – really, really, scary. The story of Sherlock Holmes’s investigation into the monstrous beast terrorizing the dark and dangerous moors has gripped people’s imaginations since it first appeared in print in 1901. Peepolykus have taken all the familiar elements of ...

Eaglemania has evolved into a nationally touring tribute to The Eagles, performing to sold out audiences everywhere they go.  Their music appeals to a wide variety of age groups, and the combination of heartfelt ballads, rock anthems laden with guitar harmonies, and the unmistakable sound of vocal harmonies as only the Eagles can do, has propelled the band for the past 40-plus years, positioning them as one of the most successful and popular bands in music history. Eaglemania performs all of the hits of the Eagles, as well as Don ...

Jefferson Starship rose from the ashes of another legendary San Francisco band, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Jefferson Airplane. Founder Paul Kantner (who died in January 2016 at age 74) knew that combining powerful creative forces, personalities and talents could create something far greater than the sum of its  parts.  Between 1974 and 1984, Jefferson Starship released eight gold and platinum albums, twenty hit   singles, sold out concerts worldwide and lived out legendary rock and roll escapades.  “Jefferson Starship was my creation…and it has this nice fluidity about it that ...

By Ken Ludwig The play is the thing, no matter where played: Buffalo is not Broadway. And touring actors Charlotte and George Hay are not Barrymores or Lunts. That sets the stage for a hilarious farce by an American master who delivers not only one play-within-a-play but TWO in this backstage ham sandwich that combines the fading thespians with agents, ingenues, roues, and some misbegotten swordplay designed to wow a Hollywood director who may (or may not) arrive. Misunderstandings? Yes. Mishaps? Of course. Merriment and mirth? Done and delivered in this ...

A Play by Rick Elice Music by Wayne Barker Based on the Novel by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson You know Peter Pan, but you’ve never seen him like this. The orphaned Peter is shipped off to a distant island ruled by a wicked king, but on the journey discovers a powerful secret hidden on the ship. Peter is joined by Starcatcher-in-training Molly and a cast of over 100 characters as he fights to protect their precious cargo and defeat the fearsome pirate Black ...

Book by George Abbott & Douglass Wallop | Lyrics & Music by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross ​ The classic musical tale of what happens when you sell your soul to the devil—all for the love of the game—(and the gal)…

Composer: Jule Styne Playwright: Isobel Lennart Lyricist: Bob Merrill Funny Girl is the story of beloved comedienne Fanny Brice, following her from her youth in New York’s Lower East Side, to burlesque and vaudeville, her big break with the Ziegfeld Follies and her relationship with Nick Arnstein. A triumphant story of starry success and a bittersweet story of love, Jule Styne and Bob Merrill’s Funny Girl is a musical theatre classic which celebrates the exuberant and elegant flavor of Broadway in the 1910s and 20s and the comic genius of Fanny Brice. Featuring ...

by Neil Simon The Barn is proud to present the biggest hit from the enduring king of comedy, Neil Simon. The Odd Couple last played the Barn in 2007, and the Barn is thrilled to bring back this witty, hilarious comedy that’s inspired film adaptations, TV shows, and even a cartoon series. Come meet the uptight Felix Ungar and the disheveled Oscar Madison, and see what happens when two polar opposites are forced to share a home and a life together.

Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty Not your mother’s Sesame Street: In style…or in content. In this multiple Tony-winning musical, new and surprising friends take recent college grad, Princeton, under their wing and give him a slice-of-life experience like nothing he – or we – might imagine. No sweet and goofy childhood rhymes here: these character puppets swear, have noisy sex, and still endear themselves to audiences despite foul language and adult situations. Extraordinarily funny, but also frank, the lessons in store for Princeton and ...

A household name and a bona-fide comedy star, Rob Schneider is well known for his trademark blend of character and comedic acting, and has become one of the most popular touring acts in comedy. Schneider created and stars in the Netflix docu-series ‘Real Rob’, which focuses on the day-to-day hijinks of Rob’s life. The series marks the first time any actor has ever written, produced, starred in, directed and financed an entire season of a television show.   Schneider first came to prominence on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live,’ along with his ...

by Neil Simon Fast-talking, sharp-witted T.V. comedy writers fight for what it means to be funny in this wonderful commentary on timeless current events.

Story and Book by Peter Stone;Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston “The sinking of the Titanic in the early hours of April 15, 1912, remains the quintessential disaster of the twentieth century. A total of 1,517 souls—men, women and children—lost their lives (only 711 survived). The fact that the finest, largest, strongest ship in the world—called, in fact, the “unsinkable” ship—should have been lost during its maiden voyage is so incredible that, had it not actually happened, no author would have dared to contrive it. “But the catastrophe had social ramifications that ...

Playwright: Terrence McNally Composer: Stephen Flaherty Lyricist: Lynn Ahrens Ragtime is a compelling epic capturing the American experience at the turn of the 20th century. Tracking three diverse families in pursuit of the American dream in the volatile “melting pot” of turn-of-the-century New York, Ragtime confronts experiences of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair. Featuring many of the historical figures that built and shaped turn-of-the-century America, including J.P. Morgan, Emma Goldman, Harry Houdini, Evelyn Nesbit and Henry Ford, this musical sweeps across the diversity of the American experience to create ...

Music, Lyrics and Book byJim Jacobs and Warren Casey Are you a T-Bird? Did you sit with the Pink Ladies? Or maybe you were a cheerleader with Patty Simcox? Welcome to Rydell High, where greasers and cool chicks rule the school, and the star-crossed Danny and Sandy try to find a place for their forbidden love. Featuring the hits “Greased Lightnin’”, “Summer Nights”, “You’re The One That I Want”, and more, Grease will have you hand jivin’ and bee-boppin’ all the way down the aisles!

Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins Pop! Squish! Seduction! Murder! And of course, music, as the Second City takes center stage in this bold and brassy Broadway hit. When two murderesses grab for the headlines they reframe fame and fortune into a sensational version of the American dream. No matter who gets in their way. Get out of your cellblock and shimmy to one of these premium performances this summer.

by George Kaufman & Moss Hart ​ What do you get when you combine great literature with crazy, funny farce? The most beloved comedy of American theatre. A Barnstormers best-seller.

On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of a perfect wedding — one which includes her father giving her away. The problem? Sophie doesn’t know who he is! Her mother Donna, the former lead singer of the 1970s pop group Donna and the Dynamos, refuses to talk about the past, so Sophie decides to take matters into her own hands. Sneaking a peek in her mother’s old diaries, she discovers three possible fathers: Sam, Bill, and Harry. She secretly invites all three to the wedding, convinced that she’ll know her ...

Music by Rodgers, RichardBook by Oscar Hammerstein IILyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred ...

The Musical Based on the DreamWorks Motion Picture Book by Terrance McNally Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Whittman & Marc Shaiman From the team that brought you Hairspray comes the hit Broadway musical based on the movie starring Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio. Catch Me If You Can tells the real life story of Frank Abagnale Jr., who conned millions of dollars and posed as a Pan Am pilot, a doctor and a legal prosecutor, all before the age of 19! Nominated for four Tony Awards, this high-flying, stylish musical features a score from Marc Shaiman and ...

by Agatha Christie ​Dame Agatha at her wittiest—never before seen on The Barnstormers’ stage. You’ll never guess who dunnit…

Tab Benoit is a Cajun man who’s definitely got the blues. Born November 17, 1967, he grew up in Houma, Louisiana. A guitar player since his teenage years, he hung out at the Blues Box, a ramshackle music club and cultural center in nearby Baton Rouge run by guitarist Tabby Thomas. Playing guitar alongside Thomas, Raful Neal, Henry Gray and other high-profile regulars at the club, Benoit learned the blues first-hand from a faculty of living blues legends. The nightly impromptu gigs were enough to inspire Benoit to assemble his own ...

Playwright: Nan Knighton Characters: Tony Manero, Stephanie, Bobby C., Flo, Frank Manero, MORE Composers: Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Lyricists: Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb Based on Nik Cohn’s 1975 New York Magazine article “Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night” and Norman Wexler’s 1977 screenplay it inspired, Saturday Night Fever focuses on Tony Manero, a Brooklyn youth whose weekend is spent at the local discotheque. There he luxuriates in the admiration of the crowd and a growing relationship with Stephanie Mangano, and can temporarily forget the realities of his life, including a dead-end job in ...

By Todd Kreidler Something to chew on: What could be more traditional than a young woman bringing her fiancé home to meet the parents? The Drayton household exudes traditional white, progressive thinking in a comfortable setting in San Francisco. While 1967’s summer of love bursts out elsewhere in town, love’s challenge here is that the daughter’s fiancé turns out to be a black man. The contrast and conflict is treated with humor and warmth, and revisits the ongoing conversation about mixed race and generational differences.

Written and Created by Roger Bean Who has big hair, big voices, and bigger personalities: the Marvelous Wonderettes! It’s Prom Night 1958 at Springfield High, and the Wonderettes fight for the Prom Queen crown and perform the day’s biggest hits. Ten years later, as they gather for their high school year reunion, this zany girl group comes together for one last concert and to settle old scores. With voices as big as their bouffants, and harmonies tighter than The Plaids from Forever Plaid, the Wonderettes wow with hits like “It’s My Party”, ...

by Katherine DiSalvino ​ ​The most love-affirming play you’ll likely to see in a long while. Funny, poignant, and full of heart, this one’s a new Barnstormers classic.

Book & Lyrics by Tom JonesMusic by Harvey Schmidt “There’s always time to remember this romantic fable about a boy, a girl, their two fathers and a love that grows with each season. “Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to ...

For over four decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans of intelligent hard rock worldwide with powerful albums loaded with classic songs. Indeed, the Long Island, NY-­‐based band is revered within the hard rock and heavy metal scene for its pioneering work. Blue Öyster Cult occupies a unique place in rock history because it’s one of very few hard rock/heavy metal bands to earn both genuine mainstream critical acclaim as well as commercial success. The band is often cited as a major influence by other acts such as Metallica, and ...

By Neil Simon Sweet. And Sassy. And Simon: As in Neil Simon, arguably America’s foremost and celebrated comedy writer, whose multiple Tonys, Golden Globe, Pulitzer Prize, and Mark Twain Award (not to mention more than 4 dozen plays and multiple film and tv screenplays) attest to the high regard for all his works. On the one-year anniversary of his passing, you’ll clearly hear his voice and laugh along with this suite of stories, West-Coast style.

by Jogn Cariani “Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in ...