Author: stephenfosters

  • Holiday Giving

    Holiday Giving

    ‘Tis the season for gift-giving! As you consider your end-of-year contributions, we hope you’ll think of us. Supporting The Stephen Foster Drama Association means more than just backing a show; it means making a positive impact on our community through quality arts and entertainment! When you make a tax-deductible donation to The Stephen Foster Drama…

  • What is #givingtuesday?

    What is #givingtuesday?

    Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a global movement celebrating the power of generosity to transform communities and the world. If you’re thinking about giving to a cause close to your heart, please consider supporting the Stephen Foster Drama Association. Our amazing supporters are the reason we can bring quality shows to life year after year! To…

  • Song Spotlight: “old folks at home” aka “swanee river”

    Song Spotlight: “old folks at home” aka “swanee river”

    For today’s Song Spotlight, we’re exploring Stephen Foster’s “Old Folks at Home,” which was first published in 1851. Often known as “Swanee River,” this song has cemented its place in the American songbook, even becoming Florida’s official state song. The inclusion of the river in the lyrics stemmed from Foster’s desire to feature a two-syllable…

  • This Weekend: Bardstown Craft Beer Festival

    This Weekend: Bardstown Craft Beer Festival

    The Bardstown Craft Beer Festival is just days away! Happening this Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m., this beloved annual event supports The Stephen Foster Drama Association and our efforts to bring signature theatrical productions and events to the community, including “The Stephen Foster Story.” At this incredible event, you can sample from over 50…

  • October is National Arts & Humanities Month

    October is National Arts & Humanities Month

    October is National Arts and Humanities Month! Here at the Stephen Foster Story, we believe in the transformative power of the arts to inspire, educate and connect our community. Whether it’s opportunities provided to our cast members or our audience, we believe in the power of the arts to transform and connect people.  As we…

  • Song spotlight: “My Old Kentucky Home”

    Song spotlight: “My Old Kentucky Home”

    Anyone who has spent a significant amount of time in Kentucky is familiar with Stephen Foster’s iconic composition “My Old Kentucky Home.” Published in January 1853 by Firth, Pond, & Co. of New York, the song captures the essence of a bygone era while celebrating the enduring spirit of Kentucky and its people. At its…

  • 2024 Bardstown Craft Beer Festival

    2024 Bardstown Craft Beer Festival

    The 11th annual Bardstown Craft Beer Festival is right around the corner! On Saturday, October 19, join us from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion in Bardstown for an evening of delicious brews, ciders, and seltzers from over 50 selections. Sponsored by Town & Country Bank and Trust Co., the event will…

  • Song Spotlight: Beautiful Dreamer

    Song Spotlight: Beautiful Dreamer

    For today’s Song Spotlight, we’re diving into what may be Stephen Foster’s most memorable ballad, “Beautiful Dreamer.” This enchanting serenade has captured the hearts of Americans for generations. Written at least six months before Foster’s death, “Beautiful Dreamer” emerged during a difficult time in his life. Struggling with poor health and financial hardship, Foster penned…

  • Louisville Orchestra performs in Bardstown

    Louisville Orchestra performs in Bardstown

    The Louisville Orchestra (LO) concluded their July leg of the “In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour” in Bardstown at The Stephen Foster Story on Sunday, July 14. The free concerts under the direction of LO Music Director Teddy Abrams featured the orchestra with special guest performers Jason Clayborn and Daria Raymore! Attendees enjoyed orchestral arrangements…

  • Cast Profile: Riley Broshears

    Cast Profile: Riley Broshears

    Evansville native Riley Broshears is lighting up the stage this summer with his performances in “The Stephen Foster Story” and “The Little Mermaid” through the Stephen Foster Drama Association in Bardstown, Kentucky. Making his debut with the Stephen Foster Drama Association, Broshears is playing Prince Eric in “The Little Mermaid” and is joining the ensemble…