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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

We at the Stephen Foster Drama Association are just days away from opening night of our 2024 Summer Broadway Musical! This summer, we’re taking audiences “under the sea” with our production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Opening night is set for Wednesday, July 10 at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre in Bardstown, and performances will…

When Ray Kirkland began providing volunteer photography services for “The Stephen Foster Story” in 2019, it symbolized the perfect union of his lifelong passion for photography and his long-held love for a show he has cherished for nearly as long. Ray has been taking photos for as long as he can remember, from a small…

The Stephen Foster Drama Association in Bardstown has announced they will once again host their annual 4th of July FiveStar Fireworks celebration, which will coincide with the evening’s performance of “The Stephen Foster Story.” July 4 is a notable day for the Stephen Foster Drama Association, celebrating both the nation’s birth and the birthday of…

The Crashers to kick off 2024 Live at the Park Concert Series in Bardstown High-energy party band The Crashers are set to once again take the stage at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown for a concert on Monday, June 24. The show kicks off the 2024 Budweiser Live at the Park Concert…