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  • Join us “Under the Sea” this summer

    Join us “Under the Sea” this summer

    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…

  • Behind the Lens: Ray Kirkland

    Behind the Lens: Ray Kirkland

    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…

  • Stephen Foster Story to host July 4th celebration 

    Stephen Foster Story to host July 4th celebration 

    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 are coming to town

    The Crashers are coming to town

    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…

  • Glimpse at 2024 Season

    Glimpse at 2024 Season

    Check out a few photos from the 65th Annual The Stephen Foster Story in 2024. We would love to have you join us this season. Purchase your tickets at stephenfoster.com/tickets.

  • Celebrating 65 years

    Celebrating 65 years

    Welcome to the 65th season of The Stephen Foster Story at the beautifully renovated J. Dan Talbot Amphitheater.  It was the summer of 1957 when a group of farsighted people created the idea of a drama to ensure the music of America’s troubadour lived on. My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown was already…

  • Cast Profile: Darla Arnett

    Cast Profile: Darla Arnett

    Toledo, Ohio-based actor Darla Arnett is set to captivate audiences this summer with her performances in “The Stephen Foster Story” and “The Little Mermaid” through the Stephen Foster Drama Association. Making her debut with the Stephen Foster Drama Association, Arnett will play Lievy Pise in “The Stephen Foster Story” and take on the iconic role…

  • Cast Profile: Garyon Judon

    Cast Profile: Garyon Judon

    Radcliff, Kentucky resident Garyon Judon has been captivating audiences this summer in “The Stephen Foster Story” and “The Little Mermaid,” presented by the Stephen Foster Drama Association in Bardstown, Kentucky. Making his debut with the Stephen Foster Drama Association, Judon is playing Joe Aikins in “The Stephen Foster Story” and King Triton in “The Little…

  • Lights Up! is June 14

    Lights Up! is June 14

    Lights Up! event offers theater performance and activities for kids, adults with special needs On June 14, the Stephen Foster Drama Association will continue its tradition of hosting a distinctive and inclusive performance of “The Stephen Foster Story” specifically tailored for children and adults with special needs. Thanks to the generous support of LG&E and…

  • Music Monday – 5/20

    Music Monday – 5/20

    Join us on Monday, May 20 between 11:30 a.m and 1 p.m. for lunch featuring Rock ‘n Roll (Old Time, Classic and Modern)! Uncle Spoony’s Restaurant will be on hand if you would like to purchase your lunch or grab lunch from one of Bardstown’s wonderful restaurants and bring your own. Music Mondays is a…