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  • Opening Night of the Stephen Foster Story

    Opening Night of the Stephen Foster Story

    The Stephen Foster Drama Association will celebrate Opening Night of The Stephen Foster Story on June 14th at J. Dan Talbott Amphitheater in historic Bardstown, Kentucky. The Stephen Foster Story is a two-hour, outdoor musical centered around the music of one of America’s first recognized composers, Stephen Collins Foster. Opening Night ticket includes a special…

  • Lights Up! event offers theater performance and activities for kids, adults with exceptional needs

    Lights Up! event offers theater performance and activities for kids, adults with exceptional needs

    On June 13, 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 exceptional needs. Thanks to the generous support of LG&E and KU, this special showing is offered free of charge and creates an opportunity for…

  • Nathan Chester and the Old Soul Motown Revival kick off Live at the Park Concert Series

    Nathan Chester and the Old Soul Motown Revival kick off Live at the Park Concert Series

    The sound of classic Motown and soul music will soar at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown as Nathan Chester and the Old Soul Motown Revival perform Monday, June 23. The show kicks off the 2025 Budweiser Live at the Park Concert Series, an annual series hosted by The Stephen Foster Drama Association…

  • Support stephen foster story for Ky Gives day

    Support stephen foster story for Ky Gives day

    Today, May 13, is Kentucky Gives Day! Join the Kentucky Nonprofit Network and participating nonprofits for this 13th annual statewide day of action. Participating nonprofits including The Stephen Foster Story are counting on you to help them continue to meet the needs of the Kentuckians they serve. This Kentucky Gives Day, support the magic of…

  • Stephen Foster Drama Association raises $20,000 from Beautiful Dreamer Ball

    Stephen Foster Drama Association raises $20,000 from Beautiful Dreamer Ball

    Bardstown, Ky., Feb. 11, 2025 — The Stephen Foster Drama Association (SFDA) hosted its annual fundraiser last weekend, the Beautiful Dreamer Ball, an elegant evening of community, celebration, and support. Held in downtown Bardstown at Kreso’s Restaurant, the event drew a crowd that was eager to champion SFDA’s mission of delivering affordable, high-quality arts and…

  • A Grand Symphony Awaits – the Louisville orchestra returns

    A Grand Symphony Awaits – the Louisville orchestra returns

    Tickets coming soon! Celebrate summer with a vibrant program that combines iconic classics, exciting new works, and unexpected surprises in central Kentucky. From Rossini’s lively Overture to The Barber of Seville and Beethoven’s exhilarating Symphony No. 7 to Vivaldi’s Summer from The Four Seasons reimagined with an electric guitar solo, this concert offers something for…

  • auditions for Summer 2025

    auditions for Summer 2025

    The Stephen Foster Drama Association has announced that in-person auditions for 2025 performances of “The Stephen Foster Story,” and “The Sound of Music” are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22 at Nelson County High School, located at 1070 Bloomfield Road in Bardstown.  “Audition season is always an exciting time as we discover the talented individuals who…

  • 2025 Summer Schedule

    2025 Summer Schedule

    Planning a trip to one of the outstanding performances or events at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre in 2025? It is going to be a great season, and we look forward to hosting you. Check back regularly as we continue to announce new performances and events.

  • Announcing The Sound of Music

    Announcing The Sound of Music

     The Stephen Foster Drama Association (SFDA) has announced that their 2025 Summer Broadway Musical will be Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music.” The show, set to be performed in July and August, will take place at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre in Bardstown, and tickets are available now. A total of seven performances will…

  • 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…