Brown County Playhouse

The Curious Savage
2025-04-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-13 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-20 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville, IN, 47448, United States
When wealthy widow Ethel Savage is sent to a sanatorium by her greedy stepchildren, she discovers a found family among the charmingly eccentric residents. This delightful play explores kindness, greed, and the true meaning of happiness—with plenty of laughs along the way!

*** Cast & Crew ***

Ethel Savage – Sheila Popplewell

Dr. Emmett – Tony Sanchez

Miss Wilhemina – Wendi Woods Gore

Fairy May – Julia Jackson

Hannibal – Ray Gron

Florence – Cortney Davis Hitchcock

Jeffrey – Robert Stevens

Mrs. Paddy – Kristy Kelley

Titus Savage – Tim Latimer

Samuel Savage – Bill Goveia

Lily Belle Savage – Shaun Ancelet

Director – Susan Rardin

Assistant Director – Emily Bedwell

Stage Manager – Calla Lorraine Imming

Tickets - Friday, April 11, 7:30pm

Tickets - Saturday, April 12, 7:30pm

Tickets - Sunday, April 13, 2:30pm

Tickets - Friday, April 18, 7:30pm

Tickets - Saturday, April 19, 7:30pm

Tickets - Sunday, April 20, 2:30pm

Senior Movie Series: Queen Bees
2025-04-17 14:00 - 17:00
Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, in partnership with the historic Brown County Playhouse, is excited to
offer a Free Monthly Movie Series for those aged 60 and over. Enjoy a classic film with friends, free
popcorn, and a soda—all in the comfort of the historic Brown County Playhouse!

When: The third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m.
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St. in Nashville, IN
No ticket is necessary, and admission is free for those 60 and over. For those under 60, admission is just
$7.

This initiative is part of the Meredith family’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community. Bill
and Jamie Meredith, along with their dedicated staff, are excited to create a monthly opportunity for
seniors to connect with others and enjoy a time of fellowship.
Celebrating 50 years of exceptional customer service, Meredith-Clark Funeral Home remains locally
owned and operated. Throughout these years, they have earned the trust of the community by
providing compassionate, dignified services at an affordable price.
We invite you to join us for an afternoon of movies, community, and memories. We look forward to
seeing you at the Brown County Playhouse Senior Movie Series!

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After reluctantly agreeing to move into a home for seniors, a woman encounters a clique of mean-spirited women and an amorous widower. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Jane Curtin, Ann-Margret, Loretta Devine, Christopher Lloyd, and James Caan. A comedy about being young at heart.
FREE EVENT FOR SENIORS OVER 60 - UNDER 60 CONTACT BOX OFFICE

Jump: America's Van Halen Experience
2025-04-24 19:30 - 21:30
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RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 24, 2025
Get ready to rock like never before with “Jump: America’s Van Halen Experience,” coming to the Brown County Playhouse! This electrifying tribute band perfectly captures the high-energy spirit and iconic sound of Van Halen, delivering all the classic hits with unmatched authenticity. From “Eruption” to “Panama,” every note and every riff will transport you back to the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll. Don’t miss your chance to witness a performance that promises to be an unforgettable night of music, nostalgia, and pure adrenaline. Grab your tickets now and join us for an evening that will leave you jumping for more!

Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes with special guest Rusty Bladen
2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:30
“Chicago Farmer has his finger on the modern Roots pulse with a display of gritty Country Rock and Folk from the gut amid a Folksingers mesh of lyrical humor and problems with a groove.” – The Alternate Root
“It’s apparent Chicago Farmer has a refreshingly firm grip on where he comes from. The songs are covered to the elbows in dirt from the fields and smell of the sweaty factory floors. If the Midwest is looking for a voice, the search is over.” – No Depression
“Chicago Farmer represents the best qualities of Midwestern U.S.A. His lyrics, his stories and his heart are true. He’ll give you that feeling of ‘going home’. He’ll make you want to say all those things you’ve been meaning to say but were too afraid. At the same time his songs can make you ask yourself some deep questions. His songs give you hope. If you didn’t know him I believe just his voice would make you believe every word he says. Definitely one of my favorite singers out there today.” – Pokey LaFarge
With special guest Rusty Bladen. Rusty’s solo show is a high-energy, freewheeling tour-de-force of Bladen originals, songs from the radio, and some excellent hippie country-rock tunes.
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Songs of the South: A Tribute to Alabama
2025-04-26 19:30 - 21:30
Songs of the South a tribute to Alabama formed in 2019. Comprised of 6 members from the Mountains of Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina. Members include Wayne Kelley on lead vocals/rhythm guitar, Jerry Hanger drums/vocals, Mike Thacker lead guitar/vocals, Chris Kelley bass/vocals, Rick Osborne keyboards, John Synder fiddle and guitar.
This groups members has been preforming together for over 20 years and have played over 1500 shows. Our goal is to put on a show that is energetic, upbeat, and takes you back to when you heard these songs for the first time. We want to make you clap, dance, sing along, and leave you wanting more. Your crowd will be on their feet!
This show goes non-stop! It Includes many #1 hits with a touch of comedy that lets you get to know the band on a personal level. It will be a night to remember with the ultimate tribute to Alabama!
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[FREE MOVIE] Home/Free
2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00
When people come home from prison, are they ever truly free? Join John Legend as he shares the stories of three individuals facing the challenges of reentering society after incarceration, and the organizations on a mission to eliminate those barriers. Home/Free is a 40-minute documentary about inspiring hope and sparking real, lasting change for a brighter future. A brief panel discussion with audience Q & A will follow.
Admission is free and a free door prizes will be distributed. Presented by Brown County Rising.

FREE EVENT

The Return Of The King: An Unrivaled Tribute To Elvis
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:30
Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Tyler Christopher brings the King to life with his authentic, high-energy performances. Tyler captures every era of Elvis’s legendary career. Don’t miss this electrifying tribute to the one and only Elvis Presley!

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Gutty's Comedy Night
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:30
Join comedians Hoss Ridgeway and Emmanuel T for an evening of clean comedy at the Brown County Playhouse in Nashville, Indiana. Hoss Ridgeway is known for his dynamic stage presence. Emmanuel T brings his unique storytelling style to the stage, sharing humorous anecdotes from his life experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a night filled with laughter suitable for all ages.

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Terry Luttrell's REO Classics Band
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30
Original REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell and legendary drummer Michael Mesey unite for a high-energy night of classic rock hits. Don’t miss this electrifying tribute to rock’s greatest anthems! (WITH SPECIAL GUEST RUSS BAUM)

Terry Luttrell, the original lead singer of REO Speedwagon, contributed to their debut album and also led StarCastle. A talented songwriter, he has earned eight Gold and Platinum records. Luttrell has recorded in renowned studios like The Record Plant and SARM Studios, and he has produced bands such as Screams and Jett. Over the years, he has performed at iconic venues across the U.S., sharing stages with legends like Rush, Van Halen, and Fleetwood Mac.

In the last 15 years, Luttrell has performed nationwide with various bands, covering artists from Chicago to Deep Purple. Inspired by the pandemic, he decided to focus on performing songs from REO’s first album and greatest hits. Partnering with Michael Mesey, longtime drummer for Chuck Berry and Head East, Luttrell is set to tour with a new high-energy band, excited to bring these classic songs to fans everywhere.

Michael Mesey: Drummer (Chuck Berry/Head East) Michael Mesey spent years as the go-to drummer for Chuck Berry, creating memorable moments on stage. One of his favorite memories is a moment with Berry discussing how to play the blues. Mesey also performed with Head East and shared stages with artists like Sammy Hagar and ZZ Top. His impressive resume includes performances at legendary venues like Busch Stadium and a live broadcast of “Johnny B. Goode” from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab.

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Never Not Yours [Movie]
2025-05-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-11 19:00 - 22:00
FILMED IN BROWN COUNTY, INDIANA
30ish siblings Michael, Ellie, and James drive to their family cabin to visit their parents Jonathan and Maddie. But when their mom and dad unexpectedly announce their divorce, chaos ensues.

Tickets - 2:00pm

Tickets - 7:00pm

Senior Movie Series: The King and I
2025-05-15 14:00 - 17:00
Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, in partnership with the historic Brown County Playhouse, is excited to
offer a Free Monthly Movie Series for those aged 60 and over. Enjoy a classic film with friends, free
popcorn, and a soda—all in the comfort of the historic Brown County Playhouse!

When: The third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m.
Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St. in Nashville, IN
No ticket is necessary, and admission is free for those 60 and over. For those under 60, admission is just
$7.

This initiative is part of the Meredith family’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community. Bill
and Jamie Meredith, along with their dedicated staff, are excited to create a monthly opportunity for
seniors to connect with others and enjoy a time of fellowship.
Celebrating 50 years of exceptional customer service, Meredith-Clark Funeral Home remains locally
owned and operated. Throughout these years, they have earned the trust of the community by
providing compassionate, dignified services at an affordable price.
We invite you to join us for an afternoon of movies, community, and memories. We look forward to
seeing you at the Brown County Playhouse Senior Movie Series!

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Featuring Yul Brynner’s 1956 Best Actor OSCAR-winning performance and the unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score, this beloved classic is based on the real story of English school teacher, Anna Leonowens (Deborah Kerr), who comes to teach at the royal court in Siam. Though she finds herself at odds with the stubborn monarch (Brynner), over time, Anna and the king begin to fall in love.

FREE EVENT FOR SENIORS OVER 60 - UNDER 60 CONTACT BOX OFFICE

Solitary Man A Neil Diamond Tribute
2025-05-16 19:30 - 21:30
Solitary Man is a high-energy concert event that pays homage to the music of Neil Diamond. Veteran singer and actor David Jericko brings Neil’s music to life, capturing every stylistic nuance of his sound and personality.
Jericko is supported in this extravaganza by “The Crew” – a six-piece band of A-list players who have backed some of the industry’s biggest stars. From “Solitary Man” to “Love on the Rocks”, you’ll hear faithful renditions of all the hits that made Neil Diamond a musical legend. This show is as close as you can get to seeing Neil Diamond live at the peak of his career.

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Stairway to Zeppelin
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:30
Stairway To Zeppelin is becoming the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute Band in the world delivering Led Zeppelin’s to-the-note studio and live recordings by four incredible musicians.
Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin.
The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing the goose-bump-excitement to the audience musically and visually.
STZ’s Nashville based members resumes include Heart, REO Speedwagon, Wilco, The Black Crowes, Fee Waybill/The Tubes, Richard Marx, Garth Brooks, Jewel, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flats, Autograph, Quiet Riot…
TV/Film credits; David Grohl’s film ‘Sound City’, Pepsi Co/Gatorade, The Brothers Osborne…
Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians.

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2025 Brown County Youth Showcase
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00
Join Kara Barnard and her students for their 2025 Youth Showcase recital!
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark [Movie]
2025-05-23 19:30 - 21:30
In 1936, archaeologists and adventurers of the U.S. government hired Indiana Jones to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis could obtain its extraordinary powers.

Tickets - 2:00pm

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom [Movie]
2025-05-24 19:30 - 21:30
In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace.

Tickets - 2:00pm

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [Movie]
2025-05-25 14:00 - 16:00
Set in 1957, it pits Indiana Jones against Soviet KGB agents led by Irina Spalko searching for a telepathic crystal skull located in Peru.

Tickets - 2:00pm

Doublewide, Texas [Live Theatre]
2025-06-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-08 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-14 19:30 - 21:30
Annexation is threatening the quirky residents of Doublewide, Texas! This fast-paced comedy follows their outrageous fight to survive, filled with big laughs, unexpected twists, and a whole lot of Texas charm.
THE STORY: In this hilarious, fast-paced comedy, the inhabitants of one of the smallest trailer parks in Texas—four doublewides and a shed—are thrown for a loop when they realize the nearby town of Tugaloo is determined to annex them. And it’s not as if they don’t already have enough to deal with. Joveeta Crumpler has had it up to here, having been passed over again for a promotion at work. On top of this, she has an ongoing battle to keep her feisty mother, Caprice, out of the local bar and worries that her good-ol’-boy brother, Baby Crumpler, is taking his participation in a womanless beauty pageant way too seriously. Joveeta’s big-hearted best friend, Georgia Dean Rudd, is struggling to keep her diner and finances afloat, but she just can’t curb her impulse to take in every stray cat, possum, and armadillo that wanders by. Then there’s Big Ethel Satterwhite, who’s nobody’s fool. But tough as she is, she’s continually frustrated by her clients at Stairway To Heaven Retirement Village as well as her mule-headed husband, O.C., who shows far more affection for his BarcaLounger than he does for Big Ethel. And all the residents are plagued by Haywood Sloggett, the curmudgeon from across the road, who loathes their “trailer-trash” ways, especially their keeping a life-size illuminated nativity scene up year ’round. But these friends, enemies, and neighbors realize they’ll have to work together to defeat the encroaching annexation if they—and their way of life—have a snowball’s chance to survive being swallowed up by “the big guys.” The rollicking mayhem of this flat-out funny Jones Hope Wooten comedy escalates as the residents attempt to secede from Texas, discover a traitor in their midst, and turn the tables in a surprising and side-splitting finale. So grab your Stetson and come on over to Doublewide, Texas, where life is double the fun, double the joy, and where audiences double over with laughter!

Tickets - Friday, June 6, 7:30pm

Tickets - Saturday, June 7, 7:30pm

Tickets - Sunday, June 8, 2:30pm

Tickets - Friday, June 13, 7:30pm

Tickets - Saturday, June 14, 7:30pm

Michael Martin Murphey
2025-06-17 19:30 - 21:30
Join us at the The Brown County Playhouse on June 17 , as Michael Martin Murphey takes the stage to celebrate a monumental milestone in his career—the 50th anniversary of his classic million- selling Pop-Country song, “Wildfire”.
The worldwide success of “Wildfire” and his 4th album “Blue Sky Night Thunder” led Michael Martin Murphey on a journey as a singer-songwriter through multiple genres of music- pop, country, western, bluegrass, folk and jazz. The Wildfire Anniversary concert will feature other selections from Blue Sky Night Thunder such as “Carolina in the Pines” and “Desert Rat”; but will also include songs from award-winning albums COWBOY SONGS (“Cowboy Logic”) , MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY (“What’s Forever For”) and BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS (“Jesse James Trilogy”)
Whether you’ve followed him from the very beginning or are discovering his music for the first time, this concert is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s a celebration of music, life, and legacy, honoring an artist whose career has touched the hearts of millions.
Get your tickets today and help us celebrate 50 years of “Wildfire” with Michael Martin Murphey!
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Released in 1975, Michael Martin Murphey’s “Wildfire” became one of his most significant hits. The lead single from Blue Sky Night Thunder, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Pop Adult Contemporary chart. Wildfire’s cultural impact endures, frequently appearing on classic radio and in country compilations.

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