Rock & Roll Will Never Die
Rock and Roll Will Never Die | Eric Brown & The L Street BandRock and Roll's varied and glorious history is on full display in this dynamic, highly-entertaining live concert production. Join us as we explore the music that changed the world!
This show performs music from rock's originators such as Chuck Berry, delves into the original blues masters and quickly takes off to showcase the evolution of rock music. 60's innovators such as The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Jimi Hendrix will be featured. The 70's and 80's will be represented with legendary songs from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers such as The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Tom Petty and John Mellencamp.
This show replicates - with energy, authenticity and honor - the music that is the soundtrack to our lives. Come join us on this unique musical journey because ROCK AND ROLL WILL NEVER DIE... It's alive and it is kicking hard during this critically acclaimed production!
Eric Brown (writer, performer, producer, Springsteen tribute artist and world-class guitarist) with special guest star Jenn Cristy (singer/songwriter, award-winning pianist, and alum of John Mellencamp's band) lead this wonderful performance. Read more…
The King
The ultimate Elvis Tribute show starring the phenomenal Tyler Christopher! Elvis' contribution to Rock and Roll and American culture cannot be over-emphasized.
Elvis is such an icon that he became known simply as "The King". Throughout the evening audience members will go on a musical journey of three major historical periods in Elvis' career: The early years in the fifties when a young Elvis became an overnight sensation; The '68 Comeback Special when Elvis made his triumphant energized return from years in Hollywood; and finally the 70's when Elvis electrified audiences in Las Vegas and toured the country as a living musical icon.
Sponsored by Hills O' Brown Vacation Rentals
There are too many hits to list, but come and see all Elvis' amazing chart-topping songs such as Hound Dog, Don't Be Cruel, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds, and many, many more.
Read more…The Summer of 69 - Music from the Woodstock Era
Reliving the music from 1969 and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Concessions available, doors open 7 pm, showtime 7:30 pm. Ticket prices do not include additional ticketing fees.
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Indiana State Fingerstyle Competition Daytime
This ticket is for the daytime competition only.... One of the most prestigious events of the year! The finest acoustic guitarists in the world come to Brown County to compete on the historic stage of the Brown County Playhouse! 40 musicians will compete for the prize guitars, and a chance to play that night at The Evening Concert! Wristbands will be issue so that you can come & go.
The evening concert featuring the winners and special guests will begin at 7:30 pm. Daytime competition cost is $16.50. Evening concert tickets sold separately, no combo tickets are available.
Read more…Indiana State Fingerstyle Competition Evening Concert
One of the most extraordinary events of the year: during the day 20+ talented competitors vie for nationally recognized title & trophy: custom-made $5K guitar! The evening concert featuring the 3 winners and special guests Christie Lenée, Helen Avakian, and Muriel Anderson! These three women have each won the International Fingerstyle Championship, and it is an honor to have them together on our stage! Concert time 7:30 pm.
Cost is $24.50 or VIP $34.50 (seating in center section). Daytime competition tickets sold separately, no combo tickets are available.
Read more…"Gershwin & Friends: A Broadway Songbook Cabaret"
This witty and clever walk through the greatest music from Tin Pan Alley to the early days of Broadway features classic songs from George & Ira Gershwin as well as their friends and colleagues including Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, Rogers & Hart, Kay Swift and more.
The songs are connected by humorous, insightful and endearing stories from the lives and careers of these music masters. Jazz Era gowns and tuxedos frame this elegant and entertaining journey through the best songs of the 20th Century including “Stairway to Paradise,” “Our Love is Here to Stay,” “Night & Day,” “My Funny Valentine,” and “Blues in the Night.”
Doors open 1/2 hour before showtime, concessions available. Additional ticketing fees not included in the price of tickets. Tickets: $22.50/$21.50
Read more…Brown County Redevelopment Meeting - August
The Brown County Redevelopment Commission will holding a series of community meetings from 6 - 7:30 pm.
Purpose: Engage the community on the environmental and resource priorities for the County. Maximize the opportunity to communicate with the community on key issues and initiatives impacting them.
Format: Generate public participation. Using a “Town Hall” format, utilize county experts to review priorities and initiatives that will support our achievement of the environmental and economic goals for the county. Get their feedback and buy in; send simple, clear and consistent messages about the priorities and give them the opportunity to provide feedback and work together to generate ideas.
Partner with key groups within the county whose work intersects or supports the county priorities and well being of the community. (e.g., “Keep Brown County Beautiful”). Collaborate with them; leverage their expertise and influence to ensure plans are unified for the community.
August 14 Preserving our Environment
- Reducing Blight Programs TBD
- Brown County Regional Sewer District - Clint Studabaker
Walk The Line Premiere Ring of Fire Fundraiser
Walk The Line to the Premiere of Ring of FirePlease join us for our annual Fundraiser, a special premiere of Ring of Fire - a musical about The Man in Black - Johnny Cash. Pre-show festivities include: Karaoke; Casual Dinner; Cash Bar and Silent Auction. You are encouraged to wear black.
In celebration of our 70th year, tickets are $70 per person. Order online or call the box office by August 10. Doors open 5:30 pm, performance 7:30 pm. Thank you for supporting the Playhouse, we look forward to seeing you at this event!
Read more…Ring of Fire
From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love & faith, struggle & success, rowdiness & redemption, and home & family. More than two dozen classic hits including “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and the title tune, performed by a multi-talented cast, paint a musical portrait of The Man in Black in a foot-stompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a unique musical legend! Though he is never impersonated, Johnny Cash’s remarkable life story is told through his words and music in a moving and exhilarating portrait of an American icon.
Doors open 1/2 hour before showtime, concessions available. Additional ticketing fees not included in price of ticket.
Read more…The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll
It's hard to imagine a world without Rock and Roll. In the 50’s, Rock and Roll was forged in the 20th Century cultural cauldron that was America's “melting Pot.” Join us as we explore those exciting early days when music with a backbeat was fresh and fascinating. The vitality of Elvis Presley, the brilliance of Chuck Berry, the genius of Ray Charles, the depth of Johnny Cash, the electricity of Little Richard, the raw power of Jerry Lee Lewis and the greatness of Buddy Holly are all magnificently represented in the powerhouse cast of Birth of Rock. Doors open 7 pm, showtime 7:30 pm. Concessions available. Ticket prices do not include additional ticketing fees.
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