Amish Acres

The Round Barn Theatre ®

The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres is created from a 1911 round barn that was dismantled and resurrected at the historic farmstead to become a resident repertory professional theatre. Nearly 90 Broadway musicals have been produced over the last 23 years. This is not civic theatre. This is not a venue for touring companies. The Round Barn Theatre is a producing performing arts company. We attend auditions around the country. We house the entire company and staff on our grounds. We have our own scenic shop, costume shop, rehearsal space, technical director, stage manager, company manager, artistic director, set designer.

The Joseph Stein Stage
On opening night of The Baker’s Wife, we dedicated this stage to Joseph Stein, who wrote the book for this show. Plain and Fancy, Mr. Stein’s first work for the musical theatre, was written with Will Glickman. This light hearted look at the differences between the Amish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and a young couple from New York City, was the first new musical to hit Broadway in 1955. It ran for 462 performances. Now after eleven years, Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre’s perennial production has surpassed 2,000 performances and played before over a quarter of a million patrons. This stage has become the national home of Plain and Fancy.

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The 2011 Season

OLD RUGGED CROSS April 14-May 29, 2011
Theme Dinner: May 20 & May 27, 2011

In celebration of Plain and Fancy’s 25^th season, Dennis McKeen from the first cast has become a successful producer and playwright. His Old Rugged Cross brings together familiar music with an emphasis on traditional gospel songs.

HELLO DOLLY June 7-July 17, 2011
Theme Dinner: June 10 & June 17, 2011

“And what do you do for a living, Miss Levy?” ask Ambrose Kemper in the first scene of this most delightful of musical comedies.  “Some people paint, some sew, . . . I meddle,” replies Dolly.  HELLO DOLLY! Is full of memorable songs includingPut on Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade Passed By, Elegance, Hello Dolly!  It Only Takes a Moment and So Long Dearie. And we are off on a whirlwind race around New York at the turn of the century, as we follow the adventures of America’s most beloved matchmaker!

PLAIN AND FANCY May 28-Oct 22, 2011
Theme Dinner: July 22, 2011

A New Yorker and his sophisticated girlfriend drive down around Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to sell a piece of property. Here they meet the Amish folk, whose convoluted English speech, clothes and habits haven’t changed for centuries. The clash of cultures educates and entertains at the same time in this quaint musical comedy. It was the first Broadway show for both composer Albert Hague and author Joseph Stein who each went on to win Tony awards for Redhead andFiddler On The Roof, respectively.

RING OF FIRE July 26-Sept 4, 2011
Theme Dinner: August 19 & 26, 2011

Ring of Fire is a tribute to the legendary Man in Black.  Ring of Fire re-creates 38 hit songs of one of the most recognized voices in all country music.  An onstage country band adds humor and talent to songs such as Country Boy, Folsom Prison Blues, Jackson, I Walk the Line and Ring of Fire.

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING September 13-Oct 23, 2011
Theme Dinner: September 23 & 30 & Oct 21, 2011

Before they go their separate ways, the Sanders Family gathers together to share stories of faith and family.  The third installment in the Sander’s saga features the family preparing to send the Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe and his bride June, off west in style with nearly 25 fabulous Bluegrass gospel favorites.

THE ODD COUPLE Oct 26-November 13, 2011 Theme Dinner: Nov 11 & 18, 2011

The Odd Couple is a play by Neil Simon, followed by a successful movie and television show.  Felix Ungar, a neurotic, neat freak news writer is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend Oscar Madison, a messy sportswriter.  The Pigeon sister’s and several others round out this misfit cast.

TIS THE SEASON: A HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Nov 16-December 31, 2011
Theme Dinner: Nov 18 & Dec 16, 2011
Meet the Characters: Nov 26 before 2pm show & Dec 2, 2011
Holiday Spectacular: Dec 3, 2011
Breakfast with Santa: Dec 10, 2011

Santa’s Elves learn the true meaning of Christmas and also see their boss, Mr Claus in a new inspiring light.  Santa questions the business he chose to go in and Ms Claus holds the toy shop together when they all leave to find the reason to continue Christmas.  The Elves take a trip to Las Vegas and see a show where James Brown, Marilyn Monroe, the Beach Boys, and of course Elvis, all make a holiday appearance.  This show is filled with Christmas favorites designed for all ages to enjoy!

2011 Concert Series

Spring Gospel Concert Featuring The Southern Sound with Randall & Caroline Clay
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 2 pm and 8 pm

Five men known as the Southern Sound have revived the polished style of quartet singing, and the real bonus is they’re doing it for all the right reasons, serving Christ through a ministry of song and testimony. They sing with what can only be described as excellence in music and exuberance in presentation.

The Van-Dells
One Show Only! Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 8 pm
The Van-Dells are an oldies show group specializing in 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll. They sing a cross section of oldies and combine a unique blend of comedy, choreography, tight harmonies and costume changes. When the Van-Dells hit the stage, it is non stop action from start to finish!

Branson on the Road
Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 2 pm and 8 pm
Back by Popular Demand! You won’t want to miss this group’s show! They combine the fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, slap bass, rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy and great classic country and bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music in every performance. For a couple of hours, you can forget about all your troubles and have a good time. Branson on the Road is the best way to experience a Branson show right where YOU live!

Fall Gospel Concert featuring Blackwood Brothers & Mariners Quartet
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 2 pm and 8 pm
The name “Blackwood Brothers” is synonymous with Gospel Music.  Their music has been heard around the world on radio, recordings, & television. The Blackwood Brothers have recorded over 200 albums, toured in 47 countries, have won 8 Grammy Awards, 6 Dove Awards and were inducted into the “Gospel Hall of Fame” in Nashville, TN in 1998.
In 1950 in Dayton, Ohio “Captain” Kolb founded a Quartet and named them the Gospel Mariners.  WHIO-TV PICKED up the program which was presented as though it originated on board a ship, consisted of three or four songs by the quartet and a short message from the “Captain”. Through out the years they appeared on many TV stations and in  2003, after 40 years, the original full time quartet members felt the Lord calling them back into His service. We hope you will be blessed when seeing the Mariners in concert.

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