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Special Music Weekend Closes Out 73rd Season  

Pioneer Playhouse, Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre, located in Danville, Kentucky, will close out its 73rd season under the stars with a weekend of live music that’s sure to appeal to everyone.

On Friday, August 19 the locally grown group Powerplay will hit the stage for a free concert benefitting the historic theatre.

“Powerplay started right here in Danville in 1974,” says Heather Henson, managing director of the theatre her father, Eben C. Henson, founded in 1950. “They were a group of friends from Danville High School who got together because they shared a love of the band Chicago. They were teens who played drums, guitars, and various horns, and they really clicked. They stayed together into their twenties, then all went their separate ways, lived in different places, but would join together every now and then. Once they’d all returned to Kentucky for good, they started playing regularly together and audiences love them.”

Powerplay continues with its Chicago covers roots, as well as playing rock and roll classics from the 1960s, 1970s, and beyond.

“They’re so much fun to dance to,” says Heather. “And I’m not biased because my brother, Eben (Eben Henson, Jr.), is the drummer. They’re all terrific musicians and the band is described as ‘funk and soul with horns,’ and that’s exactly what they are. You can’t sit still while listening!”

On the following evening, Saturday, August 20, Pioneer Playhouse will host an all-new Latin Night with the well-known Lexington band No Rulez Banda, which is headed up by musician and singer, Enrique Gonzalez.

Originally from the Amazonian jungle interior of Venezuela, Gonzalez is a well-known visual artist, songwriter, and singer who also performs regionally with the Big Maracas. Enrique describes his influences as “the sounds of the Amazon, the rain, the wind in the trees, the monkeys and the birds, and the mysterious silence that surrounds us, as well as the multitude of Latin dance grooves like Salsa, Samba, Mambo, Rhumba, Cumbia, and Chango.”

“We’re thrilled to have Enrique here,” says Robby Henson, brother to Heather, and artistic director of Pioneer Playhouse. “No Rulez Banda has a special vibe, and we’re excited to introduce them to Danville.”

Opening for No Rulez Banda will be Leo the Rapper, a hip-hop artist local to Bowling Green, Kentucky. In his own words, Leo says: “When I’m not writing or recording music, I’m filming, directing, and editing music videos and commercials. My love for the creative industry developed while I was incarcerated.”

In fact, Leo the Rapper and Robby Henson met during workshops for Voices Inside, the NEA-funded prison playwriting program Pioneer Playhouse has directed for twelve years.

“My first ever performances for music and acting and writing were in front of my fellow inmates,” says Leo the Rapper. “Fast forward to my freedom where I’m continuing my musical path as an independent artist. I’m incredibly grateful for what I’ve been through and where it got me.”

For Latin night with No Rulez Banda and Leo the Rapper, Taqueria Garcia will be providing an authentic Mexican menu. Taquaria Garcia is a family owned and operated food truck that has been serving delicious and authentic Mexican food to their hometown of Lawrenceburg and surrounding communities for almost 20 years.

“Our goal is to give our customers a little taste of Mexico wherever we are!” says owner, Admildo Garcia, who runs the business with his wife, Heidi Garcia.

For both shows on August 19 and 20th, music will begin at 8:00 pm and doors will open at 7:00 pm. A cash/credit bar serving wine, beer, and spirits will be open to those 21 years and older, and there will be a concession stand selling popcorn, soda, and ice cream.

The Powerplay concert is free and open to the public. Donation boxes will be available to benefit Pioneer Playhouse, which is a 501 c 3 non-profit.

Tickets for No Rulez Banda and Leo the Rapper are $12 each and are available in advance or online: 859-236-2747 or pioneerplayhouse.com. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the event.

“We hope everyone will come out for our final weekend of music,” says Heather. “We had a terrific 73rd season, and we want to celebrate!”

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A Modern Romantic Comedy at Pioneer Playhouse  

Pioneer Playhouse of Danville continues its 73rd season under the stars with Cockeyed, a witty and whimsical modern-day romantic comedy by award-winning playwright, William Missouri Downs.

Cockeyed, which opens July 26th and runs through August 6, tells the story of a nerdy accountant named Phil who falls hopelessly in love with his boss’s secretary, the beautiful Sophia, and who tries to win her heart despite the fact that she can’t see him – literally.

“Cockeyed is an extremely well-written romance with a quirky high comedy concept,” says Robby Henson, artistic director of Pioneer Playhouse, which is Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre and which was founded by his father, Col. Eben C. Henson in 1950.” We’ve done several plays by the author William Missouri Downs, and besides having a fantastic pen name, he writes thought-provoking works about the foibles of the human condition with great characters, pratfalls, and brilliant dialogue. I think his comedy writing is influenced by his background in television and sitcoms.”

Adian Chapman, who has been a crowd pleaser at Pioneer Playhouse for the past three seasons plays Phil, while newcomer Peyton White plays Sophia. Silas Waugh, who gave memorable performances this summer as the fly-eating, lunatic Renfield in Dracula Bites and the steadfast Beecham in Southern Fried Nuptials, embodies the self-absorbed boss, while Jack Giglia who zip-lined over audiences this year as Dracula himself rounds out the small cast.

Making her directorial debut will be Erika Lee Sengstack, a long-time Pioneer Playhouse favorite.

“After eight years performing as an actress at the Playhouse, it’s been a true delight to be on the ‘other side’ as a director for Cockeyed,” says Sengstack. “Being that it’s the last show of the season, I’ve developed great relationships with the actors both on and off stage, which makes for a unique, intimate, and rewarding rehearsal process. They’ve been incredibly prepared, and helped my first directing experience at the Playhouse feel remarkably smooth and fulfilling.”

“We’re thrilled Erika is directing this smart, funny show,” says Heather Henson, managing director of the family-run theatre and sister to Robby. “It’s a perfect match.”

“I’m enjoying every second of it,” says Sengstack. “I think I found a new passion!”

And we’re excited to announce that the playwright himself will actually be here for a performance,” adds Robby.

William Missouri Downs will attend the show on Saturday, July 30, and audience members are invited to stay afterward for a Q&A with the playwright.

“It’s not every day that a nationally known playwright flies in to see a production, so we’re honored,” says Heather. “And we think patrons will enjoy learning more about the play from the writer’s perspective.”

Cockeyed runs nightly, Tuesdays through Saturdays, July 26 through August 6. A BBQ dinner is available before the show. Pioneer Playhouse is an outdoor theatre located at 840 Stanford Road in Danville Kentucky. For reservations and information, call the box office at 859-236-2747 or go online at www.pioneerplayhouse.com.

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Another Giant Helping of Southern Fried Fun at Pioneer Playhouse

Pioneer Playhouse of Danville continues its 73rd season under the stars with Southern Fried Nuptials, a heartfelt comedy about one quirky family coming together for the oldest daughter’s wedding. The play, which opens on July 5th and runs through July 23rd, was penned by the popular playwriting team of Osborne and Eppler and is a sequel to last year’s hit, Southern Fried Funeral.

“Audiences loved Southern Fried Funeral last summer,” says Heather Henson, managing director of the historic theatre her father, Eben C. Henson, founded in 1950. “When we saw that the playwrights had created another show with these same characters, we were pretty sure we wanted to do it. Don’t worry, though, if you missed the first one; this comedy is stand-alone funny.”

Southern Fried Nuptials again focuses on the frazzled Frye family of New Edinburgh, Mississippi. This time around it’s a wedding, rather than a funeral, that needs planning, but of course, nothing goes as it should. Bouts of cold feet, nosy neighbors, and the sudden appearance of an old flame all combine for a roller coaster ride of a comedy.

“Our audiences love a story that makes them laugh but that’s also heartfelt,” notes Robby Henson, artistic director of Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre and brother to Heather. “The characters and situations in this play are over the top, but also very relatable.”

Several actors will be reprising their roles from last year, including Erika Lee    Sengstack as the bride-to-be, Harlene Frye, and Patricia Hammond, as the family matriarch, Dorothy Frye.

“Pat has been appearing on our stage for almost twenty years,” says Heather. “And this is Erika’s eighth season with us. They are both terrific actresses that have become like family to us, and we’re lucky to have them!”

Also returning are Adian Chapman as the lovable Dewey Frye, Jr., and Silas Waugh as the steadfast Beecham LeFette. Jan Sheffield will once again appear as Fairy June Cooper.

New members of the cast include Rita Hight as Martha Ann Fox, Bret Hopkins as “Attie” Van Leer, Jimothy Beckholt as Carter Canfield, Lori Shepherd as Ozella Meeks, and Sean Cook as Vester Pickens.

Southern Fried Nuptials is directed by Jennifer Goff, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Centre College in Danville, who also directed last year’s Southern Fried production.

“It has been so much fun to be back at the Playhouse for a second year, and back with the Frye family,” says Jennifer. “The great thing about this play is that it absolutely introduces you to the family, so if you didn’t see last year’s show, or even if you don’t remember it, you won’t have any trouble jumping right into the action. But the folks who do remember last year’s show might just catch an inside joke or two – we’re all part of the family, after all!”

Southern Fried Funeral will run nightly, Tuesdays through Saturdays, from July 5th through July 23rd. A home-cooked, hickory-smoked BBQ dinner (choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken) is available at 7:00 pm each evening before the show, which begins at 8:30 pm. Beer, wine, and spirits are served at a bar inside the grounds to those 21 years and older.

Pioneer Playhouse is located at 840 Stanford Road in Danville. Tickets are $20 for show only; $35 for dinner and show. Discounts are available for kids and groups. Shows are outdoors, and performances will continue during light rain. If shows are canceled due to severe weather, rain checks or refunds will be given. Call the box office at 859-236-2747 or purchase tickets online.

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Accessibility News! Upcoming Playhouse plays to feature ASL interpretation

Pioneer Playhouse is THRILLED to announce that we’ve been working with folks at Central Kentucky Interpreter Referral, Inc, to make sure our shows are accessible to everyone.
Please reserve seats by calling 859-236-2747 or emailing Julie at pioneerplayhouse@att.net.
Dates for ASL-INTERPRETED, family-friendly plays are listed below.
All shows begin at 8:30 pm.
  • 6/29/22 DRACULA BITES: Interpreters, Bryan Grubb and Derek Drury
  • 7/20/22 SOUTHERN FRIED NUPTIALS: Interpreters, Bryan Grubb and Kayla Mullins
  • 8/3/22 COCKEYED: Interpreters, Bryan Grubb and Emily Riley
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Hilarious Comedy Opens Season at Pioneer Playhouse!   

Pioneer Playhouse of Danville will open for its 73rd season under the stars on June 10 with Dracula Bites, a zany take on Bram Stoker’s Dracula that’s fun for the whole family.

“Clue was such a huge hit for us last year, we wanted to find something that had that same kind of appeal,” says artistic director Robby Henson, son of founder Eben C. Henson. “We actually did Dracula Bites ten years ago and audiences loved it. So, we decided to bring it back.”

Dracula Bites, opening June 10 and running through July 2, was written by Duke Ernsberger, co-author of such past hits at Pioneer Playhouse as Don’t Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell, Elvis has Left the Building, and A Visit from Scarface.

“We’ve always had great success with an Ernsberger play,” says Heather Henson, managing director of Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre, and sister to Robby. “Dracula Bites is about a small-town community theatre trying to put on a very serious version of the iconic story of Dracula and failing miserably – and hilariously.”

“The actors are having a lot of fun with this show,” Robby says. “It’s a really talented group.”

“Our regular patrons will recognize some familiar faces from past seasons, but there are also some newbies,” Heather adds. “The actors keep cracking each other up in rehearsals. And I don’t want to give too much away, but there’s a zip line involved. I think you’ll just have to see it to believe it.”

Dracula Bites will run for three weeks, followed by the comedies Southern Fried Nuptials and Cockeyed.

 “We like the three-play format, and we’ve added a couple of music weekends,” says Robby Henson. “We’ll have Elvis back in the building for two nights in August, and then local favorite, Powerplay, and a Latin band from Lexington called No Rulez Banda.”

“There’s something for everyone this year,” adds Heather.

A homecooked BBQ dinner is available before the shows, which run nightly, Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 10 through August 6. A bar serving wine and beer is open to those 21 years and older.

Pioneer Playhouse is located at 840 Stanford Road in Danville. Dinner and Show is $36 per person, while the show only is $20. Tickets can be purchased online at www.pioneerplayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 859-236-2747. Plays are performed outdoors; rainchecks will be given for cancelation due to severe weather.

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Announcing our 73rd season!

Announcing our 73rd Season Under the Kentucky Stars!

Dracula Bites!
By Duke Ernsberger
June 10-July 2
Back by popular demand…and funnier than ever! This kooky spin on Bram Stoker’s Dracula will you rolling in the aisles! The struggling Valley Dale Playhouse is in need of a hit, and so it turns to a pompous playwright’s new (and ridiculously serious) take on a classic.  But what starts as “real theatre” turns into absolute chaos as actors get stuck in coffins and literally swing from the rafters.  Zany fun for the whole family! Rated G.

Southern Fried Nuptials
By Osborne and Eppler
July 5-July 23
New play premiere!  Southern Fried Funeral made you laugh until you cried, so get ready for another round of Southern Fried Fun.  The Fryes are back, and this time it’s a wedding that needs planning, not a funeral. But what if the bride gets cold feet…and what if her smokin’ hot ex shows up out of the blue with a big surprise? (Don’t worry if you missed the first chapter; the second is stand-alone funny!) Another big helping of family comedy—southern style!  Rated G.

Cockeyed
By William Missouri Downs
July 26-August 6
What if you were madly in love with someone who couldn’t see you—literally?  Philosophy major-turned accountant, Phil, has a giant office crush on his boss’s secretary, but the gorgeous Sophia doesn’t even know Phil exists.  What can a nice, but average-looking guy, do to get the attention of the gal of his dreams? Don’t miss this witty and fantastically farcical take on modern romance! Rated PG.

Elvis and Patsy Cline
Together Under the Stars!
August 12-13
Tribute artists Barry Lockard and Nathalie Berry bring the music of Elvis and Patsy Cline to vibrant life on our historic stage!

Music Weekend
Powerplay Free Concert!
August 19

Special Musical Guest! To be announced!
August 20 (This is will a ticketed event.)

 

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Joe Deuce Headlines Pioneer Playhouse’s Comedy Weekend!

Joe Deuce, a rising star in the world of stand-up comedy, will headline Pioneer Playhouse’s 2021 Comedy Weekend happening on August 13 and 14 on the historic stage in Danville.

“Joe is a Playhouse favorite,” says Robby Henson, artistic director of the theatre his father, Eben C. Henson, founded in 1950. “He’s worked with us both as an actor and as a comedian, opening for big names like Etta May and Lee Cruse. We know Joe is funny; we believe in him, and so we’re thrilled he’s headlining this year.”

“We’ve been hosting a comedy weekend for about fifteen years now,” adds Heather Henson, sister to Robby, and managing director. “It always comes after the final play of the season, and it brings in some Playhouse regulars, but also a slightly different crowd, people who enjoy the stand-up comedy scene.”

Zach Wycuff

Along with Joe Deuce, there will be three other comics performing. Zach Wycuff, who was named the “Funniest Person in Cincinnati;” Sean Smith, who often performs at the Comedy Caravan in Louisville; and David Williams, who has performed on the Playhouse stage with Lee Cruse’s Comedy All-Stars.

Sean Smith

“It’s a terrific line-up of comics,” says Heather. “Pioneer Playhouse is definitely the place to be if you want to laugh.”

David Williams

Pioneer Playhouse’s annual comedy weekend will run August 13 and 14. An optional BBQ dinner is available at 7:00 pm before the 8:30 pm show. A bar serving wine, beer, and spirits will be open to those 21 years and older. Tickets are $20 for show only; $35 for dinner and show.

The Joe Deuce and Friends Comedy Show isn’t the only thing happening at Pioneer Playhouse that weekend. There will also be a special vintage photo exhibit on display. Cuttin’ Up: From Barber Shop to Stage will celebrate in images and words, the importance of the barbershop in African-American history and culture as a gathering place for stories, community and entertainment.

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Festival goers view old black and white photos in a display during the Soul of 2nd Street in 2018.

“We are working with Michael Hughes and the Danville/Boyle County African-American Historical Society on putting this together,” says Robby Henson. “With a grant from the Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, we’re able to host the exhibit here at the Playhouse, but we’ll also be able to work with Michael on presenting a larger exhibit of photos at the annual Soul of Second Street Festival to be held on September 18 at Constitution Square in Danville.”

“Come on out for the comics,” adds Heather. “But also for this important and interesting slice of history.”

Pioneer Playhouse, Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre, is located at 840 Stanford Road in Danville, Kentucky. Tickets and more information can be found at pioneerplayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 859-236-2747.

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Another hilarious comedy opens at Pioneer Playhouse!

Pioneer Playhouse of Danville wraps up its regular 2021 season of plays with Jeeves in Bloom, a lively British comedy adapted by Margaret Raether from the short stories of PG Wodehouse about an imperturbable butler named Jeeves who must always come to the rescue of his irrepressible employer, Bertie Wooster.

Jeeves in Bloom (July 27 through August 7) opens with Bertie and Jeeves traveling to the English countryside to pay a visit to Bertie’s Aunt Dahlia. What starts as a relaxing getaway from London quickly slides into delightfully silly mayhem as Bertie tries to play matchmaker to a tongue-tied friend and help his aunt solve her cash flow problems through midnight burglary, while inadvertently getting on the wrong side of a knife-wielding French chef who goes ballistic over suspected stolen recipes.

“My mom is a big fan of the original short stories by PG Wodehouse,” says Heather Henson, Managing Director of Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre, and daughter of founder Eben C. Henson and his wife, Charlotte Henson, who has continued the role of producer after her husband’s death in 2004.

“The stories were very popular in the 1940s and ’50s, and are considered British classics today. There was a super successful mini-series on PBS in the 1990s about Bertie and Jeeves, starring Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. So, when Mom saw that some of the same stories had been newly adapted for the stage, she immediately ordered them.”

“Mom, Heather, and I each take turns reading the plays we’re considering and then we talk them through,” says Robby Henson, brother to Heather and artistic director of the 72-year-old landmark theatre. “Jeeves in Bloom is a comedy of manners in the vein of The Importance of Being Earnest, but it’s lighter, sillier. We think our audiences will really like the dynamic between the impulsive Bertie character and his completely unflappable confidante and fix-it man who also happens to be his butler.”

“Our company is so strong this year,” adds Heather. “The play is directed by long-time Playhouse favorite Daniel Hall Kuhn, who has directed some of our most successful shows, like Not Now, Darling. And it stars Patricia Hammond, Silas Waugh, Jessa DeLuca, Adian Chapman, and Erika Lee Sengstack, who have all wowed audiences with their chameleon-like performances this entire season.”

Besides a play, Pioneer Playhouse offers a home-cooked BBQ dinner (pulled pork or pulled chicken) at 7:00 pm before the 8:30 show. Patrons dine in a shaded, outdoor courtyard where Charlotte Henson still plays guitar and sings during dinner.  The play is performed outdoors in a large, open amphitheater built entirely from reclaimed materials by the late founder.

“We are still playing it safe this year, not moving inside,” notes Heather. “If there’s light rain, we keep the show going, and folks can pull out their umbrellas and raincoats. If the weather worsens, we cancel and give a rain-check or refund.”

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The Laughter Continues with Southern Fried Funeral!  

Pioneer Playhouse of Danville continues its 72nd season under the stars with Southern Fried Funeral, a heartfelt comedy about one quirky family coming together for their patriarch’s funeral. The play, which opens on July 6 and runs through July 24, was penned by the popular playwriting team of Osborne and Eppler.

“Southern Fried Funeral is perfect for our audiences,” notes Heather Henson, managing director of the historic theatre her father, Eben C. Henson, founded in 1950.  “It has outrageously funny moments, but it’s also full of heart and soul with characters everybody can recognize and identify with.”

Set in a small Mississippi town, Southern Fried Funeral begins with local Dewey Frye’s death, an event that not only leaves his wife, Dorothy (played by longtime Pioneer Playhouse favorite, Patricia Hammond), to contend with sudden widowhood, but also to deal with a snake-in-the-grass brother-in-law (another Playhouse favorite, Daniel Hall Kuhn), a nosy church lady (newcomer Ashley Rose Jones), a son who thinks he’s won the lottery (second year alum Adian Chapman), and a couple of grown daughters (returning actresses Erika Lee Sengstack and Jessa DeLuca) acting like toddlers.

“As the official description of the play says, funerals can bring out the best and the worst, but also the funniest in people,” Henson acknowledges. “This play definitely puts an emphasis on the funny. It shows how laughter can get us through even the toughest of times.”

Southern Fried Funeral is directed by Jennifer Goff, Assistant Professor of Theatre at Centre College in Danville.

“We have a terrific relationship with Centre,” says Robby Henson, artistic director of the historic theatre, and brother to Heather. “Along with First Southern National Bank, Centre College is sponsoring this play. We also have several company members, both on stage and behind the scenes, who are either past or present Centre students.”

“We love our cast and crew this year, and we love our sponsors,” adds Heather.  “It’s our 72nd season here in Danville, and we could not keep going without all the support we receive, both from our sponsors and from our loyal patrons, some of whom have been coming since the very beginning!”

Southern Fried Funeral is the second show in the 2021 summer season, and will run nightly, Tuesdays through Saturdays. A home-cooked, hickory-smoked BBQ dinner (choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken) is available at 7:00 pm each evening before the show, which begins at 8:30 pm. Beer, wine and spirits are served at a bar inside the grounds to those 21 years and older.

Pioneer Playhouse is located at 840 Stanford Road in Danville. Tickets are $20 for show only; $35 for dinner and show. Discounts are available for kids and for groups.  Shows are outdoors, and performances will continue during light rain. If shows are canceled due to severe weather, rain checks or refunds will be given. Call the box office at 859-236-2747 or go online at pioneerplayhouse.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Pioneer Playhouse Opens With Hilarious Comedy!  

 Pioneer Playhouse of Danville will open for its 72nd season under the stars on June 11 with Clue: On Stage, a zany adaptation of everyone’s favorite board game and cult classic movie.

“We’re so happy to be back to doing a full season,” says artistic director, Robby Henson, son of Col. Eben C. Henson, founder of Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre.  “Last year we had an abbreviated season, but this year, we’re back in full swing.”

Rehearsals on the historic stage have been underway since Memorial Day weekend, and much of the cast are familiar faces to those who attend Pioneer Playhouse shows regularly. Patricia Hammond and Daniel Hall Kuhn are two actors who have been traveling to Danville each summer for almost twenty years.

“Both Pat and Daniel have big followings here. Our patrons love seeing them on stage,” says Heather Henson, sister to Robby, and managing director of the theatre her dad started in 1950. “We also have Erika Lee Sengstack coming back for her seventh year, and Jessa DeLuca is on her third year with us. Also, Giancarlo Herrera, a terrific young actor from a few seasons ago has returned as well.”

“To say that Clue is a complicated show, is a big understatement,” adds Robby Henson, who is also directing the first show of the 2021 summer season. “Having such an incredibly strong cast makes a huge difference.”

Clue: On Stage is a relatively new play. The board game, which was originally created in England in the 1940’s under the name Cluedo, has been hugely popular throughout the world and through the decades. Clue was made into a movie in 1985 with big names such as Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Lesley Ann Warren, and Eileen Brennan, and Christopher Lloyd. The movie continues to be a cult classic today.  There is also a musical version of the game.

“We read this fairly new stage adaptation, and we just knew it was perfect for the Playhouse,” says Robby Henson. “Lots of energy, lots of mistaken identity, lots of silly characters running around trying to figure out what’s going on and who’s the murderer.”

“Our audiences are going to love it,” adds Heather Henson.  “It’s perfect for the times. Everyone needs to get out and laugh about now.”

And Robby Henson would like to emphasize the word out.

“My dad built a huge outdoor amphitheater and dining patio, and it’s the reason we were able to open for a short season last summer; it’s the reason we’re confident about opening for a full season this year,” Robby says.

“We’ve been doing theatre outside and under the stars for 72 years, and we’re still going strong, even during a pandemic,” adds Heather. “I guess we’re doing something right!”

Clue: On Stage runs June 11 through July 3, nightly, Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm. A delicious home-cooked BBQ dinner is available before the show at 7:00 pm in the outdoor courtyard. Dinner and show is $35 per person; Show only is $20. Pioneer Playhouse is located at 840 Stanford Road in Danville, KY. A full schedule of plays and information can be found at pioneerplayhouse.com or by calling the box office at 859-236-2747.

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