Drama association announces 2017 Live at the Park concert series lineup
Johnny Warren, the Stephen Foster Drama Association’s director, introduced the 2017 Live at the Park concert lineup at the association’s lunch meeting Thursday, March 23, 2017.
By JIM BROOKS
Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio
Thursday, March 23, 2017 — The Stephen Foster Drama Association unveiled its 2017 “Live at the Park” concert series at its annual lunch meeting Thursday at the Old Kentucky Home Country Club.
The concert series will feature acts representing a wide variety of music styles, from 1970s rock ‘n’ roll to new country, Johnny Warren, the drama association’s managing artistic director, explained.
“We work every year to bring an exciting lineup of both familiar and new music to the amphitheater,” he said.
Notable too is the fact “The Stephen Foster Story” will play its 59th season this summer. Known locally as simply “the drama,” it will be joined by Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” — a show that’s already attracted a lot of calls for tickets.
Warren said by all appearances, the 2017 season will be a strong one for sales. He suggested that visitors who would like their choice of seating for a particular performance buy tickets well in advance.
THE 2017 LIVE AT THE PARK CONCERT LINEUP.
MONDAY JUNE 19 – YACHT ROCK REVUE. This talented group focuses on light rock ‘n’ roll hits of the 1970s and ’80s, including the music of Hall & Oates; Bee Gees; Toto; Lionel Richie; Billy Joel; and more. Tickets $21 advance / $24 day of show.
MONDAY JULY 17 – LOVE & THEFT. This Nashville country music duo has had the hits “Angel Eyes,” “Runaway,” “Whisky on My Breath,” and “Love Wins.” Tickets $25 advance / $28 day of show.
MONDAY, AUG. 7 – THE MONARCHS. The legendary Louisville-based band formed in 1960 had a national hit in 1964 with “Look Homeward Angel.” The band continues to perform hits of the 1950s and 1960s to audiences all over the region, bringing classic songs and doo-wop tunes to life. Tickets $17 advance / $20 day of show.
MONDAY, AUG. 21. – GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP. Gary Puckett sang the groups top-charting hits between 1967 and 1971, including “Woman Woman,” “Lady Willpower,” “Over You” and more. Tickets $25 advance / $28 day of show.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 8 – DRAW THE LINE. This Aerosmith tribute band will have you rockin’ in your seats with songs going back to the band’s 1973 self-titled debut album. Tickets $21 advance / $24 day of show.
Season tickets are available that include all five concerts as well as “Beauty and the Beast” and Foster drama for $140.
Tickets are available now online at www.stephenfoster.com or at the ticket office at the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre.
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