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Stephen Foster - The Musical

J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre, 107 East Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004
Ranked #2 of 6 attractions in Bardstown
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Performances
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near Louisville, KY
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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Lived in the area my whole life, but never seen the Stephen Foster Musical, so decided to take the plunge and see it. I thoroughly enjoyed the musical as it was very entertaining to see people I knew performing. I would have loved for it to be a tad bit cooler (it was about 95) and fewer mosquitos, but that... More

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new albany
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

Have seen this at least five times throughout my life, starting even as a child.....love the music and the costumes!! More

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Vine Grove, Kentucky
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

I have been to this several times and taken my family, friends and church groups to see this presentation.This will put you in the mood of yester year when life was simple, relaxing and good!! More

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Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

Play about Stephen Foster's like in KY, where he wrote my Old KY Home. Bardstown is also great town to spend the day. Love it. More

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Kentucky
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

Loved the history of the Stephen Foster Story. Very nice for a date night since it is performed outdoors. More

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La Grange, Kentucky
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

This is a unique and entertaining event that captures true Americana and a special place in history,. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

This was fun, and I would see it again. The Musical was great and brings back what America is made of. More

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Berea Ky
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

The Stephen Foster Story is well done. The music is wonderful and the story filled with both sadness and humor. Each Kentuckian should visit this at least once. More

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Carter County, KY
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2011

The costumes were terrific and the setting was wonderful. The songs are very well sung and the acting is phenomenal. It ranks right up there with Broadway. Being outside is terrific and the crowd really gets into it. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011
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Have been to many smaller theaters to take in local performances. This ranks as one of the best for sure. On this occasion, we saw "The Wizard of Oz". This is the optional play the theater does every year in addition to the Stephen Foster Story. We chose this play simply because we thought it might be more entertaining. And... More

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