Shows

Mitch Albom's Tuesdays With Morrie

04/30/2010 - 08/29/2010

This touching, humorous and unforgettable true story shares the friendship between Mitch, an accomplished journalist and Morrie, his former college professor. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch catches Morrie's appearance on a television news program and sets out on journey to reunite with his mentor. What starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage and a chance to examine the meaning of life.

Revolutions

05/13/2010 - 08/07/2010

Go on a time-shifting joyride between the present and the 1960s as three college friends come together for a reunion celebration. As their dreams from the past collide with their present reality, long-hidden secrets emerge redefining their relationships and their perceptions of what was and what is. This unique and highly theatrical examination of The Big Chill generation and their complex legacy will "blow your mind."

Annie

05/28/2010 - 08/15/2010

The endearing spunky orphan Annie comes to Barter for our huge summer musical! Join the adventurous Annie and her loveable mutt Sandy as they foil Miss Hannigan, befriend President Roosevelt and finally find a home with billionaire Daddy Warbucks. One of the world's best-loved musicals, Annie features such favorite songs as "It's a Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street" and "Tomorrow."

The Blue-Sky Boys

06/10/2010 - 08/07/2010

Ever wonder how we got to the moon? Experience the imaginative and somewhat unorthodox creative process used by a group of maverick engineers to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of landing men on the moon and returning them safely to earth. With visits from the likes of Apollo, the Red Baron, Galileo and Buck Rogers, this thrilling and amazing adventure of the race for space is full of surprises. Sometimes, the best way to find a real world solution is to dream it.

James and the Giant Peach

07/21/2010 - 08/07/2010

From the author who brought you Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes a fantastic story of imagination. James, an orphan, is sent to live with his horrible aunts, Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker. His remarkable adventure begins when he finds an ENORMOUS peach in their yard filled with scores of talking insects! Little does he know that this peach and its passengers will take him on a journey across the globe and bring him fame and fortune beyond his wildest dreams.

A Southern Exposure

07/27/2010 - 08/07/2010

Callie Belle Hurt has fallen in love and she wants her grandmother, Hattie, to know it. But after some not-so-gentle probing, Hattie decides she ain't buyin' what Callie Belle is selling. This funny and touching story is about love, sacrifice, and the everlasting bond between a grandmother and her granddaughter.

Shake, Rattle and Roll: A Rockin' Tribute to the King

08/20/2010 - 09/12/2010

Rockin' audiences all over the world with this unbelievable 1950s & 1960s era Elvis tribute show, Scot Bruce - loved by Barter audiences from his Elvis in Idols of the King - meticulously and respectfully recreates the electrifying musical excitement of Elvis in his prime...right down to the vintage instruments, the hip 'threads' and the grease in the hair. This show will take you on a musical journey from Elvis' humble beginnings at Sun Records to his debut on the Ed Sullivan Show, through his Hollywood career and up to his black leather-clad, 1968 'comeback' television special.

The Woman in Black

09/03/2010 - 11/13/2010

"The only way to get rid of an old ghost that continues its haunting is to exorcise it!" The idea jumps into the mind of Arthur Kipp: he must tell his story - get it on paper, every detail, and purge it. Maybe then, the woman with the extremely pale face and thin, transparent flesh tautly stretched across fragile bones dressed in all black will leave him alone. Be transported into this haunting story - but be careful, those who have seen the woman in black have not lived to tell the tale!

The Full Monty

09/17/2010 - 11/13/2010

The international hit film gets an American spin in this exhilarating musical adaptation. When six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers need some quick cash, they come up with the bold idea to become strippers. As these very different men work towards their common goal, they discover the power of friendship and give each other the courage to risk it all to attain their dreams. Featuring a score of upbeat and infectious songs, this comedy will have you asking for more!

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

09/23/2010 - 11/13/2010

Sleepy Hollow, a village haunted by the legendary Headless Horseman, has a new schoolmaster—the somewhat hapless and extremely superstitious Ichabod Crane. When Ichabod tries to win the hand of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, he makes an enemy of her former suitor, the brawny Brom Bones. Brom vows revenge and, one dark and spooky night, Ichabod finds himself in for the ride of his life!

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily

10/01/2010 - 11/13/2010

The world's most famous detective takes on a new case involving a beautiful actress, some missing crown jewels, blackmail and the comedic writer Oscar Wilde. Along with his trusty assistant Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes is on the case to stop his arch nemesis, the evil Professor Moriarty, in this delightful escapade that includes seduction and secrets, lies and lilies, mistresses and mayhem.

Where Trouble Sleeps

10/09/2010 - 11/13/2010

Listre, N.C. is a sleepy small Southern town inhabited by an intriguing cast of characters, including a young boy whose mother tries to keep him on the straight and narrow with a visit to the electric chair, a young waitress desperate for a way out of town, a church secretary who has had a close encounter with Jesus and a gun-toting spinster determined not to be robbed. When a handsome stranger stops in town, trouble can't be far behind.

It's a Wonderful Life

11/19/2010 - 12/26/2010

Relive the heartwarming and uniquely American holiday story of George Bailey, Mary, Clarence, Mr. Potter and the citizens of Bedford Falls as they face the trials and joys of life from the Great Depression through WWII. Sure to put you in the perfect holiday spirit, this uplifting tale will remind you "no man is a failure who has friends."

A Tuna Christmas

11/23/2010 - 12/26/2010

The Christmas Phantom is on the loose once again! In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, the outrageously funny and much loved characters of Tuna, Texas, are back for Christmas. Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie, local radio personalities, report that the Christmas festivities are in jeopardy because the Christmas Phantom is back, and no nativity scene is safe! Audiences will roar with laughter watching two quick-changing actors portray all 22 roles.

All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth

11/30/2010 - 12/18/2010

Lively Lucy Lespree is overjoyed when she is assigned the "whistle solo" in her school's upcoming Christmas pageant. Then tragedy strikes! Three days before the show, Lucy loses her two front teeth! Although she is unable to whistle a note, Lucy is determined not to lose her solo to archrival Anna Lori Pringle. Come join this exuberant seven-year-old and her friends as they embark on a Christmas adventure that will fill the whole family with holiday cheer!

 

Did You Know...

Barter Theatre was founded in 1933 during the Depression, and its name came from bartering produce from the farms and gardens of the area to gain admission to see a play.