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Adult Actors, Comedy, Family-Friendly, Show, The Bluegrass Players

The Adventure of the Clutching Claw (JAN 9-18)

🎭🔍 The Adventure of the Clutching Claw 🔍🎭
OR What’s the Matter Alma?
Presented by The Bluegrass Players

📅 PERFORMANCE DATES:
January 9-18

🎪 ABOUT THE SHOW:
Step back in time to the late 1890s at Wichita Hillside University, where a mysterious figure known as The Clutching Claw stalks the campus! This classic melodrama by James R. Hurst and Zoe Bell Hurst is packed with suspense, humor, and all the theatrical thrills that make melodrama so delightfully entertaining. Cheer for the hero, boo the villain, and gasp at every dramatic twist and turn! 🎩✨

From the kindly college president Dr. Penrose Playfair to his evil identical twin cousin Fenton Ormondroyd, from the brave hero Dick Bestman to the damsel in distress Genevieve Astor, this production features larger-than-life characters in a story full of intrigue, romance, and mystery. With a brilliant scientist hiding secrets, a sultry chanteuse, a suffragette secretary, and that terrifying Clutching Claw lurking in the shadows, every moment promises edge-of-your-seat excitement! Will good triumph over evil? Will the mystery be solved? Come find out in this thrilling Victorian adventure! 🕵️‍♂️🌟

🎯 TARGET AUDIENCE:
Perfect for families, mystery lovers, and anyone who enjoys classic melodrama with heroes, villains, and plenty of audience participation.


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Adult Actors, Comedy, Family-Friendly, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch (JAN 23-31)

🤠 Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch 🔫

or The Perfumed Badge

Presented by: Bluegrass Players

Dates: January 23-25 & January 30-31, 2026

Saddle up for a rip-roaring good time at the Roaring Gulch Hotel! Our hero, Harry Heartstone—a Pinkerton Detective—is in hot pursuit of the villainous outlaw Snipe Vermin. But there’s something awfully familiar about these two desperados… they’re twin brothers!
When a lovely lady sheriff, an evil hotel proprietress, a stage-struck farm boy, a stranded actress, a traveling showman, and his show girls all wind up at the same hotel, chaos ensues. With mistaken identities, dastardly schemes, and plenty of audience participation, you just know there’s going to be a shoot-out before the final curtain! This classic western melodrama is packed with laughs, cheers, and boos for the whole family.

Target Audience: Perfect for families and audiences of all ages who love interactive comedy and classic western fun!


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Action/Adventure, Adult Actors, Dinner, Family-Friendly, Show, The Bluegrass Players

The Tomb – Murder Mystery Dinner Show (FEB 13-15)

🏺💀 The Tomb 💀🏺
A Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Presented by The Bluegrass Players

📅 PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 13, 14, 15, 2026

📍 VENUE:
The Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road, Berea, KY

🎪 ABOUT THE SHOW:
Journey to 1999 Egypt for an unforgettable Valentine’s weekend mystery! When an archaeological team gathers to explore an ancient tomb, romance and danger collide in this thrilling murder mystery dinner show. As secrets are unearthed and tensions rise, someone meets a deadly fate—and it’s up to the audience to solve the crime! 🔍✨

Enjoy a delicious dinner while you watch the drama unfold around you. Meet an unforgettable cast of characters—from brilliant archaeologists to mysterious locals—each with their own secrets and motives. With interactive elements, comic relief, and plenty of twists and turns, this immersive theatrical experience puts you right in the middle of the action! Can you figure out whodunit before the final reveal? It’s the perfect date night adventure or group outing for Valentine’s weekend! 💕🕵️

🍽️ DINNER INCLUDED:
Enjoy a delicious catered meal as part of your interactive theater experience!

🎯 TARGET AUDIENCE:
Perfect for couples, friend groups, and mystery lovers looking for a unique Valentine’s weekend experience!


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Adult Actors, Musical, Show, Teen Actors, The Bluegrass Players

“Finally” A Broadway Revue (FEB 20-28)

🎭✨ “Finally” A Broadway Revue ✨🎭
Presented by The Bluegrass Players

📅 PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 20-28, 2026

🎪 ABOUT THE SHOW:
The beloved tradition returns! “Finally” A Broadway Revue is back by popular demand, bringing you an enchanting evening of musical theater magic. Join our talented Spotlight Players as they fulfill their Broadway dreams by performing songs from their most cherished musicals—the shows they’ve always wanted to perform but never had the chance! 🌟🎵

From show-stopping solos to powerful ensemble numbers, this revue showcases the incredible range and passion of our performers as they finally get their moment in the spotlight with the Broadway songs closest to their hearts. Directed by veteran Spotlight Player and Morehead State University Theater Graduate Kyrsten Daugherty, this evening of musical storytelling celebrates the joy, emotion, and artistry that make Broadway unforgettable. Whether it’s a classic golden age number or a contemporary showstopper, every song is performed with love and dedication! 💫🎶

🎯 TARGET AUDIENCE:
Perfect for musical theater lovers, Broadway fans, and anyone who appreciates the magic of live performance and heartfelt storytelling through song!


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Adult Actors, Drama, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Agatha Christie’s A Murder Is Announced (Mar 6 – 14)

Step into the quiet English village of Chipping Cleghorn, where suspense and intrigue await! When a mysterious announcement appears in the local newspaper, the residents are stunned to read that a murder will take place at Miss Blacklock’s home that very evening. What begins as a curious gathering quickly turns deadly, and it’s up to the legendary Miss Marple to unravel the tangled web of secrets, motives, and hidden identities.

A Murder Is Announced is one of Agatha Christie’s classic Miss Marple mysteries—filled with clever twists, colorful characters, and a satisfying whodunit that will keep audiences guessing until the very end. Don’t miss your chance to experience this timeless tale of suspense and deduction brought to life on stage!

Join us at The Spotlight Playhouse for an unforgettable night of classic mystery.

Presented by the Bluegrass Players
Director Jeremy Grant—a founding member of the Bluegrass Players and Director of Theatre at Madison Southern High School—is thrilled to bring Agatha Christie back to The Spotlight Playhouse stage!


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Adult Actors, Drama, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Murder on the 518 (MAR 20-29)

🚂 Murder on the 518 🔍

By Michelle Giles

Presented by: The Bluegrass Players

Red-eye travelers on the westbound 518 are in for a surprise when first one passenger, and then another, mysteriously drop dead right before their eyes! Stranded on a train with a killer on the loose, this eclectic group of passengers must work together to solve the mystery before they reach the station.

Not everything—or everyone—is as it seems in this family-friendly murder mystery full of twists, turns, and teamwork. With all the usual suspects and plenty of surprises along the way, audiences will be kept guessing right up until the train pulls into the station.

Director John Bailey returns to The Spotlight Playhouse stage following his successful debut directing Marian and Her Merry Men. Under his creative vision, this thrilling whodunit promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Hold on tight—Murder on the 518 is quite the ride!


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