Goodnight Irene
2005-09-01 08:00 - 2020-11-30 17:00 UTC
A celebration of the music of the Weavers, the legendary folk quartet that made famous such hits as “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine,” “If I Had a Hammer,” and the titular “Goodnight Irene.” One of the most popular folk ensembles in American history, the Weavers wrote and performed songs from around the world, bringing vitality to the American folk scene for decades, despite being blacklisted in the 1950s. Since premiering in the fall of 1994, Goodnight Irene has become one of AFT’s most popular productions, having been performed in a variety of other venues across the country and returning twice to AFT’s own stage, in summer 1996 and fall 2005.

Bing the Cherry Musical
2011-01-02 08:00 - 2011-12-30 17:00
From the imaginative minds behind the AFT classics Cheeseheads and Muskie Love comes a story of hope, love, and laughter that blossoms in a family cherry orchard in Door County. Bing! The Cherry Musical marks the fifth world premiere of a Paul Libman/Dave Hudson musical at AFT. With songs like “Cherry Pit Spit” and “Summer in the Door” you can be sure the local flavor always so lovingly captured by Dave and Paul is in full abundance. While set in the here-and-now, Bing! is another classic-inspired work by this prolific creative team, as they loosely draw on Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchardfor inspiration. The acres of glorious orchards have been in the family for generations. With uncertainty looming, the survival of the family farm is in doubt. Selling could end so many worries, but also a way of life. Ruby Christiansen and her daughter Anna return to familiar friends and the home they love to face the past and determine their future. Arrive early for the nightlyCherry Pit Spit sponsored by Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market.
