Find your voice in this feathery adventure coming to Walton Arts Center!
The New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander brings two of his beloved children’s books – Acoustic Rooster and Indigo Blume – to the stage in the Kennedy Center commission of Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume.
On the eve of her performance at a community festival, Indigo Blume falls asleep, nervous and unsure of herself. She wakes up in a dream world with the characters of her favorite book, Acoustic Rooster and his Barnyard Band. Dairy Parton and Chickee Minaj are rehearsing, and they invite Indigo to join the group! When a storm destroys their barn, can Indigo help the band save their home? And will she find her voice in time for the festival? Acoustic Rooster’s Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume tells a story about being scared, being brave and believing in yourself.
With characters based on real-life musical legends like Duck Ellington, Mules David, Dairy Parton and Chickee Minaj, this musical adaptation will have children (and families) dancing in their seats! Composer Randy Preston says, “The music in this musical is meant to make you snap your fingers, sing along, smile from ear to ear, and throw your hands in the air and wave 'em like you just don't care. This is a get up and dance show, people!”
If your family loves to boogie, join us for a fun day with Indigo Blume and her barnyard pals at Walton Arts Center Sunday, March 5 at 4 pm! Tickets are just $10 apiece. Buy tickets here!
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
Adapted from the books by Kwame Alexander
Written by Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess
Music by Randy Preston
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown
