Join us at the beautiful 21c Museum Hotel in Lexington as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of our debut performance! Our event will feature performances of Broadway classics, standards, excerpts from past seasons, and a sneak peek at upcoming shows. A silent auction will be held to raise funds to help us achieve our goals for future seasons. The fun begins at 6:30pm, so come and share in this evening of music, food, and fun!
In honor of the 200th birthday of Mary Todd Lincoln, BGO is proud to present Mary Todd: A New American Musical. A world premiere made possible with the help of grants from the HSG Foundation and LexArts, this story follows the future First Lady as she struggles to navigate the world of the American South as a teenager during the 1830s. From a complicated relationship with her cold stepmother and well-meaning father to her warm and adventurous relationship with central Kentucky's African American community, and from bright dances at her finishing school to odd apothecary shops, Mary is never a traditional "young lady," but she does discover the varied colors and tones of womanhood.
Ultimately, Mary Todd is not just about one woman; it's about the coming-of-age of our country – Mary is faced with deciding what sort of person she will be, at a time when the country finds itself at a similar crossroads. And we're very excited about this poignant and historically significant work, especially at a time when issues of race and gender are such a focal point of our public discourse.
Performances are slated to take place at the Downtown Arts Center in Lexington (141 E. Main St.):
Friday & Saturday 11/9 & 11/10, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 11/10 and 11/11, 2 p.m.
Click here to order tickets! (This link goes to the Downtown Arts Center's website.)