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With his trademark Panama hat, dark sunglasses and bow tie, Leon Redbone’s style is as unique as his sound. Not content to fit into any genre, he blends blues, jazz and Tin Pan Alley into a remarkable show that highlights his comedic and musical talents. A legend since he first appeared in the mid-70s, a night with Leon Redbone is priceless.

Janis Ian and Tom Paxton
Friday, October 29, 2010 - 8:00pm
Tickets $30.00

**Tickets On Sale July 31st **

A night to remember with two powerful songwriters on one stage! Janis Ian burst onto the scene at age 15 with her controversial saga of interracial love, Society's Child. In the 1970s her song, Jesse, became a pop standard after Roberta Flack topped the charts with it. The worldwide hit At Seventeen, sold over a million copies and earned Ian her first two Grammy Awards.

Tom Paxton’s songbook includes such modern standards as The Last Thing On My Mind, Ramblin’ Boy, Bottle of Wine, Goin’ To The Zoo, Whose Garden Was This? and more. His songs have been recorded by many artists including Willie Nelson, Placido Domingo, Gram Parsons, The Pogues and Simon & Garfunkel.

America’s premier tribute to Genesis and Peter Gabriel return to Appel Farm. The Waiting Room brings us its amazing interpretation of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway. Songs from Genesis’ legendary work will be performed with exciting costumes and make up to underscore the musical and theatrical elements of the work. This will be followed by an extended encore of some other Peter Gabriel era Genesis classic tracks.

Steve Forbert arrived at the height of the New Wave music explosion in the late 70’s with a batch of down-to-earth acoustic songs with heartfelt vocals and engaging melodies. He scored major hits with two back-to-back career-defining albums (Alive On Arrival and Jackrabbit Slim) and a hit single in Romeo’s Tune. The intervening years have witnessed an artist as determined as ever to follow his own path and an audience eager for truth-telling in the form of the popular song.

Jazz saxophone that sizzles with authority, nuance and excitement is the calling card of emerging star Javon Jackson. Hailed as a fresh new voice in jazz, he first came into prominence as a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. He has appeared on over 125 recordings and developed a reputation as a formidable bandleader.

Get ready to howl as Johnny Peers leads over a dozen dogs through challenging and hilarious tricks in this wonderful family show. A Ringling Brothers Clown College graduate, he has been working with his team of mostly rescued dogs since he debuted the Muttville Comix in 1980. This slapstick comedy act has appeared on the David Letterman and Primetime Live TV shows as well as at Disneyland, Busch Gardens and the Big Apple Circus. (All ages)

While many children’s theater troupes tell stories to children, the Story Pirates believe that every child has a story to tell. This group of professional actors, improv comedians and teaching artists uses stories written by elementary students as source material for outrageous, over-the-top, side-splitting musical plays. At a typical Story Pirates show, story topics run the gamut, from kung-fu ninja babies fighting crime to a world where cats sometimes fly and Tickle Monsters have been known to take over the world. The Story Pirates will include the work penned by our workshop participants in a world premiere that will delight friends and family. (Best suited ages 4 and up).

Cinderella is about to marry the Prince, but her Fairy Godmother appears with a riddle to be solved first. Join in the hilarious search for the answer. Sing, dance, hide from the Giant and interact with many other exciting fairy tale characters. The program combines theatre, dance, music and improvisation where audience members are cast right into the show! (Best suited ages 5 and up).

Performing as The Gizmo Guys, Allan Jacobs and Barrett Felker have amazed and amused audiences throughout the world! They combine original routines, quick-witted verbal repartee and world class juggling skills in a very light-hearted approach to their art. Their unique presentation, dazzling technique and infectious humor make for a very exciting event!
(All ages)

When his granddaughter comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a tech-free zone. He puts her laptop in the cold barn with the cows who soon learn to put it to good use! All day long Farmer Brown hears "click clack moo, clickety clackety moo..." The cows are typing and protesting their working conditions! Will Farmer Brown give in to their demands? Join us for a hilariously "moo-ving" new musical about compromise, based on the award-winning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. (Best suited ages 4 and up)