Round Barn Theatre to Present ALL SHOOK UP

Elvis Presley's hits roar to life on The Round Barn Theatre Stage in the American Jukebox Musical All Shook Up. It is sure to have audiences dancin' in the aisles and jumpin' out of their blue suede shoes.

This mad-cap musical comedy based on William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and told through the songs of Elvis Presley, overflows with rock 'n roll, gospel, romance and mistaken identities. All Shook Up tells the story of a small town girl with big dreams and the guitar-playing roustabout who brings romance, rebellion and rock 'n' roll into her life. Among the many hits that will have you jumping out of your blue suede shoes are, "Love Me Tender," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," and of course "All Shook Up". Will true love prevail? Will the power of music win the day? Will this small town survive getting all shook up? All Shook Up is guaranteed to knock your socks off!

The musical premiered on Broadway at the Palace Theatre on in 2005, where it ran for 213 performances before closing in September of the same year. This vibrant and enchanting musical will be directed and choreographed by Mike Fielder who is making his directorial debut at Amish Acres. Julie Lyn Barber returns to The Round Barn Theatre for the first time since 1997 to music direct the complex score.

All Shook Up stars returning alumni Carl Glenn as Chad, and South Bend native, Abby Murray Vachon as Natalie. Carl was most recently seen on the Joseph Stein Stage as Sparky in this season's Forever Plaid, and Abby is currently wowing audiences with her unique portrayal of Hilda Miller in the 30th Anniversary production of Plain and Fancy. Joining them in the "Jailhouse" will be returning alumni Rory Dunn, Don Hart and Katie Post.

All Shook Up opens on Tuesday, June 7, and continues through Sunday, July 17, with 2 p.m. matinees and 8 p.m. evening performances. A complete show schedule, ticket availability, and reservations can be found by calling the Box Office at (800) 800-4942 extension 2 or online at AmishAcres.com. Theatre tickets can be combined with Amish Acres famous family style Threshers Dinner or a one-of-a-kind Theme Dinner served on Friday, June 10 only. Theme Dinner seating is limited and reservations must be made in advance with The Round Barn Theatre box office.

Following All Shook Up and running in repertory with the 30th anniversary of Plain and Fancy will be Crazy for You and Fiddler on the Roof. Fall Harvest Days will bring the Tony Award winning drama, The Miracle Worker to the Joseph Stein Stage, and for the Holidays, everyone's favorite "festive" indulgence, A Christmas Story, The Musical! Season tickets remain on sale for only $129.95 for adults and children 4-11 are free with the purchase of an adult season ticket.

Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort is now open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering tours of the historic house and farm, farm wagon rides, documentary films, demonstrations, and famous Family Style Threshers Dinner.

Tickets are $29.95.

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