Special Events

Ryan & Friends

Bird-In-Hand Stage

Ryan & Freinds: All-Star Comedy

 

August 15th, 2024

Comedy rules when Ryan returns to our stage with every one of his friends: witty 8-year-old Jeffrey, who lives in a suitcase and travels Third Class on airplanes; Harold and Irene, who have way more opinions than your average grandparents; and not-so-silent beasts Ardy the Skunk and Randy the Rooster, plus a new mystery guest—all hilarious and high-energy friends who barely let Ryan get a word in edge-wise. This “best of” special highlights all of Ryan & Friends’ greatest hits in an uproarious multimedia variety show, combining uplifting comedy skits with audiences’ most-requested parody songs in styles ranging from country to Broadway. Laugh along with this popular comedian, ventriloquist, musician, and all-around funny guy and, of course, his friends.

Don’t miss out on music and merriment that comes with a great message!.

Jersey Boys

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Jersey Boys

 

August 29th, 2024

Go behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons! Discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Hear “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Dawn,” “My Eyes Adored You,” and more! Rated PG-13 for adult language and content.

Half-Stitched

Bird-In-Hand Stage

Half-Stitched… the Musical

September 17th, 2024

Six Loose Threads & an Amish Widow

Emma Yoder, a recent widow, plans a peaceful weekend quilting class. As her students—a biker, an estranged couple, a pastor’s wounded wife, a young military veteran, and a rebellious young girl—spend the weekend learning Amish quilt patterns, seams and secrets come unraveled, tears and truths emerge, and Emma must navigate her way through the upheaval that ensues.

This entertaining, insightful and inspiring show from Blue Gate Musicals was scripted by Martha Bolton, with original songs by Wally Nason, based on a story by Wanda Brunstetter. It will leave you thinking a whole lot differently about your own loose threads.

Watch as God’s help and a whole lot of honesty stitch lives back together again.

Hairspray

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Hairspray... The Musical

 

October 24th, 2024

It’s 1962 and Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and a bigger heart, wins a spot on the local TV dance program. Overnight she is transformed from an outsider to a teen celebrity. The upbeat score includes “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” and the title song “Hairspray.”

Chirstmas Candy Caper

Bird-In-Hand Stage

The Christmas Candy Caper

November 19th, 2024

A Sticky, Gooey, Hilarious Holiday Mess

Candy store owner Lydia Miller is a long-time prankster, so when two men try to steal her coveted candy recipe and kidnap her instead, no one believes the ransom note is real. The ensuing exchanges between the kidnappers and the community are hilarious, and the conversations between Lydia and the kidnappers are insightful and enlightening, as each discovers that their lives didn’t turn out the way they expected. This delicious holiday show from Blue Gate Musicals was written and scripted by Martha Bolton. It will leave you laughing while you ponder the paths your life has taken and what happens when you cry “wolf” once too often.

Will Lydia get home for Christmas? Will the kidnappers take cows instead of cash?

 

NASSC Trip Policy

You must see staff to sign-up for all trips. Payment is due at time of sign-up. If you have to cancel for any reason, you must find a replacement or call the Center to see if there is a waiting list. NO REFUNDS - NO EXCEPTIONS! No one is to board the bus prior to the arrival of the center escort. Front seats are reserved for escorts, guides, handicapped or discretion of Director. Charted trips are open to the public. No children under 18 unless specified.

For Bus Tours with Rabbittransit: You must be a member over 65 years old and registered with the Rabbit Bus. Tours typically depart at 10:15 and return about 4:30. Rabbit bus fares are always subject to fare increases that are not under our control.

For Charter Bus Trips: Open to anyone over the age of 21 (remember to dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes).