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* A performance at The Beeches Dinner Theater is scheduled any time we have a booking for at least one group of 25. That performance is then open to the general public but reservations must be made.
This page was last updated: January 4, 2009
A Musical History of America's
most famous canal
15 MILES on the
Erie Canal
2 big acts of songs, comedy & drama that brings the story of the Erie Canal to life on stage
Written & Directed by Rod Foote
Musical Direction by Jan Moore
Chocked full of songs, comedy, pictures and entertaining history, this show will give you a new understanding about one of the most inspired and amazing engineering feats ever. What's "dropping the lines?"What's the difference between a Packet and a Bullhead? How does a lock work? What's up with those low bridges? You'll find it all in this fast moving musical production as lock tender Padraig Connor and "canawler" Declan Riley tell you all about life on the "Er-I-ee."
This show is available for performance in your school or other venue in either a one act 40 minute version or in the full 90 minute two act version.
Base price in $600.00 for the one act version, $800 for the two act full version. Additional fees as to distance traveled and meals/lodging may apply.
In both cases full production values will be present with costumes, sets and, if your venue is dark capable, projections. For further information contact us at 315-336-2336 or email at producers@chathamtheatre.com.
Attention Teachers and Club Programmers
Bring the living history of the Erie Canal into your school or club auditorium with the Chatham Theatre Company new touring musical production of
page was updated on Nov. 25, 2009
Our new home-the beautiful BEECHES RESTAURANT & Dinner Theater in Rome, NY
Also......
Get your reservations in early! for our gala
New Years Eve Show. 3 big acts of song and a ton of comedy starring Irish funnyman Donal O'Shaughnessy and the Chatham Players. Free champagne, noisemakers and favors to bring in the brand new year!
Christmas Fantasia"
Written and Directed by Janet Foote,
Musical Direction by Mark Bunce
And stars: (click picture to read bios)
Andrew Kenneth Moss Jenny Kuehn Lisa Schacher Robert Tracy
A Family-friendly Christmas Spectacular with an all-professional cast performing 25 songs of the season on a glamorous set dressed in dozens of dazzling costumes. See this entertaining dinner theatre production at
The Beeches Restaurant
Route 26 (Turin Road) Rome, NY Tel: 315-336-1700
Saturday evening, Nov. 28 at 8 PM (Dinner at 6:30 PM)
Thursday evening, Dec. 3 at 8 PM (Dinner at 6:30 PM)
$42.95 ($43.95 at night) includes the huge dinner theatre buffet with carvery and dessert table and the show.
Special Group rates for parties of 25+ also available.
Looking ahead to our upcoming productions in 2010.
Jan.-Feb. 19, and again from April 5 to Oct. 10, 2010, daily at 1 :30 PM
"15 (More) Miles on the Erie Canal"
The full 2 act version, complete with hundreds of projections, of what one reviewer called "the most entertaining history lesson you'll ever receive." Music, comedy and stories galore about one of the most amazing engineering feats ever attempted...and sucessfully completed.
March 8-March 21, 2010-Daily at 1:30 PM
"Branigan's Blarney"
Two big acts of Irish fun and follies complete with an authentic Irish Buffet as Paddy Branigan, "Boston's Best Barkeep," introduces you to many of his zany friends who will delight you with non-stop singin', dancin', and a ton of Irish fun!
Nov. 1-Dec. 19, 2010-Daily at 1:30 PM
"Christmas Across This Land"
Glittering sets, dazzling costumes, and the glorious sounds of the Holy Season from across this great land will leave you filled with the spirit of Christmas joy.
December 31, 2010 New Years Eve (Dinner served from 6:30, show at 9 PM
The New Year's Eve Show (what else?)
Special guest stars, songs, comedy, a great Beeches Buffet, free favors, noisemakers,& champagne toasts at midnight all point to a great way to bring in 2011 as the Chatham actors entertain you with 3 big acts of New Year's fun!
