Gold in the Hills 2010

A Nineteenth Century Melodrama in Three Acts by J. Frank Davis
Produced by Mike Calnan & Walter Johnston
directed by John Hesselberg

Auditions: Sun. Jan. 17, 2 p.m. & Tue. Jan. 19, 6 p.m.
Shows:  Fri.-Sat. Mar. 12-27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Auditions: Sat. May 8, 2 p.m. & Mon. May 10, 6 p.m.
Shows:  Fri.-Sat. Jul. 9-31, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.

All performances at 7:30 pm, no reservations required

The secret is out! Gold in the Hills is listed in a Readers' Southern Secrets feature in the September 2010 issue of Southern Living magazine, and on their web site.

Fun for the whole family. Sing the old songs! Cheer the hero! Boo the villain! Presented yearly since 1936, Gold in the Hills features a relentless hero, a winsome heroine, a ruthless villain, beautiful can-can dancers, and the wilder side of city life in the infamous New York Bowery.

Gold in the Hills, the Guinness Book of World Records' longest-running show, is having another exciting season in March and July 2010, with performances Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7:30 pm. We offer open seating, no reservations required, and always plenty of seats. Click here for information about ticket prices.

Become a part of history when you witness the 75th season of the Guinness Book of World Records' continuously-longest running melodrama!
... who stole John Dalton's gold locket?
... what did Murgatroyd discover in the hills?
... is John Dalton really penniless?
... where DID Lizzie leave her fascinator?
... what is the dead sister's secret?

Cast: actors and actresses ages six through adult, and singers and dancers ages teen through adult. There are a few parts for children and numerous parts for teens and adults. Can-can dancers must be at least in the 9th grade.

Poster for 2010

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Closing Night, 31 July 2010 The curtain never closes on Gold in the Hills! Former cast members joined the current cast on-stage after curtain call to sing “Auld Lang Syne,” continuing the tradition.

Performance, 30 July 2010 Debut performances of actors performing Murgatroyd, Jenkins, Kate,  Tammy, and Rose, plus A-List veterans, made for a great show.

Rehearsals, 27 & 29 July 2010

Can-Can Solo, 24 July 2010 (video)

Performance, 24 July 2010 A Lizzie makes her farewell performance.

Performance, 23 July 2010 A new Nellie and Slade make their debut performances.

Rehearsals, 20 & 22 July 2010

Performance, 17 July 2010 A new Mamie makes her debut performance.

Performance, 16 July 2010 A new Tammy and several returning veteran actors made for a wonderful show!

Rehearsal, 15 July 2010

Rehearsals, 29 June & 1 July 2010

Auditions, 8 & 10 May 2010

Spring 2010 Closing Night, 27 March 2010

Performance, 26 March 2010

Rehearsals, 23 & 25 March 2010

Performance, 20 March 2010

Performance, 19 March 2010

Rehearsal, 16 March 2010

Performance, 13 March 2010

Spring 2010 Opening Night, 12 March 2010

Rehearsal, 11 March 2010

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