Welcome to our website for Gumbo Bottoms: A Big Muddy Musical, a brand-new river musical written by Meredith Ludwig and Cathy Barton. Here you can explore more about the history behind the musical, catch up on all the latest news and events with pictures and comments about the world premier of the show, follow our tour, and learn all about the cast and crew involved in this delightful production. We now have a short video from the premiere called Little Bit of Gumbo.

Next stop on our regional tour is the Miller Performing Arts Center, for one show only on Saturday, July 18, 7:30 PM, sponsored by the Jefferson City Community Concert Association. We will perform in a beautiful 900-seat theatre so take advantage of a visit to the capitol city as we celebrate Missouri’s great river in story and song.

In November, almost a year to the day of our premiere, we’ll head down river to the lovely town of Washington, Missouri for shows on Saturday and Sunday, November 21 & 22. Come by boat, come by train or come by trail, but come join us for a frolicking good time.

If your community is interested in bringing the production of Gumbo Bottoms to a theatre near you in 2009 or 2010, please contact Turner Hall River Rats at 660-882-3300 or e-mail info@gumbobottomsmusical.com