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Welcome to the brand new and improved Acorn Theater website! Please take some time to look around and see all we have to offer! You can now review upcoming shows, dates and times, and purchase tickets to upcoming events online from the comfort of home. If you have any questions or problems with the new site, please email webmaster@acorntheater.com.


Donna Blue Lachman - July 25th & 26th

DONNA BLUE LACHMAN'S THE TROUBLE WITH PEGGY: PIECES OF GUGGENHEIM

"--a consummate theatrical craftsperson, Lachman creates characters with real vulnerability, forging a warm story spinning atmosphere--a genuine triumph." says the Chicago Tribune

"ingenious theater" brags The Wall Street Journal

The story of the kooky, ballsy, sexy and lonely life of a poor little (very) rich girl who changed the face of 20th century art. Peggy Guggenheim was born into one of America's wealthiest and most eccentric families, and became one of the great visionary collectors of 20th century art. Follow her adventures as she sleeps with, fights with, inspires, marries, saves, and introduces many of the most important artists and intellectuals to the world. Come see this one-person drama that is adored by the critics.

Donna as Peggy DATE: Fridays and Saturdays, July 25-26, August 1-2, and 8-9 TIME: 8:00 Eastern Time


James Coffey - July 27th

JAMES COFFEY -TAKE THE ROCKIN', ROLLIN', RHYTHM TRAIN. JOIN AWARD-WINNING FAMILY MUSIC ARTIST JAMES COFFEY FOR A HIGH-ENERGY, IMAGINATIVE, AND FUN-FILLED MUSICAL RIDE.

Multi-Award Winning children's artist James Coffey's unique style and talents have made him much in demand for performances where his funky, jazzy, upbeat music with clever lyrics and catchy tunes entertains audiences of all ages throughout the country. Tower Record's Pulse magazine exclaims James' music is, "Destined to be a children's music classic--Like the best music of our time--transcends gender, genre and generations."

James Coffey's projects have won numerous Parents' Choice Awards and NAPPA awards! James' first nationally released recording, Come Ride Along With Me, won a Parents' Choice Award for "its outstanding contribution toward enriching the lives of American children." It was also featured as "Editor's Choice" in Working Mother magazine.

His Animal Groove, is a wild collection of original and favorite tunes in a wide range of musical styles that won a Parents' Choice Award and chosen "Best Children's Audio" by Sesame Street Parent magazine. James' release, My Mama Was a Train, returns to the rails with a collection of original tunes and American classic train songs, which has been awarded both NAPPA and Parents' Choice Awards. His soundtrack release, I Love Toy Trains - The Music! was produced for the fans of the video series of the same name. There are even more kudos for James' John Deere for Kids - the Music, the soundtrack for the popular John Deere series.

James is founder and CEO of Blue Vision Music, LLC, which he owns with his wife and business partner, Georgean C. Johnson-Coffey. Blue Vision Music has earned a national reputation for quality and craftsmanship that has made James one of the most sought after composers, songwriters, arrangers and music producers for a wide range of talented people, companies and organizations.


Donna Blue Lachman: August 1st & 2nd

DONNA BLUE LACHMAN'S THE TROUBLE WITH PEGGY: PIECES OF GUGGENHEIM

"--a consummate theatrical craftsperson, Lachman creates characters with real vulnerability, forging a warm story spinning atmosphere--a genuine triumph." says the Chicago Tribune

"ingenious theater" brags The Wall Street Journal

The story of the kooky, ballsy, sexy and lonely life of a poor little (very) rich girl who changed the face of 20th century art. Peggy Guggenheim was born into one of America's wealthiest and most eccentric families, and became one of the great visionary collectors of 20th century art. Follow her adventures as she sleeps with, fights with, inspires, marries, saves, and introduces many of the most important artists and intellectuals to the world. Come see this one-person drama that is adored by the critics.

Donna as Peggy DATE: Fridays and Saturdays, July 25-26, August 1-2, and 8-9 TIME: 8:00 Eastern Time .