NAPPANEE â The world premiere production of âWhen Calls the Heart â The Musicalâ opens Thursday and continues through July 17 at the Barns of Nappaneeâs Round Barn Theatre, 1600 W. Market St.
Based on the novel by Janette Oke, the musical features a book by Bethany Crawford and original music and lyrics by Christy Stutzman. Alex E. Price directs.
âWhen Calls the Heartâ follows Elizabeth Thatcher as she makes her way from her wealthy childhood home across the rugged Canadian west to teach in a small, one-room schoolhouse. Elizabethâs heart for teaching is challenged by various trials from her pupils, her rugged surroundings and by a handsome Canadian Mountie.
This May 2020 Tribune file photo shows the inside of what was formerly LaSalle Farm & Table restaurant, located at The Barns at Nappanee, Home of Amish Acres. The space will become The Barns FarmTable, where, owners say, traditional Amish country cooking will be served.
Tribune File Photo/ROBERT FRANKLIN