Welcome to our website for Gumbo Bottoms: A Big Muddy Musical, written by Meredith Ludwig and Cathy Barton. It’s been over a year since we staged the premiere in Boonville and we have been very fortunate to take the show on the road to Hermann, Jefferson City and Washington, Missouri. This web site will let you explore 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, and a review from our performance in Washington.

We plan to take the winter off from touring, but if your organization is interested in pursuing funding to bring us to your town, we have great news.Gumbo Bottoms is now listed under Cathy Barton and Dave Para’s Missouri Arts Council’s touring roster which means that organizations interested in bringing the show to their towns can apply for up to $5,000 in matching funds. If you would like to find out more about this program please call Michael Donovan, Community Touring Program Specialist, at 866-407-4752 or email him at Michael.donovan@ded.mo.gov.
You can also contact Turner Hall River Rats at 660-882-3300 or e-mail them at info@gumbobottomsmusical.com for more information.

If your theatre is interested in mounting your own production of Gumbo Bottoms, we would be delighted to talk to you. Contact Meredith Ludwig info@gumbobottomsmusical.com.