Hop On Board

Hop On Board: A Musical Journey Haunted by the Voices of America’s Past

What if the stories of America’s past could step off the history books and onto the stage?

On Halloween night, Hop On Board takes you on an unforgettable musical journey with one Dust Bowl family as they navigate prosperity, hardship, loss, and hope. Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the migration west, this powerful new live musical brings the voices of an era to life through folk, rock, theatrical music, and storytelling, performed by a full live band.

But this isn't a history lesson. It's a human story.

You'll meet people searching for a better life, confronting impossible choices, holding onto what matters, and finding moments of humor and humanity in difficult times. Through characters like Joe Ryan, Moonshine Mary, Hobo Scotty, and others, their stories become a musical portrait of resilience—and a reminder that the struggles, dreams, and hopes of generations past still resonate today.

🎃 Make Halloween Part of the Story

There's a little extra fun waiting for you on October 31.

Come dressed for the era! Pull out your 1920s or 1930s-inspired attire and step into the world of Hop On Board. Guests are encouraged to dress in period-inspired costumes, with a special costume contest during the evening for a chance to be named the night's best-dressed.

Whether you're a fan of Americana, live theater, great storytelling, or simply looking for something different to do on Halloween, Hop On Board offers an experience you won't find at the typical Halloween party.

And there's another reason your ticket matters.

When you see a show at The Bornemann Theatre, you're helping support TERI Campus of Life and its work creating opportunities and enriching lives for individuals with special needs. Your night of entertainment helps make inclusion part of the community's everyday experience.

So come aboard. Dress for the era. Hear the stories. Feel the music.

On Halloween night, take a journey into America's past—and discover just how much of it still lives in us today.