Dave Eggar Returns to Barter Theatre 7/23

Local favorite Dave Eggar is returning to Barter Theatre's Gilliam Stage this year in a one-night event composed just for the venue.

"Tappalachia: The Story of Madison and Her Magic Shoes" will grace the stage on July 23 at 7:30 p.m., with tickets at $10 and $20.

"Tappalachia" tells the story of Madison's wild adventure of clogging, tapping and break-dancing with a musical trip around the world as she finds the key to her dream of being a dancer.

Eggar plans to highlight the country and Bluegrass style music that is considered by many to be the heart of the region, while adding genres popular the world over.

Eggar will be joined by Holler Jake; international opera sensation Sasha Lazard, BBOY KamAl Davis, Sensei Destiny Vergara, Andrew Nemr, and Wise County native and aspiring performer Madison Lawson, who has been a part of several Barter Theatre performances. Holler Jake includes drummer Chuck Palmer, bass player Ariel DLP, guitar player Phil Faconti, and singers Nikki Guerra and Jake Blaine.

Corporate sponsors, Atmos Energy and Brown Edwards, make "Tappalachia: The Story of Madison and Her Magic Shoes" possible at Barter Theatre.

Be sure to get your tickets to upcoming Barter Theatre productions, with tickets for every show starting at $20. Call the Barter Theatre Box Office at 276-628-3991 for more information.

About Dave Eggar

Dave Eggar started playing cello at age 3 and by age 7 was acting and singing on Broadway. He has earned degrees from Harvard and Julliard and has recorded with artists such as Tony Bennett, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Paul Simon. He is a three-time Grammy Nominee who has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen, the Superbowl and the Today Show.

About Barter Theatre

Barter Theatre, the nation's longest running professional theatre, is located in Abingdon, Virginia. The theatre opened in 1933 during the Great Depression. Founder Robert Porterfield offered patrons admission to the theatre by bartering food and livestock. Barter Theatre was designated as the state theatre of Virginia in 1946. It exists today as one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theaters remaining in the United States. Barter Theatre is funded in part by The Virginia Commission for the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts.