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Story, stage & company

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

Welcome to the official Cotton Patch Gospel performer page on Gold Coast Tickets. Cotton Patch Gospel is a southern bluegrass-inflected retelling of the Gospels, often staged as a one-man show with a bluegrass quartet. The production has roots in a 1981 Off-Broadway premiere, with music and lyrics by Harry Chapin and a book by Tom Key & Russell Treyz, inspired by Clarence Jordan’s Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John. Here you’ll find a detailed biography, highlights from the discography, and the latest tour information to help you secure your seats with confidence.

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

Geographically, Cotton Patch Gospel has enjoyed praise from major outlets like The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Christianity Today, with noted acclaim for its music that elevates the evening. We’ve organized upcoming performances by date and venue to make booking straightforward and stress-free.

Cast & creatives

People behind the production

For fans and newcomers alike, this performer page consolidates essential background, key recordings, and current touring information. While official social media for Cotton Patch Gospel isn’t broadly publicized, you’ll find promotional updates through partner theatres and Harry Chapin’s official materials for the soundtrack release. When you’re ready, secure your seats with a simple, transparent purchase process—we’ve got you covered. If you’re planning visits to theatres like Swift Creek Mill Theatre in Virginia or The Carson Center in Kentucky, you’ll find venue details and links to related resources below.

On stage

The documented stage experience

  • Upcoming shows: Swift Creek Mill Theatre (South Chesterfield, VA) and The Carson Center (Paducah, KY)
  • Soundtrack material and discography tied to Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel project
  • Historical context: Off-Broadway premiere and critical reception

The essentials

Quick Facts About Cotton Patch Gospel

  • Off-Broadway premiere: Cotton Patch Gospel opened October 21, 1981 at Lamb's Theatre and ran for 193 performances; notable NYT praise of the music is recorded in reviews from 1981. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_Patch_Gospel))
  • Creative team and basis: Book by Tom Key & Russell Treyz; music/lyrics by Harry Chapin; based on Clarence Jordan’s Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_Patch_Gospel))
  • Musical style: A southern bluegrass-inflected retelling of the Gospels, often staged as a one-man show with a bluegrass quartet. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_Patch_Gospel))
  • Soundtrack release: Cotton Patch Gospel soundtrack issued in 1982 (19 tracks) on Chapin Music; label identified as Chapin Music. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/cotton-patch-gospel/279784878))
  • Complete discography (formats): CD1 (1981), CD2 (1981), Cassette (1981), and Soundtrack CD (1982)–all associated with Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel material. ([eruce.com](https://www.eruce.com/store/album/cotton-patch-gospel-cd1-harry-chapin-qn3oyezllx/))
  • Social media presence: No widely publicized official Cotton Patch Gospel social-media accounts; promotional activity occurs via theatres (Swift Creek Mill, Carson Center) and Harry Chapin’s official store pages for the soundtrack formats. ([swiftcreekmill.com](https://www.swiftcreekmill.com/event-details-registration/cotton-patch-gospel-2025-03-30-20-00))

For fans and newcomers alike, this performer page consolidates essential background, key recordings, and current touring information. While official social media for Cotton Patch Gospel isn’t broadly publicized, you’ll find promotional updates through partner theatres and Harry Chapin’s official materials for the soundtrack release. When you’re ready, secure your seats with a simple, transparent purchase process—we’ve got you covered. If you’re planning visits to theatres like Swift Creek Mill Theatre in Virginia or The Carson Center in Kentucky, you’ll find venue details and links to related resources below.

  • Upcoming shows: Swift Creek Mill Theatre (South Chesterfield, VA) and The Carson Center (Paducah, KY)
  • Soundtrack material and discography tied to Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel project
  • Historical context: Off-Broadway premiere and critical reception

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