Almost Heaven, John Denver’s America

Conceived by Harold Thau

Riverside Theatre 2022

Director: Sherry Lutken
Music Director: David M. Lutken
Music Supervisor: Anne Shuttlesworth
Scenic Designer: Allen D. Cornell 
Costume & Wig Designer: Kurt Alger 
Lighting Designer: Kenton Yeager
Sound Designer: Craig Beyrooti
Projection Designer: Joe Payne

“Described as among the most beloved entertainers of his era, John Denver was an American musical icon who achieved great success with his down-to-earth acoustic sound. Almost Heaven celebrates the life and times of this music man with over 25 Denver’s chart topping hits including: Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders, Thank God, I’m a Country Boy, Annie’s Song, Take Me Home, Country Roads, and many more.”

Part historical commentary, part scenic location, and part emotional collage, this projection design followed the stories and life of some incredible songs by an incredible songwriter. It was a re rewarding project, fantastically put together and performed by folks who live and breath this stuff. It was an honor to part of the process.