The Stops

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Bob Moore, Donnovan Moen and Scott Albert Bennett (from left) in "The Stops."

Bob Moore, Donnovan Moen and Scott Albert Bennett (from left) in "The Stops," Oh My Stars! Productions, 2025.

The Stops is both the name of this musical (by Eric Lane Barnes and Drew Emery) and the group name of its protagonists — church organists Euglena, Ginny and Rose. The trio undertakes a tour to raise awareness of the plight of an organist and composer fired by his church for being gay. This production is the inaugural solo outing for Oh My Stars! Productions, a new Madison-area company dedicated to LGBTQ+ themes and scripted works featuring genderfluid casting. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (except 2 pm on Jan. 18) and 2 p.m. Sunday.

media release:  The Stops are 3 church organists – Rose, Ginny, & Euglena, members of NALOG (the North American Lady Organists’ Guild). They are making a tour stop in YOUR town to sing about love, acceptance, The Great Flood, and pot lucks! Their hero, the great church organist & composer Dale Meadows, has been fired from the church for being gay, and the ladies are touring to raise awareness and money for his defense.

Featuring three-part harmonies, an exploration of faith, and middle-aged church lady drag, The Stops is a musical with heart.. and casseroles!

Produced by Oh, My Stars! Productions. Performed on the Evjue Stage.

Music & Lyrics by Eric Lane Barnes

Book by Eric Lane Barnes & Drew Emery

Direction: Scott Albert Bennett

Musical Direction: Lizzie Anne Haller

Choreography: Heidi Hakseth