Battledrum at Sierra Madre Playhouse (Sierra Madre, CA)

Civil War Musical Battledrum Explores Legacy of Children’s Service in Wartime

Sierra Madre Playhouse (Sierra Madre, CA)

Forced by circumstance into duty as a drummer boy, Kentucky orphan Rufus joins Jackson, a Yankee boy bound into service by his parents, and George Washington, a slave who got lost on the Underground Railroad, in an unforgettable adventure through Civil War America. This action-packed, family-friendly musical drama is filled with original songs that explore themes of courage, brotherhood and patriotism — and the stirring legacy of children’s service during wartime. A Civil War historian will host an informative post-show talk following each performance.

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