A dramatic Arizona sunset foreshadows the journey of Doc Holliday in Sundown.

Press:

“Shootout makes bang-up musical.” – The Dallas Morning News

“Western classic hits the mark as musical.”- Fort Worth Star Telegram

“A great musical play.”- Bristol Herald Courier

“A rollicking, tuneful retelling of the Old West tale.” - Washington County News

Testimonials:

“…an overwhelming success. The show routinely sold out and set a revenue record for our theater.”
- Cy & Jane Hoffman, Directors, Adobe Theatre

“The music is terrific! A tuneful show!”
- Stephen Schwartz, Composer

“Beautiful songs. ‘Sundown’ is haunting.”
- Rupert Holmes, Composer

“Haunting and touching.”
- Lauren Mitchell, Dodgers Theatrical

“A melodic and engrossing musical. Unexpected in its subject and treatment.”
- Jim Morgan, Artistic Director, York Theatre

Sundown

An original musical inspired by the life of the legendary Doc Holliday

Book Joe Bravaco and Larry Rosler

Lyrics Larry Rosler

Music Peter Link

Cast: 9m, 2f

September, 1881, Tombstone Arizona. After a brush with death in the Arizona desert, Doc Holliday is convinced that it is time to put down his gun and return home to Baltimore. However, a chance reunion with his old friend Wyatt Earp shatters those plans, drawing Doc into a darkening conflict that threatens everything he hopes to leave behind.

In the midst of the turmoil, Doc meets Kate Fisher, the one person who makes him believe he might have a future. Unfortunately, they meet at the worst possible time, as the gathering storm propels him toward the gunfight that will make him an American legend.

Production Photographs

Cast portrait from the Barter Theatre production of Sundown in Virginia.
Celebratory song with Clanton Gang in Sundown at Barter Theatre , VA
Billy Clanton trying to bluff in poker game at Barter Theatre's Sundown production.
Tender moment between Doc Holliday and Kate Fisher in the musical Sundown at Barter Theatre, VA.
Doc Holliday quiets Wyatt Earp in Barter Theatre, VA, production of Sundown
In Sundown at Barter Theatre , The Clantons celebrate their good fortune.
The Climatic gunfight at the OK Corral in Sundown musical at Barter Theatre , VA.

Production History

Lyric Stage - Dallas, TX

Barter Theatre - Abington, VA

Adobe Theater - Albuquerque, NM

Recognition

Dallas Drama League Nominee Best New Play or Musical,