THE FABULOUS Fifties Show completed its 38th season in March with nine performances held at Lincoln Central Academy in Fayetteville. The show blends nostalgic entertainment with local impact, raising funds for the Fabulous Fifties Foundation to assist people in Lincoln County facing illness or catastrophic life events.
2024 Highlights:
Theme: Life is a Highway – this year’s show followed a Route 66
road trip story written by Josh Ogle and performed by local cast
members. The skit helped transition between classic songs from
the ’50s through the ’80s.
Cast & Crew: A crew of approximately 80 people — all volunteers — is directly involved in the production, with many more volunteering behind the scenes — handling ticket sales, concessions, costumes, stage setup, and more. No one is paid. Three crew members have been involved for all 38 years.
Attendance: The show draws crowds from across Tennessee, Alabama, and neighboring states. Busloads of visitors travel from as far as Indiana, Mississippi, and Georgia.
Economic Boost: Out-of-town guests eat in local restaurants, stay in hotels and Airbnbs, and shop at local stores, supporting Fayetteville’s economy.
Foundation Mission: All proceeds benefit the Fabulous Fifties Foundation, which provides direct financial assistance to Lincoln County residents facing serious illness, house fires, and
other emergencies.
Partnerships: The Grace Fund supplements the foundation’s support by helping cover expenses for people who must travel for medical care.
Vetting Process: Applications for assistance are available at Bagley & Bagley Insurance and the Lincoln County Trustee’s Office. All applicants are vetted to ensure funds go to those in genuine need.
Community Involvement: The show is backed by local businesses that sell tickets, donate goods, feed the cast, and promote the event. Students even help paint the stage backdrop, gaining hands-on art and service experience.
A Tradition Built Like Family:
The Fabulous Fifties Show supports the community, and the community supports it in return — year after year, hand in hand. It’s entertainment rooted in care — the kind that grows when people show up for each other like family. GN
Tax-deductible donations, including those in honor or memory of someone, can be mailed to the Fabulous Fifties Foundation, P.O. Box 934, Fayetteville, TN. 37334. For updates and more information, follow the Fabulous Fifties on Facebook or visit fabulousfiftiesshow.com.
