# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Good Grief, Dru Rutledge!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Good Grief, Dru Rutledge! - One performance only at Good Way Gardens!

From Dru Rutledge:
For almost 34 years, I woke up wondering: "Is today the day my mom dies?" 

My mom, M'Liz Crawford, was diagnosed with M.S. when I was 9, and our family quickly became centered in her health with thousands of doctor and ER visits, hospital and rehab stays over the years - we, through our Midwestern stoicism and humor; we thought we had prepared for everything. We learned when the time abruptly and unexpectedly came, however, that we hadn't actually prepared for her leaving us and what the hell we'd do after. 

And so - on January 31st, 2025, I finally got my answer and was unmoored. 

My mom was my biggest fan and growing up she made me sing everywhere, anytime so in honoring the bigness of my mother and the depth of my grief for her passing - I've decided to do as she prepared me - to sing about it …in the lesser well-known SIXTH stage of grief: creating a deeply personal, funny, queer show about the vastness and interconnectedness of grief through musical theatre songs and more than likely inappropriate stories. 

Masks required - offered on site

Rating/Recommended Age:
This show contains strong language, mentions of sexuality and sexual references, violence, and thematic elements regarding death and grief.

Performance Length:
Approximately 1 hour - no intermission.

Accessibility Information:
The venue is wheelchair accessible with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and two restrooms. 
There is a free parking lot and street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Specific Accessibility Offerings: Wheelchair access, open seating, masking, and relaxed performance
Accessibility Contact: 
Please contact Elexa Dawson at goodwaygardens@gmail.com [goodwaygardens@gmail.com] or Dru Rutledge at either dru.rutledge@gmail.com [dru.rutledge@gmail.com] or 971-865-3826 with any additional questions. 

Content Notice:
This show deals with themes around chronic illness, death, sexuality, and mentions a home invasion/stalking experience. 

Media mentions/reviews:
Fertile Ground Festival [https://www.broadwayworld.com/portland/article/10-Shows-to-Check-Out-at-the-2026-Fertile-Ground-Festival-20260403]
Broadway World [https://www.broadwayworld.com/portland/article/Review-FERTILE-GROUND-2026-REVIEW-ROUNDUP-1-20260413]
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/emporia/good-grief-dru-rutledge/200030352382834
- **Event Categories**: festivals, health-wellness, art, theatre, nonprofit, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Emporia
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 225 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801, USA
- **lat**: 38.40471
- **long**: -96.1767
- **full address**: 225 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801, USA, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Good Grief, Dru Rutledge! being held?
  - **A:** Good Grief, Dru Rutledge! takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 225 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801, USA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Good Grief, Dru Rutledge!?
  - **A:** Good Grief, Dru Rutledge! is organized by Good Way Gardens.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Good Grief, Dru Rutledge! is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Emporia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Good Grief, Dru Rutledge! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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