Sentimental Journey: Songs that Brought the Boys Home

Our Original Classic

Sentimental Journey show options

Classic version: 45 minute show, highlighting the role of women and entertainment in WWII. Includes additional time for Q&A with the audience.

Ft. Knox version: see below

Click here to read thoughts on our 1940s songs from WWII performer Vera Lynn

Some of the songs performed in Sentimental Journey

An unforgettable journey through the war years, highlighting the role of women and entertainers in WWII and tracing the story of the war through iconic songs of the day. Meet Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters as she performs and tells the stories behind some of the trio’s favorite songs, including “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree.” Hear first-hand, in-character accounts of how songs of the era kept hope alive during WWII as Vera Lynn and others tell the stories behind many WWII favorites, waltzing through the 1940s with "We’ll Meet Again," "There'll Be Bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover," "When the Lights Go On Again," and many more.

Flawless characterization, timeless melodies, and little-known history make this story of WWII one you won't forget.

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Clips of Sentimental Journey

Sentimental Journey clips

Audio background tracks used by special arraignment with www.karaoke-version.com and tencymusic.com. Song Licensing here.

Sentimental Journey: Fort Knox

Our full Classic Version show PLUS an additional 15 minutes of exclusive Ft. Knox characters and photos. Weaving the story of the war with original photos, stories, and characters from the Ft. Knox of WWII. Visit the Ft. Knox of 1945 with Service Club hostess Grace Whitney and entertainer Judy Garland and learn how entertainers helped "Bring the Boys Home" at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.

(Educators: contact us about our supplemental handout for this program.)

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