In January 2009, Goodspeed Opera House presented the musical as one of three shows in their Festival of New Artists. In January 2010, a shorter version of Life on the Mississippi for younger audiences premiered at the Coterie Theater in Kansas City to positive reviews.
In January 2009, Goodspeed Opera House staged the musical as one of three performances in their Festival of New Artists. In January 2010, a condensed version of Life on the Mississippi for younger viewers debuted at the Coterie Theater in Kansas City with favorable feedback.