Theater

Tony Award-winning musical makes its Augusta premiere at Le Chat Noir

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 May 2024 · 0

“Urinetown,” the winner of three Tony Awards, will be at Le Chat Noir for five performances starting May 17.

Friendship at heart of ‘The Odd Couple’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2024 · 0

Presidential Dinner Theatre presents a female version of “The Odd Couple” the first two weekends in May.

In pictures: Arts at the Plaza April 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2024 · 0

Scenes from Saturday’s Arts at the Plaza April 27.

Teacher at home on stage with students in ‘School of Rock’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Apr 2024 · 4

Jamie McAteer is in his element working with kids in a play. The Augusta Preparatory Day School theater teacher plays Dewey Finn in the Augusta Players’ production of “School of Rock” May 3-5 at the Imperial Theatre.

Inspire Studios to perform ‘Shrek the Musical JR’

By Staff Report · 22 Apr 2024 · 0

Inspire Studios will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” at the Kroc Center.

Forbidden romances, mistaken identities and classic music make up ‘Hello! My Baby’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Apr 2024 · 0

Musical Theatre Workshops has three productions coming up starting with “Hello! My Baby” on April 26-27. The following weekend sees “Junie B. Jones” and “A Year with Frog and Toad Kids.”

Harper Lee classic winds down Broadway Columbia County season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Harper Lee classic winds down Broadway Columbia County season

Jacqueline Williams, an award-winning actress, who portrays Calpurnia in the touring production of “To Kill A Mockingbird” believes the book’s message is important for contemporary audiences.

Junior thespians to perform send-off show prior to regional conference

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Junior thespians to perform send-off show prior to regional conference

The Augusta Junior Players will perform “Sistas” on March 12 prior to their trip to the Southeastern Theatre Conference.

‘Epic’ production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to open Players’ 80th season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Epic’ production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ to open Players’ 80th season

The Augusta Players recently announced the line-up on the 80th season.

‘Dreamgirls’ heads to Imperial Theatre stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Dreamgirls’ heads to Imperial Theatre stage

“Dreamgirls” marks the Augusta Players’ directorial debut of high school drama teacher.

‘Ghost’ sprints into Kroc Center Feb. 9-10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Ghost’ sprints into Kroc Center Feb. 9-10

The Augusta Junior Players will bring “Ghost” to the Kroc Center Feb. 9-10.

New building offers expanded opportunities for Augusta Players

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on New building offers expanded opportunities for Augusta Players

The Augusta Players are raising money for their new home and renovations to it.

Augusta Mini Theatre production pays homage to Dr. King’s legacy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre production pays homage to Dr. King’s legacy

“Telling Our Stories Through Poetry” will be presented in January and February at the Augusta Mini Theatre Judith Simon Drama Studio.

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ brings familiar characters to stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ brings familiar characters to stage

Musical Theatre Workshops present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Dec. 8-9.