Theater

‘Superpower City’ offers campy superhero fun

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2026 · 0

The event has been cancelled.
“Superpower City” comes to Pexcho’s American Dime Museum, 216 Sixth St. May 29-30

Augusta premiere of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ fulfills actor’s dream

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 May 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta premiere of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ fulfills actor’s dream

“Dear Evan Hansen” will be staged at Le Chat Noir beginning May 15.

Students will head ‘Into the Woods’ on May 13

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 May 2026 · Comments Off on Students will head ‘Into the Woods’ on May 13

Follow students from the Jessye Norman School of the Arts “Into The Woods” on May 13 at the Augusta University Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

‘Seussical Jr.’ features a mix of fun characters from the world of Dr. Seuss

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Seussical Jr.’ features a mix of fun characters from the world of Dr. Seuss

The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and Lazy Mayzie are some of the magical Dr. Seuss characters who the audience will meet in Musical Theatre Workshops production of “Seussical  Jr.” May 15-17.

‘Fame’ comes to Aiken stage beginning May 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Fame’ comes to Aiken stage beginning May 15

“Fame” will be performed for two weekends beginning May 15 at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts in Aiken.

‘Mary Poppins’ flies to the stage May 1-3

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Mary Poppins’ flies to the stage May 1-3

Musical Theatre Workshops will bring “Mary Poppins” to the Grovetown High School stage May 1-3.

‘Once Upon a Mattress’ pays bittersweet tribute to late executive director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ pays bittersweet tribute to late executive director

The musical comedy “Once Upon a Mattress” will be performed Mother’s Day weekend.

‘You Can’t Take it with You’ comes to Aiken stage beginning April 10

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on ‘You Can’t Take it with You’ comes to Aiken stage beginning April 10

“You Can’t Take It With You” bursts onto the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts stage with performances at 7:30 p.m. April 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. April 12.

One Night In Memphis brings the music of four icons to stage

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on One Night In Memphis brings the music of four icons to stage

“One Night In Memphis” closes out the Etherredge Center’s Cultural Series at 7 p.m. April 23.

‘Imagine a Dragon’ highlights young actors

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Imagine a Dragon’ highlights young actors

“Imagine A Dragon” heads to the Kroc Center stage March 27-28

Aiken teens bring story of Anne Frank to stage

By Staff Report · 06 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Aiken teens bring story of Anne Frank to stage

The Aiken Community Theatre Youth Wing will bring “The Diary of Anne Frank” to the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 13-15 and 20-21.

Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre to merge

By Staff Report · 30 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre to merge

The Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre are planning a merger.

‘Hello Girls’ musical tells story of forgotten World War I heroes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Hello Girls’ musical tells story of forgotten World War I heroes

Greenbrier High School will present the “Hello Girls” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29-31.

Ribbon cut on new Judith Simon Butler Theatre

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Ribbon cut on new Judith Simon Butler Theatre

On Jan. 16, an overflow crowd packed the lobby of the 142-seat Judith Simon Butler Theatre as students, alumni, community leaders and board members spoke about the impact of the theater and its programs.