Theater

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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Jan 2026 · 0

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 · 0

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.

Augusta Mini Theatre gala events postponed

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2026 · 0

Due to illness, the gala weekend planned for the Augusta Mini Theatre Jan.16-18 has been altered.

Augusta Mini Theatre to celebrate grand opening Jan. 16-18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre to celebrate grand opening Jan. 16-18

The Augusta Mini Theatre’s grand opening is set for Jan. 16-18 with a weekend of special events.

Augusta Players’ Scott Seidl dies

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Nov 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Players’ Scott Seidl dies

Scott Seidl, the Augusta Players’ executive and artistic director, died Sunday.

Presidential Dinner Theatre takes its final bow

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Nov 2025 · 1

Hurricane Helene damage leads to closure of popular theater program.

Sword collection sparked idea for play script

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Sword collection sparked idea for play script

An original comedy is coming to the Uplift Performing Arts’ stage Nov. 7-9.

‘Maricela de la Luz Lights the World’ comes to AU stage Nov. 6-9

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Maricela de la Luz Lights the World’ comes to AU stage Nov. 6-9

“Maricela de la Luz Lights the World” will be performed at 7 p.m. Nov. 6-8 and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre.

Aiken theater group to present play by comedian Steve Martin

By Special To Augusta Good News · 10 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken theater group to present play by comedian Steve Martin

The Aiken Community Theatre will bring the humor of Steve Martin’s “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” to the stage for five performances over two weekends beginning Oct. 17.

Augusta Mini Theatre to mark 50th anniversary

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre to mark 50th anniversary

The Augusta Mini Theatre marks 50 years on Oct. 8.

‘The Color Purple’ packs a punch to open Augusta Players’ ‘girl power’ season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on ‘The Color Purple’ packs a punch to open Augusta Players’ ‘girl power’ season

“The Color Purple” “wrecks” its director Scott Seidl at every rehearsal. It will be performed Oct. 3-5 at the Imperial Theatre.

‘Terms of Endearment’ is bucket list show for its director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Terms of Endearment’ is bucket list show for its director

“Terms of Endearment” opens the Main Street Players 2025-2026 season Sept. 26.

Augusta Jr. Players bring ‘Beetlejuice’ to stage Sept. 26-27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Jr. Players bring ‘Beetlejuice’ to stage Sept. 26-27

The ghost-with-the-most comes to the Kroc Center stage Sept. 26-27 as the Augusta Jr. Players present “Beetlejuice Jr.”

‘Tea for Three’ is first Presidential Dinner Theatre show after Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Tea for Three’ is first Presidential Dinner Theatre show after Helene

“Tea for Three” will be at the Eisenhower Conference and Catering Center, 19th Street, Building 18400, Fort Gordon, Sept. 5-7. Friday’s performance is already sold out