Theater

‘Robin Hood’ steals director back from Texas

By Staff Report · 22 Jun 2026 · 0

Although David Skeen moved to Texas last year, he returned to Aiken when one of the plays he submitted was chosen for Aiken Community Theatre’s 73rd season.

Broadway in Columbia County announces 2026-2027 season

By Staff Report · 17 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Broadway in Columbia County announces 2026-2027 season

Broadway in Columbia County brings several Tony-Award winners into the Columbia County Performing Arts Center for the 2026-2027 season.

Column: ‘We’re SIX’. Broadway show brings fun girls’ night

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Column: ‘We’re SIX’. Broadway show brings fun girls’ night

“SIX is a fun girls’ night out.

Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announce new CEO

By Staff Report · 01 Jun 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announce new CEO

The Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre have selected a new CEO.

‘Hadestown’ makes area debut with Augusta JR Players June 12-13

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 May 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Hadestown’ makes area debut with Augusta JR Players June 12-13

“Hadestown” makes its Augusta debut June 12-13 at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School.

Broadway smash ‘Six’ heads to Columbia County June 9-11

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 May 2026 · Comments Off on Broadway smash ‘Six’ heads to Columbia County June 9-11

The Tony Award-Winning musical phenomenon “SIX” by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will heads to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center June 9-11.

‘Superpower City’ offers campy superhero fun

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Superpower City’ offers campy superhero fun

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.