Theater

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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Apr 2026 · 0

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 · 0

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.

Augusta Mini Theatre gala events postponed

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre gala events postponed

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.