The Augusta Players will open its 63rd consecutive season with one of the most exciting and electrifying musicals ever to hit Broadway. Since its premier in 1972, Grease has struck a universal chord with its irresistible mix of adolescent angst, vibrant physicality and 1950’s pop culture. Filled with contagious music and nostalgia, it is no wonder that this musical has maintained everlasting popularity, proving that Grease is still the word!
Join the Augusta Players for a spirit-filled holiday tradition! Journey with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, as they attempt to warm the heart of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. A powerful tale of one man’s ultimate redemption, this Charles Dickens’ classic is the most celebrated story of charitable giving, Christmas cheer and family love. A Christmas Carol is a perfect gift of theatre for children and adults of all ages. Celebrate the season with the ones you love.
The Augusta Players will celebrate the month of romance with one of the biggest hit musicals of all time, Hello Dolly! Winner of ten Tony Awards, this delightful musical-comedy played on Broadway for 2,844 performances. The story centers on America’s most beloved matchmaker Dolly Levi, who decides that it is time to find a match of her own. The romantic misadventures that follow comprise the special magic of one of the best known and most popular Broadway musicals of all time.
What better way to bring our season to a close than with the stage production of this timeless classic. Happily, the Players’ production coincides with the movie version of Frank Baum’s story, which has captivated the young and the young at heart for over 60 years. Once again, Dorothy and Toto will dance down the yellow brick road to discover the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, and to defeat the Wicked Witch of the West. Along the way, enjoy memorable songs such as, “Over the Rainbow,” ”We’re Off To See The Wizard,” “Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead,” and many more. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend quality time with your entire family!