PROGRAMS AND PRODUCTIONS
Current Season
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CHILDREN OF EDEN July 18 – September 1, 2019 |
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This season Aurora Theatre is going Old Testament with their season opening musical CHILDREN OF EDEN. With music from the great American composer who brought us Wicked and Pippin comes the epic masterpiece that sets the Book of Genesis soaring. The musical encompasses the story of creation as well as the great flood, but also examines the complex love between parents and children. Don’t miss this tale of love, family, and the power of forgiveness. |
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THE ROOMMATE September 19 – October 20, 2019 |
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Fifty-something Sharon is a recently divorced busybody. Financially she needs a roommate to share her expenses. Emotionally she needs a roommate to break the isolation of her Iowa home. Enter Robyn, also in her mid-fifties, who is looking for a calm quiet place to hide from her past and start over. As Sharon begins to pick at Robyn’s secrets, things spiral out of control like a cross between Thelma and Louise and Breaking Bad. |
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CHRISTMAS CANTEEN 2019 November 14 – December 23, 2019 |
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Gwinnett’s longest-running theatrical holiday tradition, Christmas Canteen 2019 returns for a 24th smash year! This stunning musical revue makes The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, even more wonderful. Brimming with songs, comic sketches, trips down memory lane and an explosion of Christmas magic, it’s the holiday show with something for everyone. |
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME January 9 – February 9, 2020 |
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Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards and five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Play, this thrilling production has been enjoyed by over three million people worldwide. Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year-old boy on the spectrum who likes math, outer space and looking after his pet rat Toby finds himself at the center of a mystery. Wrongfully accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog, Christopher’s investigation to find the real culprit uncovers a thrilling adventure that turns his whole world upside-down. |
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Music & Lyrics by Gloria & Emilio Estefan March 5 – April 12, 2020 |
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From humble beginnings in Havana to international superstardom, Gloria & Emilio Estefan changed the music industry forever. Experience the inspiring true story of two people whose belief in their art and determination created a new crossover genre of music. This Broadway sensation is a dance party that features all of your favorite songs including: Rhythm is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Conga, Turn the Beat Around and many more. |
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ERMA BOMBECK: AT WIT’S END May 7 – June 7, 2020 |
| “If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?” is one of the many musings from Erma Bombeck, the legendary humorist who gave voice to the frustrations of a generation of women in her syndicated newspaper column, At Wit’s End. Atlanta favorite Lane Carlock brings to life the humor and unapologetic truth of a mother, housewife, and philosopher in this charming one-woman show. |
A family-friendly show based on the first 9 1/2 chapters of Genesis. It is 2.5 hours long with one 15-minute intermission.
for language and mature content
Fun for the whole family!
for mild language and mature content
for strong language
for brief mature content