Augusta 1975

Opened: March 7, 1975
Closing: March 09, 1975

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Cynthia Erivo & More to be Featured in New York Philharmonic 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


The New York Philharmonic has revealed its 2024–25 season. Learn more about the season!

Which Actors Have Played Their Own Family Members on Broadway?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 1, 2023


This time, the reader question was: In The Shark is Broken, Ian Shaw portrays his father Robert Shaw on stage. Have other actors played their real-life family members on Broadway or off-Broadway?

From Evita to Tina: Broadway Characters Based on Real Women in History
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2021


In honor of Women's History Month, we're taking a look at some iconic real-life women who have been portrayed on stage in musicals!

Augusta Mini Theatre Receives $25,000 Grant From Walmart
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2020


Augusta Mini Theater was given a $25,000 grant from Walmart. The grant was given to help the theatre's Tuition Fee Assistance Program and keep it running.

Winners Announced at the 54TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 12, 2020


In a year like no other, “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” brought the Country Music community together, live, for the first time in months to celebrate the very best in the genre.

Barn Theatre Celebrates 2020 Wall Of Fame Inductees This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2020


Covid's impact on live theatre and performing arts has been brutal this year. In an effort to celebrate the history and raise funds to support the future of the Barn Theatre, they will induct their 2020 Class of Wall of Fame members during their Gala Events this weekend.

Druid Will Return to Live Theatre With DRUIDGREGORY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2020


Druid returns to live theatre in the magic fields, woods and gardens of Coole Park in a tribute to, and an animation of, the life and works of Galwaya??s Augusta Lady Gregory.

Paper Mill Playhouses Announces AIDA, CLUE, BRUCE, THE WANDERER For 2020-2021 Season
by Alan Henry - Mar 24, 2020


BroadwayWorld has learned that the Paper Mill Playhouse will present the launch of a new production of Disney's AIDA, CLUE, BRUCE, and THE WANDERER's rescheduled engagement for their 2020-2021 season.

Golf Films' TOM AT TURNBERRY Premieres Monday, 7/8
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 2, 2019


​​​​​​​On Monday (July 8) at 9 p.m. ET, GOLF Channel will debut its next GOLF Films project, Tom at Turnberry, commemorating the 10-year anniversary of Tom Watson's inconceivable run (at age 59) at winning The 2009 Open. In one of the most improbable sports moments in recent memory, the film - featuring commentary from Watson along with other key individuals from the week - will detail the circumstances that led to a magical week that no one could have anticipated.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Returns To The Soraya
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2018


Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's bold vision - top global choreographers, distinctive groundbreaking repertoire, and virtuoso dancers - has fostered a jewel of a dance company in the American West.  Now, ASFB celebrates the fourth year of its residency at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) with a program of works that celebrates the company's commitment to creating new contemporary dance on Saturday, January 19 at 8:00pm. ASFB will perform Tuplet by Alexander Ekman, Dream Play by Fernando Melo, and 1st Flash from world-renowned Finnish choreographer Jorma Elo.

Alabama Shakespeare Announces New Festival Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2018


Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Executive Director Todd Schmidt have announced their inaugural New Festival Season at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, which features 14 extraordinary productions, with a full six weeks of spring repertory along with unexpected theatrical experiences in found spaces.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Announces February 2018 Performances
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2017


Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced events for February 2018. See the full schedule below:

Dixie Dregs to Play Boulder Theater This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2017


Dixie Dregs are bringing their 'Dawn Of The Dregs Tour - The Complete Original Lineup' to Boulder Theater on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

DIXIE DREGS to Reunite in NYC for New Tour; Tickets on Sale Saturday at 10 AM
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2017


Critically acclaimed musical virtuosos, The Dixie Dregs, or The Dregs, have announced they will perform a limited number of concerts in select U.S. cities on the east coast beginning in March and will stop in New York at Town Hall on March 16 at 8pm. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.

The Utah Symphony to Bring the Music of John Williams the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2017


On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 8:00 PM, experience the music from your favorite movies scored by John Williams in a concert filled with fantasy and fun. Whether it's the powerful marches from "Star Wars," the awe-inspiring score from "Jurassic Park," or the adventurous music from "E.T.", John Williams' film music has provided the soundscape for many of the world's most popular movies for decades. The Utah Symphony led by guest conductor Randall Crain Fleishcher will bring these scores to life in a live concert at Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre. General admission tickets are $39 and child/youth tickets are $16. Tickets are available at 801-585-0556 and online at http://www.redbuttegarden.ticketfly.com

Pittsburgh Symphony to Feature Neil Sedaka in PNC Pops Concert, 5/12
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 27, 2017


Since first achieving fame as a teen pop sensation in the 1950s, Neil Sedaka has kept America singing for six decades. He brings the timeless hits of his storied career to Heinz Hall to perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra during the PNC Pops weekend May 12-14.

Dawoud Bey To Be Featured Speaker At Arnold And Augusta Newman Lecture Series
by Molly Tracy - Mar 7, 2017


 Known for his arresting photographs of Birmingham, AL and Harlem, NY in the 1960s and 70s, artist Dawoud Bey will speak about his latest projects at the Lowe on March 30 at 7 pm. A reception will follow his talk, which is a part of the Museum's Arnold and Augusta Newman Lecture Series in Photography.

Utah Symphony Returning to Carnegie Hall for First Time in More Than 40 Years
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 21, 2016


As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, the Utah Symphony will return to New York City on April 29 to perform at Carnegie Hall, marking its first performance in the esteemed concert venue in more than 40 years. Tickets are available starting at $25 directly for purchase through Carnegie Hall at www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2016/4/29/0800/PM/Utah-Symphony-Orchestra/

Over 500 Submissions Come In for Golf Channel's WHERE WAS I Special
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 25, 2016


A tremendous response to Golf Channel's call to share your “Where Was I” stories resulted in more than 500 submissions from all over the world for the upcoming special

Golf Channel to Present One-Hour Jack Nicklaus Special This April
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2016


Not often does a golf tournament garner a nickname that is simply the last two digits of the year in which it was played. However, when people talk about 46-year old Jack Nicklaus capturing his final major championship on Sunday, April 13, 1986

THIRTEEN's American Masters to Feature Legendary African American Tennis Pioneer Althea Gibson
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 17, 2015


People often cite Arthur Ashe as the first African American to win Wimbledon (1975). He was indeed the first African American male to win the men's singles title, but it was, in fact, Althea Gibson, who was the first African American to cross the color lineplaying and winning at Wimbledon (1957 and 1958) and at the U.S. Nationals (1957 and 1958 precursor of the U.S. Open).

SRO Presents Princesses and Heroes in Opera, Sunday 4/26
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 19, 2015


?The New Jersey State Repertory Opera (SRO) will present its spring benefit concert, “Princesses and Heroes In Opera,” on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Van Vleck House and Gardens in Montclair, NJ from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

The Marshall Tucker Band Kicks Off 'Searchin' For A Rainbow' Tour This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2015


The iconic Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) is entering its 44th year on the road with nearly 50 live concert dates already on the books. Today, the MTB announced its 2015 road show, the Searchin' For A Rainbow Tour, kicking off this week in Greensboro, North Carolina. The title of the new tour is a throwback to the band's 1975 platinum-selling album of the same name.

The Marshall Tucker Band to Kick Off 'Searchin' For A Rainbow' Tour This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2015


The iconic Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) is entering its 44th year on the road with nearly 50 live concert dates already on the books. Today, the MTB announced its 2015 road show, the Searchin' For A Rainbow Tour, kicking off this week in Greensboro, North Carolina. The title of the new tour is a throwback to the band's 1975 platinum-selling album of the same name.

Barn Theatre Presents MOVE OVER, MRS. MARKHAM, Now thru 8/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2014


For the first time in twenty-seven years, the London bedroom farce, MOVE OVER, MRS. MARKHAM returns to the historic Barn Theatre, now celebrating its 68th season. MARKHAM opens tonight, July 22 for a two week engagement through Sunday, August 3.

Augusta FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Augusta have there been?
Augusta has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1975.

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