In preparation for an ambitious 2016-17 Season, Aurora Theatre proudly announces the addition of two new members, Renita James and Lauren Robinson, to its full-time staff. With this addition, Aurora Theatre now boasts a staff of 16 employees and more than 300 part-time and contract workers.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's performance of I'M NOT RAPPAPORT at Aurora Theatre has been cancelled.
Celebrating the unwavering bond that friendship brings, Aurora Theatre closes the curtain on its 20th anniversary season with a heartwarming presentation of the Tony Award-winning play I'm Not Rappaport, May 5-June 5! Based on the author's real-life encounter, the touching tale follows the daily ritual of two elderly men who inhabit a bench in New York City's bustling Central Park. While both dream of escaping the current realities of life - nursing homes, aging and dangers of urban living- they end up finding solace in each other's company and forming an irreplaceable friendship.
The primetime summer hit CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD, produced by FremantleMedia North America, returns for a second season on SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.
Atlanta audiences will delight in premiere performances, as Aurora Theatre announces its 2016-2017 Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series.
A lyrical memory play that connects modern day Cuba with the Holocaust, audiences are invited to experience Aurora Theatre's presentation of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz's resilient Sotto Voce, April 15-May 8! Decades after the S.S. St. Louis was rejected by Cuba when seeking refuge from Nazi-Germany, one woman's continued grief for the loss of her great love who traveled on that fateful ship, combined with a young student's persistent interest in the past, transcends into an ethereal romance based on the woman's memories.
Celebrating the unwavering bond that friendship brings, Aurora Theatre closes the curtain on its 20th anniversary season with a heartwarming presentation of the Tony Award-winning play I'm Not Rappaport, May 5-June 5! Based on the author's real-life encounter, the touching tale follows the daily ritual of two elderly men who inhabit a bench in New York City's bustling Central Park. While both dream of escaping the current realities of life - nursing homes, aging and dangers of urban living- they end up finding solace in each other's company and forming an irreplaceable friendship.
Atlanta Hawks fans attending the game on February 28, 2016 at 3:30pm will get a special treat at half-time when the award-winning cast of last fall's hit musical MEMPHIS takes the court to perform the show's finale, 'Steal Your Rock 'n' Roll.' Expect high octane vocals, dancing and soul!
?Commemorating the landmark occasion of its 20th anniversary season, Aurora Theatre is preparing for a festive evening as it presents the Sixth Annual Aurora Gala on Friday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Local artists, community members and Aurora staff will be honored for their contributions to the cultural community arts of metro-Atlanta and surrounding areas. All proceeds from the evening will go toward continued funding for the theatre's productions, workshops and events! Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at www.auroratheatre.com.
Escape the cold this winter with Aurora Theatre's hot theatre events fit for the entire family! Want to spice up your acting chops? Aurora's new #AllTheSkills Workshops are the perfect remedy. Kiddos need some indoor fun? Bring them in for Aurora's Mini, Master and Budding Broadway classes.
A beautiful story of life and the looming question of what happens next, Aurora Theatre invites audiences to experience the powerful Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece WIT, playing tonight, January 14-February 7. Detailing the final days of Dr. Vivian Bearing's battle with stage IV ovarian cancer, WIT is a poetic journey through the English professor's reflection on her life and the relationship between patient and healer.
A beautiful story of life and the looming question of what happens next, Aurora Theatre invites audiences to experience the powerful Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece WIT, playing January 14-February 7. Detailing the final days of Dr. Vivian Bearing's battle with stage IV ovarian cancer, WIT is a poetic journey through the English professor's reflection on her life and the relationship between patient and healer.
Laugh out loud this holiday season with Aurora Theatre's return of the delicious one-woman show, The 12 Dates of Christmas, entertaining audiences today, November 28-December 19!
Create warm memories this winter with the return of Aurora Theatre's holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, playing November 27-December 20! The timeless tale of redemption unfolds as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Anthony Rodriguez) departs on an unforgettable journey of transformation through Christmas past, present and future. As Scrooge attempts to open his heart and mind to the true meaning of the holiday, audiences are invited to revisit the splendor of what makes this one of the greatest Christmas stories of all time!
Create warm memories this winter with the return of Aurora Theatre's holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, playing November 27-December 20! The timeless tale of redemption unfolds as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Anthony Rodriguez) departs on an unforgettable journey of transformation through Christmas past, present and future. As Scrooge attempts to open his heart and mind to the true meaning of the holiday, audiences are invited to revisit the splendor of what makes this one of the greatest Christmas stories of all time!
Laugh out loud this holiday season with Aurora Theatre's return of the delicious one-woman show, The 12 Dates of Christmas, entertaining audiences November 28-December 19! While the most wonderful time of the year beckons outward displays of affection, Aurora sweetheart Jaclyn Hofmann takes audiences on a different adventure into the mishaps of one woman's attempt to get her jingle back in the world of dating! A limited four-week engagement, this holiday smash-hit is perfect for any occasion.
'Tis the season for festive cheer and everyone's favorite tuneful holiday obsession, as Aurora Theatre's Christmas Canteen 2015 ushers in the sounds of the season for its 20th anniversary, November 19-December 20. Home to Gwinnett County's longest running theatrical, holiday tradition, this winter wonderland spectacular will commemorate two decades of Aurora Theatre and Christmas Canteen. Including laugh-out-loud comedy and jubilant musical numbers, this high-energy spirited revue promises to be a delightful outing for all!
Aurora Theatre launches a new program geared toward theatregoers age 16-35 called TIXSTER. It is free to join and there is no obligation to purchase tickets. It's the perfect entertainment solution for on-the-go people with a limited entertainment budget. Simply register online to receive deeply discounted tickets to both Mainstage and Studio programming. With Aurora Theatre's 600 annual events there is a wide variety of options almost every day.
The joys and frustrations unique to single ladies of all ages come to light in this wacky modern tale. Even matters of the heart are examined through a comedic lens in Gustavo Ott's Divorciadas, Evangelicas y Vegetarianas (Divorcees, Evangelists, and Vegetarians) at Aurora Theatre running tonight, September 25 - October 18, 2015. Performed in Spanish with English Supertitles, this play expertly finds the funny in uncomfortable situations and blunt truths.
The joys and frustrations unique to single ladies of all ages come to light in this wacky modern tale. Even matters of the heart are examined through a comedic lens in Gustavo Ott's Divorciadas, Evangelicas y Vegetarianas (Divorcees, Evangelists, and Vegetarians) at Aurora Theatre running September 25 - October 18, 2015. Performed in Spanish with English Supertitles, this play expertly finds the funny in uncomfortable situations and blunt truths.
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