Red Herring

Written by: Michael Hollinger
Directed by: Nick Ciarochi

Spies! Murder! Fish? It’s 1952, America’s on the verge of the H-bomb, and Senator Joe McCarthy’s daughter just got engaged to a Soviet spy. Set at the feverish height of the red scare, Red Herring is a surprising, sexy, and hilarious noir comedy about love, lies, and other megaton explosives.

Show Dates:
April 14, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 15, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm
April 20, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 21, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm
April 23, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Admission:
$20 for Adults
$15 for Members, Seniors, and Students
$12 for Members, Seniors, and Students on Thursday

*All guests are required to wear a mask while inside the theater. Masks must cover the mouth and nose and fit tightly to the face (no bandanas, face shields, or gaiters). Vaccinations and boosters, while not required for entry, are strongly recommended.*

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin

Directed by: Drew Doss
Musical Direction by: Justin Sanders

The middle school spelling bee is a terrifying memory for many. But when you add singing and dancing and put it on stage, it becomes H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S. Come see six quirky contestants (and perhaps a few audience members) vie for the crown in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Show Dates:
June 16, 2023 at 8:00 pm
June 17, 2023 at 8:00 pm
June 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm
June 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm
June 23, 2023 at 8:00 pm
June 24, 2023 at 8:00 pm
June 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Admission:
$20 for Adults
$15 for Members, Seniors, and Students
$12 for Members, Seniors, and Students on Thursday

Masks and vaccinations are encouraged but no longer required.

With this in mind, if you do not feel well, have symptoms of any kind, and/or have been recently exposed to anyone with COVID-19, please STAY HOME. IF you are displaying any symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19, you will be asked to mask while in the theatre.

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

Timelapse: Musical Theater Through the Ages

Town & Gown Players presents TIMELAPSE: MUSICAL THEATER THROUGH THE AGES. This Second Stage production is an original show, written by local drama teacher Hannah Eppling. Timelapse looks at the history of Broadway through the eyes of a former Broadway performer and her granddaughter. The audience will enjoy Broadway favorites from the early 1900’s to today. Performance numbers include tap, jazz, bellydance, and more! This show features the youth and adult musical theater companies from The Studio Athens, and several of their adult dance companies. This production features a wide variety of dance and performance styles and highlights the talents of youth as well as adults. From Oklahoma! to Six the Musical, there is something for everyone in this show!

Show Dates:

• October 21, 2022   7:00pm
• October 22, 2022   7:00pm
• October 23, 2022   2:00pm

Admission:
$5 for Adults
Free for Season Pass Holders

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

Sister Act

Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Glenn Slater
Book by: Bill and Cheri Steinkellner, and additional material by Douglas Carter Beane 

Director: Harriet Anderson
Musical Director: Rachel Townes

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

Show Dates:

• September 30, 2022   8:00pm
• October 1, 2022   8:00pm
• October 2, 2022   2:00pm
• October 6, 2022   8:00pm
• October 7, 2022   8:00pm
• October 8, 2022   8:00pm
• October 9, 2022   2:00pm

Admission:
$20 for Adults
$15 for Members, Seniors, and Students
$12 for Members, Seniors, and Students on Thursday

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

A Day in the Life of Adolph Zukor

Director: Ginny Simmons
Assistant Director: Melanie Marty

Witness the comical hijinks during this Golden Age of Hollywood where studio moguls, like Adolph Zukor reign supreme. Hedda Hooper, the infamous gossip columnist, is going to write an expose about the day in the life of Adolph Zukor. What follows is a chain of meetings, double crossing deals, and power plays with some of Hollywood’s most famous power players such as Ethel Merman, Chico Marx, Mae West, Marlene Dietrich, Adolph Zukor, and of course, Hedda Hopper herself.

Starring a talented cast of actors who will be playing several roles within the play:
Beta Vitale
Christine Carpenter
Jara Davis
Lora Hogan
Cassandra Morning
Nelita Willey
Josh Darnell
Brandon Card
Skip Hulett
Arnie Krauss
Sam Hopkins
Steve Elliott-Gower

Show Dates:

• July 8, 2022   8:00pm
• July 9, 2022   8:00pm
• July 10, 2022   2:00pm

Admission: $5 for adults, Free for Season Pass Holders

Address: 115 Grady Avenue, Athens, GA 30601

Eat Pizza for T&G

Love pizza? Love Town & Gown? Mellow Mushroom is donating back to Town & Gown Players – you can help by eating! On Tuesday, April 26th Mellow Mushroom at 320 East Clayton Street will donate 15% of Takeout orders to Town & Gown Players. Please help us by RSVPing to save the date and inviting a friend (or 2) to eat with you! RSVP at this link.

Please email questions to Amy Miller at development@townandgownplayers.org.

Event Date:

• April 26, 2022 4:00 – 9:00 pm

Address: 320 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA 30601