This is a rundown of shows and activities in theater you can catch about town. From stirring dramas to side-splitting comedies, ‘Theater About Town’ navigates you through an eclectic array of performances, offering a glimpse into the diverse talent and creativity thriving within Savannah’s theater community. No matter your taste, Savannah offers a variety of theatrical experiences to light up your next evening.
“Savannah Live,” at the Savannah Theater
Head over to the historic Savannah Theater for ‘Savannah Live’. ‘Savannah Live’ is a high-energy 2 hour variety show that features everything from “Pop” to “Broadway” and “Motown to “Rock & Roll.” Featuring a rockin’ live band and singers and dancers, it is sure to be the most fun that you have in Savannah. The show runs April 9 – May 28. Get your tickets HERE.
“Prisontown,” world premiere at Savannah Rep
Over at Savannah Rep “Prisontown” takes the stage. The world premiere play makes its debut May 9 – 19, 2024. Written by Lee Osorio and directed by Lauren Morris, this thought-provoking play follows a writer’s return to Lumpkin, Georgia, known for its notable immigration detention center. Witness as the writer grapples with his history and current circumstances, reinterpreting his notions of home and identity. Get your tickets HERE.
Savannah Children’s Theater presents of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”
Take a trip under the sea with the Savannah Children’s Theater presentation of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” opening May 17 and running through June 2. There are also still spots available for their 2024 summer camp in Savannah and Pooler. To purchase tickets and find out about the summer visit their website HERE.
The Assembly of Phantasms previews show at Club One
Unveiling the Dark Mysteries: New performance troupe, The Assembly of Phantasms, takes their haunting show, The Masque of The Red Death (Based on the short story by Edgar Allen Poe), to The Atlanta Fringe Festival. On May 17th, Club One at 6:30 p.m. people can check out a preview of the show.. It’s a revamp of our show from last year, The Masque of The Red Death, with some new acts.
“We believe in the power of storytelling and the ability of theater to provoke, inspire, and entertain,” said show producer Valerie America Lavell. “By bringing ‘The Masque of The Red Death’ to The Atlanta Fringe Festival, we hope to ignite the imagination of our audience, leaving an indelible mark on their souls.”
The Atlanta Fringe Festival is dedicated to connecting adventurous artists with appreciative artists for the betterment of the Atlanta arts community. To learn more about The Atlanta Fringe Festival visit atlantafring.org.
“Squeaky Clean: A Family Friendly Comedy Show!” at Front Porch Improv
This weekend at Front Porch Improv checkout a variety of improv shows on Friday, May 17. On Saturday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. they will be doing the “Squeaky Clean: A Family Friendly Comedy Show!” It is a fundraiser for Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health. For information about this show and others this weekend visit their website HERE and click on the calendar.
This article appears in Connect Savannah I Best of Savannah.
