CONCERTS, MOVIES & PLAYS

Elvis '56 takes audiences on a live musical journey to the year that Elvis Presley redefined music for generations to come. In this musical biography, a young charismatic lead, Cody Ray Slaughter, delivers an uncanny resemblance and sound to the most recognized rock and roll legend of all time. Joined with a 1950's stripped down sound, this musical biography creates a true life illusion of the King of Rock 'n Roll.

A perennial favorite, Conductor Jason Altieri and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra feature a repertoire of pops music arrangements from movies, Broadway, and popular music. The Pops have shines on Theatre Dublin's stage for more than a decade with resounding praise.

Local pianist and DLAC's Young Artist Scholarship recipient, Jesse Smith, formally trained by the highly praised Ms. Nancy Claxton, will be accompanying the Atlanta Pops on a most technically demanding piece. Together, the Atlanta Pops and Jesse Smith will bring Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue to life on the Theatre Dublin stage.

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Free admission. Join us for an afternoon at the movies. Fresh popcorn, fountain drinks, and snacks available at the concession stand.

World Vision presents Worship in the Round Tour featuring:

BUILDING 429, JOSH WILSON, AND CHRIS AUGUST
Celebrating Nashville's beloved tradition of musicians in the round, Grammy-nominated Building 429 will join leading Christian singer-songwriters Josh Wilson and Chris August on stage for an inspiring night of worship, music, and storytelling.

This young American pianist is an exciting virtuoso, in demand by audiences worldwide, and showered with superlatives by critics for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. His is at home with the Masters in classical piano, but his real forte is as an interpreter of the works of George Gershwin.

Set in the early 1990's in a Naval Hospital in Virginia, Alzheimer's disease plays an incredible antagonist in this gripping play about life, love, and loss. Kilby Fleming, an aging veteran, struggles between reality and the haunting of the memories as he descends into the dark world of Alzheimer's. Locked in time, Kilby is forced to view his past as the people in the present fight to bring him back.

"The Middle of Yesterday" has won the Kentucky Playwright's Award and was a winner of the regional American College Theatre Festival.

The Dublin Main Street Players' rendition of "The Middle of Yesterday" was produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Cast:

Bill Mitchell as Kilby Fleming

Elaine Avery as Leanna Fleming

John Daniels as adult Stephen Fleming

Ethan Lowe as young Stephen Fleming

Marina Daniels as Lacy Fleming

Matthew NeSmith as Kilby as young Navy soldier

Christy Blue as Nurse

Tchaikovsky's beloved melodies will transport you to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Theatre Dublin's production of the famed Nutcracker has it all - a cast of more than 100, glorious sets and costumes, magical special effects, beautiful music, and exceptional dancing by professional and local dancers. Whether it's a first-time experience or an annual treat, Theatre Dublin's Nutcracker is the hottest holiday ticket in town.

The Georgia Big Band consists of seventeen instrumentalists and a vocalist, all professional musician from the Middle Georgia area. Organized in 1988, this regional band originated out of the Dublin Jazz Band and was renamed to the Georgia Big Band in 2001 as they mustered musicians from all over Middle Georgia. The band consists of musicians with varied backgrounds, such as band directors and former military musicians, who come together regularly to perform music they love. They are dedicated to preserving the big band tradition and bringing quality music to the public!

A legend at Theatre Dublin - John Conlee is a country music icon and has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1981. During John Conlee's nearly 40 year career in country music, he has brought to audiences classic songs, such as: "Rose Colored Glasses" (John's signature song), "Friday Night Blues", "Backside of 30", "Common Man", "Miss Emily's Picture", "I Don't Remember Lovin' You", and more. Overall, there have been 30 single releases throughout the years with 26 of them charting in the top 20 or better! Eight of those 26 have reached the coveted No. 1 spot on the national country charts.

2016 Vibrant Communities Grant Award Recipient

2014 Tourism Product Development Agreement Recipient

A special thank you to Georgia Council for the Arts for investing in state-wide cultural enrichment.  As the result of our partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, Theatre Dublin underwent a major stage renovation in 2014 and presented A Midsummer Night's Dream by the National Players in February 2016.

2016 Block Booking Grant Award Recipient

Georgia Presenters, a statewide booking consortium, provides a vehicle for collective programming where presenters, theatres, and communities can work together to increase cultural opportunities in their own communities and statewide. Georgia Presenters was established in 2008 as a result of the hard work and dedication of Georgia’s presenting organizations, governmental agencies, private groups and devoted individuals who recognized the potential impact of collaboration among presenters.

The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that funds and promotes artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation for the benefit of individuals and communities.

Tourism Product Development Recipient

Many thanks to our tourism partner, Visit Dublin, for the investment into our community's assets and the tireless efforts put forth in an effort to promote Theatre Dublin.