The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is excited to bring Broadway back to Athens with this one-of-a-kind musical performance by The Broadway Tenors. Read on...
[Sold Out] The Black Keys, who have been called “rock royalty” by the Associated Press and “one of the best rock ‘n’ roll bands on the planet” by Uncut, are coming to Athens! Read on...
Based on the Oscar®-winning film starring Richard Gere, An Officer and a Gentleman is a breathtaking production that celebrates triumph over adversity and includes one of the most iconic and romantic endings ever portrayed on screen. Read on...
The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a?critically?acclaimed concert-style theatre show about?two young boys from Queens, New York who?went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. Read on...
You Can’t Stop the Beat! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Read on...
The Hospitality Careers Academy is a wonderful summer opportunity for students who are pursuing careers in hospitality and tourism. During this week long opportunity taking place at The Hyatt Hotel in Athens, GA, students will get a chance to listen to and interact with guest speakers in the industry, including Chick-Fil-A. They will also get to participate in job shadowing and industry tours and take part in team building and leadership activities. These activities will assist students with a capstone project that integrates the skills and information the students have gained throughout the week, by executing a real event for over 200 guests. The team of students will be responsible for creating and executing the event themselves with the guidance of our mentors.
Jeanne Robertson
August 13, 2021 The Classic Center Theatre
Jeanne Robertson charms audiences with her humorous observations about life around her. This former Miss North Carolina, standing at six-foot-two, has an infectious personality, heart, and sense of humor. Robertson's witty depiction of everyday situations never fails to have audiences of all ages rolling with laugher. Don't miss this performance by a truly funny lady!
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is excited to bring Broadway back to Athens with this one-of-a-kind musical performance. This performance will transport you from Broadway's Golden Age to its newest hits. The Broadway Tenors feature musical theatre's celebrated leading men, Brent Barrett (Chicago), David Burnham (Wicked), and John Cudia (Phantom of the Opera), who will perform favorites from West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Jersey Boys and more.
Formed in Akron, Ohio in 2001, The Black Keys, who have been called “rock royalty” by the Associated Press and “one of the best rock ‘n’ roll bands on the planet” by Uncut, are guitarist/singer Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. The band has won six Grammy Awards and a BRIT and headlined festivals in North America, South America, Mexico, Australia, and Europe. Please note tickets will be sold online only (no phone or walk up sales) and there is a maximum purchase of 4 tickets per account.
Casting Crowns and special guest, Matthew West, are coming to The Classic Center Theatre. The band has produced mega-hits like "Praise You in this Storm," "East to West," "Who Am I," and "Just be Held," broken sales records, sold out arenas, won prestigious awards, and traveled the world singing songs of redemption. Don’t miss your opportunity to see them live for one night only on October 28, 2021.
Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer, and writer playing sold-out shows around the world. A platinum-recording artist, Rodney's recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter's Good Records. His last album "Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special. Having also released a book and starred in a TV sitcom, Rodney Carrington is a multifaceted artist you don't want to miss! Mature audiences only.
Based on the Oscar®-winning film starring Richard Gere, An Officer and a Gentleman is a breathtaking production that celebrates triumph over adversity and includes one of the most iconic and romantic endings ever portrayed on screen. Zack Mayo’s got smarts and a body built for US Navy pilot boot camp, but he also has too much swagger…until he meets a drill sergeant who’s determined to drill his arrogance out of him. Zack finds comfort in the arms of a local factory girl. But it isn’t until tragedy befalls a fellow candidate that Zack learns the importance of love and friendship and finds the courage to be his best self and win the heart of the woman he loves.
Part of the Broadway Entertainment Series.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
February 1, 2022 The Classic Center Theatre
Now seen in 50 countries worldwide, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a critically acclaimed concert-style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time.
Using state of the art video projection, incredible lighting, and a full live band, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits such as “Mrs. Robinson,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Boxer,” “The Sound of Silence,” and many more. This is a show not to be missed!
Part of the Broadway Entertainment Series.
Hairspray
March 15, 2022 The Classic Center Theatre
You Can’t Stop the Beat! Hairspray, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon that inspired the blockbuster film and live television event, is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?
This all-new touring production will reunite Broadway’s award-winning creative team led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell to bring Hairspray to a new generation of theatre audiences. Don’t miss this “exhilaratingly funny and warm-hearted musical comedy” (The New Yorker).
Part of the Broadway Entertainment Series.
Jerry Seinfeld
Event Date TBD The Classic Center Theatre
The Jerry Seinfeld performance originally scheduled for April 17 has been postponed with a new rescheduled date to be announced soon. Please hold on to your tickets and they will be valid for the new date.
As the host venue, we are seeking updates from the show’s management team regarding the rescheduling of this performance, and an update will be shared as soon as possible. Should the event be canceled, all patrons will receive a full refund. Please reach out to Tickets@ClassicCenter.com with any questions.
