Linnentown - The Musical

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Date
Sep 12 - 14, 2025
Ticket Prices
$19.00 +
Venue
The Classic Center Theatre
On Sale Date
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Friday, Sep 12 7:00 PM Buy Tickets

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Saturday, Sep 13 7:00 PM Buy Tickets

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Event Details

Linnentown – The Musical is a groundbreaking tribute to Athens' history written by resident and author Hattie Thomas Whitehead. The musical depicts the historically significant African American community of Linnentown in Athens, Georgia, that was removed in the 1960s as part of an urban renewal project.

Based on the memoir Giving Voice to Linnentown, this captivating production offers a unique opportunity to see into the past and witness the full richness of the Linnentown community. Audiences will get to know the residents of Linnentown as they support each other as a community, search for love and connection, and grapple with overwhelming odds.

The story of Linnentown is both uniquely Athenian and representative of communities across America. Based entirely on actual events, Linnentown – The Musical is an artistic tribute to these families, their stories, struggles, and triumphs.

Linnentown – The Musical will be open to the public and feature an exclusive educational showing for middle and high school students to maximize access to this unique piece of Athens history. Proceeds from the show will be used to open Athens' first-ever African American history center, Athens Clarke County Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures, on the campus of The Classic Center to ensure that the history of Linnentown and other stories will never be forgotten.

The performance of Linnentown – The Musical on Thursday, September 11, will be a special showing exclusively for student groups.

Know Before You Go

Clear Bag Policy

All ticketed performances at The Classic Center Theatre will require patrons to carry their personal items in a clear bag. Backpacks, camera bags, binocular bags, and computer bags are prohibited. Personal items must be secured in a clear bag no larger than 12”x 6” x 12”. Wallets smaller than 5” x 8” x 2” will be accepted at entry.

Exceptions will be made for medical and diaper bags, but proper inspection will be required for entry.

Classic Center Bag Policy

Reminder: When purchasing a clear bag, please ensure the bag is not tinted or covered with patterns or several logos (one logo or initial on the clear bag is acceptable). The purpose of a clear bag is to keep items visible and make your point of entry a smooth, quick, and easy process.

For a full list of prohibited items and entry procedures, visit our Patron Guidelines.

Parking

Parking is available at The Classic Center parking deck with entrances off North Thomas Street and East Broad Street. Limited reserved parking is available on an event-by-event basis. Visit our Event Parking Page for more details.

Rideshare and ADA Dropoff

Rideshare is Strongly Encouraged
Rideshare drivers should drop off on N Thomas Street in front of The Classic Center Theatre.

ADA Drop-Off
Guests requiring accessibility assistance may be dropped off in the horseshoe in front of The Classic Center Theatre at 300 N Thomas Street.

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