Georgia’s fastest-growing professional theater is proud to announce another stellar season for Atlanta-area audiences! Aurora Theatre’s 2019-2020 Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series will bring Broadway-caliber plays, toe-tapping musicals and holiday magic to the mainstage in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville. The Season 24 line-up features Children of Eden, a large-scale musical from the creator of Wicked, Godspell and Pippin, poignant comedy The Roommate, return-hits Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End and Christmas Canteen 2019, a co-production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and a yet-to-be-announced blockbuster musical.

“One of the many joys of living in a region with four true seasons is knowing that change is coming,” reflects Aurora Theatre Producing Artistic Director Anthony Rodriguez. “Winter turns to spring, then summer to fall. The coming of a new Aurora season always brings that joy of change. This season, changes will begin that will take us to the next stage of Aurora’s existence; an expanded artistic home that will serve our region for generations to come. We will weather this change as we always have, together; grounded in the belief that a strong cultural organization unifies our community.”

“Coming on the heels of one of our most critically acclaimed years yet, our next season is one audiences are sure to love. As compassionate human beings who dare to dream, we have chosen a season to celebrate,” added Associate Producer Ann-Carol Pence. “To infinity and beyond!”

Season 24 will continue Aurora Theatre’s commitment to producing the highest quality productions for its patrons and supporters. Aurora Theatre helps to enhance the theatrical landscape of the region through collaborations with smaller theatrical organizations. This ambitious season will set the stage for Aurora Theatre’s partnership with the City of Lawrenceville on the $31 million-dollar campus expansion in downtown Lawrenceville, scheduled to open during the company’s 25th Anniversary Season. The complex will include a new 500-seat theater, cabaret theater, educational facilities and combined with the existing facilities will create one of the most impressive performing arts facilities in the nation.

Children of Eden
July 18 – August 25, 2019
Book by John Caird
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby
Aurora Theatre is going Old Testament-style with its season opening musical, Children of Eden! With music from the great American composer of Wicked, Godspell and Pippin comes the epic masterpiece that sets the Book of Genesis soaring. The musical encompasses not only the story of creation and the great flood, but also examines the complex love between parents and children. Audiences won’t want to miss this tale of love, family and the power of forgiveness!

The Roommate
September 19 – October 20, 2019
By Jen Silverman
Fifty-something year-old Sharon is a recently divorced busybody. Financially, she needs a roommate to share her expenses. Emotionally, she needs a roommate to break the isolation of her Iowa home. Enter Robyn, also in her mid-fifties, who is looking for a calm, quiet place to hide from her past and start over. As Sharon begins to pick at Robyn’s secrets, things spiral out of control like a cross between “Thelma and Louise” and “Breaking Bad.”

“The Roommate tugs at the heartstrings as much as it tickles the funny bone.” – Louisville.com

Christmas Canteen 2019
November 14 – December 23, 2019
Gwinnett’s longest-running theatrical holiday tradition, Christmas Canteen 2019,returns for a 24th smash year! This stunning musical revue makes “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” even more wonderful. Brimming with songs, comic sketches, trips down memory lane and an explosion of Christmas magic, it’s the holiday show with something for everyone!

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
January 9 - February 9, 2020
By Simon Stephens
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
A co-production between Aurora Theatre and Horizon Theatre
Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards and five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Play, this thrilling production has been enjoyed by over 3 million people worldwide. Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year-old boy on the spectrum likes math, outer space and looking after his pet rat Toby. Wrongfully accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog, Christopher’s investigation to find the real culprit uncovers a thrilling adventure that turns his whole world upside-down.

To Be Announced
Blockbuster Musical
March 5 – April 12, 2020

Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End
May 7 – June 7, 2020
By Allison Engel and Margaret Engel
"If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?" is one of the many musings from Erma Bombeck, the legendary humorist who gave voice to the frustrations of a generation of women in her syndicated newspaper column, “At Wit's End.” Atlanta favorite Lane Carlock brings to life the humor and unapologetic truth of a mother, housewife and philosopher in this charming one-woman show that will return to Aurora on the mainstage, due to popular demand!

The 2019-2020 Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series lineup includes:  

Children of Eden

July 18 – August 25, 2019

The Roommate

September 19 – October 20, 2019

Christmas Canteen 2019

November 14 – December 23, 2019

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

January 9 – February 9, 2020

Blockbuster Musical

March 5 – April 12, 2020

Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End

May 7 – June 7, 2020

Ticket prices for the 2019-2020 Signature Series vary by performance. Season subscribers enjoy rewards such as preferred seating, exchange privileges, guest passes and much more.  Loyal patrons can become an Aurora Theatre premium Star Pass member by adding a tax-deductible contribution of $70 or more to each season ticket for even more added benefits at auroratheatre.com/subscriptions.  Single-show tickets go on sale to the public starting June 3, 2019. For more information please visit auroratheatre.com, or call the Box Office at 678.226.6222.