Athens Theatre | Deland, Florida

Mamma Mia!
2021-03-13 14:30 - 17:00, 2021-03-12 19:30 - 22:15, 2021-03-11 19:30 - 22:15, 2021-03-07 14:30 - 17:00, 2021-03-06 19:30 - 22:15, 2021-03-06 14:30 - 17:00, 2021-03-05 19:30 - 22:15, 2021-03-04 19:30 - 22:15 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Music and Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson, Book by Catherine Johnson
Abba’s tunes keep toes tapping as Sophie’s wedding plans materialize along with her plot to figure out just which one of her mother Donna’s three former lovers is her biological father by inviting all of them to the celebration. Sing along to the wedding preparations and the gathering of old friends and ex-lovers in this pre-DNA paternity search in which love conquers everybody. Hits which will have you humming along include “Dancing Queen,” Money, Money, Money,” and (of course) “Mamma Mia!”
2 hours & 5 minutes (plus a 15-minute intermission)
Pairs of socially distant seats can be purchased by clicking below.
FOR GROUPS OF SEATS LARGER THAN 2, CALL OUR BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500.

IMPROVISATION, ACTING, AND THEATRE GAMES FOR TEENS
2021-03-09 16:45 - 17:45, 2021-03-02 16:45 - 17:45, 2021-02-23 16:45 - 17:45, 2021-02-16 16:45 - 17:45, 2021-02-09 16:45 - 17:45, 2021-02-02 16:45 - 17:45 | FL
For the teen that wants to expand their skills in acting, public speaking, and performing. Students will learn core fundamentals of improvisation and acting; focusing on games and exercises that encourage trust, communication, active listening, character development, and more. We will take these techniques and put them into scene work and monologues, overall boosting self confidence and impacting their future academic and professional success!
Classes take place weekly on Tuesdays.
Classes begin on February 2nd. (No classes during the week of March 22-26.)
4:45 – 5:45 p.m. Grades 6-12
There will be a showcase Monday, May 17 at 7 p.m.
Tuition: 1 time $250 payment in full

COMPLETELY UNCHAINED
2021-02-13 20:00 - 21:45, 2021-02-13 17:00 - 18:45 | FL
Who doesn’t love the way Van Halen rocked the world from 1978 to 1984? They had it all, including the best guitarist on the planet. A lead singer with the biggest personality in our Solar System. A bass player who laid down the law on bass while singing pristine harmonies over the top. And a drummer who kicked everyone’s butt. They created some of the best tunes ever heard on the radio and they all smiled those big smiles while doing it. Every show was a huge party and it just felt good.
Completely Unchained features four talented and creative musicians that re-create the ultimate Van Halen production – the attitude, sounds, excitement, energy, and most of all the fun that Van Halen produced as one of the best rock bands in the world. Starting off by recreating the very best of the original line up, then merging the “Van Hagar” era with some David Lee Roth solo hits, completes a whole catalog of the greatest hard rock songs ever recorded.
Completely Unchained takes the concept of a tribute band and raises it to a whole new level. Not only do they recreate the music with unsurpassed skill, but the stage energy and the production at a Completely Unchained show is unmatched, so “Jump” “Right Now” to see their musical “Eruption” on the Athens’ stage.
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RESERVED SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $35 (1st 5 Rows Center Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony)
General Reserved Seating $30
A $3.00 per ticket processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE
5 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $200
Please contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 Wed. – Sat. 1:00 – 5:00

Love Letters
2021-02-07 14:30 - 16:00, 2021-02-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 | FL
The Absent Friends are elated to put on this beautiful play as a fundraiser to help keep the Athens Theatre afloat during these tough times. This touching comedy is a perfect way to celebrate an early Valentine’s Day while seated in the socially distant, sanitized, and ever-romantic historic theatre. Audiences may recognize the two actors as members of the Athens Theatre staff who have been featured in numerous Athens productions over the last 10 years–Alan Ware (Athens Facility Manager seen in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, A Christmas Story the Musical, Les Misérables, and many more) and Alexa Baldwin (Athens Director of Operations and Marketing seen in 9 to 5 the Musical, Les Misérables, Little Shop of Horrors, etc.)
A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters is a tender, tragi-comic, and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends. Over the course of their lives, Andy and Melissa’s relationship goes through many changes, as the sometimes-sweethearts/sometimes-friends go through periods of estrangement, and the intense, clandestine affair which will accelerate Melissa’s emotional breakdown. Despite the painful differences which will ultimately tear them apart, they remain each other’s most trusted confidante, and are “true lovers” on paper, if not on the earth. While spanning five decades and numerous locations, it is staged simply, letting their words describe a world of emotion.
All proceeds will be donated to the Athens Theatre.
This play has some language and topics that may not be suitable for children.

Rat Pack Together Again
2021-01-30 20:00 - 21:45, 2021-01-30 17:00 - 18:45 | FL
With LAUGH OUT LOUD’ comedy, marvelous melodies, & TERRIFIC TAP, this is a show you won’t want to miss! Three amazing talents will take you back to a time when seeing Frank, Dean, & Sammy in Vegas was the ultimate event in show biz! Together, Sands, Cabella & Foote embody the music, comedy, & camaraderie that Frank, Dean, & Sammy were beloved for.
‘Rat Pack Together Again’ has performed at countless venues across the United States in Washington DC, Virginia, New Jersey, and Florida, and the Athens Theatre is excited to be offering this fantastic show in our safe, socially-distant-seated house.
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RESERVED SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $35 (1st 5 Rows Center Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony)
General Reserved Seating $30
A $3.00 per ticket processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE
5 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $200
Please contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 Wed. – Sat. 1:00 – 5:00

Plaid Tidings
2020-12-20 14:30 - 17:00, 2020-12-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2020-12-19 14:30 - 17:00, 2020-12-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2020-12-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Book by Stuart Ross with Lyrics and Music by Various Artists

Holidays Go Plaid at the Athens Theatre
In the historic Athens Theatre’s safely sanitized but cozy surroundings, nestle your family into an intimate little group to take in this year’s festive holiday offering at the Athens: Stuart Ross’s musical silliness, Plaid Tidings.
Inspired by the “heavenly” Rosemary Clooney, familiar goofily comic characters from Forever Plaid return to earth and transform today’s dissonance and discord into mellifluous harmonies—sounds and songs appropriate to a season of brotherhood and joy.
Chortle and hum along to their version of an Ed Sullivan variety show featuring The Chipmunks, The Vienna Boy’s Choir, and The Rockettes—all of it “Plaid” style–as we are entertained by amusingly altered favorites highlighted by “White Christmas,” “The Carol of the Belles,” “Twas the Nite B4,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” and a hilarious calypso tune with “in excelsis da-a-ay-o” serving as a refrain.
This is a show for holiday theater goers of all ages.
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IMPORTANT: Tickets for ELF will be recognized as tickets for PLAID TIDINGS
We apologize for the change in our season schedule. Our previously scheduled production, Elf the Musical ,is a large show with a cast of around 30, while Plaid Tidings calls for a four-person cast. We at the Athens have made safety our paramount concern during the pandemic while also strive to bring quality theatre into our community.
If you DO NOT wish to attend Plaid Tidings, and had purchased tickets to see Elf, please send an email to our Director of Operations (found in the staff directory).
