Grease
2025-04-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-26 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey

“It’s electrifying!”
Get ready for a time-traveling, hip-shaking, heart-pounding extravaganza with Grease—where the ’50s come alive in a rollicking, electrifying journey! Join the T-Birds and Pink Ladies in a musical celebration that defined a generation, complete with cool cars, slicked-back hair, and the unforgettable magic of teenage love. With an eight-year Broadway run and revivals galore, Grease is the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll party that’ll have you twisting and shouting. Buckle up for an experience that transcends eras, leaving you singing and dancing long after the curtain falls. It’s the one that’ll have you saying, “You’re the one that I want!
Grease is presented by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. www.concordtheatricals.com
SPECIAL AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY 4/27
SPECIAL ASL/ENGLISH INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY 4/25
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Rated PG sexually suggestive moments and language.

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Reserve Seating
Preferred $35 (Row A-F, Orchestra & CC-DD Center Balcony)
Adult $30 – Senior $28
Student/Child $12 – Groups of 8 or more $25
A $5.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases.
As the historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator, the balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.

Special Box Seat Package
Catered exclusively by Joe Hearn Events, The Elusive Grape, Pat & Toni’s Sweet Things, and 3 Smart Cookies.
$475 – Price includes:

Up to 11 seats in the Box Seat and Balcony area
Choice of Red/White Wine
Cheese Platter
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Cookies

Please contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500, for this Package.
(a $5 per seat processing fee is added to the cost of these packages))

Young Company 2024-2025
2025-04-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 14:00
ATYA Young Company 2024-2025
Grades 9 – 12 | Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | $125 per month

Rehearsal Schedule & Tuition

Class meets 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays, September 2024 – May 2024 (with the exception of holidays and select dates) plus additional rehearsals and community performances scheduled separately. There will be a final Showcase in May for the community to attend.
Students MUST commit to the full scheduled season of rehearsals September 2024 to May 2025, with varying performance dates and times scheduled TBD.
All conflicts MUST be previously communicated and approved at least two weeks in advance.
Tuition for the Young Company is $125 per month ($1125 total).
Monthly payment plans are processed in 9 installments (September–May).
For questions, please reach out to Education@athensdeland.com.

Auditions for the 2024/2025 ATYA Young Company will be held on the following dates:

Saturday, August 24, 10:00am
Sunday, August 25, 2:00pm

Auditions are held in person at the Athens Theatre Rehearsal Hall (108 N. Florida Ave. DeLand, FL 32725).
Please prepare two (2) contrasting Musical Theatre songs, 16 – 32 bars each. Optional – prepare a 1-minute monologue.
After performing their pieces, auditioners will stay for a dance call.
Please sign up for your audition slot HERE
For more information, please contact Education@athensdeland.com.

WHO IS IT FOR?

For student performers entering 9-12 grade who wish to take their training to the next level. *Current ATYA students in 8th grade will be considered.

DO I NEED TO COMMIT FOR THE FULL YEAR?

Yes. Students accepted into the ATYA Young Company must commit to the 2024/2025 school year. All conflicts MUST be approved two weeks in advance.

HOW MUCH IS TUITION?

Tuition is paid in 9 installments of $125 per month, September – May. ($1125 in total)

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO FOR THE AUDITION?

Each auditioner should sign up for an audition slot.

Green For Green: A Night in the Emerald City!
2025-04-27 18:30 - 21:00
What’s better than one Broadway Elphaba? Three Broadway Elphabas!

For one night only in DeLand, experience the magic of Broadway as three world-renowned Elphabas take the stage for “Green for Green: A Night in the Emerald City.” This Wicked-themed fundraiser will transport guests to Oz with breathtaking live performances, exclusive auction items, and an enchanting atmosphere inspired by the beloved musical. All proceeds support The Athens Theatre’s productions, educational programs, and mission to keep the arts thriving.

This unforgettable evening features three powerhouse Broadway stars who have embodied the iconic role of Elphaba:

✨ Jennifer DiNoia – A true Wicked legend, she has played Elphaba in seven companies across four countries—more than any other actress in the show’s history. Her credits include Broadway, London, Chicago, Seoul, Sydney, and the 1st & 2nd National Tours.

✨ Julie Reiber – A Broadway staple with an impressive seven Broadway productions under her belt, she is best known for her spellbinding performances as Elphaba on Broadway and in the Los Angeles production of Wicked.

✨ Jackie Burns – The longest-running Elphaba in Broadway history, she has captivated audiences with her powerhouse vocals and commanding presence in the role.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Broadway magic right here in DeLand!
Doors open at 6:30 PM with the show at 8 PM.
Formal Attire Suggested

Reserved Seating
$55-$105
A $5.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases.
As the historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator, the balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.

SPECIAL BOX SEAT PACKAGE $2,000 (11 Total Seats per Box Seat Area)
Catered exclusively by Joe Hearn Events, The Elusive Grape, Pat & Toni’s Sweet Things, and 3 Smart Cookies.

11 Seats
4 Bottles of Wine
Charcuterie Board
Deluxe Platter from Pat and Toni’s Sweet Things
Cookies from 3 Smart Cookies

Please contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500, for this Package.
(a $5 per seat processing fee is added to the cost of these packages)
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Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie Tribute
2025-04-30 19:30 - 21:30
Experience the Magic of Music: Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie Tribute Show – A Night of Timeless Hits!

Get ready for an unforgettable night with the electrifying Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie plus hits of the Commodores tribute show! This phenomenal 8-piece band, featuring two incredible look-alike singers, delivers a musical journey like no other. Witness a spectacular performance with a 60-75 minute set of each legend in one spectacular concert!
From the soulful grooves of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” and “Sir Duke” to the romantic ballads of Lionel Richie’s “Endless Love” and “Hello,” this show has it all. Feel the nostalgia as you groove to the Commodores’ timeless classics like “Brick House” and “Easy.”
RESERVED SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $40
1st. 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $35
A $5.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.

SPECIAL BOX SEAT PACKAGE
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE
6 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $300
PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500

Natural Woman
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30
The Athens Theatre invites you to come enjoy Natural Woman–a premier tribute to legendary singer/songwriter Carole King. Backed by a full, all-female band, Professional Orlando-based piano entertainer Katie Pinder Brown plays and sings live the iconic songs that defined a generation.
These are all the classic favorites you’ve loved since the ’60s and ’70s, like the groundbreaking “Brill Building” chart-topping pop mega hits conceived in a tiny Times Square cubicle, the timeless tunes you know by heart but possibly never knew Carole created, and of course the masterpieces from the record-shattering phenomenon Tapestry, the emblem of the singer/songwriter era that solidified Carole King’s position as a trailblazing woman to watch. The same music that electrifies the smash Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will invigorate and comfort Natural Woman audiences as if they were guests in the artist’s living room.
Experience the thrill of being transported back in time by the authentic raw vocal purity, dynamic soulful piano, and genuine audience connection of a truly polished and emotionally intimate performance. With the power of a musical icon and the relatability of a friend, Katie will bring the warmth and strength of Carole King’s compositions to life and the crowd to their feet, dancing in the aisles and singing and clapping along to treasures like “I Feel the Earth Move,” “It’s Too Late,” “Tapestry,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Up on the Roof,” “Jazzman,” “Beautiful,” and more!

RESERVED SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $401st. 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $35
A $5.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.

SPECIAL BOX SEAT PACKAGE
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE6 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $300PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500

Let’s Hang on!
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Let’s Hang On has established itself as the preeminent Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute group by combining spot-on vocals and crisp choreography with a genuine ability to entertain an audience. The seasoned performers respectfully pay tribute to all these classic “Four Seasons” details while also paying tribute to the Broadway show, The Jersey Boys. This powerhouse group will perform all of The Frankie Valli mega hits including: Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You, December of 1963 and Who Loves You!

Let’s Hang On combines 6 amazing performers with an energized 4 piece band. They have been performing to sold out venues from coast to coast for more than a decade and have done 1,000 plus shows from New York to Hawaii and from Florida to Canada. Many of these dates are return engagements and sell out again and again . . . including 6 sold out appearance in Las Vegas!
Let’s Hang On consistently gets rave reviews from audiences and presenters, alike. Audience members are saying:

“This brought back so many great memories,”
“We saw the show on Broadway and enjoyed you just as much,”
“When are you coming back and where else can we see you?”
Presenters’ comments are even better:

“This is more than a tribute to Frankie Valli. It’s a brilliant piece of musical showmanship that will leave you breathless!”. “Let’s Hang On had our audience singing along to all of their favorite songs, and they screamed for an encore,” and “They are phenomenal. We have been inundated with emails and phone calls on how much they loved them. We were really blown away.”
Let’s Hang On continues to work passionately on every show to live up to their title: America’s #1 Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute show!
RESERVED SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $401st. 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $35
A $5.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.

SPECIAL BOX SEAT PACKAGE
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE6 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $300PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500

Slippery when Wet, Jon Bon Jovi Tribute
2025-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Bon Jovi’s career spans 30+ years and over 130 million albums sold worldwide. Another milestone that the band has achieved is that they have tracked 14 Billboard top ten singles of which 8 of those went straight to number 1. Slippery When Wet believes that Bon Jovi has the right kind of song catalog that really lends itself to being performed live as well as fitting into a broad age range that makes for the perfect club demographic.
Slippery When Wet has played to many packed houses throughout the Southeast and has quickly become the top draw at many of their regularly scheduled clubs. The bands shows are the most attended and highest grossing of any Bon Jovi Tribute in the country. In 2007, the band was officially authorized by Bon Jovi to perform their highly entertaining show. Their drive, musical ability, showmanship and dedication to duplicating the Bon Jovi live experience simply cannot be outdone!

RESERVED SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $401st. 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $35
A $5.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.

SPECIAL BOX SEAT PACKAGE
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE6 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $300PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500

COME ALIVE - Featuring the Young Company
2025-05-18 14:30 - 16:30
You’ve seen them lighting up stages around town all year… now catch them center stage at the historic Athens Theatre! This high-energy showcase features our premier performance troupe of talented high school students as they bring a year’s worth of training and passion to life in an unforgettable evening of song and dance.
Enjoy show-stopping numbers from The Greatest Showman, Finding Neverland, Footloose, She Loves Me, Gypsy, Ordinary Days, Dear Evan Hansen, and more!
Sunday, May 18th at 2:30pm at the Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720

Preferred Seating – $18
First 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Seating – $15
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.

The Foreigner Experience, A Tribute to Foreigner!
2025-05-23 19:30 - 21:30
With sales of more than 80 million albums, including 39 singles, 14 Top 20 hits, and 4 gold records, FOREIGNER is one of the best-loved musical acts of all time.
The Foreigner Experience brings their iconic hits to life with passion and reverence for one of the world’s greatest rock bands.
Composed of national touring musicians, the Foreigner Experience band has rocked audiences all over the southeast since 2012. Their high-energy shows always leave audiences wanting more.
Members have performed or shared the stage with Foreigner, Bad Company, ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, Poison, Meatloaf, KC and the Sunshine Band, Saigon Kick, Ohio Players, Kool and the Gang, Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde, and many others.
The Foreigner Experience is a crowd-pleaser that never fails to electrify an audience.
All the hits! Including:

Cold As Ice
Jukebox Hero
Hot Blooded
Double Vision
I Wanna Know What Love Is
Feels Like The First Time
Urgent
Long, Long Way From Home
…and more!

RESERVE SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $401st. 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $35
A $5.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.

SPECIAL BOX SEAT PACKAGE
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE6 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $300PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500

SEUSS ON THE LOOSE
2025-06-02 09:00 - 12:00
Rising K – 2nd Grade | 9am – 12pm | $210

June 2 – 6
Do you like green eggs and ham? Through music, movement, and creativity, students will explore the world of Dr. Seuss. Steal Christmas like the Grinch. Plant a truffula tree for the Lorax. Does Horton really hear a Who? Stories, dances, crafts and more. Oh, the thinks you can think when you think about SEUSS!
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Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadow Cast
2025-06-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Don your leather jacket, corset, and fishnet tights, because on June 4th, DeLand Pride and the Absent Friends are bringing the cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” back to the Athens Theatre after much “antici… pation.”
Whether you are experiencing “Rocky” for the first or 100th time (as long as you are over the age of 18) we invite you to come and do “The Time Warp” again.
The evening will consist of a pre-show featuring several DeLand Pride drag performances (bring those $ bills for tips!) and the Absent Friends (with emcee Robert Baldwin) with their hysterical Rocky-virgin initiation fun, the ever-popular 1975 20th Century Fox film, live shadow cast (in other words, costumed actors portraying the movie while it is being screened above), dancing, and audience participation (with call backs and prop bags).
The film’s plot revolves around a newly engaged and admittedly naïve couple (Brad and Janet) who get stranded on the side of the road during a stormy night and seek refuge in the nearby castle of a strange (yet alluring) Dr. Frank-N-Furter. From there the story becomes increasingly more ridiculous, raunchy, and above all, fun.
To make the show more accessible, we have moved the “midnight showing” up to 8:00 p.m., opening with all the “normal” fun frivolity of welcomes, initiating the “Rocky Virgins,” and giving patrons a chance to purchase bags filled with audience participation props.
The audience is encouraged to come in costume, sing along with the songs, dance the dances, and utilize their approved audience participation props.
Any unapproved props will be confiscated at the door.
Fl state law requires us to state that this event is an 18 and over event only. Individuals under the age of 18 will not be admitted. A Valid ID will be necessary for entry.

Reserve Seating
General Seating (1st come, 1st serve) $25
Audience Participation Prop Bags $15.00 (Purchase these in advance and make sure to bring your receipt to the show!)
A $5.00 per ticket processing charge is added to all purchases.
Due to the fact that the Historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator to the balcony. The balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible seating.

SUPERHEROES
2025-06-06 19:00 - 20:30
A Short Comedy by Ian McWethy
One performance only!
Friday, June 6th at 7:00pm
With Great Power Comes Ordinary Responsibility!
For superheroes, saving the world is tough, but the time spent away from work is tougher. The Hulk has to do taxes, a crime-fighting sidekick joins a support group, and Batman goes stir-crazy without enough criminals to take down. SUPERHEROES is a funny, fast-paced series of vignettes that explores how the caped crusaders deal with life in street clothes.
Superheroes is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

Preferred Seating – $17
General Seating – $12
A $5.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases.
As the historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator, the balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible

Disney’s THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS
2025-06-20 19:00 - 19:45
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, and Terry Gilkyson
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler
Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Loiuselle
Based on the Screen play by Larry Clemmons
Based on the Novel The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling and the Disney film

Friday, June 20th at 7:00pm
Saturday, June 21st at 2:30pm

The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie.
Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle.
Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com

Preferred Seating – $17

General Seating – $12
A $5.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases.
As the historic Athens Theatre does not have an elevator, the balcony is not accessible to anyone with a wheelchair or walker.
All Patrons with special needs can contact the Box Office at 386-736-1500 for our wheelchair/walker accessible
