Athens Theatre | Deland, Florida

Rent
2024-04-14 14:30 - 16:45, 2024-04-21 14:30 - 16:45, 2024-04-28 14:30 - 16:45, 2024-05-05 14:30 - 16:45 (America/New_York)
Book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Measure your life in love.
Since its1996 debut, Jonathan Larson’s musical, Rent, has been awarded four Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize! For almost 30 years, it has been enthralling audiences with its story of love, loss, and hope set against the backdrop of New York’s Lower East Side during the onslaught of the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. Loosely based on Puccini’s La Bohème, the show follows a group of impoverished artists and musicians as they navigate their way through a year of challenges and triumphs, all while trying to make a life for themselves in the city that never sleeps. Over its almost four-decade long run, Rent has been praised for its frank and honest portrayal of addiction, mental illness, and disease, as well as its hopeful message of love and acceptance. The musical has resonated with audiences all over the world, and although it is now widely recognized as a theatre classic, its popularity continues to grow. Rent reminds us all that the only way we should be measuring the seasons of our life, is in “Seasons of Love!”
Not recommended for audiences younger than 14.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
SPECIAL AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY 4/21
SPECIAL ASL/ENGLISH INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY 4/26.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN THE SECTION WITH THE BEST SIGHT LINES TO THE INTERPRETERS, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE EITHER AT 386-736-1500 OR EMAIL US AT BOXOFFICE@ATHENSDELAND.COM
Run time: 2 hours (plus a 15-minute intermission)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving drugs and sexuality, and for some strong 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 $4.00 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.
$450 – 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 $4 processing fee will be applied for each ticket in the package)

Rent
2024-04-18 19:30 - 21:45, 2024-04-19 19:30 - 21:45, 2024-04-20 19:30 - 21:45, 2024-04-25 19:30 - 21:45, 2024-04-26 19:30 - 21:45, 2024-04-27 19:30 - 21:45, 2024-05-02 19:30 - 21:45, 2024-05-03 19:30 - 21:45 and 1 more date
Book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson

Measure your life in love.
Since its1996 debut, Jonathan Larson’s musical, Rent, has been awarded four Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize! For almost 30 years, it has been enthralling audiences with its story of love, loss, and hope set against the backdrop of New York’s Lower East Side during the onslaught of the HIV/AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. Loosely based on Puccini’s La Bohème, the show follows a group of impoverished artists and musicians as they navigate their way through a year of challenges and triumphs, all while trying to make a life for themselves in the city that never sleeps. Over its almost four-decade long run, Rent has been praised for its frank and honest portrayal of addiction, mental illness, and disease, as well as its hopeful message of love and acceptance. The musical has resonated with audiences all over the world, and although it is now widely recognized as a theatre classic, its popularity continues to grow. Rent reminds us all that the only way we should be measuring the seasons of our life, is in “Seasons of Love!”
Not recommended for children under 14 unless accompanied by an adult due to mature thematic
material involving drugs, sexuality, and strong language
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International
SPECIAL AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY 4/21
SPECIAL ASL/ENGLISH INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY 4/26.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN THE SECTION WITH THE BEST SIGHT LINES TO THE INTERPRETERS, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE EITHER AT 386-736-1500 OR EMAIL US AT BOXOFFICE@ATHENSDELAND.COM
Run time: 2 hours (plus a 15-minute intermission)

BUY TICKETS NOW

Reserved 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 $4.00 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.
$450 – 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 $4 processing fee will be applied for each ticket in the package)

And the Women Gather Literary Event
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00
Desert Sage Lifestyle Wellness brings it’s award winning book event to DeLand’s Athens Theater!
Women coming from all over Florida for Jazz, Books, Food and Fellowship. Live music , amazing authors , raffle items and more. Help us raise $5000. 00 train a midwife in Ghana.

Purchase tickets online www.desert-sage.co or in person at Desert Sage located in downtown DeLand.
For additional information contact Lorna Owens 305-505-5493.

ATYA SPRING RECITAL 2024
2024-05-04 11:00 - 13:00
It’s time for a night of music and entertainment! Our voice, acting, and dance students at the Athens Theatre Youth Academy have been working hard all year and are ready to perform for you. Join us as we celebrate their accomplishments!
Saturday, May 4th at 11:00am at the Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720.
Preferred Seating – $15
General Seating – $12.
A $4.00 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.

BUY TICKETS FOR SPRING RECITAL 2024 HERE

SPRING SHOWCASE 2024
2024-05-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-07 19:00 - 21:00
It’s time to wrap up the school year and celebrate! All Athens Theatre Youth Academy students will be coming together to show you what they’ve been working on in class this semester!!

GRADES K – 2 – Saturday, May 4th at 3:00pm
Featuring students from the following classes:

Kids Dance
Kids Music Time

GRADES 3 – 5 – Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00pm
Featuring students from the following classes:

Acting & Public Speaking
Advanced Improvisation
Beginning Improvisation
Creative Drama
Musical Theatre 1
Musical Theatre 2
Preferred Seating – $15
General Seating – $12

BUY TICKETS FOR GRADES K-2 SHOWCASE HERE
BUY TICKETS FOR GRADES 3-12 SHOWCASE HERE

A $4.00 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.

The Black Opry Revue Tour
2024-05-10 19:30 - 21:30
Get ready for an engaging night of country, blues, folk, and Americana music with the Black Opry Revue. The collective honors the significant but often overlooked contributions of Black artists to these genres. Black Opry is a hub for artists and fans of these music styles, providing an avenue to discover, amplify, and support artists through their diverse and dynamic sounds.
Black Opry is a home for Black artists and all fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. We invite you to discover, support, and enjoy the Black artists that make magic in this space.
One of the most valuable aspects of country music is its versatility and diversity in sound. Country, blues, folk, and Americana music often overlap or weave together – these artists explore all of those sounds and intersections. The Black Opry Revue showcases the diversity in sound and stories that Black artists offer to these genres.
RESERVE SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $301st. 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $25
A $4.00 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 $270PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500

TIME TO "GO CRAZY" - PRINCE TRIBUTE STARRING SIR JAC!
2024-05-11 19:30 - 21:30
GET READY TO PARTY LIKE IT’S 1999!
Like a private visit to Paisley Park, you’ll be in awe as you watch this stunning Prince tribute!
Featuring extraordinary costumes along with all the hits you know and love, this show is sure to be a rocking’ night out!
Sir Jac has been performing this “Princely” production for for over ten years and is globally recognized as the premier Prince Tribute performer. He walks, talks and, of course, sings just like the legend!
Expect to hear all of your favorites like Little Red Corvette, Let’s Go Crazy, When Doves Cry, Kiss, 1999, and many more!
Be ready to get soaked in Purple Rain and relive the height of Prince’s career as you experience this truly wonderful show!

Please note: This prince tribute concert contains suggestive music and dancing. Parental discretion is advised.

RESERVE SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $381st. 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $33
A $4.00 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 $270PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500

Support Volusia Pride Pageant 2024!
2024-05-30 19:00 - 22:00
The Volusia Pride Pageant crowns the next Volusia Pride representatives at community events throughout Florida. It’s an evening of spirited performances, fantastic costumes, and friendly competition as “would-be royalty” compete to become the next Volusia Pride representatives!
This event is sponsored by Support Volusia, who strongly feels that through support, advocacy, and education, they can empower people to imagine and build a better, more equitable community. Support Volusia uses the word ‘crafting’ because, like the artists, their work is very hands-on. Our community is made up of many micro-communities that experience the world from different perspectives, but when brought together, they can build the framework that creates a world that is equitable for all.
DeLand Pride began in 2016 as a response to the Pulse tragedy in Orlando, Florida, in June of that year. DeLand Pride started as an online community to help foster social connection among the LGBTQ Community and their allies in and around DeLand, Florida. In 2017, Support Volusia took over management of DeLand Pride and what started as a social group has grown to encompass many programs that help foster and support our amazingly diverse community!
This event is 18+

Frampton Comes Alive, A Peter Frampton Tribute!
2024-06-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Prepare to be transported back in time with the “Frampton Comes Alive Tribute”!
Featuring the remarkable award-winning guitarist, Jeff Ellis, this extraordinary performance is the most authentic, note-for-note tribute to one of the biggest-selling live albums of all time. Get ready to relive the magic of Peter Frampton’s historic 1976 arena and stadium shows from all over the world.
Jeff Ellis, renowned throughout the United States for his electrifying guitar prowess, brings not only the impeccable sound but also the authentic look and boundless energy that was synonymous with Peter Frampton’s legendary performances.
This unforgettable evening will feature timeless classics such as “Oh Baby, I Love Your Way,” “Show Me the Way,” “Do You Feel Like We Do,” and “I’ll Give You Money.” With Jeff Ellis on stage, you can expect an exhilarating and captivating performance that will leave you craving more. Get ready for a night filled with these great hits and the unmistakable energy of Peter Frampton’s era. Don’t miss this incredible journey through the magic of “Frampton Comes Alive!”

RESERVE SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $38
1st. 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $33
A $4.00 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 $270
PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500

LAW & ORDER: FAIRY TALE UNIT - FULL!
2024-06-03 09:00 - 16:00
Rising 6th – 12th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 4pm | $260

Production Camp – Play in a Week
REHEARSALS:

June 3 – 7, 9am – 4pm

PERFORMANCE:

Friday, June 7th at 7pm

*All students are required to be fully available for all rehearsals and performances.
Students will put on a fully-staged production of the play, LAW & ORDER: FAIRY TALE UNIT.
Students will rehearse and perform the play in just one week. This camp will end with a performance in the historic Athens Theatre.
SYNOPSIS:
In the fairy tale criminal justice system, the characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes are represented by two separate yet equally ridiculous groups: the fairy tale police who investigate fairy tale crime, and the fairy tale district attorneys who prosecute the fairy tale offenders. These are their stories.
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Law & Order: Fairytale Unit
2024-06-07 19:00 - 19:45
A play by Jonathan Rand
One performance only!
Friday, June 7th at 7:00pm
In the fairy tale criminal justice system, the characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes are represented by two separate yet equally ridiculous groups: the fairy tale police who investigate fairy tale crime, and the fairy tale district attorneys who prosecute the fairy tale offenders. These are their stories.
Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit is produced by special arrangement with the author (jonathanrand.com).

RESERVE SEATING

Preferred Seating – $15
General Seating – $10

A $4.00 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

WILLY WONKA KIDS - FULL!
2024-06-10 09:00 - 15:00
Rising 3rd – 6th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 3pm | $385

Production Camp
REHEARSALS:

June 10 – 14, 9am – 3pm
June 17 – 20, 9am – 3pm

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, June 21st at 7pm
Saturday, June 22nd at 7pm

Students will put on a fully-staged production of the musical, WILLY WONKA KIDS.
*All students are required to be fully available for all rehearsals and performances.
Our production camps are here to give your young artist an opportunity to perform a fully staged show. During camp, students will experience the audition process, learn choreography, music, lines, and more while working with a script and rehearsing for the production. It will end with two performances in the historic Athens Theatre.
SYNOPSIS:
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. But beware! The five lucky children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. Featuring songs from the
1971 film, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
WAITING LIST

LEGALLY BLONDE JR. - FULL!
2024-06-10 09:00 - 16:00
Rising 7th – 12th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 4pm | $450

Production Camp
REHEARSALS:

June 10 – 14, 9am – 4pm
June 17 – 21, 9am – 4pm
June 24 – 27, 9am – 4pm

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, June 28th at 7pm
Saturday, June 29th at 7pm
Sunday, June 30th at 2:30pm

Students will put on a fully-staged production of the musical,
LEGALLY BLONDE, JR.
*All students are required to be fully available for all rehearsals and performances.
Our production camps are here to give your young artist an opportunity to perform a fully-staged show. During camp, students will experience the audition process, learn choreography, music, lines, and more while working with a script and rehearsing for the production. It will end with three performances in the historic Athens Theatre.
SYNOPSIS:
Omigod, you guys! Legally Blonde JR. follows the story of sorority girl Elle Woods. In a drastic attempt to be taken seriously after her boyfriend dumps her, Elle jumps headfirst into Harvard Law. Along the way, with the help of new friends, she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment.
WAITING LIST

BLUFFETT featuring The Son Of A Sailor Band! (A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett)!
2024-06-19 19:30 - 21:30
BLUFFETT featuring The Son Of A Sailor Band is a 100%-live-on-stage Tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band! This show will have the conga-lines moving with an amazing EIGHT PERFORMERS ON STAGE! Complete with beach-type props and costuming, you will believe this IS the real deal!! The amazing look and vocals of Larry Pearson will have you convinced you have been transported to “Margaritaville”!
HEAR ALL YOUR FAVORITE HITS LIKE:
“Volcano,” “Son Of A Sailor,” “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger In Paradise,” “Come Monday,” “Pencil Thin Moustache,” “Sea Cruise,” “Havana Dreaming,” “Boat Drinks,” “He Went To Paris,” “Captain And The Kid,” “Changes In Latitude, Changes In Attitude,” “A Pirate Looks At 40,” “Fins,” and many more!

RESERVE SEATING
Preferred Reserved Seating $38
1st. 6 rows Orchestra & 2 Rows Center Balcony
General Reserved Seating $33
A $4.00 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 $270
PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500

Willy Wonka Kids
2024-06-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald
Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Friday, June 21st at 7:00pm
Saturday, June 22nd at 7:00pm
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy. But beware! The five lucky children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. Featuring songs from the
1971 film, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka KIDS is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Musical theatre International.

RESERVE SEATING

Preferred Seating – $15
General Seating – $10

A $4.00 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

Legally Blonde, Jr.!
2024-06-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-29 19:00 - 20:30
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture

Friday, June 28th at 7:00pm
Saturday, June 29th at 7:00pm
Sunday, June 30th at 2:30pm

Omigod, you guys! Legally Blonde JR. follows the story of sorority girl Elle Woods. In a drastic attempt to be taken seriously after her boyfriend dumps her, Elle jumps headfirst into Harvard Law. Along the way, with the help of new friends, she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment.

RESERVE SEATING

Preferred Seating – $20
General Seating – $15

A $4.00 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.
