Athens Theatre | Deland, Florida

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville
2023-07-21 19:30 - 21:45, 2023-07-20 19:30 - 21:45, 2023-07-15 19:30 - 21:45, 2023-07-14 19:30 - 21:45 (America/New_York)
Music and lyrics by Jimmy Buffet with book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley

Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call.
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, visions of frosty cocktails begin to dance in our heads! Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is the perfect mini-vacation your tropical-lovin’ heart is looking for! With a book by Emmy Award-winning writer Greg Garcia and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley this “toes in the sand” musical tells the story of Tully, a charismatic, easily loveable, part-time bartender and singer who unexpectedly falls for a beautiful but career-minded tourist named Rachel. Follow along as this unlikely pair find that incredible sunsets aren’t the only thing that’s hot and sultry in the tropics. Featuring all of your favorite, classic, Jimmy Buffett hits like “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more, get ready to sail to that “One Particular Harbor,” kick off your flip flops, and experience some “Changes in Latitudes!”
Presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Group
SPECIAL ASL/ENGLISH INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY 7/28.
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)

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BUY NOW AS PART OF A SEASON PACKAGE

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)

WE WILL ROCK YOU…ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
2023-07-17 09:00 - 2023-07-21 16:00
Rising 6th – 12th Grade | 9am – 4pm | $260
“Don’t Stop Me Now.” The Beatles and Queen are just two of the bands that hail from Great Britain and helped shape the future of rock music. “Come Together” as we rock out to songs made famous by these and other bands from the British Invasion.
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KIDS ON BROADWAY - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-07-17 09:00 - 2023-07-21 12:00
Rising 3rd – 5th Grade | 9am – 3pm | $235

*Please note: Friday 9am – 12pm
Come learn what it takes to be a Broadway star! Focusing on a variety of dance styles, acting techniques, and music, this camp is for the student who loves all things Broadway. Featuring music and choreography from some of our favorite musicals including: The Music Man, Bye Bye Birdie, Seussical the Musical, and Shrek.
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Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville
2023-07-16 14:30 - 16:45
Music and lyrics by Jimmy Buffet with book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley

Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call.
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, visions of frosty cocktails begin to dance in our heads! Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville is the perfect mini-vacation your tropical-lovin’ heart is looking for! With a book by Emmy Award-winning writer Greg Garcia and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley this “toes in the sand” musical tells the story of Tully, a charismatic, easily loveable, part-time bartender and singer who unexpectedly falls for a beautiful but career-minded tourist named Rachel. Follow along as this unlikely pair find that incredible sunsets aren’t the only thing that’s hot and sultry in the tropics. Featuring all of your favorite, classic, Jimmy Buffett hits like “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more, get ready to sail to that “One Particular Harbor,” kick off your flip flops, and experience some “Changes in Latitudes!”
Presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Group
SPECIAL ASL/ENGLISH INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY 7/28.
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
BUY NOW AS PART OF A SEASON PACKAGE

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)

THE WHOLE BEING DEAD THING - Waiting List Only!
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-14 16:00
Rising 6th – 12th Grades | 9am – 4pm | $260

“Welcome to a show about death!” Lately there’s been something different about Broadway and it all seems to be a little…dark. With hit musicals like BeetleJuice, the Musical, The Addams Family, Young Frankenstein, and Hadestown, the undead have never been so alive! Join us as we explore these and other musicals that take the stage (and audience!) beyond the grave!
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UNDER THE SEA - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-14 12:00
Rising 3rd – 5th Grade | 9am – 3pm | $235

*Please note: Friday 9am – 12pm
Don’t be such a guppy. Come sing and dance to some of your favorite songs from The Little Mermaid! Students will explore the world of Ariel and her friends through song, dance, and scene work. Life is the bubbles under the sea!
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GOLDEN AGE OF BROADWAY
2023-07-03 09:00 - 2023-07-07 16:00
Rising 6th – 12th Grade | 9am – 4pm | $210

**NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH**
Oklahoma, The Music Man, 42nd Street, West Side Story, and Guys and Dolls are just some of the classic musicals created during what is considered The Golden Age of Broadway. These and other shows shaped what we now know as the modern musical. Join us as we give our regards to Broadway!
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OLD TIME ROCK N' ROLL
2023-07-03 09:00 - 2023-07-07 12:00
Rising K – 2nd Grade | 9am – 12pm | $145

**NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH**
Good golly, Miss Molly! Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts cause we’re going back in time to the 50’s and 60’s! Learn the hand jive, pretend to play in a rock ‘n roll band, build your own guitar, and much more while celebrating the music that makes us twist and shout.
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Footloose:Youth Edition
2023-07-02 14:30 - 16:00
Blame it on the music! Protect our children! Forbid the dancing!
Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. Ren and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including Reverend Shaw Moore. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of Ariel – the Reverend’s daughter – and his new friend Willard, Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.
Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford, stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, music by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and additional music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman.
VIP – $20
General – $15
A $4.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
SPECIAL BOX SEAT PACKAGE
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE
6 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $150
PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500
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.

PART OF THAT WORLD - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-06-26 09:00 - 2023-06-30 15:00
Rising K – 2nd Grade | 9am – 12pm | $185

Dive under the sea and explore Ariel’s world! Pretend to go sailing or be a sea creature living in the ocean. Make music like Sebastian. Collect gadgets and gizmos a-plenty. But beware of Ursula and her magical powers! Plus, sing and dance to your favorite songs from “The Little Mermaid”. It’s sure to make a splash!
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Annie Kids
2023-06-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-22 19:00 - 21:00
Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this beloved show features the charming story of an orphaned waif longing for her family who must be out there (“Maybe”) and features delightful songs, including the Broadway smash hit, “Tomorrow.” Triumphing over evil in the guise of Miss Hannigan and finding a family for herself and ALL the orphanage’s inmates, Annie Kids brings a music-laden message of hope, joy, and generosity.
Based on “Little Orphan Annie” By permission of the Tribute Media Services Inc. Presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International. Book by Thomas Meehan
music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin
VIP – $15
General – $10
A $4.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
SPECIAL BOX SEAT PACKAGE
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE
6 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $150
PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500
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.

Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation
2023-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
During segregation and desegregation, football managed to always bring Southern communities together. Bear Bryant, Woody Hayes and other white and black coaches came to learn from Jake Gaither at Florida A&M. Gaither, a skillful champion of social change, used sports to improve race relations in and beyond the state of Florida. The tumultuous sixties saw teams take to the field through civil rights protests, political assassinations, the Vietnam War. Indeed, it can be said that football is part of America’s circulatory system. Ever pumping, ever constant.
Follow this story in the new feature-length documentary, Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation. Heard was the last head football coach at Gainesville Lincoln High, and the first head football coach at the new, desegregated Gainesville Buchholz High. After the Supreme Court finally ended the South’s side-by-side white and black schools in 1969, Heard was one of three Black head football coaches left at Florida high schools. Sportscaster, Pam Oliver, narrates this terrific tale.
This is a FREE event beginning at 7 PM. It is not necessary to purchase tickets or preregister. Doors open at 6:15 PM. There will also be a complimentary reception after the show.

FOOTLOOSE: YOUTH EDITION - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-06-12 09:00 - 2023-07-02 16:00
Rising 7th – 12th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 4pm | $450

Production Camp
REHEARSALS:

June 12 – 16, 9am – 4pm
June 19 – 23, 9am – 4pm
June 26 – 29, 9am – 4pm

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, June 30th at 7pm
Saturday, July 1st at 7pm
Sunday, July 2nd at 2:30pm

Students will put on a fully-staged production of the musical, FOOTLOOSE: YOUTH EDITION.
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:
Based on the 1984 film, Footloose.
Blame it on the music! Protect our children! Forbid the dancing!
Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. Ren and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including Reverend Shaw Moore. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of Ariel – the Reverend’s daughter – and his new friend Willard, Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.
WAITING LIST

Design, Costuming, & Tech (2 & 3 Week Sessions*)
2023-06-12 09:00 - 2023-07-02 15:00
Rising grades 9-12 | 9am-4pm

SESSION A – TWO WEEKS

June 12 – June 23, 9am – 4pm
Cost: $385

PERFORMANCES (Annie Kids Only)

Thursday, June 22 at 7pm
Friday, June 23 at 7pm

SESSION B – THREE WEEKS

June 12 – June 29, 9am – 4pm
Cost: $450

PERFORMANCES (Annie Kids and Footloose: Youth Edition)

Thursday, June 22 at 7pm
Friday, June 23 at 7pm
Friday, June 30 at 7pm
Saturday, July 1 at 7pm
Sunday, July 2 at 2:30pm

There’s so much more to the world of theater than what happens ON the stage. Lighting, stagecraft, costuming, sound design, and more! This hands-on camp allows students to learn about how the show goes on while simultaneously helping us get ready for our main stage summer stock productions: Annie Kids & Footloose: Youth Edition. Students will work backstage and run tech for all performances (dates listed above).
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ANNIE KIDS - WAITING LIST ONLY!
2023-06-12 09:00 - 2023-06-23 15:00
Rising 3rd – 6th Grade | 9am-3pm | $385

Production Camp
REHEARSALS:

June 12 – 16, 9am – 3pm
June 19 – 22, 9am – 3pm

PERFORMANCES:

Thursday, June 22nd at 7pm
Friday, June 23rd at 7pm

Students will perform a fully-staged production of the musical, ANNIE KIDS!
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:
Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this beloved show features the charming story of an orphaned waif longing for her family who must be out there (“Maybe”) and features delightful songs, including the Broadway smash hit, “Tomorrow.” Triumphing over evil in the guise of Miss Hannigan and finding a family for herself and ALL the orphanage’s inmates, Annie Kids brings a music-laden message of hope, joy, and generosity.
WAITING LIST

10 Ways to Survive The Zombie Apocalypse
2023-06-09 19:00 - 21:00
For one night only, presenting a short comedy by Don Zolidis. It’s the end of the world and hordes of rampaging zombies are about to kill you. What do you do? Try your hand at Kung Fu against the undead? Attempt to reason with creatures that would eat brains rather than use them? Turn to this handy and hilarious guide to survive the apocalypse! (Hint: sacrifice the weak is step number one.)
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
VIP – $15
General – $10
A $4.00 per ticket Processing charge is added to all purchases and we collect a 6.5% State and County Sales Tax
SPECIAL BOX SEAT PACKAGE
BOX SEATS AVAILABLE
6 SEATS PER BOX SEAT AREA $150
PLEASE CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE AT 386-736-1500
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 FAMILY MADRIGAL - Waiting List Only!
2023-06-05 09:00 - 2023-06-09 16:00
Rising K – 2nd Grade | 9am – 12pm | $185

Come be a part of the Family Madrigal! Inspired by the world of Encanto, children will dig deep into the vast culture of Latin America through music, dance, crafts, and language – all from a bilingual educator! And yes…we WILL talk about Bruno!
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10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE - Waiting List Only!!
2023-06-05 09:00 - 2023-06-09 12:00
Rising 6 – 12th Grade | Rehearsals 9am – 4pm | $260

Production Camp – Play in a Week
PERFORMANCE:

Friday, June 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Students will put on a fully-staged production of the play, 10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!
Our production camps are here to give your young artist an opportunity to be in a fully-staged show. Students will rehearse and perform the play, 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse in just one week! This camp will end with a performance in the historic Athens Theatre on June 9th.
SYNOPSIS:
It’s the end of the world and hordes of rampaging zombies are about to kill you. What do you do? Try your hand at Kung Fu against the undead? Attempt to reason with creatures that would eat brains rather than use them? Turn to this handy and hilarious guide to survive the apocalypse! (Hint: sacrifice the weak is step number one.)
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Spring Showcase 2023
2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
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! Featuring students from the following classes:

Creative Drama
Improv, Pantomime, and Acting
Musical Theatre 1
Musical Theatre 2
Kids Dance 1
Kids Dance 2

Tuesday, May 9th at 7:00pm at the Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL 32720.
General Seating is $12.
Contact our box office at 386-736-1500 or visit the link below
to reserve your seats today!

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
2023-05-07 14:30 - 17:00, 2023-05-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-05-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-05-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-04-30 14:30 - 17:00, 2023-04-29 19:30 - 22:00
Treasure Every Instant
Book by Peter Parnell, Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Music by Alan Menken. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and songs from the Disney Film
Based Victor Hugo’s classic novel and the lyrical songs from Disney’s film, the bold and dramatic theatrics, combined with the music’s orchestral and choral power, promise to transport audiences back to fifteenth century Paris and inside the walls of the world’s most famous cathedral. This powerful and timeless tale of love and heroism coming in the least expected forms will have audiences mesmerized by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.
Not recommended for audiences younger than 8.
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
SPECIAL ASL/ENGLISH INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY 4/28.
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

BUY TICKETS NOW

Reserve Seating
Preferred $32 (Row A-F, Orchestra & CC-DD Center Balcony)
Adult $27 – Senior $25
Student/Child $12 – Groups of 8 or more $23
A $4.00 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.

Special Box Seat Package
Catered exclusively by Joe Hearn Events, The Elusive Grape, and Pat & Toni’s Sweet Things.
$408 – Price includes:

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

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)

Spring Recital 2023
2023-05-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Athens Theatre, 124 N Florida Ave, DeLand, FL, 32720, United States
SPRING RECITAL 2023
It’s time for a night of music and entertainment! Our voice students at the Athens Theatre Youth Academy have been working hard and are ready to sing for you. Join us as we celebrate their accomplishments!
Saturday, May 6th at 11:00 am
General Seating is $12.
Contact our box office at 386-736-1500 or visit the link below to reserve your seats today!
