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Purchase Your 2026-2027 Grand Broadway Subscription!
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DON’T MISS A MOMENT FROM LIGHTS UP TO FINAL CURTAIN

The Piedmont Grand Opera House is thrilled to announce an exciting 2026–27 season. We’re thankful to renewing subscribers who came to our season preview party and have already rejoined us. If you weren’t on the invite list because you’re not yet a subscriber, learn more about our programs below. From unforgettable professional talent to live, memorable moments in real time, this season is shaping up to be one of our best yet. Skip another night scrolling the phone and ordering in takeout and enjoy an elegant evening out that will enliven your senses and make memories with loved ones.

The Broadway Series at The Grand continues to bring the only Broadway national tours to Central Georgia, and subscriptions for all three shows are on sale now. Each production includes two performance opportunities, giving you the flexibility to choose the subscription package that works best for you — Show 1 or Show 2.

WHY SUBSCRIBE?

The best seats — before anyone else

Subscribers enjoy priority access to the best available seating at the best value. Broadway tickets are currently available exclusively through subscription packages, so subscribing now gives you first choice before tickets go on sale to the public. Plus, subscribing saves you money compared to purchasing individual show tickets.

Early access to add-on shows

As a subscriber, you’ll also get exclusive presale access to select add-on performances and special events before tickets become available to the general public. It’s one more way subscribers get first access to the biggest nights at The Grand.

Your seats stay yours

Found your favorite seat? Keep it season after season. Subscribers receive first renewal access to their seats each year, whether you prefer an aisle, center orchestra, or front-row view.

Help keep Broadway in Macon

Your subscription guarantees great nights at the theatre, and it also supports the future of Broadway at The Grand. Subscriber support helps us continue bringing national touring productions to Central Georgia year after year. The truth is, community investment is the only way that the arts stay alive.

Season Ticket Prices (plus taxes and fees)

  • Golden Circle: $295 — Save $50 off by buying a subscription!
  • Tier 1: $250 — Save $35 off by buying a subscription!
  • Tier 2: $200 — Save $25 off by buying a subscription!
  • Tier 3: $150 — Save $15 off by buying a subscription!

Subscribe to Show #1 Now

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HOW TO RENEW

The Grand Opera House uses a platform called Tixr to sell our tickets. Tixr is the only authorized ticket provider for The Grand.

If you subscribed to the 2025-2026 season, you will have gotten a renewal email from Tixr (from no-reply@tixr.com) that immediately adds the seats you held last year into your cart. If you click the link, you simply add your payment information and your subscription will be renewed. If your subscription has lapsed from a previous year and you would like to purchase online, please click the button below.

If you would like to change your seats or you have ANY questions about renewing your subscription, please call our box office at 478-301-5470 – We are happy to process your renewals over the phone and answer questions.

GRAND BOX OFFICE HOURS
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 PM-4 PM
Fridays, 12 PM-6 PM

ABOUT THE SHOWS

MYSTIC PIZZA

Based on the beloved 1988 MGM rom-com that launched the career of Julia Roberts, MYSTIC PIZZA is a new musical about three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love and family in a small-town pizza joint serving everyone from the townies to the privileged country club set. And what’s in that secret sauce, you ask? The hits of the 80s and 90s! The hit songs range from “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” to “Hold On” to “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.”

“A welcome departure of unbridled exuberance! If stories set in the near past as upbeat musicals are to your taste, take a bite!” -Orange County Register

NOVEMBER 12-13, 2026 AT 7:30 PM

THE WIZ

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway. The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”

This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

Everybody rejoice–this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road!

JANUARY 4-5, 2027 AT 7:30 PM

HADESTOWN

Come see how the world could be. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

REASONS TO SEE IT
—Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
—From celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin
—Haunting and hopeful, a love story for the ages
—An unforgettable story and score, beautifully staged and performed.

FEBRUARY 28, 2027 AT 2:30 PM AND 7:30 PM

PLEASE NOTE that the first Hadestown performance is on February 28 at 2:30 PM. This means that Night 1 subscribers would be slotted into the traditional matinee performance, while Night 2 subscribers will be in the evening performance. If you would like to switch which subscription you have based on this information, please contact the box office or email Chas at pridgen_cf@mercer.edu

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The Piedmont Grand Opera House and The Big House Museum Announce Sold Out June 11 Premiere of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
The Piedmont Grand Opera House and The Big House Museum Announce Sold Out June 11 Premiere of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul 1382 2048 Julia Morrison

Also: Official movie premiere afterparty at Robins Financial Capitol Theatre, additional screenings announced at Grand and Mercer Music at Capricorn

MACON – The Piedmont Grand Opera House will host a premiere screening of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul on Thursday, June 11, with the highly anticipated event already sold out within one week of tickets going on sale.

Presented by Subtext, in association with Rolling Stone Films and produced by Allman’s longtime manager and friend Michael Lehman, the June 11 premiere screening at The Grand will feature a special appearance by legendary keyboardist Chuck Leavell before the film, followed by a Q&A with members of the filmmaking team after the screening. A portion of the proceeds from the premiere screening will benefit The Big House: The Allman Brothers Band Museum. The Macon event is one of just two premieres that take place ahead of the film’s nationwide theatrical release on June 17, with the other sold-out premiere at Gramercy Theatre in New York on June 9.

Due to overwhelming demand, The Grand is now announcing an additional screening of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

The official afterparty for the June 11 premiere, Laid Back: The Music of Gregg Allman featuring Pete Levin and JB Strauss, will take place at Robins Financial Capitol Theatre at 10 p.m. on June 11. The evening will also serve as the release party for the Macon Magazine Music Issue. Admission will be a $15 cover to the afterparty, and tickets are on sale now.

In addition to the June screenings at The Grand, Mercer Music at Capricorn, located at the historic recording studios where The Allman Brothers Band recorded, will host four additional screenings of the film during the week of June 21-27:

Patrons will be able to add on admission to the museum alongside their film ticket for a special Macon experience.

Directed by GRAMMY® and Golden Globe Award-winning filmmaker James Keach, the full-length feature documentary explores the life and work of Gregg Allman, one of the most distinctive voices in American music and, as co-founder and frontman of the Allman Brothers Band, a groundbreaking architect of Southern rock.

Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul offers a profound portrait of Gregg Allman, a luminous figure whose life and songs mirror his struggles and salvation. This visionary music documentary traces Allman’s turbulent, transcendent journey through profound personal tragedy and hard-won redemption – from a childhood ruptured by his father’s murder to the soulful emergence that birthed Southern rock and permanently reshaped American music. Told through archival recordings, candid interviews, and electric live performances, the film weaves an intimate portrait of Allman, honestly reflecting on the death of his brother and bandmate Duane, his battles with addiction, and the personal demons that shaped both his life and his blues-driven music. The documentary is anchored by rarely seen concert footage that captures the Allman Brothers Band at their creative peak, offering audiences an immersive, front-row view of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most powerful live outfits.

Beyond the music, Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul explores what Gregg Allman and the Allman Brothers Band came to represent in American culture – an ethos rooted in artistic freedom, collaboration, and defiance of convention. It highlights how Gregg and the band rejected the racial divisions that defined much of the American South, grounding their sound in deep respect for Black musical traditions and collaboration with Black musicians at a time when integrated rock groups were rare. The documentary also examines Allman’s complicated relationship with fame, including his highly publicized marriage to Cher, and how life in the public eye collided with his restless pursuit of authenticity. Together, Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul affirms Gregg Allman not just as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest and most influential artists, but as a lasting cultural force whose influence extended far beyond the stage.

Tickets for the June 17 screening at The Grand and all Mercer Music at Capricorn screenings are available now. Visit thegrandmacon.com or capricorn.mercer.edu for more information or to purchase.

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About the Piedmont Grand Opera House
The Piedmont Grand Opera House is a vibrant community-assembly resource for all residents of Macon-Bibb County, as well as a draw for cultural tourism that significantly impacts the success of Macon’s downtown and corresponding economic vitality. It is our mission to nurture an appreciation of the arts in all citizens of Central Georgia, especially its youngest citizens, through attracting the presentation of quality productions as well as an immersion into a treasured architectural artifact that reflects more than 100 years of Macon’s history. And finally, as a performing arts center of Mercer University, the Piedmont Grand Opera House seeks to champion excellence as the premier theatrical venue in Central Georgia. Buy tickets online at thegrandmacon.com or over the phone at (478) 301-5470.

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Meet Patrick Hamilton: Your New Technical Director
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We are very excited to introduce (or in this case, reintroduce) Patrick Hamilton to The Grand as our Technical Director following the retirement of Bob Mavity. Patrick has a long history at The Grand, dipping his toes in the water first as a student worker and then backstage before going on to gain even more experience at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center and Georgia College. We are thrilled to have him back home, and all our renters and artists will get to know Patrick very well as they perform on stage at The Grand.

We asked Patrick to tell us a little more about himself:

What drew you to The Grand?

My first experience with live theatre was at the Grand during an elementary school field trip. As a music and theatre student at Mercer University, I began my career in the industry with a box office job at the Grand, thanks to a recommendation from my roommate. The Grand soon felt like a second home as I progressed from box office staff to backstage crew and later to senior technical staff. I proposed to my wife on the theatre’s stage, and after pursuing another career, we returned to host our first baby shower at the Grand. My strong personal connection, combined with the venue’s history, beauty, and cultural significance, continues to draw me back.

What show are you most looking forward to?

I’m really looking forward to working with the Otis Music Camp this summer. Although I haven’t worked with them before, I’ve admired the Otis Redding Foundation and the Camp’s mission for a long time. I care deeply about arts education and mentoring young artists and supporters, so I’m excited to help with their showcase at the Grand.
I also love Broadway musicals and can’t wait to see what shows might be coming up in next season’s Broadway series.

What is your favorite part about working backstage?

I really enjoy solving problems and handling technical logistics. I’m also passionate about helping bring artistic ideas to life. If you have a creative idea for a stage production but aren’t sure how to make it work technically, I’m here to help. I also love making people feel welcome. Working backstage in a roadhouse is a lot like hosting new guests all the time, and I take pride in making everyone feel comfortable and at home.

The Grand is known as the home of Broadway in Central Georgia. What’s your favorite musical?

If I had to pick a favorite of all time, it would be Into the Woods. The lyrics seem to grow with you, and every time I reach a new stage in life, I notice something different in the music that speaks to me. Years ago, I played the Baker in a local show, but now, as a father of two, the songs feel completely different. My life and outlook have changed, and I’m always surprised by how the story still connects with me, just in new ways.

What do you like to do outside of work?

My favorite things are playing with my two kids and spending time with my wife. I also enjoy working on scenic design and building sets for theatres. I spend more time backstage these days, but I love to perform, especially when I get to sing with my wife, Lizamar.

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Purchase Your Broadway Subscription at The Grand!
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DON’T MISS A MOMENT FROM LIGHTS UP TO FINAL CURTAIN

The 2025-26 season is going to be highly entertaining and we invite you to purchase your seats today.

The Broadway Series at The Piedmont Grand Opera House are the only way to experience Broadway in Central Georgia. We have tickets on sale now for a subscription to all three shows for the season. Each of these shows have two nights of performances, so you can pick a subscription for Night #1 or Night #2.

Season Ticket Prices (plus taxes and fees)

  • Area 1: $188

  • Area 2: $161

  • Area 3 and Box Seats: $134

WHY SUBSCRIBE?

Subscribers get the best seats at the best prices: By being a subscriber to all four shows, you save money off the ticket price for individual performances. Additionally, right now Broadway tickets are subscription-only – meaning you’ll get the best seats before the general public.

Saved you a seat: When you choose to subscribe, your preferred seat is retained for you for the following year when you renew. Love that aisle seat? Want to make sure you’re always front row center? Subscription is the best way to ensure that.

Keep Broadway in Macon: By subscribing, you ensure a broad base of support that helps us keep Broadway touring productions coming to The Grand for future years.

Season Ticket Prices (plus taxes and fees)

  • Area 1: $188

  • Area 2: $161

  • Area 3 and Box Seats: $134

Subscribe to Night #1 Now

Subscribe to Night #2 Now

ABOUT THE SHOWS

Michael Cavanaugh in Concert: The Music of Billy Joel, Elton John, & More! Back by Popular Demand! Get ready for an unforgettable night with Broadway’s Michael Cavanaugh, the dynamic showman who brings the music of Billy Joel and Elton John to life like no other! With his powerhouse vocals, electrifying piano skills, and his dynamic band, Michael delivers a high-energy performance packed with timeless hits from “Piano Man” to “Rocket Man” and “Uptown Girl” to “Tiny Dancer” PLUS many more from other great artists! Handpicked by Billy Joel himself for the Broadway smash Movin’ Out, Michael’s stellar credentials shine through in every note. Blending these iconic classics with gems from his acclaimed singer-songwriter repertoire (Neil Diamond, Chuck Berry, James Taylor to name a few), this concert is a thrilling celebration . Don’t miss your chance to experience Michael Cavanaugh’s world-class concert —grab your tickets now for a night of nostalgia, passion, and pure musical magic! Sponsored by Macon-Bibb County Office of the Mayor, Lester Miller | January 9-10, 2026

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock ‘N’ Roll Part 2 With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, up until MTV in the early ’80s, Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock ‘N’ Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars and genre such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon and Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey, and others! Sponsored by Carlyle Place | February 18-19, 2026

Kinky Boots The boots are back! Kinky Boots will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Celebrated with six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, a Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album, and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical, this big-hearted musical hit will have you strutting out of the theater saying “Yeah!” Kinky Boots captivates and entertains audiences around the world with the dazzling Tony-winning score by pop legend Cyndi Lauper, hilarious and uplifting book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell. Based on true events, Kinky Boots follows the journey of two people with nothing in common— or so they think. Charlie Price reluctantly inherits his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As Charlie and Lola work together to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they realized… and discover that you change the world when you change your mind. Sponsored by Stephen and Lynda Daugherty. March 31-April 1, 2026

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Meet Bea Harrod: Your new Box Office Coordinator
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Get ready to see a new familiar face selling tickets and resolving issues for patrons! Bea Harrod stepped into the role of Box Office Coordinator for Mercer Ticket Sales just about a month ago, and we already love her enthusiasm for patron services. Call the box office to get your tickets at 478-301-5470 or at tickets.mercer.edu and you might even chat with Bea at the door or over the phone!

How would you describe what you do to someone who doesn’t know how a box office works?

I would probably give them an analogy. When you want to gain access to a room, and you need a key to do it, I’m the person who is able to provide the key for you. Because it has to be the right key – not just any key will fit for every room, and there’s a lot of aspects to choosing a ticket for an event.

What Mercer Ticket Sales event are you most excited about this year?

Actually, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations. I’m really excited, because I snuck a listen to the cast album, and I thought ooh, I like this. I grew up listening to The Temptations with my grandmother, so it’s nostalgic for me. I have not sat through a symphony for awhile, so I want to go see the last Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra concert. I think I will stay in the audience for that one. And I am a football girl! Football is going to have my heart, even though I like basketball. Mercer University football is having a great season, they are currently ranked in the top 25.

What’s your favorite Broadway musical?

It’s an amalgamation, I can’t choose. Every musical I do love has a hint of an edgy underdog story. So of course, there’s Hamilton and then I love some Wicked, Hadestown, and Mean Girls. My millennial heart loves October 3rd. I love so many!

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Piedmont and Mercer University Announce New Naming Partnership for The Piedmont Grand Opera House
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Piedmont and Mercer University Announce New Naming Partnership
for The Piedmont Grand Opera House


Macon, Ga. (Oct. 10, 2024) – The Grand Opera House, the iconic and storied Macon theatre and live performance hall in the heart of the city’s downtown, has a new name – The Piedmont Grand Opera House.

Officials from Piedmont, which operates two hospitals in Macon – Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital – joined officials from the theatre and Mercer University, which manages The Grand, to unveil the new name this morning.

Immediately after the announcement, the marquee was emblazoned with “The Piedmont Grand Opera House,” which is also showcased above the doors leading into the theatre from the lobby.

“We’re pleased to have Piedmont Healthcare as the naming sponsor of The Grand Opera House,” said Mercer President William D. Underwood. “It brings together two iconic organizations that make significant contributions to the quality of life for residents of Central Georgia. I can’t imagine a better combination, and we look forward to even greater days for The Piedmont Grand Opera House.”

Adding Piedmont to the theatre’s name is part of a multi-year deal between the institutions. The Grand Opera House is Macon’s oldest theatre, having opened its doors in 1905 as what was then one of the largest and most technologically advanced stages in the Southeast. The very same year, Dr. Ludwig Amster and Dr. Floyd Willcox McRae founded Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta and were considered “ahead of their time” in patient care. Throughout over a century of service to the community, these institutions have been trusted names for Georgians.

“The Grand Opera House, Piedmont Macon and Mercer University are among the most recognizable brands in Macon,” said Stephen J. Daugherty, CEO of Piedmont Macon. “The arts are an often-overlooked component of overall wellness and the mental health of our community. The arts spark imagination and foster a sense of inclusiveness and connectivity, which perfectly align with our core values at Piedmont.”

“Piedmont is a perfect partner for The Grand’s history as a cherished community treasure,” said Executive Director Frank Wood, who manages The Grand. “We serve people across all ages and stages of their lifespan, from introducing children to their first professional performance on a school bus to bringing in senior bus tours to explore Macon’s music history and our exquisite architecture. With the strength of these partnerships, the energy around The Grand this season will make our shows a must-see experience.”

The Grand, which has also recently named its large reception room the Cox Room in a partnership with Cox Communications, is best known as the home of Broadway in Central Georgia and the resident hall of the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra. The venue is proud to announce this season’s Genesis of Macon Broadway Series, featuring three dynamite performances for music, theatre, or movie lovers.

The season begins with Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations on February 4-5, 2025. This musical follows the improbable journey of the Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Next up is Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock ‘N’ Roll on March 19-20, 2025. With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals and rock singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the music that changed the world forever. Finally, Pretty Woman The Musical will end the year on April 22-23, 2025. Tickets are available now for a subscription to the series.

The Grand also looks forward to welcoming patrons for Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra on October 21 and November 18, 2024, as well as February 24 and March 31, 2025. The October season premiere will spotlight “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copeland amid presidential election season, set to speeches by the 16th president read aloud by Macon’s own Mayor Lester Miller and former mayors Robert Reichert and C. Jack Ellis. A variety of other concerts, comedy, and community performances will take place throughout the year.

About Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North

Piedmont Macon, a 310-bed facility, and Piedmont Macon North, a 103-bed facility, are state-of-the-art hospitals offering 24-hour emergency rooms, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, rehabilitation programs and diagnostic services. In addition, the facilities offer specialty services such as an advanced cardiac center offering all services from non-invasive cardiology to open heart surgery, primary stroke centers, award winning orthopedic and spine care, cancer center, bariatric center and maternity services including a level III neonatal nursery.

Additionally, Piedmont Behavioral Health, located at Piedmont Macon Medical Center, provides treatment to adults with psychiatric and addiction issues through inpatient and outpatient programs. Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North are part of Georgia-based Piedmont Healthcare, Georgia’s largest nonprofit hospital system covering 85 percent of Georgians and serving about 2 million patients across the state. For more information about Piedmont Macon, visit: https://www.piedmont.org/locations/piedmont-macon-medical

About the Piedmont Grand Opera House

The Piedmont Grand Opera House is a vibrant community-assembly resource for all residents of Macon-Bibb County, as well as a draw for cultural tourism that significantly impacts the success of Macon’s downtown and corresponding economic vitality. It is our mission to nurture an appreciation of the arts in all citizens of Central Georgia, especially its youngest citizens, through attracting the presentation of quality productions as well as an immersion into a treasured architectural artifact that reflects more than 100 years of Macon’s history. And finally, as a performing arts center of Mercer University, the Piedmont Grand Opera House seeks to champion excellence as the premier theatrical venue in Central Georgia. Buy tickets online at thegrandmacon.com or over the phone at (478) 301-5470.

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Purchase Your Broadway Subscription at The Grand!
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DON’T MISS A MOMENT FROM LIGHTS UP TO FINAL CURTAIN

We have a new Broadway Series title sponsor to welcome and a new season of shows to announce. The 2024-25 season is going to be highly entertaining and we invite you to purchase your seats today.

First, The Piedmont Grand Opera House is excited to welcome Genesis of Macon as the Title Sponsor of this year’s Broadway Series. We look forward to creating meaningful opportunities for you to get to know Genesis of Macon this year. We hope you can take time to welcome Genesis of Macon to The Grand Family. They are great friends! The Genesis of Macon Broadway Series at The Grand are the only Broadway national tours in Central Georgia. We have tickets on sale now for a subscription to all three shows for the season. Each of these shows have two nights of performances, so you can pick a subscription for Night #1 or Night #2.

Season Ticket Prices (plus taxes and fees)

  • Area 1: $192
  • Area 2: $164
  • Area 3 and Box Seats: $153

WHY SUBSCRIBE?

Subscribers get the best seats at the best prices: By being a subscriber to all three shows, you save money off the ticket price for individual performances. Additionally, right now Broadway tickets are subscription-only – meaning you’ll get the best seats before the general public.

Saved you a seat: When you choose to subscribe, your preferred seat is retained for you for the following year when you renew. Love that aisle seat? Want to make sure you’re always front row center? Subscription is the best way to ensure that.

Keep Broadway in Macon: By subscribing, you ensure a broad base of support that helps us keep Broadway touring productions coming to The Grand for future years.

Buy online, in person at our box office or over the phone at 478-301-5470. Additionally, subscribers to the previous season have had their seats held for them. Do not use the links below if you are a previous subscriber. To renew, a previous subscriber can contact the box office and will have received an email from our ticket site, Tixr (noreply@tixr.com) with an invoice that they can use to renew.

Subscribe to Night #1 Now

Subscribe to Night #2 Now

ABOUT THE SHOWS

AIN’T TOO PROUD: FEBRUARY 4-5, 2025

Ain’t Too Proud is the electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. The rest is history — how they met, the groundbreaking heights they hit and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest. This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and so many more. Sponsored by Macon-Bibb County Office of the Mayor, Lester Miller

NEIL BERG’S 50 YEARS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL: MARCH 19-20, 2025

With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, up until MTV in the early ’80s, Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock ‘N’ Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars and genre such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon and Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey, and others!

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL: APRIL 22-23, 2025

Pretty Woman The Musical, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse team led by Tony-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (“Hairspray,” “Kinky Boots,” “Legally Blonde”). Pretty Woman The Musical features an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69,” “Heaven”) and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. “Pretty Woman The Musical will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News). Pretty Woman The Musical delivers on all the iconic moments you remember. Get ready to experience this dazzling theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Are you ready to fall in love all over again? Sponsored by Carlyle Place

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Happy 2024! New Year’s #goals at The Grand
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Happy New Year! To start off the year, we’ve asked our staff what they’re looking for in 2024. Here are their #goals. Favorite staff shows to look for? Both Bob and Chas are looking forward to Jesus Christ Superstar, Frank is excited about The Greatest Love of All, and Julia wants to see Step Afrika!

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Purchase Your Broadway Subscription at The Grand!
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The Broadway Series held at The Grand Opera House are the only Broadway national tours in Central Georgia. We have tickets on sale now for a subscription to all four shows. All Broadway shows have two nights of performances, so you can pick a subscription for Night #1 or Night #2.

Become a subscriber and save! Enjoy special savings for your Broadway tickets at The Grand and make the experience your own in your guaranteed seats. Don’t miss a single moment from lights up to final curtain.

Season Ticket Prices

  • Area 1: $246 (plus taxes and fees)
  • Area 2: $209 (plus taxes and fees)
  • Area 3 and Box Seats: $193 (plus taxes and fees)

Buy online, in person at our box office or over the phone at 478-301-5470. Additionally, subscribers to the previous season have had their seats held for them. Do not use the links below if you are a previous subscriber. To renew, they can contact the box office, complete and return the renewal form that will be mailed to them in the coming days, and they have received an email from our ticket site, Tixr (noreply@tixr.com) with an invoice that they can use to renew.

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Apply for Macon Art eXplosion
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an art and performance festival

FEBRUARY 17-19

Picture yourself at The Grand this spring: Envision a colorful cultural celebration with interactive activities, an opportunity to see a brand new type of performance, find classes for arts education, buy homemade decor, and experience a true explosion of creative energy from all different corners and perspectives in our community. This is Macon Art eXplosion (MAX).

So what is Macon Art eXplosion?

Macon Art eXplosion (MAX) is an all-weekend, radically inclusive artist-centered cultural celebration with interactive family activities and demos, a craft market, exhibitions on the main stage, and exciting site-specific micro-performances and installations on February 18-19. MAX was created by artists, for artists, and submissions to the festival will be juried by a council of practicing artists from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.

Anyone can submit to MAX and an artist can submit multiple entries for different ideas. There are no table fees or application fees – we want this to be open and available to everyone from the most reputable professional painter to the nine-year-old prodigy singer that currently headlines her living room voice recitals. We also want to encourage risky and experimental ideas that artists may not have felt supported to show before.

Our aim is to explode the venue with arts and cultural activities from Macon’s eclectic creative community that are open to everyone and where audiences will learn something new.

How will it work?

We were inspired by open submission art festivals and Fringe festivals in other cities. With that in mind, we will open up the space at The Grand as wide as possible over the weekend for art. We’ll also be giving tours of our historic venue.

There will be three different ways to engage and explore Macon Art eXplosion:

  1. Maker Merchant Spaces: These are table/booth spaces to both showcase your wares and to perform interactive art activities (we love the idea of ones that are family friendly!). As an example, while Dushawn may be selling his screen-printed t-shirts and gifts at his booth, Katie might be leading a chalk-art demo for kids at hers. YOU set your prices 100% for Maker-Merchant tables and there are ZERO application fees – being a participating maker or artisan is totally free upfront. The Grand will take a 15% commission on items sold to cover the cost of your participation. We accept local (to Middle Georgia) and handmade goods, items, and activities. We’d love to encourage activities that make art and creative activities appealing for youth and booths that have a variety of price points for accessibility, but most importantly we want you to sell and present the work that you do. These spaces will be available in the lobby, CenterState and Encore rooms, and in front of the Grand on the sidewalk. APPLY TO MAKER MERCHANT SPACES NOW
  2. Guerilla Grand Spaces: What can YOU do to activate a unique space with your mini-concert, gallery show, play, or interactive performance? We present six spaces on the fringes that are ripe to be turned into a creative paradise. And it’s not just the locations that are meant to be edgy – we want your weird, wacky, and wonderful ideas. These site-specific gallery or performance spaces are the fire escape, green room, dressing rooms, balcony stair landing, top of balcony, and The Grand boxes. What can YOU make in those spaces? A cubby concert in a dressing room to an audience of 4? A stairway gallery? A comedy show using The Grand boxes? APPLY FOR A GUERILLA GRAND SPACE NOW

Applications are open now through February 8th. For questions, please email thegrand@mercer.edu.

We have resources for applicants and an FAQ on our website on this page. We will have multiple tours of the venue available and at least one informational Zoom session for applicants to learn more.

Funded by Georgia Council for the Arts

Create. Explore. Connect. To the MAX.

SITE TOURS AND Q&As

Interested in applying to Macon Art eXplosion but need to learn more? Come to one of our site tours or Zoom info sessions:

FEBRUARY 3 AT 4 PM: SITE TOUR AND Q&A

We host a tour at The Grand for people interested in applying. Walk around the whole space, brainstorm ideas for submitting to the festival, and connect and network with other creatives! DRINKS AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED

FEBRUARY 5 AT 2 PM: SITE TOUR AND Q&A

Hang Out at The Grand! Kick off your weekend by coming to see a site tour and learn about applying to Macon Art eXplosion. FREE DRINKS AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED!

MONDAY FEBRUARY 6 AT 5 PM: ZOOM MEETING Q&A

Last minute applicant session! Still looking for information and inspiration before application is due? Meet up with other artists and learn about applying to Macon Art eXplosion! JOIN ON ZOOM

Frequently Asked Questions and Site Photos

Who can apply?

We encourage anyone – and we mean anyone – with a bold idea to apply for Macon Art eXplosion. This includes artists and creatives of all ages and backgrounds. Our only requirements is that your gifts/art are handcrafted – not part of a larger corporation’s products. Even if you are unsure of an idea, please feel free to apply! Our artist council can provide specific feedback even in the event that your work is not accepted.

We encourage both visual and performing artists to apply with all kinds of ideas. We want your one-woman operas and group paint and sips. We are looking for any idea we can house in the building. The only limitation on the type of work is that most submissions will have a relatively small amount of installation time and that nothing can be hung from our walls – as a historic theatre, we are a little old and delicate!

What does the “blind jury” process mean?

A group of Macon visual and performing artists from all disciplines will be judging the applications. The “blind jury” aspect refers to the fact that all applications will strip your name from consideration during the council reading and discussing the applications. This is meant to focus our attention on the work that you are submitting, not your perceived reputation or previous experience.

What does it cost?

The event costs artists nothing to apply or exhibit. That’s right, the number is 0. There are no fees involved. You can set your own prices for your work or performance during the event. There is a 15% commission being taken on items sold or tickets sold to help cover the costs of the event.

I want to participate, but I’m not sure where my application fits in.

Please go to one of our site visits or contact Julia Rubens at rubens_ja@mercer.edu. We want to figure out a way to envision your work at this event!!

Admission for kids are free. Does that mean all exhibits are family-friendly?

We are emphasizing family-friendly activities, but not all artistic expressions at the festival may be appropriate for children. We will have a color-coded marker at the doorway to each exhibition or performance to indicate age appropriateness. That way, the littles can have a great time, the artists can present their work authentically, and parents won’t be confused about what will work for them!

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Maker Merchant Spaces

Description: Tables for Maker/Merchant Spaces and activities can happen in front of The Grand, in either of our reception rooms the SouthState Room or the Encore Room, or the lobby. You can receive one 8′ table and one chair from The Grand to sell your wares or do an activity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stage Shout-Out Spots

Description: Stage Shout-Out Spots will happen on The Grand Stage in 15-20 minute increments. We will provide you with a microphone and the ability to project imagery.

 

Guerilla Grand Spaces

Description: Multiple spaces around The Grand are available for pop-up galleries and performances. These are customized to fit your vision. Our main restriction is that we can’t hang pieces directly from the walls of our historic space.

1) The Grand Fire Escape: Multiple levels and architectural metal staircase.

 

 


2) Staircase up to the balcony: This stairwell has multiple levels with several nooks and crannies for an interesting site-specific performance or exhibition.

3) Top of Grand Balcony: This is a long, hallway-type space at the top of the staircase.

4) The Grand Box Seats: The iconic boxes are a staple fixture of the architecture at The Grand. Each holds six seats and there are three levels of boxes on each side of the stage connected by staircases.

 

5) The Grand Stage: The main stage!

6) The Green Room: Our backstage room where performers hang out! Could be a great intimate or edgy show venue.

7) The Dressing Rooms: There are three small “star dressing rooms” upstairs backstage. Downstairs, there are two larger ensemble dressing rooms which each have shower rooms attached. All have the lightbulb vanities pictured.

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