Aurora Theatre is proud to announce its Season 28 Signature Series where audiences will enjoy “A Winning Hand.” The Lawrenceville arts hub’s 28th year is set to include more of what theatregoers crave— Broadway-caliber musicals, thought-provoking plays and timeless holiday magic— with twists of unexpected brilliance and heart-warming humanity. The season will be a first for Aurora Theatre, with every show featuring a female lead. It kicks off with the true story and unforgettable music of Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, followed by audience-favorite Christmas Canteenreturning in November for its 28th annual production. Two plays—Knead by Mary Lynn Owen and Greener Pastures by Lori Fischer—are set to inspire in the new year with stories of rivalry, family and understanding. Audiences can expect the beloved gospel musical Sister Act to close out the season with a shout of “REJOICE!”
“I’m so invigorated about Aurora’s upcoming season. Every performance will demonstrate the beautiful humanity of powerful stories,” said Aurora Theatre Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Ann-Carol Pence. “I’m especially proud that each show features a woman in the leading role. As a woman-led company, it gives me great joy to amplify the passion, humor and resilience of many amazing female characters, one of which wrote my all-time favorite song, ‘You’ve Got a Friend.’”
In addition to the Season 28 Signature Series, Aurora Theatre will continue to engage the community with its operations of the $45 million Lawrenceville Arts Center, which will host hundreds of arts, entertainment, educational and community events throughout the year. Beloved series such as Aurora Children’s Playhouse, LAC Limited Engagements, LAC Global, Aurora Comedy Nights, Teatro Aurora and the Lawrenceville Ghost Tours are set to return with a variety of shows and experiences designed for diverse ages, backgrounds and lifestyles. Budding theatre…
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