A Christmas Carol
2024-12-21 19:30, 2024-12-22 15:00 (America/New_York) | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Our holiday tradition continues! Charles Dickens’ immortal tale of the mean old miser Scrooge and his magical night discovering the true meaning of Christmas. Live on stage and starring Bryan Thompson as Ebenezer Scrooge.
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A Christmas Carol
2024-12-21 19:30, 2024-12-22 15:00 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was first published in December 1843. 181 years later, this ghostly tale of Christmas endures – and it is still relevant; it continues to remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. For those not familiar with the story, A Christmas Carol is the tale of the miserable and miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who has no regard for his fellow man. A visit from his late business partner, Jacob Marley, who is “dead as a doornail”, leads to a series of visits from the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, in the hopes that Scrooge will change his ways. In addition to the ghostly apparitions, the story is full of wonderful characters like Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, and the Fezziwigs, all who know that the joy of the season is to be found in their hearts and in sharing that joy with others.
This year’s production is an adaptation by Christopher Schario and features a cast of eleven actors taking on all the roles and sharing Dickens’ words in a simple setting but with all the magic that makes the story timeless. Bryan Thompson returns as miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to take us on this journey through his past, present and future. The cast also features Kaytlin Dixon, Luke Harlander, Daniel Jackson, Krysta Lee, Matthew Martin, Jeff Marks, Addie Pittman, Melissa Reese, Eli Rowell, and Danielle Thompson.
Be a part of all the magic, humor, and warm sentiments of this immortal tale as Golden Isles Arts & Humanities presents A Christmas Carol. Performances will take place December 13-15 and 20-22. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 pm and Sundays are at 3 pm. Advance tickets for Members are $15/adults and $10/seniors; Nonmembers are $20/adults and $15/seniors. Prices increase $5 the day of the show. Students with ID are always only $5. For more information and to purchase tickets visit goldenislesarts.org or call 912.262.6934 or stop by the Historic Ritz Theatre Tuesday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

Cinema Gourmet: Blade Runner
2025-01-09 18:30 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford and Rutgar Hauer. (1982)

Peach State Opera: La Traviata
2025-01-26 15:00 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Verdi’s tragic opera, La Traviata, follows the story of Violetta (a high-class courtesan in 19th-century Paris) and her passionate love affair with Alfredo (a young nobleman).
Despite their developing romance, the relationship is soon put under pressure as societal expectations, misunderstandings and illness threaten to tear them apart – ultimately leading

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart (Starring Mike Wiley)
2025-02-01 19:30 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Glimpse into baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s life during a bygone era of separate and unequal locker rooms, whites-only hotels and restaurant back doors. A star player showered with adulation on the field –but a second-hand citizen outside the stadium. Meet compatriots fighting the same battles between end zones, inside the ring, around the track. A powerful lesson of courage through dedication, perseverance and leadership.

Cinema Gourmet: Fences
2025-02-13 18:30 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life. Based on the August Wilson play and starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. (2016)

Mama Peg's Backyard: Musical Drama About Gullah Life in Coastal Georgia
2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:30 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Come join us for an unforgettable experience at Mama Peg’s Backyard in Brunswick!
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Gullah life in Georgia through this captivating musical drama. Get ready to be transported to another time and place as you witness the vibrant performances that bring this unique story to life.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event!

Jacksonville Dance Theatre: TRACE, a concert of historical and contemporary works.
2025-02-23 15:00 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
JDT’s Concert, TRACE, will take audiences on a journey through time, preserving and expressing cultural heritage through captivating choreography. With a focus on historical figures from the American modern dance lineage, JDT honors past traditions and stories, revealing their significance through the universal language of movement.

Legally Blonde the Musical
2025-03-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium, 1001 Mansfield St, Brunswick, GA, 31546, United States
Based on the novel and the hit-movie of the same name, Legally Blonde: the Musical chronicles the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy, UCLA sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner. In an effort to prove to Warner that she is more than just some blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in and do well. Ultimately, she defies expectations and manages to stay true to her delightfully pink personality.
Kari Halbert directs the Glynn Academy High School Players in this production. Tickets available at https://gaplayers.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events

Parton Me! Celebrating Dolly with Katie Deal
2025-03-09 15:00 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Join us for an exciting night of entertainment done Dolly-style by Georgia’s own, Katie Deal. Backed by the phenomenal Real Deal band, Katie takes you on a musical adventure of Dolly Parton through the years, from her earliest recordings to her latest. Filled with humorous stories from Katie’s life and Dolly’s, this tribute is like no other.

Cinema Gourmet: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
2025-03-13 18:30 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
A senator returns to a Western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins. Directed by John Ford and Starring James Stewart and John Wayne. (1962)

Cinema Gourmet: Jaws
2025-04-10 18:30 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it’s up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss. (1975)

Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver
2025-04-27 15:00 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Come join in the fun and take in the joy and hope of a full inspired evening of the music of America’s most beloved singer songwriter. National touring performer Jim Curry will have you clapping your hands and singing along to hit after hit.

Alice by Heart the Musical
2025-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium, 1001 Mansfield St, Brunswick, GA, 31546, United States
Presented by Glynn Academy Players, Alice by Heart, is a Broadway style musical theatre production that reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic tale in a WWII setting. The story follows Alice Spencer, a young girl seeking refuge in a London tube station. As she navigates the challenges of war, Alice, along with her friends, finds solace and escape in the whimsical world of Wonderland. Alice by Heart blends fantasy and reality, exploring themes of love, loss, and imagination.

Golden Isles Penguin Project presents The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
2025-06-12 19:00, 2025-06-13 19:00, 2025-06-14 19:00, 2025-06-15 15:00 | Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
The Penguin Project ® was conceived to give young people with special needs an opportunity to participate in the performing arts. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world.

Kids Belly Dance Session
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Golden Isles Belly Dance, 1312 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31525, United States
You have asked, and here it is! For the first time ever, Golden Isles Belly Dance is excited to announce that we will be offering a 6-week kids’ belly dance session. This session is designed for children aged 7-12, and it will be taking place every Thursday, 6:30-7:30 pm, October 9 through November 13. And the best part? At the end of this session, you can watch your child perform at the Ritz Theatre, at our Dream So Real Christmas recital that will be taking place on November 20. The cost of this 6-week session is $80 total if signed up and paid before September 9, and $95 after September 9. The cost of the recital fee and the dress rehearsal will be covered by Dream So Real Inc, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This class is limited to 10 participants, so don’t procrastinate :).
Bring your kid to belly dance with us and see them shine on the big stage on November 20 at the Ritz Theatre!
