Savannah Theatre

Join us for the 2008 season at the Savannah Theatre with productions including Hooray for Hollywood: A Salute to 100 Years of Music from the Silver Screen!, Return to the 50s, The Beat Goes On: Hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and A Christmas Tradition where you can enjoy a heartwarming show for the holiday season. It opened its doors in 1818 with the comedy "Soldier's Daughter." The theater burned down in 1948 and was rebuilt in the beautiful art deco style that it still has today. Some of the many illustrious stars to perform at the Savannah Theatre include Fanny Davenport, E.H. Sothern, Julia Marlowe, Otis Skinner, Henry Irving, Tyrone Power, Ellen Terry, Oscar Wilde, Lillian Russell, Sarah Bernhardt, W.C. Fields and Edwin Booth. The Savannah Theatre combines a state-of-the-art sound and light system with the classic backdrop of the grand old playhouses of yesteryear.

Shows Playing at Savannah Theatre

Hooray for Hollywood: A Salute to 100 Years of Music from the Silver Screen!
February 8 to March 22, 2008

Hooray for Hollywood presents a time of song and dance that is sure to appeal to the movie buffs. Throughout this unique performance more than 50 musical numbers from award-winning films will be showcased, complete with the original costumes and choreography from the films the classic songs were originally featured in. From Fred Astaire to Judy Garland, you'll relive performances from some of Hollywood's biggest stars in this special ode to the movies!

Return to the 50s
March 26- May 31 & July 2- November 2, 2008

Be transported back with the music of simpler times at the Savannah Theatre's Return to the 50s show. This musical time machine will present more than 60 favorite classics from the 1950s, including the music of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more. You'll hear doo wop, bops, and more, along with plenty of hilarious antics and comedy.

The Beat Goes On: Hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s
June 4 - August 30, November 5 - November 22, December 26 - December 31, 2008

Get ready for a toe tapping and groovy kind of good time with this musical brought to you from the writers of Lost in the 50's and Jukebox Journey. Prepare to hear all of your favorite tunes paired with great acting to give you the ultimate night to remember.

A Christmas Tradition
November 27 - December 21, 2008

Add the prestige of the Savannah Theatre to the down home tradition that is A Christmas Tradition, and winter guests in Savannah are sure to find a show to remember. Touching on a variety of Christmas standards through song, skits and comedy, A Christmas Tradition will bring back fond memories while cementing new memories all at once. Truly celebrate the season this year in Savannah with A Christmas Tradition.

Details:

• Price includes admission to the scheduled show.
• See schedule for dates and times.
• Shows run approximately 2 1/2 hours.
• Shows are appropriate for all ages.
• The Savannah Theatre is handicap accessible.
• Merchandise is available on-site.