Aurora Theatre

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128 E Pike St Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Phone: (678) 226-6222

Overview

Metro Atlanta’s second-largest professional theatre kicked off its 2026-2027 season with the family favorite Broadway smash, “Annie!” The Aurora’s 31st season will also offer shows including: Christmas Canteen, Stephen King’s “Misery,” Lady Disdain and Disney’s “Frozen.” Seasonal programming includes Fall’s Haunted Happenings – with Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, Haunted Cemetery Tours, and Brews + Boos Haunted Pub Crawl. The Aurora performs in the stunning, state-of-the-art Lawrenceville Arts Center, located in the heart of Lawrenceville’s shopping, dining, and event district.

Aurora Theatre is a professional nonprofit theatre company dedicated to bringing exceptional live entertainment, education, and arts experiences to Gwinnett County and the greater Atlanta region. Founded in 1996 by Co-Founders Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence, Aurora is now in its 31st Season and has become one of the Southeast’s leading professional theatres. As the resident company of the Lawrenceville Arts Center, Aurora presents Broadway musicals, contemporary plays, original works, comedy, concerts, children's programming, Teatro Aurora, and year-round arts education through the Aurora Theatre Academy. Aurora is particularly known for its acclaimed large-scale Broadway musicals featuring professional performers, designers, musicians, and live orchestral accompaniment. Located in the heart of historic downtown Lawrenceville, Aurora Theatre serves audiences throughout Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta while creating a vibrant destination for arts, entertainment, dining, and community engagement. Through its professional productions, educational programs, community partnerships, and year-round events, Aurora continues to make a significant cultural and economic impact in the region. The organization has received numerous honors, including the Governor's Award for the Arts & Humanities, multiple Suzi Bass Awards, Georgia Trend's Best Places to Work, Atlanta Magazine's Best of Atlanta, and the Gwinnett Chamber IMPACT Regional Business Award.

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Aug 3 - Dec 31
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