Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31
Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah's Yellow Fever in 1820
The Davenport House
The city’s 19th-century yellow fever epidemic gets careful treatment as actors portray the afflicted in different rooms of this grand house museum. This will be the last year that this living history experience will be staged, so don’t miss it. More at davenporthousemuseum.org.
Oct. 7
Kevin James
Johnny Mercer Theatre
King of Queens and Paul Blart: Mall Cop star is in the upcoming release Here Comes the Boom.
Oct. 13
The Commedia Play (working title)
Mondanaro Theatre, SCAD
The Collective Face Ensemble presents the magical play adapted from the novella by Antoine de Saint Exupery. A pilot stranded in the Sahara Desert meets an enigmatic, charismatic young prince fallen from the sky who transforms his heart forever in this holiday treat for the whole family.
Oct. 17-19, 24-26 and 30
The Rocky Horror Show
Bay Street Theater
Let’s do the Time Warp again with this saucy, strange cult classic presented by the sexy vixens of the Bay Street Theatre Company. We’re eagerly awaiting to see who will don Frank-N-Furter’s fishnet stockings this time around...Tickets at baystreettheatre.org.
Oct. 18-19
Savannah Stage Co. Open Auditions at Indigo Sky Gallery
Impulsive, brave men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes are encouraged to audition for the company’s upcoming season and Improv Troupe. Seeking technicians and designers too! Info at savannahstagecompany.com
Nov. 1
Spencer Dobson
The Wormhole
Comedian who’s worked with Louis C.K, Chris Rock, Mitch Hedberg, Doug Stanhope, and Brian Regan. 8 p.m., www.wormholebar.com
Nov. 6-9
Legally Blonde the Musical
Savannah Arts Academy
Sorority bimbo Elle Woods follows her self-centered beau to Harvard Law School and through studying, song and dance figures out she’s smarter than anyone imagined. Featuring the Broadway score and an ensemble cast of theatre, chorus and dance majors, this is bound to exceed expectations of the typical high school production.
Nov. 7-9 and 14-16
The Fantastiks
Asbury Memorial UMC
No one does classic musicals like Rev. Billy Hester and the Asbury Memorial Theatre Company. This fantastic tale of confused lovers and their lying but well-meaning fathers is directed by Ritchie Cook.
Nov. 20
Savannah Stage Co. 2015 season announcement party at the Andaz
Find out what productions are in store at this free, elegant event filled with cocktails and snack-sized segments from the upcoming season. savannahstagecompany.com.
Nov. 29
The Nutcracker
Civic Center
Columbia City Ballet presents its annual Thanksgiving weekend performance of the holiday classic.
5:30 p.m., savannahcivic.com
Dec. 4
SSC Improv Troupe Hosted Show at Indigo Sky Gallery
A merry band of fast-thinking characters dives into the unknown in Savannah Stage Co.’s audience-driven improv show. No scripts, no boundaries—just laughs. And possibly cupcakes. Info at savannahstagecompany.com
Dec. 4
Sister Act
Johnny Mercer Theatre
Jam Theatricals presents the toe-tapping, knee-slapping Broadway musical about a wanna-be diva who witnesses a crime and finds protection among the music-starved sisters at the local convent.
Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21
The Little Prince
Muse Arts Warehouse
The Collective Face Ensemble presents the magical play adapted from the novella by Antoine de Saint Exupery. A pilot stranded in the Sahara Desert meets an enigmatic, charismatic young prince fallen from the sky who transforms his heart forever in this holiday treat for the whole family.
Dec. 5-6
The Nutcracker in Savannah
Lucas Theatre
Savannah Ballet Theatre presents its annual full-length locally-themed version of the holiday ballet classic.
Fri., Dec. 5, 10 am & 12:30 pm (school matinees) and Sat., Dec. 6, 2pm and 8 pm
912-525-5050 or savannahboxoffice.com
