Tickets are redeemable for any show at the Lucas Theatre.
To purchase a gift card call 912.525.5050, visit the box office at 216 E. Broughton St., or order online.
Savannah Swings!Saturday, July 4 at 6 p.m.
This annual tradition combines patriotic, swingin' music, a New Orleans-style procession and reserved seats on River Street. First, enjoy a big-bang concert in the air-conditioned Lucas Theatre with "Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra" with singers Clay Johnson, Adam Jones, Trae Gurley and Huxsie Scott and Special Guest Kim Polote.
Tickets for the concert, parade and seats are $25 for adults, and $10 children 12 and under. There is a $5 discount for military, fire & police.
Prior to the concert, the First City Club is catering a picnic in Reynolds Square from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets for this picnic are available for an additional $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. All tickets are available by calling 912-525-5050 or online. Click here for the concert and picnic combo. Click here for the concert only.
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Laura (1944)Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m.
Part of the Johnny Mercer Centennial Celebration As NYPD detective McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigates the murder of the beautiful and mysterious Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney), he becomes obsessed and begins to fall in love with her (ghost). He pieces together her life in flashbacks, from the descriptions of those who knew her - columnist Clifton Webb, her finace Vincent Price, her aunt Judith Anderson, and housekeeper Dorothy Adams. This dreamy noir was deftly directed by Otto Preminger and won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, and was nominated for four more. Tickets are $8 general admission, $6 seniors & military, $4 with SCAD ID and available by calling 912-525-5050 or online.
Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics for this ethereal song by David Raskin. The song has since been recorded by more than 400 artists. Click "more info" to read the lyrics.
www.johnnymercercentennial.com
Laura is the face in the misty light
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Star-Spangled Rhythm (1942)Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m.
Part of the Johnny Mercer Centennial Celebration This cavalcade of stars is a prime example of the films made during WWII to boost morale. With a very loose plot centered around a variety show being put on for the Navy, it was meant instead to dazzle and entertain - which it does. The cast includes Betty Hutton, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray, Franchot Tone, Ray Milland, Dorothy Lamour, Paulette Goddard, Veronica, Arthur Treacher, Sterling Holloway, Walter Catlett, Mary Martin, Dick Powell, Alan Ladd, and Susan Hayward.
99 minutes. Not Rated.
Tickets are $8 general admission, $6 seniors & military, $4 with SCAD ID and available by calling 912-525-5050 or online. 
Johnny Mercer wrote with Harold Arlen on this picture. The most famous tunes from this movie are "Hit the Road to Dreamland" and "That Old Black Magic", which was nominated for an Academy Award. Click "more info" to read Mercer's lyrics.
www.johnnymercercentennial.com
Hit the Road to Dreamland
Bye bye baby time to hit the road to dreamland
That Old Black Magic That old black magic has me in its spell,
I should stay away, but what can I do?
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Star-Spangled Rhythm (1942)Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m. Presented by the Savannah Film Society Part of the Johnny Mercer Centennial Celebration This cavalcade of stars is a prime example of the films made during WWII to boost morale. With a very loose plot centered around a variety show being put on for the Navy, it was meant instead to dazzle and entertain - which it does. The cast includes Betty Hutton, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray, Franchot Tone, Ray Milland, Dorothy Lamour, Paulette Goddard, Veronica, Arthur Treacher, Sterling Holloway, Walter Catlett, Mary Martin, Dick Powell, Alan Ladd, and Susan Hayward.
Tickets are $8 general admission, $6 seniors & military, $4 with SCAD ID and available by calling 912-525-5050 or online.
Johnny Mercer wrote with Harold Arlen on this picture. The most famous tunes from this movie are "Hit the Road to Dreamland" and "That Old Black Magic", which was nominated for an Academy Award. Click "more info" to read Mercer's lyrics.
www.johnnymercercentennial.com
Hit the Road to Dreamland
Bye bye baby time to hit the road to dreamland
That Old Black Magic That old black magic has me in its spell,
I hear your name and I'm aflame Aflame with such a burning desire That only your kiss can put out the fire. For you're the lover I have waited for, The mate that fate had me created for. And every time your lips meet mine, darling, Down and down I go, round and round I go In a spin, loving the spin I'm in, Under that old black magic called love. |
Laura (1944)Saturday, July 11 at 8 p.m.
Part of the Johnny Mercer Centennial Celebration As NYPD detective McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigates the murder of the beautiful and mysterious Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney), he becomes obsessed and begins to fall in love with her (ghost). He pieces together her life in flashbacks, from the descriptions of those who knew her - columnist Clifton Webb, her finace Vincent Price, her aunt Judith Anderson, and housekeeper Dorothy Adams. This dreamy noir was deftly directed by Otto Preminger and won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, and was nominated for four more. Tickets are $8 general admission, $6 seniors & military, $4 with SCAD ID and available by calling 912-525-5050 or online.
Johnny Mercer wrote the lyrics for this ethereal song by David Raskin. The song has since been recorded by more than 400 artists. Click "more info" to read the lyrics.
www.johnnymercercentennial.com
Laura is the face in the misty light
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The WizPresented by Savannah's Cultural Arts Theatre July 17 & 24 at 8pm and July 18 & 25 at 2pm and 8pm The new musical version of the wonderful 'Wizard of Oz' by L. Frank Baum. Book by William F. Brown. Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls. Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz have been set to music in a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music. Everybody knows the story, but now it's a new fantasy for today-- mysterious, opulent and fanciful. Tickets are $17 general admission and $12 students and seniors, available by calling 912-525-5050 or online. |
Field of Dreams (1989)Friday, July 31 at 3:30 p.m.
This movie revolves around a novice farmer, the 1919 Chicago White Sox, Shoeless Joe Jackson and a reclusive writer who are all brought together by the game. Famous for its lines, "If you build it, they will come," and "Is this heaven?", as well as a scene of vintage baseball players emerging from a cornfield, this movie asks the audience to take a second look at what is important in life, and believe in the magic of baseball.
Starring Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, Ray Liotta, Frank Whaley, Burt Lancaster and James Earl Jones.
"The short route that has led to this point in ''Field of Dreams'' goes to the heart of a work so smartly written, so beautifully filmed, so perfectly acted, that it does the almost impossible trick of turning sentimentality into true emotion." -
Price of admission includes: movie ticket, round-trip transportation to and from Grayson Stadium and a general admission ticket to the Sand Gnats game. Package tickets are $17 per person, general admission. Discounts available for seniors, military and SCAD ID. Service fees may apply. Tickets available by calling 912-525-5050 or online.
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Angels in the Outfield (1951)Saturday, August 1 at 4 p.m.
Those familiar with the 1994 Disney remake will recognize the basic story. This classic version features the Pittsburgh Pirates, and their foul-mouthed manager (Paul Douglas). When fledgling reporter Jennifer Paige (Janet Leigh) observes his wild behavior, she writes an expose but has no luck in shaming him into docility. It isn't until he hears a voice, claiming to be the Angel Gabriel, that tells him to clean up his ways and the team will start winning. They do, although Manager McGovern is unconvinced he has angels helping him. That is until a young girl (Donna Corcoran) from the orphanage comes to a game says she sees angels helping the players.
Cameo appearances by Bing Crosby, Ty Cobb and Joe DiMaggio. "Clarence Brown has carved a tremendously satisfying filmization from a script [based on a story by Richard Conlin] that, from every evidence, could have gone completely haywire if handled clumsily, dealing as it does with fantasy. - Variety, 1951. 99 minutes. B&W. Not Rated.  ** This film will be preceded by the animated short Disney's "How to Play Baseball" (1942). It stars Goofy, as he demonstrates the finer points of the game including how to hit and how to make different pitches before it launches into the exciting finish of final World Series game. Directed by Jack Kinney.Price of admission includes: movie ticket, round-trip transportation to and from Grayson Stadium and a general admission ticket to the Sand Gnats game. Package tickets are $17 per person, general admission. Discounts available for seniors, military and SCAD ID. Service fees may apply. Tickets available by calling 912-525-5050 or online. |
Lucas Theatre Open HouseSaturday, September 12 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
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Tropic Thunder (2008)Saturday, September 12 at 8 p.m.
This satirical film pokes fun at Hollywood's obsession with action stars, blockbusters and "breaking the mold" of an actor's range. Steve Coogan, as the overwhelmed British director, takes his principal cast into the jungle, to get emotional, raw footage. His plan almost instantly goes awry and the dimwitted cast faces real challenges, that they think are all part of the plan. Refreshingly funny, Tropic Thunder stars Ben Stiller (who also directed), Robert Downey, Jr. (who earned an Oscar nomination), Jack Black, Brandon T. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Cruise (at his sleaziest), and Nick Nolte (nearly playing himself). Tickets are $8 for the general public and FREE with SCAD ID. Tickets available by calling 912-525-5050 or online.
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Hot Club of San FranciscoThursday, November 19 at 8 p.m. Presented by the Lucas Theatre and Memorial Health Performing Silent Surrealism
The Hot Club of San Francisco is an ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli's pioneering Hot Club de France. The ensemble borrows the all-string instrumentation of violin, bass and guitars from the original Hot Club, but breathes new life into the music with innovative arrangements of classic tunes and original compositions from the group's superb lead guitarist Paul Mehling. Hearing the ensemble live, or on any of their ten albums, carries the listener back to the 1930's and to the small, smoky jazz clubs of Paris or the refined lounges of the famous Hotel Ritz. Often called gypsy jazz, the music of The Hot Club of San Francisco has entranced audiences around the globe for over 15 years. Critics have hailed the group's playing as "intricate, scorching and often brilliant…" Acoustic Guitar. From American festivals such as Monterey and Chautauqua to festivals in Mexico and France and concert halls across North America, The Hot Club of San Francisco keeps this historic music fresh and alive.
Tickets are $22, reserved seating. This show qualifies for "8 for $80." Tickets available by calling 912-525-5050 or online. Click more info to read more about "Silent Surrealism"
In Cooperation with San Francisco Silent Film Festival  Fast-forward 80 years. Continuing this early French tradition, a similar scene plays out as The Hot Club of San Francisco presents Silent Surrealism, an evening of silent surrealist films with live gypsy jazz. The program includes several short silent films by Charlie Bowers such as Now You Tell One and It's a Bird, as well as films by James Sibley Watson and Harold Shaw. The Hot Club accompanies these films with the distinctive music made famous by Stephane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt, and the Hot Club de France. Silent Surrealism is a brilliant multi-media trip back to a time when the artistic and literary style emerged as a means of expressing the imagination…when writers and filmmakers were more interested in the implications of words and images and providing the audience with the opportunity to vicariously experience the unknown or unimaginable.
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Moscow State Radio Symphony OrchestraThursday, January 21 at 8 p.m.
"Broadcast for the benefit of its citizens..."
The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1978 as an outgrowth of the need for the symphonic repertoire of the 18th, 19th and 20th, centuries to be broadcast throughout Russia for the benefit of its citizens. It was decided that the Orchestra should broadcast performances on a weekly basis.
Tickets are $47, $37, and $27, reserved seating. This show qualifies for "8 for $80." Tickets available by calling 912-525-5050 or online.
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International Guitar NightSaturday, January 23 at 8 p.m.
"Virtuosity in an informal ambiance" INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT (IGN) is the longest-running "mobile guitar festival" in North America. Each year, IGN founder Brian Gore of San Francisco is joined by three of the world's foremost acoustic guitarists to perform their latest original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. IGN founder Brian Gore welcomes Lulo Reinhardt, a descendant of Django from Germany who mixes his family's trademark Gypsy Jazz with new forays into Latin music; Itamar Erez from Israel whose symphonic compositions echo his Middle Eastern roots, and renowned harp guitarist Stephen Bennett from Virginia.
Ever since its beginning in 1995 in a converted laundromat in the San Francisco Bay Area, International Guitar Night has featured the best performing guitar composers from around the world. Audiences cherish the virtuosity of the playing and the friendly, informal ambiance of the performances. Participants relish the chance to play with peers from different genres, and to collaborate rather than compete. This unique brand of "guitar positivity" has helped make IGN the most successful guitar showcase of its kind in North America. Tickets are $35, $25, $20 and $12, reserved seating. This show qualifies for "8 for $80". Tickets available by calling 912-525-5050 or online. |
The Wailin' JennysFriday, April 16 at 8 p.m.
Three extraordinary voices, two founding singer-songwriters, one singular vision: The Wailin' Jennys continue to evolve into far more than the melodious sum of their individual talents five years after blowing in on a fresh acoustic breeze from Canada's mid-western heartland.
Spurred onward by a growing fan base that swoons at their intuitive harmonies and revels in their engaging stage presence and uplifting repertoire, the Jennys embarked on a giddy blur of activity following the release of their second album, Firecracker, in August, 2006, which garnered numerous head-turning reviews ("quiet, warm, subtle, mellifluous, almost too good to be true," noted British daily The Independent). Do not miss their second visit to the Lucas Theatre. Tickets are $35, $25, $22, and $15. This show qualifies for "8 for $80." Tickets available by calling 912-525-5050 or online. |
** This film will be preceded by the animated short Disney's "How to Play Baseball" (1942). It stars Goofy, as he demonstrates the finer points of the game including how to hit and how to make different pitches before it launches into the exciting finish of final World Series game.