Macon's Grand Opera House lives up to its name because
of its unparallel playbill. The Grand's Broadway Series brings
touring companies to entertain audiences with a broad
spectrum of shows. The coming season includes everything
from "Million Dollar Quartet," to "Sister Act" and "I Love
Lucy." It's also home to the Nutcracker of Middle Georgia,
which combines professional guest artists with local talent
and an army of volunteers to achieve a quality, holiday
production that is unsurpassed in mid-sized cities.
The Grand is also home to the Macon Symphony Orchestra.
But all of that represents a small portion of the arts that
are available in and around Macon. In addition to flashy
Broadway musicals, there are several local community
theatre groups. As for other music genres, there are options
as varied as seeing a top country star at the Georgia National
Fair in Perry or listening to alternative rock at Bragg Jam.
The visual arts are well represented as well in exhibits and
galleries. Even the cinematic arts are available at the annual
Macon Film Festival.
THE ARTS
e Broadway Series at e Grand
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