Averett Arts Schedule
“Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach”
September 24-26, 2025 @ 7 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium
Adult: $15, Non-Averett Student and Senior Citizen: $12
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach…and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, but after it falls from the tree and rolls into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. The dangerous voyage is a success, but the adventure takes a whole new twist once they land on the Empire State Building.
Symphonic Band Fall Pops Concert
November 1,2025 @ 7:30 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium
Free Admission
From hit movie scores to legendary pop music artists, this concert will represent decades of great music including music from How to Train Your Dragon, Wicked, Prince, Led Zeppelin, and more!
The Averett Christmas Spectacular
November 20-22, 2025 @ 7 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium
November 23, 2025 @ 2 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium
Adult: $15, Non-Averett Student and Senior Citizen: $12
Step into a world of festive wonder as we joyously welcome the holiday season with the enchanting Averett Show Choir! Get ready to be swept away by an exhilarating one-hour extravaganza, a seamless flow of musical brilliance that promises to elevate your spirits and fill your heart with joy.
Immerse yourself in the magic of this extraordinary season as we present a spectacular lineup of your favorite holiday tunes. From timeless classics that have stood the test of time to modern favorites that will have you singing along, our carefully curated selection is designed to tantalize your musical senses and evoke the warmth of cherished memories.
But that’s not all! Prepare for an unforgettable experience as we bring you a special guest appearance by none other than the merry and jolly Santa Claus himself! His delightful presence will surely add an extra sprinkle of magic to this already fabulous celebration.
Averett Celebrates Christmas
December 4, 2025 @ 7 p.m. Pritchett Auditorium
Free Admission
“Almost, Maine”
February 19-21, 2026 @ 7 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium
Adult: $15, Non-Averett Student and Senior Citizen: $12
Welcome to Almost, Maine. A place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States and almost is in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised and hearts are broken but the bruises heal and the hearts mend – almost – in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.
“Lucky Stiff”
April 16-18, 2026 @ 7 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium
April 19, 2025 @ 2 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium
Adult: $15, Non-Averett Student and Senior Citizen: $12
Based on the novel, “The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo” by Michael Butterworth, “Lucky Stiff” is an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery farce, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds and a corpse in a wheelchair. The story revolves around an unassuming English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing his uncle off as alive, Harry Witherspoon stands to inherit $6,000,000. If not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn…or else his uncle’s gun-toting ex!
Symphonic Band Spring Concert
“Dances and Escapades”
April 24, 2026 @ 7 p.m., Pritchett Auditorium
Free Admission
Enjoy band music at its best with familiar tunes and works from some of the foremost composers for wind band. This concert will explore emotion through music and touch on expressions of Joy, Grace, Kinetic Energy, Adventure, and more.
Funding for the Arts@Averett series has been generously provided by the Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson, Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust.
