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The Grand Opera House

400 Poplar Street
Macon , GA 31201
(478) 301-5460

Website: thegrandmacon.com/

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The Grand Opera House, often called The Grand and also known as Academy of Music, is a historic opera house located in Macon, Georgia.

Originally known as the Academy of Music, the Grand was built in 1883 and 1884 with the largest stage in the southeastern United States, outstanding lines-of sight and acoustics (both still notable today), and seats for 2,418, nearly a fifth of Macon's population at the time. The facade, a building...

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The Grand Opera House, often called The Grand and also known as Academy of Music, is a historic opera house located in Macon, Georgia.

In 1936, as the popularity of vaudeville waned, the Grand changed to a movie theater, hosting Macon's only Hollywood premiere, 1945's God is My Co-Pilot. However, by the 1960s, the Grand had ceased showing movies and plans were made to replace it with a parking lot.

Those plans were blocked in 1967 by the Macon Arts Council, a group formed to save and restore the Grand. By 1970, the group had held a gala featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and had the property placed on the National Register of Historic Places. (It was listed on the National Register in 1970.[1]) The Opera House was renovated and reopened as a live theater in 1969. (The second balcony, or peanut gallery, remained closed to the public and was dedicated to lighting equipment at this time, reducing the maximum seating to its current number of 1,030). Fund-raising efforts continued through the next several decades, with ongoing physical plant upgrades, with another renovation taking place in 1985.

In 1995, Mercer University signed a lease with Bibb County to manage the Grand. Subsequently, Mercer has invested in upgrading the facility to modern standards as well as making it a fixture for community events. Today, the Grand hosts many Broadway touring companies, concerts (such as those of the Macon Symphony Orchestra, community theatre productions (including the Nutcracker holiday show), and other performances and events.

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	Memphis the musical - Butler Lexus Broadway Series Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House December 2-December 3, 2013 From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, four-time Tony Award-winning... Memphis the musical - Butler Lexus Broadway Series Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House December 2-December 3, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Bring It On- Butler Lexus Broadway Series Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House January 21-January 22, 2014 Bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, “Bring It On: The Musical,” inspired by the movie “Bring It On,” takes you on a high-flying journey through friendship, forgiveness and determination. It is the story of the challenges and... Bring It On- Butler Lexus Broadway Series Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House January 21-January 22, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Man of La Mancha Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House February 22-February 23, 2014 One of the great triumphs in American musical theatre history is the Tony Award The Man of La Mancha Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House February 22-February 23, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Beauty and the Beast Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House March 12-March 13, 2014 The most beautiful love story ever comes to life in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the smash hit Broadway musical, coming to Macon. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of more than 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with... Beauty and the Beast Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House March 12-March 13, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Ten Tenors Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House March 29, 2014 Broadway’s greatest hits sung by 10 of Australia’s hottest tenors equals one unforgettable performance of “The Ten Tenors: On Broadway!” This Australian troupe has performed for sold out audiences around the world. The Ten... The Ten Tenors Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House March 29, 2014 Event Rating (0 votes)

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	"The Addams Family" Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House April 30-May 1, 2013 "The Addams Family" features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she... "The Addams Family" Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House April 30-May 1, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	"The Rainbow Fish" Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House April 9, 2013 With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique?Will some good advice from the wise old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts... "The Rainbow Fish" Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House April 9, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Russian National Ballet - "Cinderella" Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House April 3, 2013 The Russian National Ballet Theatre returns with its world touring production of "Cinderella". The ballet will delight audiences of all ages as premier professional dancers from around the world bring to life this timeless classic featuring the humorous antics of the ugly stepsisters and the magical elegance of... The Russian National Ballet - "Cinderella" Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House April 3, 2013 Event Rating (3 votes)
	"G.R.I.T.S. : The Musical" Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House March 21-March 22, 2013 "GRITS: The Musical" is a full production journey that will take you to and through the heart of the South. It’s four women, four generations and four different views. It’s your mother, your sister, your Grandma, your best friend. It’s sweet tea, collard greens, fresh tomatoes and banana... "G.R.I.T.S. : The Musical" Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House March 21-March 22, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Suessical Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House March 16, 2013 - Ongoing “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Adapted from the Broadway version, this adaptation especially for young audiences features thirteen actors and enhanced production values. The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around... Suessical Presented by The Grand Opera House at The Grand Opera House March 16, 2013 - Ongoing Event Rating (0 votes)

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