Auburn Avenue Theater

Ave Kids: The Not It's Rockin' Holiday
Come dance the winter chill away with The Not-Its! Bring the whole family down for a rockin’ good time of high energy tunes about Outer Space, KidQuakes, Freeze Tag and more!

Tickets: $8. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets. 

Held at
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE, Auburn
 

Red, White and Blue Holiday Concert
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E Street NE

An annual holiday favorite. Enjoy patriotic and holiday music performed by the 133rd Army Band of the Washington National Guard. Tickets are free but required for admission and will be available for pick-up beginning November 1 at the Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building located at 910 9th Street SE., Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Limit 6 per family.

An Inspirational Christmas with Elvis
From the many years of admiration of Elvis, Danny Vernon has created a show that holds the excitement of the King on stage throughout various stages in his career. With the voice, look, and passion of the twentieth century icon, join Danny Vernon, Marcia Ann Margret and the DeVilles as they portray the King of Rock-n-Roll like no other!

Tickets: $20 Regular; $18 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets

SOLD OUT!

Christmas with the Gothard Sisters
The Gothard Sisters are a dynamic all-female Irish music and dance group from the Pacific Northwest, USA. The three girls (who are truly sisters!) perform and record new Celtic arrangements of well-known traditional tunes and popular songs, as well as their own original compositions from their 6 recorded studio albums. The Gothard Sisters will delight you with their wonderful songs of the Christmas season.

Tickets: SOLD OUT!

Keister, Cashman and McBeth Auburn Holiday Show!!!!
John Keister, Pat Cashman, Michelle Westford and Brooks McBeth burn the Auburn Theater down with the biggest comedy show of the year. This show sells out and will have huge surprises. Almost Live, The 206, Mad TV... in Auburn!!

LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS!!!

Come early and rock out with the Fabulous Murphtones!

Tickets: $20. Order from Brown Paper Tickets by phone at 1-800-838-3006 or online .

January Comedy at the Ave
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Comedy Night at The Ave, of course. Once a month the Auburn Ave Theater presents three comedians in one night to keep you laughing all night long. So don’t head to Seattle or Tacoma when can head right down to the Ave for great regional comedy.

Tickets: $17 Regular; 15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

Ave Kids: Jugglemania
“Is a children's festival held when you plant them or when you harvest them?” Prop comic Rhys Thomas has questions even he can’t answer after 30 years of performing in 18 countries. Thomas can, however, rival Pixar in creating fun for the whole family. With Jugglemania, Thomas will ride his "suicycle", juggle knives on a ladder of swords, coax "Stunteddy" out of a strait jacket and share his hilarity and dexterity.

Tickets: $8. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

Sinatra at the Sands
If you missed Sinatra with Count Basie in their legendary appearance at the Las Vegas Sands Hotel in 1966, here is your chance to see it again. Jim Kerl’s Swing Sixties band and Joey Jewell will take you back to the heyday of Las Vegas and the reigning king of the strip, Frank Sinatra. Joey is recognized as a wonderful vocal stylist and entertainer in the tradition of the great shows of the Rat-Pack era. Swing Session will play the music of the Count Basie Orchestra as originally arranged by Quincy Jones, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of swinging big band music.

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets. 

FreeFourthFriday Movie - King Kong (NR; 1933)
A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female blonde star. Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people.

Michael Powers
Michael Powers’ music is self-described as contemporary instru­mental music. His sound is rooted in the Jazz tradition, incorporating Pop, R&B, and a Blues core. His powerful performances have regularly commanded standing ovations where his music seamlessly and simultaneously honors the past, celebrates the present, and fear­lessly reaches into the future!

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets. 

Held at
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE, Auburn

Cirque Ziva: Chinese Acrobats
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E Street NE

A beautiful and technically brilliant show, Cirque Ziva is the newest creation from producer Danny Chang (Artistic Director, Golden Dragon Acrobats). The skilled troupe of 25 presents both traditional and modern Chinese acrobatics, dance, aerial stunts, contortion and more. Ancient and contemporary music, stunning costumes, and outstanding atmosphere by award-winning Lighting Director Tony Tucci.

Tickets: $20 Regular; $18 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

Heartless
Heartless has gained a reputation for providing one of the most authentic Heart tribute shows in the country and have even been joined on stage several times by original Heart founding member ~ guitarist Roger Fisher! This amazing tribute performs a mixture of classic Heart tunes from the 1970’s and 1980’s including hits like Barracuda, Magic Man, Crazy On You, Heartless, Never, and Straight On.

Tickets: $20 Regular; $18 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets. 

AveOlympic Movie- Cool Runnings (PG; 1993)
A tale of pride, determination, and dignity based on the true story of four Jamaican athletes going to extremes to compete as Olympic bobsled racers and somehow make their impossible dreams come true. Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people. 

Chocolate Confessions
Do you know the amazing story behind the chocolate chip cookie? Or do you know how rivals Hershey’s and Mars came together to produce M&M’s? Chocolate Confessions is the deliciously funny one-woman musical comedy about love, life, and chocolate that answers these questions and more. Arrive early (lobby opens at 6:30) for this Valentine’s Day experience, with sweet treats provided by Gosanko Chocolates (donations for the Auburn Food Bank will be accepted). A limited number of special Sweetheart Packages will be available which will include two show tickets, a table for two, beverage of your choice from the Kiwanis Club of Auburn, Chocolate from Gosanko’s and flowers from Alice Octavia.

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior; $80 Sweetheart Package. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets. 

February Comedy at the Ave
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Comedy Night at The Ave, of course. Once a month the Auburn Ave Theater presents three comedians in one night to keep you laughing all night long. So don’t head to Seattle or Tacoma when can head right down to the Ave for great regional comedy.

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

AveOlympics - Downhill Racer (NR; 1969)
A tense look at Olympic skiing with an undisciplined new team mate bent on making it to the top of the heap. Starring Robert Redford and Gene Hackman. Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people. 

Ave Kids: Goldilocks
Golden curls and mood swings do not necessarily mix with an over-pampered, but adorable, baby bear. Can a famished little girl put her spoiled behavior on the back shelf and learn how to be a friend to a lonely baby bear who hungers for a playfellow? Through listening and taking turns, these two misfits discover the power of having fun and being a friend. Adaptation by Lani Brockman - Music & Lyrics by Susan Bardsley. Performed by Storybook Theater.

Tickets: $8. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

AveOlympics - Miracle (PG; 2004)
Miracle tells the true story of Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell), the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Russian squad. Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people.

FreeFourthFriday - Psycho (R; 1960)
A thirty-something secretary steals $40,000 from her employer’s client, and subsequently encounters a young motel proprietor too long under the domination of his mother. Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people.

March 7 & 8, 7:30 PM

March 9, 2:00 PM 

Buddy Holly and Friends
The music lives on in this live tribute to these pioneers of Rock & Roll that were tragically taken from this world in a plane crash in 1959. Rock the night away with Buddy, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper backed by a live 5 piece band. Hear favorites like - La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, That’ll be the Day, Maybe Baby, Peggy Sue and Oh Boy!

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets

March Comedy at the Ave.
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Comedy Night at The Ave, of course. Once a month the Auburn Ave Theater presents three comedians in one night to keep you laughing all night long. So don’t head to Seattle or Tacoma when can head right down to the Ave for great regional comedy.

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

Jet City Improv
Now in its 21st year, is a fast-paced, funny, audience-interactive, all-ages appropriate short-form improv. Each show is made up of roughly a dozen improvised scenes, games and musical numbers—all based on suggestions provided by our audience. Their quick-witted professionals work together to create a live comedy experience that is unique every time.

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets. 

Held at
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE, Auburn 

Ave Kids: Dan Zanes and Elizabeth Mitchell
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E Street NE

Dan Zanes and Elizabeth Mitchell, two of the most respected names in the genre of kid-centered folk music, have come together to create a new album Turn, Turn, Turn released in August 2013 and are touring the nation to get parents and kids up and dancing! Zanes and Mitchell are at the forefront of the current wave of independent children’s music and acclaimed by Time magazine (May 2010) as leading “Stars of Kindie Rock”. This is a not-to-miss show for kids and grown-ups alike!

Tickets: $10. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

FreeFourthFriday - Close Encounters of the Third Kind (PG; 1977)
A barrage of UFOs surprise an Indiana town and leads lineman Roy Leary on a journey he will never forget. Richard Dreyfuss and acclaimed director Francois Truffaut star in this Academy Award winning film that sparked a whole new genre of contemporary extra-terrestrial film. Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people.

Held at
Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Rd. SE, Auburn

Classical Connoisseur: Pairing of music and wine
Auburn Golf Course, 29630 Green River Rd. SE

Come take a guided tour through samplings of fine wine and classical music in the comfortable setting of the Golf Course Banquet Room. Attendees will experience classical music performed by members of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra that is paired with tastes of specially selected fine wines. Lead by Kim Diehnelt, music director of the South Loop Symphony, the night will be an experience and education on wine and music. Extremely limited seating for this 21 and over event.

Tickets: $35. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets. 

Held at
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE, Auburn

Cab Calloway Orchestra
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E Street NE

Swaying to the irresistible rhythm and singing HI-DE-HO! You’ll be echoing the King himself, Cab Calloway, as he thrusts his baton into the air, and in his Zoot Suit, jumps, twirls and signals to the band to begin another joyous chorus. The incredible sounds and imagery of Cab Calloway and his hot Jazz Orchestra, is performed and directed by his grandson, Calloway Brooks in this one-night only performance.

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

Randy Linder’s CCR Tribute
Randy Linder’s authenticity shines through with the visual resemblance, the voice, the lead guitar style and even the rockin’ blues harp played by John Fogerty in some of those early CCR hits. You will walk away from this show with a renewed interest in a singer/songwriter who played a huge role in shaping American music culture.

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April 18 & 19, 7:00 PM

April 19 & 20, 2:00 PM 

Ave Kids: Willy Wonka Jr.
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. tells the zany musical tale of Willy Wonka and his challenge to the children who love his chocolate. This version will be bright, charming, and full of laughter for the entire family. Join Willy Wonka and his staff of Oompa Loompas as they lead ticket winners Charlie, the gluttonous Augustus Gloop, gum-chewing Violet Beauregarde, television junkie Mike Teevee, and spoiled-rotten Veruca Salt through a maze of chocolate rivers, life-lessons, and laughs.

Tickets: $8. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets. 

FreeFourthFriday - Airplane! (PG; 1980)
An airplane crew takes ill. Surely the only person capable of landing the plane is an ex-pilot afraid to fly. But don’t call him Shirley. Free tickets available at the door only, doors open one hour prior to showtime. Limited to 250 people. 

April Comedy at the Ave
Why did the chicken cross the road?   To get to Comedy Night at The Ave, of course. Once a month the Auburn Ave Theater presents three comedians in one night to keep you laughing all night long. So don’t head to Seattle or Tacoma when can head right down to the Ave for great regional comedy

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

Held at
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E St. NE, Auburn

BYU Singers
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E Street NE

Blending creative staging and vocal arrangements in an innovative framework, the Brigham Young University Singers present a captivating performance of vocal music.  Performed by 40 Graduate and Undergraduate students, the program ranges from classical to international folk music and Broadway show tunes which enthralls audiences of every kind.

Tickets: $15 Regular; $12 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.  

Groove For Thought
The seven singers of Groove For Thought have been amazing audiences away for over ten years. Performing classic tunes in a jazz style unlike anything you’ve ever heard, the group combines the swinging style of The Manhattan Transfer with the smooth sounds of Take 6.

Tickets: $20 Regular; $18 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets

Ave Kids: Snow White
The Queen is decidedly unhappy. With Snow White in the picture, the Queen is no longer the “most beautiful in all the land.” Whatever shall she do? Hilarity ensues when the banished Snow White meets the Dorf Family - 7 brothers (played by 3 silly actors.) Can the Dorf brothers keep Snow White safe and out of the Queen’s way? Performed by Storybook Theater and Adaptation by Lani Brockman - Music & Lyrics by Susan Bardsley

Tickets: $8. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.  

May Comedy at the Ave.
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Comedy Night at The Ave, of course. Once a month the Auburn Ave Theater presents three comedians in one night to keep you laughing all night long. So don’t head to Seattle or Tacoma when can head right down to the Ave for great regional comedy.

Tickets: $17 Regular; $15 Student/Senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets. 

June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, & 21 at 7:30 PM

June 8, 14, & 21 at 2:00 PM

ACP: Seussical the Musical
The Cat in the Hat will be visiting the Auburn Avenue Theater, and bringing with him the musical Seussical the Musical based on Dr. Seuss’s best loved stories. The Cat in the Hat is the host and emcee (and all-around mischief-maker) in this performance adapted from the Broadway version.

Tickets: $14 Regular; $12 Student/Senior (pre-sale price only); $17/$15 at the door. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.

July 18 & 19 at 7:00 PM

July 19 & 20 at 2:00 PM

Ave Kids: Disney’s High School Musical
Disney’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage! A jock and a brainiac decide – against their friends’ wishes and to the dismay of the school stars (a drama queen and her twin brother) – to audition for the high school musical. Featuring all the songs from the popular Disney TV movie, along with an expanded storyline, entertaining new songs, and electrifying choreography all live on stage! Go Wildcats!

Tickets: $8. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, or order online for Will-Call only pickup at Brown Paper Tickets.