Auburn Avenue Theater

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.

March 18,
6:30 to
9:30 p.m.

Auburn Community Players: Seussical the Musical Auditions
The Auburn Community Players will be holding auditions for their production, Seussical The Musical on Tuesday, March 18th for 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM at the Auburn Ave Theater at 10 Auburn Ave Auburn, WA 98002. Those wishing to audition (Performers ages 12  and older) for the show must show up at the theater at 6:30 PM. The theater will be opened at 6 pm to allow time to fill out audition paperwork and to stretch for dancing. Individuals auditioning must come prepared with a current head shot/picture, 16 bars of a musical theater song. Bring sheet music in correct key, accompanist is provided. Dance audition will take place first please come dressed to dance. Seussical The Musical Show dates are June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 at 7:30 PM and June 8, 14, 21 at 2 PM. For any questions regarding the Auburn Community Players or the Auburn Ave Theater please contact Jim Kleinbeck at 253-804-5057.

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
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 206 E Street NE

Dan Zanes, one of the most respected names in the genre of kid-centered folk music, is touring the nation to get parents and kids up and dancing! Zanes is at the forefront of the current wave of independent children's music and acclaimed by Time magazine (May 2010) as one of the 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.

Brown Paper Tickets

April 18 at 7 PM

April 19 at 2 PM

April 19 at 7 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.