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Balsam Range

Sunday

September 21, 2025

3 pm

Balsam Range is the highly acclaimed, award-winning bluegrass band from Haywood County, North Carolina. Blending traditional bluegrass with elements of mountain music and their own unique style, Balsam Range creates a lively infectious sound filled with tight harmonies and upbeat melodies.

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Global Arts Initiative presents The Cultural Crossroads Concert Series:

The Phil Morrison/Ken Trimmins Jazz Collective

Sunday

September 28, 2025

3 pm

Experience the soul of jazz with the Phil Morrison/Ken Trimmins Jazz Collective—two legends leading an unforgettable afternoon of music. A concert that swings, inspires, and connects past to present—this is jazz at its finest.

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Cinema Gourmet: The Silence of the Lambs

Thursday, October 9, 2025      6:30 pm

A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims. Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. 1991 Rated R

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Cinema Gourmet: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

Thursday, November 13, 2025      6:30 pm

Two down on their luck Americans team up with an experienced prospector in search of gold in the mountains of Mexico. The Oscar winning film written and directed by John Huston stars Humphrey Bogart, Tim Holt and Walter Huston.
1948 Not Rated

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Joe Gransden 

The Good Life: A Tony Bennett Tribute

Sunday

November 16, 2025 @ 3 pm

Joe and his band return to the Ritz to take you on an unforgettable, swingin’ stroll through the life and career of Tony Bennett! Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of Tony Bennett through Joe’s exceptional performance in this swinging tribute.

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A Christmas Carol

December 18-21, 2025

Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 7:30 pm
Sunday @ 3 pm

It isn’t Christmas until you have seen Charles Dickens' immortal tale of the mean old miser Scrooge and his magical night discovering the true meaning of the holiday. Live on stage and starring Bryan Thompson as Ebenezer Scrooge. Live on stage and starring Bryan Thompson as Ebenezer Scrooge.

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Cinema Gourmet: High Noon

Thursday, January 8, 2026    6:30 pm

A town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at "high noon.” Starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. 1952 Rated PG

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Peach State Opera presents

Hansel & Gretal 

Sunday, January 25, 2026

3 pm

Two siblings get lost in the woods and stumble upon a candy house where they almost bite off more than they can chew. You'll be rooting for Hansel and Gretel as this whimsical masterpiece by Engelbert Humperdinck surrounds you with lush, fairy tale-like music. Performed in English by Georgia’s premier touring opera company.

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Atwater-Donnelly

Saturday

January 31, 2026

7:30 pm


Acclaimed husband-wife duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly return to the Ritz stage with their delightful program of traditional folk music, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes and original works. Gorgeous harmonies, traditional & unique instruments and perhaps even a little Appalachian clog dancing!

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Cinema Gourmet: Stand By Me

Thursday, February 12, 2026  6:30 pm

It's the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Oregon and four 12 year-old boys - Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern - are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into the woods to see it. Along the way, they learn about themselves, the meaning of friendship and the need to stand up for what is right. 1986 Rated R

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Dar He: 

The Story of Emmett Till               

Starring Mike Wiley

Saturday, February 21, 2026

7:30 pm

In 1955, a 14-year-old black Chicago youth traveled to the Mississippi Delta with country kinfolk and southern cooking on his mind. He walked off the train and into a world he could never understand. This riveting play written byand starring Mike Wiley chronicles the murder, trial and unbelievable confessions of the men accused of Emmett Till’s murder.

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Jackie Robinson: 

A Game Apart               

Starring Mike Wiley

Sunday, February 22, 2026

3 pm

Glimpse into baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s life during a bygone era of separate and unequal locker rooms, whites-only hotels and restaurant back doors. A powerful lesson of courage through dedication, perseverance and leadership.

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Jacksonville Dance Theatre presents

Show to be announced

Sunday

March 1, 2026

3 pm

Founded in 2012 Jacksonville Dance Theatre is a contemporary modern dance company dedicated to creating and promoting excellence in the field of professional dance locally, nationally, and internationally.

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Cinema Gourmet: The Ladykillers

Thursday, March 12, 2026  6:30 pm

Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians. Starring Alec Guiness, Peter Sellars, & Katie Johnson. 1955 Not Rated

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Wildflowers: Women of Country Music

with Katie Deal

Sunday

March 22, 2026

3pm


Katie is back and celebrating the pioneering women of country music, their musical styles and their personal stories. This original tribute honors legends such as Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Reba McEntire, Crystal Gayle and many more.

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Cinema Gourmet: Jaws

Thursday, April 9, 2026  6:30 pm

When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. With Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and directed by Steven Spielberg. 1975 Rated PG

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STILL STANDING: A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN

Sunday April 26, 2026

3 pm

Historic Ritz Theatre

This tribute to the legacy and amazing music of Sir Elton John will feature all of his huge hits including Bennie and the Jets, Candle in the Wind, Our Song, Crocodile Rock and many more. 

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Golden Isles Penguin Project presents Disney's Frozen JR

June 11 - 14, 2026

Thur/Fri/Sat @ 7 pm

Sun @ 3 pm

The Penguin Project ® was conceived to give young people with special needs an opportunity to participate in the performing arts. 

The Golden Isles Penguin Project celebrates its 10th anniversary with the magic and love of Disney’s Frozen JR. When Queen Elsa accidentally sets off an eternal winter in the town of Arendelle, her younger sister Anna (along with her friends Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven) goes off on a thrilling adventure to find her sister and save the kingdom. Frozen JR reveals how true love can come in many forms, and that the bond between sisters is something truly special.

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Information

All performances are at the Historic Ritz Theatre
1530 Newcastle Street
in Downtown Brunswick unless otherwise noted.

Sales tax is included in the ticket price.

An additional fee of $2.00/ticket will be automatically added to all online orders.