Here's What's at the Auburn Ave Theater This Month!

Friday April 12, 7:30pm
April Comedy at the Ave
Auburn Avenue Theater | $18/$15
Comedy Night at the Ave will keep you laughing all night long as three comedians work to twist your funny bone. The April headliner is Damonde Tschritter. Damonde was hailed in the Globe & Mail as “Comedy’s new super hero.” He is the only Canadian to win the Seattle International Comedy Competition in its thirty-three year history. He’s had comedy specials on multiple networks and The Seattle Times says “He has the rare gift to command the audience’s attention merely by talking.” It’s like getting to hang out with the funny guy in the kitchen at a party. You can also hear him on Just For Laughs radio on Sirius XM.
Comedy at the Ave is for ages 18 and over only.

April 19 & 20, 7pm
April 20 & 21, 2pm
Auburn Community Jr. Players: Madagascar, Jr.
Auburn Avenue Theater | $10

Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip-hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.

Saturday, May 4, 2pm
AveKids: Caspar Babypants
Auburn Avenue Theater | $10
Get ready to party with Caspar Babypants! Sing and dance along with one of the most popular children’s performers in the Northwest. Chris Ballew, aka Caspar Babypants, is known by some as the lead singer and songwriter for The Presidents of the United States of America, the rock and roll band that sings about a frog, a kitty, a dune buggy, peaches and a lump. These days he is making music for kids and their parents as Caspar Babypants, and in doing so he has found a musical expression that truly feels comfortable and natural. Join Caspar Babypants for an afternoon of fun, giggles and great music.

Saturday May 4, 7:30pm
Buddy, Ritchie & The Bopper “Honoring The Day The Music Died!”
Auburn Avenue Theater | $23/$20
This tribute pays respect to three entertainers who were taken from us way too early in their young musical careers, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. Backed by five professional musicians, this show will keep your toes tapping and make you want to dance in the aisles to songs like That’ll be the Day, Peggy Sue, La Bamba, Chantilly Laceand much, much more!

Sunday, May 19, 2:00pm
Golden Dragon Acrobats
***Please note: Performance held at Auburn Performing Arts Center***
$28/$24/$20
The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty-five centuries ago. World renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. The Golden Dragons are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.

For a full listing of shows and to purchase tickets, call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., or order online for print-at-home tickets at http://www.auburnwa.gov/arts. All tickets subject to $1.00 processing fee.

Stay, Play & Eat in Auburn

Grab a bite to eat while you are in Auburn for a show. Check out the list of Auburn restaurants at ExploreAuburn.com or stay close to the Auburn Ave. Theater and enjoy one of the restaurants in downtown Auburn. Visit ExploreAuburn.com for an interactive map of dining options.

COMING SOON

Friday, May 10, 7:30pm | May Comedy at the Ave | Auburn Avenue Theater | $18/$15
Saturday, May 11, 7:30pm | William Florian – Those Were The Days | Auburn Avenue Theater | $23/$20
May 31, June 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 7pm & June 2, 9 & 16 at 2pm | Auburn Community Players: Mama Mia | Auburn Avenue Theater | $17/$14 (pre-sale only) $22/19 (door sale)
July 12 & 13 at 7pm & July 13 & 14 at 2pm | Auburn Community Jr. Players: Mary Poppins, Jr. | Auburn Avenue Theater | $10