A Summer of Musical Entertainment


 

Peach State Summer Theatre (PSST) has been a time-honored summer tradition for over three decades. Recognized as the official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia, each year, PSST presents three musical productions in a rotating repertory.

The 2023 season, which runs June and July, includes “The SpongeBob Musical,” “Mahala,” and “Monty Python’s Spamalot.

 

The SpongeBob Musical

Adapted from the popular and iconic Nickelodeon series, “The SpongeBob Musical” provides a dynamic stage performance as SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts as lives hang in the balance as the friends bond to save the world.

**This musical is appropriate for the entire family.
Performance dates/times:
Friday, June 16, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 18, 2023 @ 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 25, 2023 @ 3:00 PM, interpreted in ASL for the deaf
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Friday, July 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 15, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
Friday, July 21, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

Mahalia A Gospel Musical

A gospel extravaganza, “Mahalia” features music by various gospel composers, hymns, and spirituals made famous by Mahalia Jackson, who is recognized as one of the world’s greatest gospel singers. Coming from humble beginnings, Jackson was raised in a three-room shanty in New Orleans before bursting onto the gospel stage. A deeply religious woman whose expressive, full-throated voice earned her appearances before presidents and royalty.

**This musical is appropriate for many families with parental discretion.
Performance dates/times:
Saturday, June 17, 2023 @7:30 PM, interpreted in ASL for the deaf
Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Friday, June 30, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Friday, July 7, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 9, 2023 @ 3:00 PM
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 22, 2023 @ 2:00 PM

 

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

A similar wacky version of the classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” film comedy, “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT” provides the legendary story of King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table.

Considered a “gloriously entertaining story” of King Arthur and the Lady, along with a bevy of showgirls, a few cows, killer rabbits, and other entertaining characters searching for the Holy Grail, as they “always look on the bright side of life.”

**This musical is appropriate for many families with parental discretion.
Performance dates/times:
Friday, June 23, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, June 24, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
Thursday, June 29, 2023 @ 7:30 PM;
Saturday, July 1, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 2, 2023 @ 3:00 PM; Pay What You Can performance
Thursday, July 6, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 8, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
Thursday, July 13, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 15, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 16, 2023 @ 3:00 PM
Thursday, July 20, 2023 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 22, 2022 @ 7:30 PM, interpreted in ASL for the deaf

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.valdosta.edu/psst or call 229.259.7770

 

 

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