PRELUDE: Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association Presents: Aurora Theatre Performance & Fireworks A Free Event Featuring the Broadway Hit South Pacific

Aurora Theatre and Lawrenceville Tourism & Trade Association will present South Pacific at Lawrenceville’s PRELUDE celebration to be held on the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Lawn on Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:30pm.

Rogers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific is well known for its extraordinary score, including songs such as: Some Enchanted Evening, Younger Than Springtime, Bali Ha'i, There Is Nothin' Like A Dame, and I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair. Based on James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1947 book Tales of the South Pacific, the musical took home the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1950. South Pacific has stockpiled a staggering 17 Tony Awards, ten for the original run and seven for the 2008 revival. It’s a perfect choice for this patriotic celebration because its portrayal of Americans stationed in an alien culture in wartime is as relevant today as when it first thrilled audiences in 1949.

PRELUDE is a FREE outdoor lawn event, but reserved seating (tables for six) can be purchased for only $100 by contacting the LTTA at 678.226.2639. Prices will increase to $125 after Monday, June 24th.  Come early and have dinner at one of our eclectic downtown restaurants, and then enjoy a FREE performance of South Pacific, presented by Aurora Theatre and performed with a full orchestra. Guests are welcome to bring coolers (no alcohol please) and picnics, and those renting tables may bring candlelight and decorations. Table renters are encouraged to participate in our “Patriotic Swag Table Contest” for prizes to be awarded at intermission.

The event is open for lawn seating at 5:30pm with the show starting at 7:30pm.

Immediately following the concert will be a moving tribute to America featuring a rousing fireworks display accompanied by a live rendition of Stars and Stripes.