Historic Royal Theater announces fall shows

Published 9:45 am Friday, June 20, 2025

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The historic royal Theater in downtown Hogansville has announced their Fall 2025 Season offering

Blues, Bluegrass, and Holiday Jazz.  Greenville native Jontavious Willis will kick off the season on Saturday, September 20.  Born and raised in East Georgia, an environment with deep cultural roots that provides the inspiration he’s drawn upon to create a unique sound.  He achieved widespread acclaim as his career evolved and now tours internationally.

Only Nashville could give birth to a band like The Steeldrivers; a group of seasoned veterans – each distinguished in his or her own right, each valued in the town’s commercial community – who have seized the chance to follow their hearts to their soul’s reward. They have braided their bluegrass roots with new threads of their own design, bringing together country, soul, blues, and other contemporary influences.  This is new music with a solid old feeling.  The Steeldrivers have been nominated for three Grammys, four IBMA awards and the Americana Music Association’s New Artist of the Year.  The Steeldrivers will present their unique sound Thursday, November 20.

Back by popular demand, Michelle Malone and The Hot Toddies will grace the Royal Theater stage with their unique twist on traditional holiday classics on Saturday, December 13.  They first met in an Amtrak station in Michigan on a snowy Christmas Eve.  While stranded in a blizzard for the holidays, these fun loving musicians broke out their instruments and entertained their fellow travelers.  And thus The Hot Toddies was born.

The Hot Toddies will be followed by a screening of the perennial holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

The Royal Theater has introduced a Season Series option for those who want to enjoy quality live entertainment and receive a discount off regular ticket prices.  Tickets and Series Subscriptions are available to members only through July 1 when they will go on sale to the general public.  For more information or to purchase tickets go to 1937royaltheater.org or call 706-955-4870.  The Royal Theater is owned and operated by the City of Hogansville.