March 21 at 7:30 p.m, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m, and March 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets $32.50 Senior/Student/Military $29.25, Groups (10 or more) $24.50

Professional Theatre Returns to Roswell Cultural Arts Center!

Violet is a determined young woman on a journey of hope, love, and self-discovery. In 1964, she boards a bus across the Deep South, seeking a televangelist’s miracle to heal a childhood scar. Along the way, she finds unexpected love and learns that true beauty runs deeper than skin. With a soul-stirring score blending bluegrass, gospel, and blues, this powerful musical will move and inspire you. Don’t miss this unforgettable story!

Winner of the Drama Critics’ Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical in 1997, with a Tony-nominated Broadway debut in 2014.
“One of the best musicals of the ’90s.” – New York Post

Directed by Heidi McKerley
Musical Director Holt McCarley

March 21 at 7:30 p.m, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m, and March 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets $32.50 Senior/Student/Military $29.25, Groups (10 or more) $24.50

Professional Theatre Returns to Roswell Cultural Arts Center!

Violet is a determined young woman on a journey of hope, love, and self-discovery. In 1964, she boards a bus across the Deep South, seeking a televangelist’s miracle to heal a childhood scar. Along the way, she finds unexpected love and learns that true beauty runs deeper than skin. With a soul-stirring score blending bluegrass, gospel, and blues, this powerful musical will move and inspire you. Don’t miss this unforgettable story!

Winner of the Drama Critics’ Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical in 1997, with a Tony-nominated Broadway debut in 2014.
“One of the best musicals of the ’90s.” – New York Post

Directed by Heidi McKerley
Musical Director Holt McCarley

March 28-30, 2025
Friday 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 29 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets $26-$34
Group Discount $20

Presented by Atlanta Dance Theatre

“To live would be an awfully big adventure.” J. M. Barrie

For the first time ever, this high flying ballet adventure takes the stage at Roswell Cultural Arts! This children’s classic follows the boy who never grows up. A boy and his fairy, Tinkerbell, meet the Darling family and take them on an awfully big adventure to Neverland. Lost boys, mermaids, pirates and a hungry crocodile are met on their adventure. Their exciting undertaking is interrupted when Captain Hook and his pirates capture Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and the Darling children. In Pan’s and Hook’s epic battle, we see the tears of young Wendy bring Peter Pan back to life.

Magically choreographed by Artistic Director, Shelley Grames. The ballet has beauty, action, humor and iconic costumes and scenery. You will not want to miss this exciting choreography and special flying effects this spring!

March 28-30, 2025
Friday 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 29 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets $26-$34
Group Discount $20

Presented by Atlanta Dance Theatre

“To live would be an awfully big adventure.” J. M. Barrie

For the first time ever, this high flying ballet adventure takes the stage at Roswell Cultural Arts! This children’s classic follows the boy who never grows up. A boy and his fairy, Tinkerbell, meet the Darling family and take them on an awfully big adventure to Neverland. Lost boys, mermaids, pirates and a hungry crocodile are met on their adventure. Their exciting undertaking is interrupted when Captain Hook and his pirates capture Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and the Darling children. In Pan’s and Hook’s epic battle, we see the tears of young Wendy bring Peter Pan back to life.

Magically choreographed by Artistic Director, Shelley Grames. The ballet has beauty, action, humor and iconic costumes and scenery. You will not want to miss this exciting choreography and special flying effects this spring!

Bringing Slam Poetry OTP
Hosted by award-winning poet Ashlee Haze
With a performance from special guest poet Carlos Andrés Gómez

Friday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $20 Seniors/Student/Military $18

Spit your truth. Share your story. Win the bag.

Roswell’s hottest poetry showdown is BACK—bigger, bolder, and louder! In honor of National Poetry Month, we’re celebrating the power of words to shape culture, spark conversations, and inspire new voices. Three exhilarating rounds. Local poets bringing fire. Plus, a special guest performance you don’t want to miss. 12 poets compete for $1,850 in cash prizes, and the winner snags a $1,000 grand prize.

Want to compete?

12 spots total—6 are saved for slam veterans, and 6 open slots are first-come, first-served at the door. Sign-ups kick off at 6 PM—one hour before the show.

You must be 18 to compete. All ages are welcome to attend.

Whether you’re here to drop bars, cheer on local talent, or get inspired to write your own, Outspoken is a space to celebrate the voices shaping our culture.

Pull up. Speak out. Own the mic.

December 13-15, 2024
Friday 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 14 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets $26-$34
Group Discount $20

Celebrate the magic of the holidays with The Nutcracker!

Roswell Cultural Arts presents Atlanta Dance Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’. This timeless classic has become a tradition in the North Atlanta area delighting audiences young and old, choreographed by Artistic Director, Shelley Grames.

So, journey back in time to a festive Christmas Eve party at the Stahlbaum’s home under their fabulous Christmas tree. The party is grand especially for Clara who receives a beautiful Nutcracker from her Godfather Drosselmeyer. But when the clock strikes midnight strange things begin to happen. Clara and her Nutcracker Prince battle the Rat Queen, travel through the magical snow forest and enjoy the amazing, confectionary celebration with the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Land of Sweets. Is it magic or all just a dream?

This timeless tradition fills the stage with colorful costumes and beautiful sets. In the production, they’ll be complimented by the high caliber, professional guest artists; Robert Chabot, Lonnie Davis, Jonah Hooper, Eric Nash, and Fox 5’s Paul Milliken and Joanne Feldman!

Roswell Cultural Arts Presents: Atlanta Dance Theatre’s The Nutcracker

December 19-21, 2024
Thursday-Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Additional Friday afternoon performance at 1:30 p.m.
Assigned Seats! Space is limited so buy tickets early!
Tickets $10/ Group $9
Ages 2 and under are free but may need to sit in an adult’s lap

“Trouble in Toyland” by Lee Bryan, it’s Christmas Eve but the toys aren’t finished, elves are on strike, Santa has lost his laugh, and Rudolph has a runny nose! Will Christmas be canceled? Of course not! This show delivers holiday hijinks that is fun for the whole family.