Linnentown - The Musical

Schedule

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA, United States, Georgia 30601 | Athens, GA

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Linnentown – The Musical is a groundbreaking tribute to Athens' history written by resident and author Hattie Thomas Whitehead. The musical depicts the historically significant African American community of Linnentown in Athens, Georgia, that was removed in the 1960s as part of an urban renewal project.
Based on the memoir Giving Voice to Linnentown, this captivating production offers a unique opportunity to see into the past and witness the full richness of the Linnentown community. Audiences will get to know the residents of Linnentown as they support each other as a community, search for love and connection, and grapple with overwhelming odds.
The story of Linnentown is both uniquely Athenian and representative of communities across America. Based entirely on actual events, Linnentown – The Musical is an artistic tribute to these families, their stories, struggles, and triumphs.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m.!
The performance of Linnentown – The Musical on Thursday, September 11, will be a special showing exclusively for student groups.
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300 N Thomas Street, Athens, GA, United States, Georgia 30601

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