The Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center (PAC) has announced its 2025-26 Main Stage Series, which will begin in October. The upcoming season includes performances by national ensembles, student productions, holiday shows, and family-oriented events.
Daniel Brown, director of the Performing Arts Center, said, “To the community, I would like to welcome everyone through our doors once again for another season that is PAC-ked with programming. I am confident that this year will be one of the most exciting to date.”
The season will open on October 29 with a performance by the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus. These ensembles are recognized as the oldest and largest performing groups within the U.S. Army Field Band. Their program will feature a variety of music including masterworks, operatic arias, Sousa marches, jazz classics, and Broadway selections. While admission is free for this concert, tickets must be reserved online.
Later in November, from the 13th to the 15th, Georgia Southern Theatre and the PAC will present Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.” This production explores themes such as love and identity. General admission tickets are priced at $20; students, faculty, and staff can purchase tickets for $10.
On November 20, “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” will launch the holiday portion of the series. The musical tells the story of Lois Jean and her hope that a baby hippopotamus named Bella can unite her family during Christmas. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 12 or younger.
In March 2026, “Candlelight Celtic” will offer an immersive experience with Irish melodies performed under candlelight. Created by Scott Doherty—2009 World Champion of Irish Dance—and musician Chris Smith, this event takes place on March 2 with ticket prices ranging from $10 to $25.
From April 9 to 11 next year, Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Sweat” comes to stage at PAC. The play focuses on friends facing challenges related to layoffs at their workplace. General admission is set at $20; discounted tickets for students, faculty and staff are available at $10. This show is recommended for ages 13 and older due to strong language and some violence.
The School Matinee Series is also expanding this year with twelve educational touring shows produced in partnership with theater companies and Georgia Southern Theatre students. Each matinee ticket costs $5; reservations can be made via email at pac@georgiasouthern.edu.
This series starts October 8 with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” suitable for grades four and up. Other scheduled matinees include “New Kid” on October 10—which follows an immigrant family’s adaptation process—and “Peter Pan” presented by Bright Star’s Lenny and Mabel on October 21 for younger audiences (Pre-K through grade three).
Additional free events hosted by PAC include concerts from Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music as well as student film festivals organized by the Department of Communication Arts.
Tickets go on sale September 15 to all members of the public—including students—as well as faculty and staff. Purchases can be made online or through phone or in-person visits during box office hours Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., or inquiries directed via email.
The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus are scheduled to inaugurate this season’s lineup on October 29.
