Opening its doors in July 2004, with a Christening presentation of, "A Reach of Song", presented through the joint efforts of The City of Cumming and The Appalachian Educational and Historical Society, Inc., the Cumming Playhouse has continued to gain momentum over the course of the past 18 months. Complemented with one of the finest restaurants in Forsyth and surrounding areas, Tam's Backstage Food & Spirits, located on the lower level, provides unique dining experiences to go hand in hand with exciting Main Stage Performances.
This restoration project of the 1923 Cumming School was funded by Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax monies provided within the Historic Preservation category along with donations from the community to help furnish the beautiful historic building. In 2000, the school was placed on the National Register of historic Places through the efforts of The Historical Society of Forsyth County, under the leadership of Mrs. Annette Bramblett.
Local theatre companies will be invited to perform here as well as Road Shows who wish to make Cumming one of their stops. Watch for entertainment to include concerts, soliloquies, comedies, musicals, historic reenactments and community performances.
Other features in the building include:
Schools Historic Library highlighting the schools history via memorabilia of students from the 20's -50's.
- The Historical Society of Forsyth County Headquarters.
- The Bell Research Center, a 2000 book library on Southern History.
- Replica of High School Classroom 40's-50's.
- Replica of Primary School Classroom - 1930's.
- Tam's Backstage Food & Spirits- visit tamsbackstage.com for more info.
- Handicap Accessible for performers and visitors.
- Historic Garden featuring flowering plants and shrubs native to North Georgia.
The Cumming Playhouse
101 School Street
Cumming, Georgia 30040
Ticket Information (770) 781-9178
FAQ
At Cumming Playhouse, we've done our best to create a Web site that anticipates and satisfies our customers' needs. With that goal in mind, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not find an answer to your question here, contact us at 770-781-9178 or mailto:info@playhousecumming.com..
Where is the Cumming Playhouse Located?
Directions
Directions from Ga. 400 South (Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta)
Georgia 400 to Bald Ridge Marina Road Exit. Exit to your left across the Ga. 400 Bridge and
head down the hill and around a curve toward town. Turn right at the town clock/electronic
marquee onto Pilgrim Mill Road. Go I block to School Street on your left. Cumming Playhouse is
located at the intersection of Pilgrim Mill and School Streets and is housed within the Historic
Cumming Public School at 101 School Street. Additional signage will guide you. Handicapped
Parking and Access Ramp on left side of building.
Directions from Highway 9 South (Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta)
Travel North on Highway 9 into the town. Travel past Dairy Queen (on right). Get in far right lane
and continue through the upcoming intersection. The road name at his point becomes Pilgrim Mill
Road. Continue one block to School Street. Cumming Playhouse is located at the intersection of
Pilgrim Mill and School Streets and is housed within the Historic Cumming Public School at 101
School Street. Additional signage will guide you. Handicapped Parking and Access Ramp on left
side of building.
Directions from Ga. 400 North (Dawsonvile, Dahlonega
Georgia 400 to Bald Ridge Marina Road Exit. Exit to your right onto Bald Ridge Marina Road
and head down the hill and around a curve toward town. Turn right at the town clock/electronic
marquee onto Pilgrim Mill Road. Go I block to School Street on your left. Cumming Playhouse is
located at the intersection of Pilgrim Mill and School Streets and is housed within the Historic
Cumming Public School at 101 School Street. Additional signage will guide you. Handicapped
Parking and Access Ramp on left side of building.
Directions from Highway 9 North (Dahlonega Highway)
Take Highway 9 and head South toward Cumming. School Street is just before the town square
on the left and right across from the entrance to City Hall. Turn onto School Street and go about
one block. The Cumming Playhouse is located within the Cumming Historic School at 101
School Street on the left. Handicapped Parking and Access Ramp on left side of building.
Directions from Canton and points West of Cumming
Georgia 20 headed east toward Cumming. Continue on 20 to Highway 9. (Dairy Queen will be on
your left as you turn left onto Highway 9). Get in far right lane and continue through the
upcoming intersection. The road name at the intersection becomes Pilgrim Mill Road. You will
see town clock and electronic marques on your left as you pass through the intersection.
Continue one block to School Street. Cumming Playhouse is located at the intersection of Pilgrim
Mill and School Streets and is housed within the Historic Cumming Public School at 101 School
Street. Additional signage will guide you.
Where do I buy my tickets?
Please call 770-781-9178 for all ticket sales.
Can I buy tickets online?
We are in the process of providing an online ticket sales solution. We hope to be online with that solution by February. Keep checking back with us.
Can I buy season tickets?
Yes, you can. Please call the Box Office for more information (770-781-9178)
Can I buy tickets in advance?
Yes. The Box Office will be able to help you with your purchase
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