SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah is setting the stage for something spectacular.
The city is getting ready to welcome a brand-new celebration of the arts. The inaugural Savannah Performing Arts Festival kicks off today, and it will bring a mix of performances, panels, and a Tony award-winning musical to town.
The stage is set at the Savannah Cultural Arts center for what organizers share will be a fun, multi-week festival showing local, and national talent.
The festival will open with a ribbon cutting for the launch of this festival at noon today. Immediately after, you can meet performers and get a sneak peek at all the fun that will be offered over the next 12 days.
The first-half of schedule of the 12-day event.
From today to February 22nd – the festival will feature concerts, drama, comedy, interactive panels, and a special gala on February 20th.
One of the highlights? A fully staged production of the Tony award-winning musical "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder," which will be running this weekend and next weekend.
Hosted by the nonprofit, Savannah Performance Alliance, this festival aims to highlight the city's vibrant arts scene. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and Alderman Nick Palumbo will be some of the officials in attendance to celebrate the launch today, alongside festival organizers.
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