Prelude to the 4th: Concert & Fireworks Free Event

Lawrenceville, Ga. –Aurora Theatre returns for the sixth year for Lawrenceville’s Prelude to the 4th Concert with the musical adaptation of Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Winner of 8 Tony Awards, Big River will begin at 7:30 p.m. on July 3 on the grounds of the .

Mark Twain's timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River. Their adventures along the way are hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming and bring to life your favorite characters from the novel.

Propelled by an award winning score from Roger Miller, the king of country music, this jaunty journey provides a brilliantly theatrical celebration of pure Americana. Following the concert is a brief fireworks display, accompanied by the Aurora Theatre orchestra playing the patriotic anthem Stars and Stripes Forever in a moving tribute on the eve of our country’s Independence Day.

Bring the whole family for a picnic dinner and a show. The lawn seating begins at 5:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. performance. Reserve a table for the best view and a chance to order exclusive catering packages from local restaurants.

For more information or to reserve a table contact Lawrenceville Tourism and Trade Association at 678.226.2639 or www.visitlawrenceville.com

Big River
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Music & Lyrics by Roger Miller
Book by William Hauptman
Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain

Tuesday, July 3

Lawn seating begins at 5:30pm

Performance at 7:30pm

Admission Free

Reserved Table for 6 in prime location: $125

Includes table rental with 6 chairs & linens

Reserve by phone: 678.226.2639

Aurora Theatre, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation and is a member of Atlanta Performs, Theatre Communications Group, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, Lawrenceville Tourism and Trade Association, Georgia Commerce Club, Suwanee Business Alliance and Duluth Merchants Association.