NEARLY SOLD-OUT ANNIE, GIVING SEASON AND NIGHTS OF LIGHTS PARKING POWER LIMELIGHT THEATRE HEADED INTO 35TH SEASON
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NEARLY SOLD-OUT ANNIE, GIVING SEASON AND NIGHTS OF LIGHTS PARKING
POWER LIMELIGHT THEATRE HEADED INTO 35TH SEASON
Holiday Productions, Community Giving And A New $20 Parking Fundraiser Fuel Momentum
For St. Augustine’s Only Year-Round Community Theatre
ANNIE – Dec. 4–21
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Directed by Maggie Cox
Presented by Smokin’ D’s BBQ
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Dec. 5, 2025 – Limelight Theatre is experiencing momentum this holiday season as rave reviews and a nearly sold-out run of Annie launch the organization’s 2025 Giving Season campaign and its newest community fundraiser, “Parking with a Purpose,” during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights. Together, these initiatives support the nonprofit theatre as it prepares to enter its 35th season in 2026 while maintaining its 50-year-old facility.
Annie opened this week to enthusiastic audience response and continues its run through Dec. 21. Set in 1930s New York City during the Great Depression, Annie follows the journey of a spirited young orphan determined to find her parents—and her place in the world. The production features beloved songs including “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life.” Two young performers, Sydney Taisey and Jasmine Maurer, alternate in the title role throughout the run.
Director Maggie Cox, a graduate of the St. Johns County Center for the Arts and longtime member of the Limelight Theatre family, began her journey on the Limelight stage as a young performer and now returns as a director, educator and mentor—guiding the next generation of artists in one of Limelight’s most beloved holiday productions.
Annie Launches Limelight’s 2025 Giving Season
The opening of Annie also marks the official launch of Limelight Theatre’s 2025 Giving Season, a fundraising campaign supporting two major milestones:
50 years of the historic theatre building
Limelight’s journey into its 35th season in 2026 as St. Augustine’s only year-round community theatre
The campaign centers on the theme “Be the Light. Share the Light. Limelight!” with the tagline “Help keep the lights on, the stories alive, and the community thriving.”
“This is a pivotal moment for Limelight Theatre,” said executive director Sherrie Provence. “We are celebrating our history while facing the realities of a 50-year-old building. From repairing aging bathrooms to improving accessibility, every gift this Giving Season helps protect our home and strengthen our mission.”
Parking with a Purpose During Nights of Lights
With thousands of visitors downtown each night, Limelight is opening its 75-space parking lot at 11 Old Mission Ave. On most Nights of Lights dates now through January, guests may park for $20 per car, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the theatre including building improvements, youth programs, scholarships and daily operations.
A limited number of blackout dates will occur when Limelight has scheduled performances. Guests are encouraged to check availability at www.limelight-theatre.org.
This initiative offers a simple solution to downtown parking while allowing the community to directly support a beloved local nonprofit.
Tickets and Ways to Give
Tickets for Annie are $35, with senior and military tickets priced at $30. Audiences attending Annie or enjoying downtown during Nights of Lights are invited to participate in Giving Season through several meaningful options:
Seat engravings (permanent naming opportunities)
Student scholarships
Building and infrastructure support
Parking with a Purpose during Nights of Lights
Unrestricted year-end giving
Donation and Giving Season information is available at www.limelight-theatre.org.
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About Limelight Theatre
Limelight Theatre is St. Augustine’s only year-round community theatre. The organization presents a full season of musicals, plays and youth productions and offers theatre education programs for children and adults. In 2026, the theatre celebrates its 35th anniversary, while the building it occupies marks 50 years in operation.
Limelight Theatre
11 Old Mission Ave
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Theatre website: www.limelight-theatre.org
Direct ticket link: www.limelight.ludus.com
Box office: 904-825-1164
Television crews and media are invited to attend an upcoming performance for coverage or schedule a behind-the-scenes rehearsal visit for interviews, B-roll and cast access. The director and cast are also available for interviews and appearances.
For media inquiries, contact Beth Strautz at 904-926-1208 or beth@vaguspr.com.