Imperial Theatre is a historic performing arts venue in downtown Augusta, Georgia, United States, and has been an important part of the city's cultural scene since 1918. Originally opened as the Wells Theatre, the building stands out for its ornate early 20th-century façade, distinctive architectural details and illuminated marquee above the entrance. With a capacity of approximately 845 seats, the theatre offers an authentic setting for musicals, plays, ballet performances, concerts and other live entertainment.
Inside, the theatre preserves the character of a traditional American playhouse, with orchestra seating, box seats, a mezzanine and two balcony levels offering different views of the stage. The relatively intimate auditorium creates a sense of closeness to the performers, while a modern sound system and stage lighting support a wide variety of musical and theatrical productions. Visitors can also enjoy two concession areas serving drinks and light refreshments, making it convenient to relax before a performance or during an intermission.
The theatre is located at 745 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia, United States, in the historic downtown district. Its main entrance opens directly onto Broad Street beneath the prominent Imperial marquee, making the building easy to identify when arriving on foot. Visitors travelling by car can look for parking along Broad Street and nearby side streets or use the paid parking garage at Reynolds Street and 9th Street. Parking spaces immediately behind the theatre are privately controlled and are not available for public use. For information about wider transportation connections and getting around Augusta, see the city guide further down this page.