SUWANEE
Broadway in the Park at Town Center Park
Suwanee Performing Arts invites audiences to take a dip under the sea for a special production of "The Little Mermaid." This year's Broadway in the Park production has Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, Ursula and other characters from the Disney animated film splashing in the real world. "Filligan's Island," a parody of the '60s sitcom "Gilligan's Island," opens each evening. Although Broadway in the Park is free to the public, donations are encouraged because the event serves as the annual fundraiser for Suwanee Performing Arts. Activities also include a Caribbean carnival and island-style market with an array of vendors and inflatables, which will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. If pint-size princess fans would like to toast tea cups with the cast, they can attend the Under the Sea Tea Party at 10:30 a.m. July 27 and 28. It's geared toward ages 3 to 7 and costs $25 per child.
7 p.m. July 27-28. Free. Town Center Park, at the corner of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Buford Highway. 678-482-6333, www.suwaneeperformingarts.com.
ROSWELL
"Godspell Jr." at Act 3 Playhouse
Act 3 Playhouse presents this version of the endearing musical with a cast made up entirely of young people. Clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville converge to tell the story of the life of Jesus taken from the Gospel of St. Matthew. It's packed with the musical's trademark numbers, including "Day By Day" and "By My Side." Director Johnna Mitchell and assistant director Maggie Taylor join forces to bring the Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak musical to life.
7:30 p.m. July 27; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. July 28 ; 2:30 p.m. July 29; 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3; 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 5. $10-$20. Act 3 Playhouse, 6385-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org.
CUMMING
Movies in the Park at Cumming Fairgrounds
Folks gather for family-friendly activities and a free movie under the stars. It all begins with a pre-show bash featuring face painting, kids bouncing on inflatable attractions and more. Bring some cash as some activities require a small fee. When the sun goes down the Farrelly brothers' "The Three Stooges" hits the portable movie screen with oodles of eye pokes and nyuk nyuks ((CQ)). Will Sasso, Sean Hayes and Chris Diamantopoulos play Curly, Larry and Moe respectively. The result is a spot-on impersonation of the timeless trio. A concession stand will be available shilling movie snacks. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.
7 p.m. July 28. Free. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road. Cumming. 770-781-3491, www.gamoviesinthepark.com.
