Imperial Theatre
This vaudeville-era theater has set the stage for many legends and was a significant backdrop for Mr. Brown. Serving as a rehearsal venue before leaving on world tours, Mr. Brown and his band the Soul Generals would jam into groove perfection. The Imperial Theatre was also the destination for Mr. Brown’s annual Christmas Toy Giveaway where he would spread cheer and hope to local underprivileged children - a tradition that lives on in his honor today. Soul starts here.
745 Broad Street
Location notes: During downtown Augusta's major construction project, this site may be hard to navigate from time to time.
The late Don “Ramblin’” Rhodes—journalist for more than 50 years—recalled how James Brown took great pride in performing at this theatre, once marked by segregation.
