The Grand Opera House is one of Macon's established performance venues, valuable less as a static monument than as a way to catch the city when it is alive after dark. The building and the programme both make it worth checking before you settle for another ordinary evening.
For travelers, the practical move is to look at the current schedule early and book if something fits your dates. Even when you do not attend a show, the venue usually anchors a useful part of town for an evening walk or meal.