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BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Keeps on Singing at The Alliance Theatre


This year's performance of A Christmas Carol at the Alliance Theatre is being performed on their new Coca-Cola stage for the very first time. Full of non-stop carols that may make the final curtain a bit later than most family shows, it's just the right way to get into the Christmas spirit.

The Alliance Theatre to Present 30th Anniversary Production of A Christmas Carol


A Christmas Carol, Alliance Theatre's annual holiday production, returns for its 30th season, November 16 - December 24, 2019. After two seasons at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, the Alliance's production will return home to the newly renovated Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre on the campus of the Woodruff Arts Center.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for THE TEMPLE BOMBING World Premiere at Alliance Theatre


Atlanta's Tony Award winning Alliance Theatre presents the world premiere The Temple Bombing, written and directed by Jimmy Maize. A new play about the event that rocked Atlanta from Peachtree Street to Auburn Avenue, The Temple Bombing recounts the 1958 attack on The Temple, Atlanta's oldest synagogue, which bolstered local and national support for dramatic social change. The Temple Bombing will have its world premiere on the Alliance Stage from February 22 - March 12, 2017. Opening night is March 1, 7:30 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for THE TEMPLE BOMBING World Premiere at Alliance Theatre


Atlanta's Tony Award winning Alliance Theatre presents the world premiere The Temple Bombing, written and directed by Jimmy Maize. A new play about the event that rocked Atlanta from Peachtree Street to Auburn Avenue, The Temple Bombing recounts the 1958 attack on The Temple, Atlanta's oldest synagogue, which bolstered local and national support for dramatic social change. The Temple Bombing will have its world premiere on the Alliance Stage from February 22 - March 12, 2017. Opening night is March 1, 7:30 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Winners Announced for Atlanta's 2016 Suzi Awards


The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. announced winners for the 2015-2016 Atlanta professional theatrical season last night, November 7, 2016, at the 12th annual awards ceremony held at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center.

Suzi Bass Awards Announce 2016 Nominees


The Suzi Bass Awards revealed nominations for the 2015-2016 Atlanta professional theatre season on Monday evening, September 12, to patrons and industry artists. The Suzi Nomination Party was generously hosted by the Alliance Theatre, at 6:30pm in The Circle Room, on the third floor, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. 

2016 Suzi Bass Award Nominees Announced; Full List!


 The Suzi Bass Awards revealed nominations for the 2015-2016 Atlanta professional theatre season on Monday evening, September 12, to patrons and industry artists. The Suzi Nomination Party was generously hosted by the Alliance Theatre, at 6:30pm in The Circle Room, on the third floor, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. 

Photo Flash: Sneak Preview - ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Begins Tonight at Alliance Theatre


Rehearsals are underway for the Alliance's upcoming production of the classic 1960s drama, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, by Dale Wasserman and based on the novel by Ken Kesey. The Alliance's production, directed by Susan V. Booth (Blues for an Alabama Sky, The Geller Girls, August: Osage County), will feature some of Atlanta's most talented and well-respected actors in one of the largest ensembles of the 2015/16 season. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at Alliance Theatre


Rehearsals are underway for the Alliance's upcoming production of the classic 1960s drama, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Dale Wasserman and based on the novel by Ken Kesey. The Alliance's production, directed by Susan V. Booth (Blues for an Alabama Sky, The Geller Girls, August: Osage County), will feature some of Atlanta's most talented and well-respected actors in one of the largest ensembles of the 2015/16 season. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal!

Thomas Neal Antwon Ghant to Lead Alliance Theatre's ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST; Cast Set!


The Alliance Theatre has announced the cast and creative team behind its upcoming production of the classic 1960s drama, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Dale Wasserman and based on the novel by Ken Kesey. The Alliance's production, directed by Susan V. Booth (Blues for an Alabama Sky, The Geller Girls, August: Osage County), will feature some of Atlanta's most talented and well-respected actors in one of the largest ensembles of the 2015/16 season.

VIDEO: MEATY Cast Deals with Crisis & Wacky Weed in THAT's EDUCATIONAL Season Finale


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours. 'The final episode of the season is a doozy. Just when it appear that the gang is ready for the road, they run into another huge obstacle. Can the gang pull it together and work as a team?'

VIDEO: Secrets Are Spilled in the Back of the Van in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 7


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours. 'Matt reveals more of his philosophy on life and Nick and Kara begin to know each better in the only place that offers some privacy at MEATY: the tour van. Does Kara have a big secret she's keeping about her past? Yes. Yes she does.'

VIDEO: MEATY Members Take a Look at Dark Side of Theatre in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 6


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours. 'Erik decides to make Nick his pet project and teach him about the dark side of educational theatre. Take a terrifying look into the mind of Erik and hopefully learn something about tech along the way. Also, pick up some dating tips from Jimmy, including lowering others' self esteem and looking intense.'

VIDEO: MEATY Picks a Leader in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 5


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours. 'Nick bonds with the group and finds a similar acting philosophy in Kara. Will Nick work up the courage to ask her out? Will he find out who the actual leader of the team is? And will the audiences really believe that Lewis and Clark have been transported to their school gymnasium?'

VIDEO: The MEATY Crew Learns About Drugs in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 4


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours.?'As the education of Nick continues, we get to know the inner workings of MEATY's drug policies. Also, catch a glimpse of rehearsals as the gang gets ready to hit the road again.'

STAGE TUBE: MEATY Scrambles to Rehearse New Cast Member in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 3


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours.'With replacement cast member Nick signed on, the gang tries to train him on 7 shows in 4 days. Meanwhile, we get to know the group a little better and find out what Nick has in store for him.'

VIDEO: 'The New Guy' Joins MEATY cast in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 2


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially any who have done educational theatre tours. 'Reeling from the chaos of Bill's outburst during a show, MEATY scrambles to fill the void left by their emotional cast member. Upper management decides to get involved and pick the newest member of the team.'

VIDEO: 'The New Guy' Joins MEATY cast in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 2


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially any who have done educational theatre tours. 'Reeling from the chaos of Bill's outburst during a show, MEATY scrambles to fill the void left by their emotional cast member. Upper management decides to get involved and pick the newest member of the team.'

VIDEO: MEATY Has a Crab Attack in Episode 1 of THAT'S EDUCATIONAL


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially any who have done educational theatre tours. 'Meet MEATY, the Metro Educational Atlanta Theatre for Youth; the leading educational theatre company in the Southeast. Get to know the ins and outs of their happy touring family, that is until one of the family decides they're not so happy anymore.'

VIDEO: MEATY Has a Crab Attack in Episode 1 of THAT'S EDUCATIONAL


The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially any who have done educational theatre tours. 'Meet MEATY, the Metro Educational Atlanta Theatre for Youth; the leading educational theatre company in the Southeast. Get to know the ins and outs of their happy touring family, that is until one of the family decides they're not so happy anymore.'

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