Atlanta Newsroom STAGE TUBE: Percy's Back! Meet THE LIGHTNING THIEF Star, Chris McCarrell
by BWW News Desk on August 20, 2018 in Atlanta The producers of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical announced this morning Chris McCarrell will reprise the role of Percy Jackson in the upcoming national tour of the musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan. (more...)  HOME BY DARK Sets Stage At City Springs
by BWW News Desk on August 20, 2018 in Atlanta Since 2007, HOME BY DARK has captivated audiences with one of the most memorable and powerful concert events in America. Inviting the best songwriters and musicians in the world to its stage, HOME BY DARK is a Nashville meets New York meets LA meets Atlanta, storytelling, romantic, pierce your heart, laugh 'til it hurts, reminds me of momma, dance in the aisle, that's my favorite song, evening you'll never forget. This popular songwriter concert series settles in on stage at the City Green as the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center presents HOME BY DARK with special guests Marcia Ramirez, Michael Logen, and Michael Peterson on Sunday, September 23, 2018. While this show is free and open to the public, a limited number of VIP table seats will go on sale Friday, August 24, 2018, at noon. (more...)  Now Playing Onstage in Atlanta - Week of 8/20/2018
by BWW on August 20, 2018 in Atlanta Upcoming Shows - Week of 8/20/2018 for Atlanta (more...)  Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Aug. 19
by Audition Roundup on August 19, 2018 in Atlanta Updated this week! Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, August 19, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including what/when/where and how to audition! (more...)  ActingAtlanta.com and CeNita Vineyards and Winery Present a One-Night ACTORS' SHOWCASE:
by BWW News Desk on August 18, 2018 in Atlanta ActingAtlanta.com and CeNita Vineyards and Winery present a one-night ACTORS' SHOWCASE: Actors Celebrating the Craft of Acting, at Mark SQuared Studios in Tucker, on September 11, 2018. Wine pouring with light fare starts at 6:00 p.m., the Actors' Showcase starts at 7:30 p.m. (more...)  Exclusive: Chris McCarrell To Lead THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL National Tour
by BWW News Desk on August 18, 2018 in Atlanta The producers of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical announced this morning Chris McCarrell will reprise the role of Percy Jackson in the upcoming national tour of the musical adaption of the New York Times best-selling novel written by Rick Riordan. (more...)  Photo Flash: Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL Comes to Theatrical Outfit
by BWW News Desk on August 16, 2018 in Atlanta 'Gentlemen. We have lived through the age of the poet and landed in the age of the hack.' - Richard Burbage in The Book of Will (more...)  Marietta Theatre Company Opens Second Season With NUNSENSE
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2018 in Atlanta Following a successful inaugural season, Marietta Theatre Company is kicking off its second season with Nunsense, a comedic, over-the-top musical that tells the story of five of the 19 surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken: a one-time missionary order that ran a leper colony on an island south of France. Nunsense, set to run August 17 through September 1 at the Lyric Studio on the Square, is a hysterical comedy written and produced by Dan Goggin, who received the 1986 Outer Critics' Circle Award for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Music. (more...) The Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents AIDA
by BWW News Desk on August 17, 2018 in Atlanta Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents this timeless musical love story August 17-September 2, 2018. Winner of 4 Tony Awards in 2000, AIDA is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal set against the back top of ancient Egypt. AIDA features music alive with passion by the great Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice as well as a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang, Linda Woolverton and Robert Falls. AIDA, performs at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 8/17 - WEST SIDE STORY, MAMMA MIA, and More!
by BWW Special on August 17, 2018 in Atlanta BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature WEST SIDE STORY, MAMMA MIA, and More! (more...)  Actor's Express Presents A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
by BWW News Desk on August 15, 2018 in Atlanta Actor's Express presents A Doll's House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath in a co-production with Aurora Theatre. Written by the author of last season's The Christians, A Doll's House, Part 2 was one of the biggest smash hits of the 2017 Broadway season and was unanimously cheered by audiences and critics alike. (more...)  John Crist Launches Comedy Tour
by BWW News Desk on August 14, 2018 in Atlanta Comedian and internet sensation John Crist has announced 'The Human Being' Tour, in partnership with Premier Productions. (more...)  Fox Theatre Announces SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE
by BWW News Desk on August 14, 2018 in Atlanta "So You Think You Can Dance," the 15-time Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, takes Atlanta's Fox Theatre stage on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. with the installment of its blockbuster annual tour SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018. (more...) Manchester Orchestra & The Front Bottoms Kick Off 2018 Tour With THE STUFFING At The Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk on August 14, 2018 in Atlanta Manchester Orchestra and The Front Bottoms kick off their 2018 tour with 'The Stuffing' - Manchester Orchestra's 9th annual Thanksgiving celebration - at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. The performance will feature Saves The Day, Kevin Devine, O'Brother, Mighty, and others to be announced soon. 'The Stuffing' takes over the Fox Theatre auditorium and Egyptian Ballroom, with doors opening at 4 p.m. and the first band hitting the Egyptian Ballroom stage at 5 p.m. A more detailed schedule will be released at a later date. Performances will occur in both the auditorium and Egyptian Ballroom throughout the event. (more...)  Anthony Nuccio, Katie LaMark, Sam Harvey, and More to Lead ROCK OF AGES 10th Anniversary Tour
by BWW News Desk on August 14, 2018 in Atlanta Leading the cast are Anthony Nuccio as 'Drew Boley,' Katie LaMark as 'Sherrie Christian,' John-Michael Breen as 'Lonny,' Sam Harvey as 'Stacee Jaxx,' Ryan M. Hunt as 'Dennis,' Chris Renalds as 'Franz,' Kristina Walz as 'Regina,' Kenya Hamilton as 'Justice,' and Andrew Tebo as 'Hertz.' The tour will also feature Michael Bojtos, Emily Croft, Kyle Jurassic, Mark LaDuke, Carlina Parker, Darrell Wayne Purcell, Stephen Rochet, Zoe Unkovich, and Brenna Wahl. (more...)  Photo Flash: Horizon Theatre Company Presents HOW BLACK MOTHERS SAY I LOVE YOU
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2018 in Atlanta Second in Horizon's New American Dreams Series, How Black Mothers Say I Love You is a powerful, funny and touching tale of a Jamaican mother and her daughters back home together - laughing, shouting and searching for love. How Black Mothers Say I Love You makes its U.S. premiere at Horizon Theatre Company with an all-star cast and creative team, with performances beginning July 13. Ottawa Tonite says, "Playwright Trey Anthony's love letter written to those women in her family that had to leave their children behind has both a whimsical and a hard edge to it. This play is good - standing ovation good. Sweet, touching and funny, ample in its raw emotion, How Black Mothers Say I Love You can't help but work its way into your heart." The play is sponsored by the family and friends of Denise McLaughlin in honor of her milestone birthday. Performances begin July 13 and run through August 26 (press opening on July 13) on the intimate Horizon Theatre stage in Little Five Points/Inman Park. (more...) Center For Puppetry Arts Presents THE TORTOISE, THE HARE, AND OTHER AESOP'S FABLES
by BWW News Desk on August 14, 2018 in Atlanta The Center for Puppetry Arts is pleased to present Aesop's classic stories and morals for young audiences when The Tortoise, the Hare & Other Aesop's Fables takes the stage August 14-September 23. Featuring famous fables, such as "The Lion and the Mouse;" "Country Mouse and City Mouse;" "The Fox and the Crane;" "The Ant and the Grasshopper;" and "The Tortoise and the Hare;" the family-favorite musical show is sure to engage even the youngest family members. (more...)  BWW Interview: 'Kids just want to be talked to like they are humans!' Amy Sweeney talks THE TORTOISE, THE HARE AND OTHER AESOP'S FABLES at Center for Puppetry Arts
by Stephanie Robb on August 13, 2018 in Atlanta THE TORTOISE, THE HARE AND OTHER AESOP'S FABLES playing at the Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts brings an exciting theme to these renowned stories that have been popular with children and adults for hundreds of years. (more...)  Newnan Theatre Company Announces OF MICE AND MEN
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2018 in Atlanta Newnan Theatre Company is proud to announce the opening of its 41st season with a production of the John Steinbeck classic work, Of Mice and Men. The show opens on August 16th and will run through August 26th. The story is based on Steinbeck's own experiences of working with the migrant workers in California when he was a teenager. Steinbeck took the title from the famous poem "To A Mouse," by Robert Burns, which reads, "… the best-laid plans o' mice an' men/ Gang aft agley," or "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." (more...)  Fox Theatre to Warm the Winter with CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2018 in Atlanta CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE returns by popular demand to Atlanta's legendary Fox Theatre with a grander and electrifying stage spectacular for two unforgettable performances presented by Steve Litman. This critically-acclaimed extravaganza is a BROADWAY MUSICAL AND NEW CIRQUE ADVENTURE WRAPPED INTO THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Tickets are on sale Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. (more...) Georgian Ensemble Theatre Opens Season With 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2018 in Atlanta Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET) has announced that it will open their 18-19 season with 9 to 5 the Musical at their home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. (more...) Alliance Theatre Selected To Host Young African Leader
by BWW News Desk on August 13, 2018 in Atlanta Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce that it has been selected to host Suzyika Nyimbili, a Fellow from Zambia, in the Professional Development Experience (PDE) component of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders from August 6 to September 14, 2018 (more...)  CHICAGO National Tour Will Bring All That Jazz to Houston, Tampa, Detroit, and Many More Cities
by BWW News Desk on August 12, 2018 in Atlanta Chicago is continuing its North American tour with a slew of new dates announced across the country! Check out the list below to see when the smash hit is coming to your city...and all that jazz! (more...)  Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Aug. 12
by Audition Roundup on August 12, 2018 in Atlanta Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, August 12, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. (more...) Dad's Garage Selected As A Grantee Of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation And Management Program
by BWW News Desk on August 10, 2018 in Atlanta Dad's Garage today announced that it is a grantee recipient of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program. The invitation- only program seeks to strengthen the organizational capacity and programming of small and mid-size cultural organizations within Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Denver, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. Through the $43 million multi-year initiative, Bloomberg Philanthropies will provide unrestricted general operating support as well as arts management training in areas that include fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and board development. (more...) |
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