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Love Big Dance Numbers? Watch Shuler Awards On GPB
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2018
If you can't get enough My Fair Lady and Cabaret, you'd rather see Into the Woods than go camping, and Hamilton is your favorite President, you'll want to watch the 10th Anniversary of the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards!
XPT To Showcase Original, Innovative Puppetry Works For Adults At The Center For Puppetry Arts
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2018
The Center for Puppetry Arts will soon present a series of original puppetry pieces during its highly anticipated Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT), May 10-13. Throughout XPT, artists from all disciplines will work together to produce, workshop and perform inspired, original works for adult audiences. The talented artists will cover a full range of styles, including live performances, short films and an art installation in a chance to experiment and collaborate with their peers under the guidance of Center for Puppetry Arts staff.
GET's BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Opens April 12
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2018
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, will cap its 25th Silver Anniversary Season sponsored by The Thoresen Foundation, with what's been dubbed as the world's most successful rock & roll musical, Buddy - the Buddy Holly Story.
Georgia Ensemble Announces 26th Season
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2018
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET) Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director Anita Allen-Farley has announced Season 26 of the professional theatre company in North Fulton County.
Alliance Theatre And Atlanta Symphony Announce Imaginative Staging Of CANDIDE
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2018
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce its upcoming production of CANDIDE, directed by Alliance Theatre Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth with musical direction by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Music Director Robert Spano.  Performances are May 9 - 20, 2018 in Symphony Hall, while the Alliance Theatre undergoes a complete renovation.  Opening night is Friday, May 11. 
Dad's Garage Television Premieres Three New Works At Atlanta Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2018
Have you been feeling kind of glum? Do you want to get your laugh on? Are your spring allergies so bad that you simply cannot risk being exposed to the elements? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then come on down to Dad's Garage, where we are hosting the Atlanta Film Festival comedy films.
Broadway In Atlanta Offers Discounted Student Rush Tickets For SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2018
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta will offer a special $30 Student Rush Ticket for the Atlanta engagement of Something Rotten!, playing at The Fox Theatre April 17-22. Students simply need to bring valid college student identification with them to the Fox Theatre Box Office two hours prior to each performance. The Student Rush Ticket price will be valid for all performances with a two-ticket limit per student ID. Student Rush Tickets are subject to availability and will be sold from best available, which may include limited view locations.
CCCEPA/Pebblebrook Presents CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2018
The Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts (CCCEPA) magnet program at Pebblebrook High School presents the award-winning hit Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can May 4 & 5 at 8PM and May 5 & 6 at 3PM. Performances are at the Cobb County Civic Center's Jennie T. Anderson Theatre.
Saycon Sengbloh to Headline Actor's Express Gala
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2018
Actor's Express will present its gala Broadway at Atlanta Contemporary on Saturday, May 5 from 7-10 PM. The 2018 Gala will feature Broadway and TV star actress Saycon Sengbloh with special guest Eric Graise. The evening will be held at Atlanta Contemporary and filled with live Broadway entertainment, delicious food and drinks, and unique live and silent auctions all to benefit AE during our 30th Anniversary Season.
CAMP BROADWAY Names Atlanta Teen First Youth Journalist In YouTube Series
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2018
Camp Broadway LLC, the award-winning youth enrichment company, has named Atlanta culture blogger, Marshall W. Mabry IV, age 16, the company's first "insider" youth correspondent. Beginning immediately, Marshall will produce a series of vlogs (video blogs) for Camp Broadway's new series called "Shtick," which will be featured on the company's YouTube channel http://bit.ly/CBshtick and officially launch in June. 'Shtick' is derived from the Yiddish word shtik, meaning 'piece'; it is a gimmick, comic routine or one's characteristic attribute, talent, or trait. Marshall will be covering the people and events behind Broadway and touring shows.
Anita Baker Adds A Third Show To The Mother's Day Weekend Celebration
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2018
Due to overwhelming demand, Anita Baker, multi-Grammy Award-winning singer, adds a third performance to the Mother's Day weekend celebration at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Regarded as one of the most popular vocalists of soulful romantic ballads, Anita Baker sings the songs every mother will love to hear live in concert. Anita Baker's career spans over three decades and includes eight Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, seven Soul Train Awards, seven platinum albums and six world tours.
Take a trip back in time with Marietta Theatre Company's THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
by Stephanie Robb - April 08, 2018
We spoke with Director Elizabeth Weaver and star Meaghan Paetkau ahead of the show's April 13th opening.
Chris Thile To Broadcast 'Live From Here' at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2018
Chris Thile will be hitting the airwaves for a broadcast of Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion) at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Saturday, May 19 at 5:45 p.m. Broadcast guests include Father John Misty, Neko Case and comic Rory Albanese. Chris will also perform duets with Madison Cunningham.
Newnan Theatre Company Presents BLACKPOOL AND PARRISH
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018
Newnan Theatre Company is pleased to announce the opening of the dark comedy Blackpool and Parrish by David Belke on Thursday, April 12th and running through Sunday, April 22nd. The show will be presented in the NTC Black Box Theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look at EL GRAN DIA DE LA MADRES
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018
Three generations of outrageous women confront each other in a family mausoleum: that is the premise of Aurora Theatre's Teatro Aurora production of El Gran Dia de la Madre, a new comedy by Chascas y Quintanilla to be performed in the intimate Aurora Studio. With Chilean and Spanish co-authors, the show has delighted audiences on two continents, premiering in Chile in 2012 followed by a production in Spain in 2014. Additionally, the show is a part of the celebrated GGC Harvel Lab Series and will be performed in Spanish with English supertitles.
Photo Flash: It's Better Down Where It's Wetter! First Look at Serenbe's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018
Serenbe Playhouse, recipient of the prestigious American Theatre Wing grant, and named one of the Top 20 theatres in the nation by Playbill, is pleased to present DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID. Directed by Ryan Oliveti, the show opens on March 30th and runs to April 22nd. DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID will be produced at The Grange Lake in Serenbe.
The Pope's Choir Holds First-Ever U.S. National Tour Opening Night At Atlanta's Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2018
The Pope's Choir from Rome will kick-off their much-anticipated U.S. National Tour at the Atlanta's Fox Theatre on July 3 at 7 p.m. The Atlanta-based Georgia Boy Choir will open the evening with a special performance.
Alliance Theatre Announces New Works For Development In 2018/19 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
The Alliance Theatre commits extensive resources annually to supporting and developing new work and new artists through two nationally recognized programs - the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition and the Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab.  The Alliance today announced the winner and finalists of the 16th Alliance/Kendeda Competition as well as the three projects chosen for development in the 5th annual Reiser Lab. 
Fox Theatre Marquee Club Set To Open May 17
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
The Fox Theatre today announced the Marquee Club presented by Lexus grand opening is set for Thursday, May 17, 2018 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for inaugural members. The $10 million expansion is the largest one-time revitalization effort of the Fox Theatre since its 1929 grand opening, as the Marquee Club footprint includes the northwest corner of the building that was previously leased retail space.
Spanish Literature Proves Timeless In GTA's Bi-lingual FUENTE OVEJUNA
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Spanish literature proves timeless in the bi-lingual Gainesville Theatre Alliance production of "Fuente Ovejuna"
Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company Announces Its Sixteenth Season
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
Artistic Director Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce the 2018-2019 season - 'Moments Make the Movement.'  The four productions of this 16th season are woven together by a thread of radical change at the societal, organizational and familial levels.  The season opens in September with Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham.  
Center for Puppetry Arts Unveils 40th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
The Center for Puppetry Arts is thrilled to announce the 2018-2019 season programming, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of the nation's largest nonprofit dedicated to the art form of puppetry. Since 1978, the Center for Puppetry Arts has been sharing the power of puppetry with the Atlanta community and beyond, and with this milestone year comes a host of new programming. In addition to bringing back a few familiar favorites, the Center will debut a new Family Series production, expand its adult audience offerings and introduce new puppets, artifacts and events in the Worlds of Puppetry Museum.
Tickets On Sale To HAMILTON At The Fox Theatre Next Week
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta announce today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on-sale to the public on Sunday, April 8 at 10 a.m. ET at www.foxtheatre.org. Tickets will be available for performances May 22 - June 10, 2018.
Three Shows Join FREAKY FRIDAY in Horizon's 2018 New Season
by BWW News Desk - March 30, 2018
Horizon has shared the incredible plays that you can see. between now and October. Check out the full lineup below!
Fox Theatre Presents Former President Bill Clinton in Conversation, Tickets On Sale 6/13
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2018
The Fox Theatre presents, President Bill Clinton at the Cobb Energy Centre on Wednesday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. for a wide-ranging conversation as he discusses his forthcoming novel, The President is Missing (on-sale June 4). The event is a part of a book tour in connection with the publication of The President is Missing. President Clinton will travel across North America, during which he will offer candid insights into the process and research of the novel, as well the timely and alarming issues it raises about the world.

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