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ArtsBridge Announces Nominees For 2018 Shuler Hensley Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2018
This week ArtsBridge announced the nominees for the 10th Anniversary Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards. 38 public and private schools from throughout the state were nominated in 17 categories. The awards show is the culmination of a year-long professional development program and will showcase the next generation of Georgia's musical theatre talent. Presented by the Georgia Lottery, the awards show will air on Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) over its nine-station statewide television network live from Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on April 19, 2018 from 7-9 pm.
Fox Theatre Presents A Conversation with President Bill Clinton
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 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.
The Pope's Choir Announces First U.S. National Tour With Performance At Atlanta's Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
The Sistine Chapel Choir from Rome, commonly recognized as "the Pope's Choir," in partnership with Concerts West/AEG Presents, Brokaw Co. and TEI announced today its first-ever U.S. national tour schedule, including a performance at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on July 3 at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale to the public soon.
Krystal Renée 'Challenges the Idea of What An Instrument Is' in STOMP
by Hannah Montgomery - March 26, 2018
STOMP, the multi-awarding winning percussion show, is making its way across North America and is set to play a limited engagement at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Krystal Renee, who was previously in the Off-Broadway cast of STOMP, is currently in the cast of the touring production and spoke to us about the current touring production of STOMP, and how this show has continued to entertain and wow audiences for over twenty years.
Pearl Cleage of HOSPICE + POINTING AT THE MOON at Alliance Theatre
by Amy Zipperer - March 26, 2018
The Alliance Theatre is making another stop on the road, this time at the Fulton County Southwest Arts Center where they're presenting a pair of one-act plays, Hospice and Pointing at the Moon, both by celebrated playwright Pearl Cleage.  BroadwayWorld caught up with Pearl Cleage to talk about her work. 
Marietta Theatre Company Rocks and Rolls With THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2018
Audiences are invited to rock, pop and doo-wop to the sounds of the Marietta Theatre Company's latest musical production --The Marvelous Wonderettes! Written and created by Roger Bean, the tribute to the timeless tunes from the 1950s and 1960s is set to take audiences on a melodic journey back in time when boys, big hair and bigger singing dreams occupied the minds of the Springfield High School Wonderettes. Playing from April 13 through April 28 at the Lyric Studio on the Square, this off-Broadway hit is a colorful concert fit for the whole family.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre Caps 25th Season With BUDDY- THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 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.
Photo Flash: Capitol City Opera Presents LA TRAVIATA
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2018
Atlanta's Capitol City Opera Company will present Giuseppe Verdi's La traviata on Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m., andSunday, March 25 at 3 p.m. at Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University. Tickets are available online at CCITYOPERA.org.
Announcing BWW Atlanta on Stage Facebook Group
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2018
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce we're launching a new Facebook Group for the Atlanta Theatre community, bringing together performers, audience members, theatre groups, and more to create a local space for discussion and networking.
Academy Theatre Presents MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON'S
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2018
Who doesn't enjoy romance, laughter, and murder? The Academy Theatre is bringing all three to the stage with Murder at the Howard Johnson's by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick. This show is a lighthearted, fast-paced suspense comedy directed by Rob Raissle.
Core Dance To Participate In National Water Dance
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
On Saturday, April 14 at 4pm EST, Core Dance's Core Performance Company will be joining 1,500 dancers from across the country to perform in the 3rd Annual National Water Dance - site-specific dances at rivers, bays, lakes, oceans, or any water sites nearby - uniting to celebrate and take responsibility for protecting our water. Core Dance will be performing at Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, GA. The event will be Live-Streamed on Core Dance's YouTube and Facebook Pages that can be found at coredance.org.
Brit Floyd Returns to Atlanta's Fox for Anniversary of The Dark Side of the Moon
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
Brit Floyd, the world's greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, returns to Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Thursday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. for a very special '45th Anniversary' retrospective of Pink Floyd's iconic 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon. 
Jennifer Alice Acker and Abby Holland Get Their Freak On in FREAKY FRIDAY at Horizon Theatre
by Stephanie Robb - March 18, 2018
We chatted with Jennifer Alice Acker and Abby Holland, who play mom Katherine (Acker) and daughter Ellie (Holland), on how FREAKY FRIDAY has been transformed into a musical with something for everyone.
ArtsBridge Announces Student Ensemble For 10th Annual Shuler Hensley Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2018
Today ArtsBridge Foundation announced the 110 actors and actresses from around the state who will perform in the Shuler Student Ensemble at the 10th Anniversary Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards. The awards show is the culmination of a year-long professional development program, and will showcase the next generation of Georgia's musical theatre talent. Presented by the Georgia Lottery, the awards show will air on Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) over its nine-station statewide television network live from Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on April 19, 2018 at 7 pm.
Dad's Garage Rolls Out “Legend Of Conan” Lighting Scholarship
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2018
Some called him the lighting guy, Dad's called him family, everyone knows him as a Legend. In honor of the memory of Conan Santamaria, Dad's Garage announces a call for applications for the "Legend of Conan Lighting Scholarship." This award will give an emerging lighting designer the chance to hone their craft on the Dad's Garage stage and kickstart a creative career in lighting design.
Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2018
Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents this musical play April 13-29, 2018. More than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961. ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE performs at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (548 South Marietta Pkwy., Marietta). For tickets, reservations and group pricing visit www.AtlantaLyric.com or call 404-377-9948.
Pod Save America Comes to the Cobb Energy Centre
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2018
Liberal political podcast, Pod Save America, is hitting the road and stopping at Cobb Energy Centre on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m. to have live, no-nonsense conversations about politics, the press, and the nightmare that is the Trump presidency. They call it Pod Tours America, because they think that's clever.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre Announce Summer Camp 2018
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, announces Georgia Ensemble Theatre Conservatory's Summer Camp 2018. Georgia Ensemble Theatre provides summer performing arts opportunities for all ages and levels of experience. Class sizes are kept small so that every child receives individualized attention in a safe, supportive and fun environment. GET offers a wide range of classes for classic acting, Broadway-style performance, playwriting, improvisation, and overall theater production.
GTA Readies To Mount An Epic Journey With THE ODYSSEY
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
Gainesville Theatre Alliance sends audiences on an extraordinary adventure with season finale, The Odyssey
42nd Atlanta Film Festival Takes Place this April
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2018
For 42 years, the Atlanta Film Festival has welcomed tens of thousands of patrons from across the globe to gather around the silver screen. One of only two dozen Academy Award-qualifying events in the country, the Atlanta Film Festival showcases over 200 films, selected from more than 7,000 submissions, over the ten day event each spring. This 42nd year will be bigger and better than ever, and we welcome filmmakers, film-lovers, and locals alike to join the party!
Theresa Caputo Comes to the Fox This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Theresa Caputo, from TLC's hit show Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Sunday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. Theresa will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them, just in a different way.
ArtsBridge Hosted First Prelude Fundraising Event At Cobb Energy Centre
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2018
ArtsBridge Foundation hosted their very first Prelude fundraising event at Cobb Energy Centre on March 3. The evening included a cocktail reception featuring fabulous hors d'oeuvres by Executive Chef Nicholas Walker, tickets to Audra McDonald's one woman show and an exclusive meet and greet and photo opportunity with the Tony Award winner after her performance.
Out Front Theatre Company Announces Tremendous 2018-2019 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2018
Out Front Theatre Company, the only theater in the Southeast dedicated to telling stories of the LGBTQIA+ experience and community, announced today its third season of imaginative, inspiring and inclusive productions. The expanded 2018-2019 season lineup will feature five productions and will include everything from full-scale musicals to intimate dramas to campy comedies.
Photo Flash: MAMMA MIA! Dances into Aurora Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Calling all dancing queens and kings! Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, is set to run at Aurora Theatre from March 8 - April 22, 2018. Mamma Mia! is one of the most successful musicals of all time, the eighth longest running show in Broadway history and one of only five musicals to have run for more than ten years on Broadway - grossing over $2 billion and bringing smiles to over 54 million worldwide. Aurora Theatre is proudly producing Atlanta's post-Broadway premiere of the feel-good show in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville!
THE FLICK Comes to Out Of Box Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2018
Out of Box Theatre is proud to bring the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner The Flick, by Annie Baker to its stage this month.

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