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Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; Just One Week Left!
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Megan Hilty, Paul Williams, Stephen Schwartz Confirmed for 2018 Junior Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2017
Megan Hilty ('Smash!', Wicked); Paul Williams ('The Muppet Movie,' 'Evergreen,' Bugsy Malone, Emmet Otter's Jug-band Christmas); and Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Wicked) are three stars confirmed for the 2018 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta (#JTF18, #JTFATL), happening January 12-14, 2018 at The Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre to Stage TENDERLY, The Rosemary Clooney Musical
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2017
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET) is proud to continue the professional theatre's 25th Silver Anniversary Season, exclusively sponsored by The Thoresen Foundation. Beginning in early January 2018, the theatre company brings the hit musical Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical to their stage in Roswell.
Terry Burrell to Star in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL at Theatrical Outfit
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2017
To ring in the new year, Theatrical Outfit proudly stages Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, a riveting look into one of jazz and blues legend Billie Holiday's final performances, starring Atlanta's own Terry Burrell (Alliance Theatre's Ethel; Broadway's Thoroughly Modern Millie, DreamGirls, Into the Woods).
Upcoming Shows Announced At The Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2017
Fox Theatre has announced its schedule through August 2018. Check out the upcoming shows currently scheduled at the Fox Theatre below.
Casting Announced for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2017
Casting has been announced for the Atlanta return engagement of Disney's The Lion King, which will leap onto the Fox Theatre stage on January 10 for a limited three week engagement through January 28 as a special to the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2017/2018 season.
Fox Theatre to Host 12th Annual Free MIGHTY MO & MORE Holiday Event
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2017
Come one, come all as all are invited to the 12th Annual Mighty Mo & More -- a FREE holiday event today, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Photo Flash: First Look at Aurora Theatre's MAYTAG VIRGIN
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2017
Maytag Virgin is set to weave a tale of love, loss and everything in between at Aurora Theatre, January 11-February 11! When two recent widows find themselves living as neighbors, both coping in their own way with the aftermath of tragedy, they drive each other crazy before finding common ground.
The Atlanta Fringe Festival Announces Open Submissions For 2018
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2017
After a year-long hiatus, the Atlanta Fringe Festival is thrilled to announce open submissions for their 6th annual festival, taking place in June of 2018. Submitting to the festival is easier than ever: performing artists of all disciplines can apply via online form at the Atlanta Fringe website, now through January 31, 2018. The 20 artists that make up this year's lineup will be announced via Facebook Live on February 2nd. As always, the selection will be made via unjuried lottery (literally drawn from a hat, per Fringe tradition.) More information can be found at the Fringe website, www.atlantafringe.org
Important Short Film THE YELLOW WALLPAPER Launches Kickstarter Campaign
by Caryn Robbins - December 16, 2017
THE YELLOW WALLPAPER is a short film adaptation of the 1892 short story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The film is being created by Film and Television students at the Savannah College of Art and Design
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Yanni to Bring Tour to the Fox Theatre This May
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017
Legendary performer and composer Yanni will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of 'Live At The Acropolis' with a world tour 'Yanni 25 - Live At The Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour.' The tour will take the stage on Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Atlanta's legendary Fox Theatre.
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Coming to Atlanta's Fox Theatre This February
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017
The producers of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour announced today that the production will visit the Fox Theatre from February 20 28 as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2017/2018 season. The 20th Anniversary Tour will feature additional performance dates, allowing Atlanta two more opportunities to experience the award-winning production.
Rob Lowe Comes to Atlanta Symphony Hall
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2017
Following his hit debut run in Mesa, Salt Lake City and Denver in 2017, Rob Lowe is bringing his one-man show Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE! to Atlanta Symphony Hall on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8 p.m. Inspired by the success of his two NY Times Best-Selling memoirs, Stories I Only Tell My Friends and Love Life, Rob has created an all-new, peek behind the curtain at Hollywood, fame, fatherhood, marriage, and a life lived at the forefront of culture for four decades.
Photo Flash: First Look at Synchronicity Theatre's HEIDI
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2017
Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre will celebrate the holidays with Heidi, a family-friendly musical retelling of the classic children's story about a little girl who brings joy to everyone she meets. Performances run through December 31, 2017 and are suitable for children age three and up. For tickets or more information, please visit synchrotheatre.com or call 404-484-8636.
Carole King, James Taylor and More to Celebrate Jane Fonda's 80th Birthday with GCAPP
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2017
GCAPP (Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential) founded by the legendary Jane Fonda in 1995, will celebrate 'Eight Decades of Jane' at an intimate fundraiser in celebration of Fonda's 80th birthday.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; Serenbe Leads Theatre of the Year!
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
Alliance's Announces Cast for A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2017
A Christmas Carol, Alliance Theatre's annual holiday gift to Atlanta, returns for its 28th season, December 8 24, 2017 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The most heartwarming story of the season comes to life with holiday carols, stunning stage magic, and your favorite Atlanta actors. Directed by Rosemary Newcott, the Sally G. Tomlinson Artistic Director of Theatre for Youth and Families, A Christmas Carol has become a tradition for many families around the southeast.
This Year's Atlanta Flower Show to Feature Two Renowned Designers!
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Renowned floral designers and entertaining gurus Bruno Duarte and James Farmer will share their sought-after expertise on Saturday, Feb. 24 during the Atlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show. With the theme Ingenue: A Toast to Georgia's Film Industry, the show, set for February 23 25, includes juried competitions in Floral Design, Horticulture and Photography as well as a professional Landscape Design division (Registration details at atlantabg.org/flowershow).
An Unforgettable Experience: Center for Puppetry Arts presents RAINFOREST ADVENTURES
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Prepare for a wild adventure beneath a Brazilian treetop canopy, courtesy of toucans, anacondas, sloths and more! Playing January 23-March 4, Rainforest Adventures is an up-close look at a day in the life of animals living in one of the most amazing, mysterious places on earth. Explorers of all ages will experience Brazilian-inspired music as they come face-to-face with more than 30 exotic plants and animals that inhabit the Amazonian ecosystem. A mischievous howler monkey leaping from tree to tree, bats beating their wings in a glorious evening ballet, a keen-eyed harpy eagle searching for its next meal and pink river dolphins playfully exploring the waterways create a vibrant escape to the tropics as the Amazon Rainforest comes to life!
Aurora Theatre Rings in Holiday Cheer with Spirited December Programming
by BWW News Desk - December 07, 2017
Theater patrons will be raising the curtain on Christmas all month at Aurora Theatre, with holiday festivities and endless spirited fun! Guests of all ages are invited to kick off winter holiday festivities with Teatro Aurora's Colombian style holiday tradition, Noche de Velas, while adult theatergoers can relax and let the ab-aching laughter commence with the hilarious, whimsical acts of special guests during a weekend of Aurora Comedy Nights.
Alliance presents NATIVE GUARD, A Powerful Look At History And Identity
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017
The Alliance Theatre announced details today of its upcoming staging of NATIVE GUARD, the Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poetry by former U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey. In NATIVE GUARD, Trethewey examines national memorials to the Civil War, how we remember history and who tells its story, and how that passed-on history affects our beliefs today. Directed by Alliance Artistic Director Susan V. Booth, NATIVE GUARD expands the traditional definition of theatre while exploring themes of history, identity, memory, and loss. During the Alliance's season-long renovation, NATIVE GUARD will be staged at the Atlanta History Center just steps away from its extraordinary collection of Civil War artifacts, January 13 February 4, 2018. Opening Night is Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
BWW Feature: MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS at Horizon Theatre Company
by Justin Cole Adams - December 05, 2017
MADELINE'S CHRISTMAS celebrates 10 years of holiday magic at Horizon Theatre Company.
Eddie B to Bring 'Teachers Only' Comedy Tour to The Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017
Comedian Eddie B brings uncensored, raw, and hysterically realistic portrayal of a teacher's hectic life with 'Teachers Only Comedy Tour' to Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 8 p.m.
Mary J. Blige to Perform at Atlanta's Fox Theatre 2/13
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2017
Mary J. Blige, multi-Grammy Award-winning singer, will perform at Atlanta's legendary Fox Theatre on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 at 8 p.m. Mary J. Blige, an iconic Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, is a figure of inspiration, transformation, and empowerment making her one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era.

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