True Colors Theatre to Host PROOF Talk on Mental Health Stigma in African American Community
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016
n's True Colors Theatre presents the first community conversation of its 2016-2017 season on combating the mental health stigma in the African American Community. The conversation reflects on themes in True Colors' season opening production, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning drama "Proof," a play about mental illness and the family bond.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016
n's True Colors Theatre presents the first community conversation of its 2016-2017 season on combating the mental health stigma in the African American Community. The conversation reflects on themes in True Colors' season opening production, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning drama "Proof," a play about mental illness and the family bond.
BWW Review: Kennesaw State University's A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by Justin Cole Adams - October 14, 2016
Kennesaw State University opens their two-week run of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE to share a story of community and acceptance.
by Justin Cole Adams - October 14, 2016
Kennesaw State University opens their two-week run of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE to share a story of community and acceptance.
Fox Theatre Reveals Name and Renderings for New Premium Lounge
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
The Fox Theatre today revealed renderings with the official name of the aforementioned premium space now known as the 'Marquee Club' which is slated to open Fall 2017. The Fox Theatre's most significant expansion since its opening to the public in 1929, the renovation will total 10,000 square-feet of premier event space including nearly 4,000 square-feet of rooftop terrace. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy enhanced food and beverage service within Marquee Club's five stationary bars, as well as passed and displayed hors d'oeuvres. Overlooking Atlanta's famed Peachtree Street, Marquee Club will enable public access to the Fox Theatre's roof for the first time in nearly 50 years. The rooftop terrace will include a combination of indoor, solarium and outdoor spaces for climate-controlled, cooled or fully outdoor spaces.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
The Fox Theatre today revealed renderings with the official name of the aforementioned premium space now known as the 'Marquee Club' which is slated to open Fall 2017. The Fox Theatre's most significant expansion since its opening to the public in 1929, the renovation will total 10,000 square-feet of premier event space including nearly 4,000 square-feet of rooftop terrace. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy enhanced food and beverage service within Marquee Club's five stationary bars, as well as passed and displayed hors d'oeuvres. Overlooking Atlanta's famed Peachtree Street, Marquee Club will enable public access to the Fox Theatre's roof for the first time in nearly 50 years. The rooftop terrace will include a combination of indoor, solarium and outdoor spaces for climate-controlled, cooled or fully outdoor spaces.
Aurora Theatre to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
A holiday classic fit for the entire family, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns to Aurora Theatre this holiday season, November 25 -December 23! The timeless tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Anthony Rodriguez) and his quest for forgiveness unfolds in an unforgettable journey of transformation through Christmas past, present and future. Deemed one of the greatest Christmas stories of all time, audiences of all ages will delight in the spirit of the season as they revisit the splendor of what makes this production a holiday tradition!
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
A holiday classic fit for the entire family, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns to Aurora Theatre this holiday season, November 25 -December 23! The timeless tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Anthony Rodriguez) and his quest for forgiveness unfolds in an unforgettable journey of transformation through Christmas past, present and future. Deemed one of the greatest Christmas stories of all time, audiences of all ages will delight in the spirit of the season as they revisit the splendor of what makes this production a holiday tradition!
Ryan Conarro Performs SAINTS OF FAILURE, Today
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
Interdisciplinary theatre maker Ryan Conarro, who came to Gainesville from New York to direct the first show on GTA's Discovery Series last month, is completing his residency at GTA with a performance of a one-man show he has been developing: SAINTS OF FAILURE which will perform without charge for audiences Oct. 13-15 at UNG-Gainesville's Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
Interdisciplinary theatre maker Ryan Conarro, who came to Gainesville from New York to direct the first show on GTA's Discovery Series last month, is completing his residency at GTA with a performance of a one-man show he has been developing: SAINTS OF FAILURE which will perform without charge for audiences Oct. 13-15 at UNG-Gainesville's Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood.
Newnan Theatre Company Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Anyone who grew up around Atlanta, and more directly, around Ted Turner's Superstation 17, knows who The Addams Family is. Newnan Theatre Company will be welcoming Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, and the whole creepy, kooky family to their Mainstage for the Halloween season. The Addams Family: A New Musical opens Thursday, October 20th.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Anyone who grew up around Atlanta, and more directly, around Ted Turner's Superstation 17, knows who The Addams Family is. Newnan Theatre Company will be welcoming Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, and the whole creepy, kooky family to their Mainstage for the Halloween season. The Addams Family: A New Musical opens Thursday, October 20th.
WAR HORSE's Topthorn Galloping to Atlanta's Worlds of Puppetry Museum
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Get ready for a larger-than-life anniversary celebration! Friday, November 11 - Sunday, November 13, the Center for Puppetry Arts will celebrate the first anniversary of its Worlds of Puppetry Museum with a weekend full of activities, including the opening weekend of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the premiere of the Center's newest iconic museum acquisition, Topthorn from the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of War Horse.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Get ready for a larger-than-life anniversary celebration! Friday, November 11 - Sunday, November 13, the Center for Puppetry Arts will celebrate the first anniversary of its Worlds of Puppetry Museum with a weekend full of activities, including the opening weekend of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the premiere of the Center's newest iconic museum acquisition, Topthorn from the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of War Horse.
Photo Flash: First Look at The Legacy Theatre's 11th Season Opener 1776
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Before there was Hamilton, there was 1776. This award-winning musical opens the Legacy's eleventh season running now through October 23rd. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
Before there was Hamilton, there was 1776. This award-winning musical opens the Legacy's eleventh season running now through October 23rd. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Lookingglass's MOBY DICK, Coming to Alliance Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
The Alliance Theatre presents Moby Dick, a new aerial and acrobatic take on the Herman Melville novel by the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company. The Chicago-based Lookingglass Theatre last presented on the Alliance Stage in 2010 with their imaginative production, Lookingglass Alice. Moby Dick is adapted and directed by David Catlin and will run on the Alliance Stage October 12 - 30, 2016. Opening night is Today, October 19, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
The Alliance Theatre presents Moby Dick, a new aerial and acrobatic take on the Herman Melville novel by the Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre Company. The Chicago-based Lookingglass Theatre last presented on the Alliance Stage in 2010 with their imaginative production, Lookingglass Alice. Moby Dick is adapted and directed by David Catlin and will run on the Alliance Stage October 12 - 30, 2016. Opening night is Today, October 19, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Center for Puppetry Arts Presents the Return of THE GHASTLY DREADFULS This October
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
The Ghastly Dreadfuls returns to the Center for Puppetry Arts, October 12-29 for a 10th season of spine-tingling storytelling with a cast of characters that has made it an Atlanta cult classic. Artistic director Jon Ludwig describes the evening as, "a kind of dark vaudeville with a variety of performance styles and sensibilities. There's really something for everybody." The evening is a compendium of ghost stories and spectacle with puppets, live music and dance.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2016
The Ghastly Dreadfuls returns to the Center for Puppetry Arts, October 12-29 for a 10th season of spine-tingling storytelling with a cast of characters that has made it an Atlanta cult classic. Artistic director Jon Ludwig describes the evening as, "a kind of dark vaudeville with a variety of performance styles and sensibilities. There's really something for everybody." The evening is a compendium of ghost stories and spectacle with puppets, live music and dance.
THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN OF SILLY HOLLOW to Gallop Back to Center for Puppetry Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
An audience favorite, the sibling trio known as the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers will bring their unique brand of humor to the Center for Puppetry Arts with The Headless Horseman of Silly Hollow, October 25 - November 6.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
An audience favorite, the sibling trio known as the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers will bring their unique brand of humor to the Center for Puppetry Arts with The Headless Horseman of Silly Hollow, October 25 - November 6.
Another Free Public Piano to Open at The Woodruff Arts Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
The Woodruff Arts Center announces the unveiling of its second public piano, provided by Play Me Again Pianos, which will take place in a public celebration on Callaway Plaza on Sunday, October 16, at 2 PM.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
The Woodruff Arts Center announces the unveiling of its second public piano, provided by Play Me Again Pianos, which will take place in a public celebration on Callaway Plaza on Sunday, October 16, at 2 PM.
The Alchemy Sky Foundation to Host First Annual Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
The Alchemy Sky Foundation announced its first fundraiser in Atlanta on Veterans Day to support music therapy for Georgia Veterans.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
The Alchemy Sky Foundation announced its first fundraiser in Atlanta on Veterans Day to support music therapy for Georgia Veterans.
Nominations Open for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards
by BWW Special Coverage - October 10, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW Special Coverage - October 10, 2016
Nominations have now opened for the 2016 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
Atlanta Lyric Theatre Brings A CHORUS LINE to the Stage This October
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
Meet 17 dancers in an empty theatre, on a bare stage, where casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For these dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. This is A Chorus Line, the musical for anyone who has ever had a dream and put it all on the line to make that dream come true. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, it's one of the longest-running American Broadway musicals ever. Come experience this "singular sensation" in Atlanta Lyric Theatre's new production of A Chorus Line at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre from October 21 through November 6. Tickets are on sale NOW at www.AtlantaLyric.com or by calling 404-377-9948!
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2016
Meet 17 dancers in an empty theatre, on a bare stage, where casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For these dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. This is A Chorus Line, the musical for anyone who has ever had a dream and put it all on the line to make that dream come true. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, it's one of the longest-running American Broadway musicals ever. Come experience this "singular sensation" in Atlanta Lyric Theatre's new production of A Chorus Line at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre from October 21 through November 6. Tickets are on sale NOW at www.AtlantaLyric.com or by calling 404-377-9948!
Ryan Conarro Performs SAINTS OF FAILURE, 10/13
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Interdisciplinary theatre maker Ryan Conarro, who came to Gainesville from New York to direct the first show on GTA's Discovery Series last month, is completing his residency at GTA with a performance of a one-man show he has been developing: SAINTS OF FAILURE which will perform without charge for audiences Oct. 13-15 at UNG-Gainesville's Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Interdisciplinary theatre maker Ryan Conarro, who came to Gainesville from New York to direct the first show on GTA's Discovery Series last month, is completing his residency at GTA with a performance of a one-man show he has been developing: SAINTS OF FAILURE which will perform without charge for audiences Oct. 13-15 at UNG-Gainesville's Ed Cabell Theatre, 3820 Mundy Mill Rd., Oakwood.
Fernbank's IMAX Theatre to Open THE SEARCH FOR LIFE IN SPACE This October
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Are we alone in the universe? Thanks to NASA's new brand of science-astrobiology-we're much more likely to find out. The Search for Life in Space, a new documentary adventure opens Today, October 7, 2016 in the IMAX Theatre at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Are we alone in the universe? Thanks to NASA's new brand of science-astrobiology-we're much more likely to find out. The Search for Life in Space, a new documentary adventure opens Today, October 7, 2016 in the IMAX Theatre at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
Out of Box Theatre Presents EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Evil Dead the Musical brings Sam Raimi's cult classic franchise to the stage, and Out of Box Theatre brings it home for its Atlanta premiere. This “All Guts, All Glory” musical interpretation of Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness features songs like “All the Men in MY Life Keep Getting Killed by Kandarian Demons,” “Ode to an Accidental Stabbing,” and “Do the Necronomicon.” This musical is not for the faint of heart, but is sure to leave your screaming with laughter.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Evil Dead the Musical brings Sam Raimi's cult classic franchise to the stage, and Out of Box Theatre brings it home for its Atlanta premiere. This “All Guts, All Glory” musical interpretation of Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness features songs like “All the Men in MY Life Keep Getting Killed by Kandarian Demons,” “Ode to an Accidental Stabbing,” and “Do the Necronomicon.” This musical is not for the faint of heart, but is sure to leave your screaming with laughter.
Dad's Garage Debuts DEMOCRACY ACHIEVED This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
Do you have a sneaking suspicion that our political system has become one giant piece of absurd theatre? Do you watch politicians on the evening news and not know whether to laugh, cry, or start applying to jobs in Canada? Our political system has become a giant circus of money and power, but at least it makes for good comedy! "Democracy Achieved: This Ode to the Perfection of American Politics" is our sketch comedy show all about the USA's not-so-perfect political system. While the current political climate may frustrate you, for us it is a magical comedy well that never runs dry. From a Joe Biden Dos Equis commercial, to Atlanta Street Car sketches that last about as long as their route, nothing is safe.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016
Do you have a sneaking suspicion that our political system has become one giant piece of absurd theatre? Do you watch politicians on the evening news and not know whether to laugh, cry, or start applying to jobs in Canada? Our political system has become a giant circus of money and power, but at least it makes for good comedy! "Democracy Achieved: This Ode to the Perfection of American Politics" is our sketch comedy show all about the USA's not-so-perfect political system. While the current political climate may frustrate you, for us it is a magical comedy well that never runs dry. From a Joe Biden Dos Equis commercial, to Atlanta Street Car sketches that last about as long as their route, nothing is safe.
GTA Invites North Georgia Theatre Fans to Be Their Guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
How do you win the hand of a lovely and bookish damsel? Music, fantasy and dance explode onto Brenau's Hosch Theatre stage as two suitors, the handsome-but-egocentric town bully and the prince who was cursed and turned into a horrible beast, follow delightfully different paths to capture her heart. Disney's beloved version of the "tale as old as time", Beauty and the Beast, opens Nov. 8, with singing furnishings and dancing tea sets, creating a grand spectacle for which the Gainesville Theatre Alliance has become known.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
How do you win the hand of a lovely and bookish damsel? Music, fantasy and dance explode onto Brenau's Hosch Theatre stage as two suitors, the handsome-but-egocentric town bully and the prince who was cursed and turned into a horrible beast, follow delightfully different paths to capture her heart. Disney's beloved version of the "tale as old as time", Beauty and the Beast, opens Nov. 8, with singing furnishings and dancing tea sets, creating a grand spectacle for which the Gainesville Theatre Alliance has become known.
The Gladstone Theatre Presents NOVEL HOUSE
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Under the gold dome, Governor Nathan Deal today recognized the state's best and brightest individuals and organizations with the presentation of the 2016 Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities. Aurora Theatre, Georgia's second largest professional theater, proudly accepted one of the five awards given to organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia's civic and cultural vitality through service to the humanities or excellence in the arts. Aurora was nominated by Doug Hooker, Executive Director of the Atlanta Regional Commission, and Bartow Morgan, Jr., CEO of BrandBank for its continued artistic excellence, immense impact on the region and its thriving educational programming that embraces cultural diversity in both the English and Spanish speaking communities.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
Under the gold dome, Governor Nathan Deal today recognized the state's best and brightest individuals and organizations with the presentation of the 2016 Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities. Aurora Theatre, Georgia's second largest professional theater, proudly accepted one of the five awards given to organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia's civic and cultural vitality through service to the humanities or excellence in the arts. Aurora was nominated by Doug Hooker, Executive Director of the Atlanta Regional Commission, and Bartow Morgan, Jr., CEO of BrandBank for its continued artistic excellence, immense impact on the region and its thriving educational programming that embraces cultural diversity in both the English and Spanish speaking communities.
DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE! Tour Coming to Atlanta's FOX Theatre; Tix Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016
America's favorite dance show is going back on the road this winter withDancing with the Stars: Live! - We Came to Dance, giving fans the opportunity to see the best dancers in the business perform live in Atlanta.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2016
America's favorite dance show is going back on the road this winter withDancing with the Stars: Live! - We Came to Dance, giving fans the opportunity to see the best dancers in the business perform live in Atlanta.
BWW Review: THURGOOD Spreads Hope at Theatrical Outfit
by Gracie McBride - October 04, 2016
Most shows that come along seek to wow you with their large sets, extravagant costumes, and catchy dance numbers. But every so often, there comes a play that engages you with simple, honest acting, and a story filled with truth and hope. Thurgood is one such play.
by Gracie McBride - October 04, 2016
Most shows that come along seek to wow you with their large sets, extravagant costumes, and catchy dance numbers. But every so often, there comes a play that engages you with simple, honest acting, and a story filled with truth and hope. Thurgood is one such play.
BWW Review: Marietta's New Theatre in the Square Brings a Fresh Take on Shakespeare's Beloved HAMLET
by Gracie McBride - October 04, 2016
If you read Hamlet in school, it's probably ingrained into your brain as a boring old play about power hungry people who deliver famous soliloquies. Or perhaps you're one of those cool theater geeks who actually enjoys reading plays from the 1600's and thinks you know Hamlet pretty well. Well whatever your experience with Hamlet has been in the past, be prepared to have your world turned at this gender-swapped, modern version of Shakespeare's Hamlet at Marietta's New Theatre in the Square.
by Gracie McBride - October 04, 2016
If you read Hamlet in school, it's probably ingrained into your brain as a boring old play about power hungry people who deliver famous soliloquies. Or perhaps you're one of those cool theater geeks who actually enjoys reading plays from the 1600's and thinks you know Hamlet pretty well. Well whatever your experience with Hamlet has been in the past, be prepared to have your world turned at this gender-swapped, modern version of Shakespeare's Hamlet at Marietta's New Theatre in the Square.
Actor's Express to Present EVERY 28 HOURS This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
Actor's Express in collaboration with the Atlanta University Center and the Alliance Theatre present Every 28 Hours on Monday, October 17 at 7 PM at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College.
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2016
Actor's Express in collaboration with the Atlanta University Center and the Alliance Theatre present Every 28 Hours on Monday, October 17 at 7 PM at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College.
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