BWW Review: Intimate Indoors Shares BUYER AND CELLAR and THE SKIVVIES
by Maggie Harney - June 02, 2016
Two weekends ago, the Serenbe Playhouse brought BUYER AND CELLAR to Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams in Buckhead for its new Intimate Indoors series. The series strives to maintain The Playhouse's goal to be "site specific" and reach the audience living in metro Atlanta. An upscale furniture boutique, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams provided a classy but comfortable setting to engage in the evening's performances on Friday, May 20.
by Maggie Harney - June 02, 2016
Two weekends ago, the Serenbe Playhouse brought BUYER AND CELLAR to Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams in Buckhead for its new Intimate Indoors series. The series strives to maintain The Playhouse's goal to be "site specific" and reach the audience living in metro Atlanta. An upscale furniture boutique, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams provided a classy but comfortable setting to engage in the evening's performances on Friday, May 20.
Atlanta Lyric Theatre Sets 37th Season of Musicals
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2016
Atlanta Lyric Theatre, now in its 37th year as the metro area's only professional musical theatre company, has announced its upcoming 2016-17 season of musicals at the 600-seat Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (548 S. Marietta Pkwy., Marietta). With five fantastic shows - the Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure Shrek the Musical, the beloved Broadway blockbuster A Chorus Line, the electrifying music of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet, Andrew Lloyd Webber's epochal extravaganza Jesus Christ Superstar, and the musical tale as old as time Disney's Beauty and the Beast -- we look forward to delivering an unforgettable theatrical experiences to our patrons!
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2016
Atlanta Lyric Theatre, now in its 37th year as the metro area's only professional musical theatre company, has announced its upcoming 2016-17 season of musicals at the 600-seat Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (548 S. Marietta Pkwy., Marietta). With five fantastic shows - the Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure Shrek the Musical, the beloved Broadway blockbuster A Chorus Line, the electrifying music of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins in Million Dollar Quartet, Andrew Lloyd Webber's epochal extravaganza Jesus Christ Superstar, and the musical tale as old as time Disney's Beauty and the Beast -- we look forward to delivering an unforgettable theatrical experiences to our patrons!
Site-specific OF MICE AND MEN at Serenbe's Working Farm
by Marianka Swain - June 01, 2016
In a story about friendship, fate and fortitude, two farmhands wander through California's Salinas Valley, leaning on each other to find their way in this powerful adaptation of John Steinbeck's quintessential novel, OF MICE AND MEN. The esteemed Jenny Lord of The Juilliard School will direct Serenbe favorites Daniel Parvis and Blake Burgess, cast as George and Lennie, the iconic duo of witty small guy and loafing giant. View lush Serenbe, transformed to a working farm of the depression-era dustbowl, with live horses wandering about the rustic barn and stark minimalism artfully at play. The bucolic barn setting lends itself to an interpretation that is all about relationships - stripped of material means and in the direst of circumstances, watch as two men overcome seemingly impossible odds to reach their destinies.
by Marianka Swain - June 01, 2016
In a story about friendship, fate and fortitude, two farmhands wander through California's Salinas Valley, leaning on each other to find their way in this powerful adaptation of John Steinbeck's quintessential novel, OF MICE AND MEN. The esteemed Jenny Lord of The Juilliard School will direct Serenbe favorites Daniel Parvis and Blake Burgess, cast as George and Lennie, the iconic duo of witty small guy and loafing giant. View lush Serenbe, transformed to a working farm of the depression-era dustbowl, with live horses wandering about the rustic barn and stark minimalism artfully at play. The bucolic barn setting lends itself to an interpretation that is all about relationships - stripped of material means and in the direst of circumstances, watch as two men overcome seemingly impossible odds to reach their destinies.
PANCAKES, PANCAKES! Premieres at Alliance Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2016
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce a world premiere production of PANCAKES, PANCAKES!, written by Alliance favorite Kenneth Lin (Warrior Class, playwright); directed by another Alliance favorite, David de Vries (Scrooge, A Christmas Carol; Dr. Spivey, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, among others); with original music by a third Alliance favorite, Phillip DePoy (Edward Foote, playwright).
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2016
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce a world premiere production of PANCAKES, PANCAKES!, written by Alliance favorite Kenneth Lin (Warrior Class, playwright); directed by another Alliance favorite, David de Vries (Scrooge, A Christmas Carol; Dr. Spivey, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, among others); with original music by a third Alliance favorite, Phillip DePoy (Edward Foote, playwright).
RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN Comes To Out of Box Theatre
by Marianka Swain - May 30, 2016
Can any woman really 'have it all?' Gina Gionfriddo's comedy RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN features two women, Cathy and Gwen, who took different paths after college and are asking the same question. While Cathy (Shakespeare Tavern's Laura Cole) built a career as a 'rock star academic,' Gwen (Jill Hames Graham) built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, when Cathy returns home, Cathy and Gwen realize the depth of their unfulfillments and so begin a risky game of musical chairs as each tries to claim the other's territory.
by Marianka Swain - May 30, 2016
Can any woman really 'have it all?' Gina Gionfriddo's comedy RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN features two women, Cathy and Gwen, who took different paths after college and are asking the same question. While Cathy (Shakespeare Tavern's Laura Cole) built a career as a 'rock star academic,' Gwen (Jill Hames Graham) built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, when Cathy returns home, Cathy and Gwen realize the depth of their unfulfillments and so begin a risky game of musical chairs as each tries to claim the other's territory.
2016 Atlanta Symphony Ball to be Held in September
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chair Belinda Massafra will host the 2016 Atlanta Symphony Ball on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. The evening includes live music, a seated dinner and luxurious auction items. All proceeds from the Atlanta Symphony Ball benefit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its education and community engagement programs.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chair Belinda Massafra will host the 2016 Atlanta Symphony Ball on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. The evening includes live music, a seated dinner and luxurious auction items. All proceeds from the Atlanta Symphony Ball benefit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its education and community engagement programs.
Mike Schleifer Named New Managing Director of Alliance Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016
The Alliance Theatre announces today the appointment of Mike Schleifer to Managing Director. Schleifer has been serving the organization in the capacity of General Manager since March 2014, having arrived from a thirteen-year run at Baltimore's Center Stage. The promotion comes ahead of three transformative years for the Alliance as the organization embarks on an exciting renovation.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016
The Alliance Theatre announces today the appointment of Mike Schleifer to Managing Director. Schleifer has been serving the organization in the capacity of General Manager since March 2014, having arrived from a thirteen-year run at Baltimore's Center Stage. The promotion comes ahead of three transformative years for the Alliance as the organization embarks on an exciting renovation.
THE SWAN: AN UGLY DUCKLING TALE Begins Today at Center for Puppetry Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
Based on the classic fable by Hans Christian Andersen and performed by award-winning puppeteer Louis-Philippe Paulhus, Artistic Director of the Theatre de Deux Mains of Montre?al, Canada, The Swan: An Ugly Duckling Tale is a funny, touching and deeply human story told wordlessly through exquisite marionette and rod puppetry. This past year, the production won the 2015 Best Design Award from the Puppeteers of America.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
Based on the classic fable by Hans Christian Andersen and performed by award-winning puppeteer Louis-Philippe Paulhus, Artistic Director of the Theatre de Deux Mains of Montre?al, Canada, The Swan: An Ugly Duckling Tale is a funny, touching and deeply human story told wordlessly through exquisite marionette and rod puppetry. This past year, the production won the 2015 Best Design Award from the Puppeteers of America.
BEAUTIFUL to Play Atlanta's Fox Theatre Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will premiere at the Fox Theatre for a limited engagement beginning tonight May 24 through May 29 as part of the 2015/2016 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta Series.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2016
Producers Paul Blake and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announce that the Tony & Grammy Award-winning Broadway hit BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will premiere at the Fox Theatre for a limited engagement beginning tonight May 24 through May 29 as part of the 2015/2016 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta Series.
Georgia Ensemble & Nature Center to Present ALMOST HEAVEN This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2016
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, is continuing its unique partnership with the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) again this summer with a remount of the wildly popular GET concert production of Almost Heaven, John Denver's America outdoors at the CNC. Performances will run Thursdays through Saturdays from July 14-30, 2016 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center's Ben Brady Pavilion, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2016
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, is continuing its unique partnership with the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) again this summer with a remount of the wildly popular GET concert production of Almost Heaven, John Denver's America outdoors at the CNC. Performances will run Thursdays through Saturdays from July 14-30, 2016 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center's Ben Brady Pavilion, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA 30075.
Photo Flash: First Look at SIGNIFICANT OTHER at Actor's Express
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
Actor's Express closes its 2015-2016 season with the romantic comedy SIGNIFICANT OTHER by Joshua Harmon, running May 21 - June 19. The Express run of SIGNIFICANT OTHER is currently the only sanctioned production in the country aside from the play's acclaimed world premiere at Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City last summer. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
Actor's Express closes its 2015-2016 season with the romantic comedy SIGNIFICANT OTHER by Joshua Harmon, running May 21 - June 19. The Express run of SIGNIFICANT OTHER is currently the only sanctioned production in the country aside from the play's acclaimed world premiere at Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City last summer. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
BWW Blog: Marina Maldonado - See Ya Later, Birdie
by Guest Blogger: Marina Maldonado - May 20, 2016
This past Friday, we reached the end of our journey with Bye Bye Birdie! I know we will all miss being a part of this wonderful show, but we were so happy to share it with great audiences all three nights! Running a show is truly so different than the rehearsal process, because there is no room to restart and everyone is giving a 100% to their character that we normally don't see in rehearsals.
by Guest Blogger: Marina Maldonado - May 20, 2016
This past Friday, we reached the end of our journey with Bye Bye Birdie! I know we will all miss being a part of this wonderful show, but we were so happy to share it with great audiences all three nights! Running a show is truly so different than the rehearsal process, because there is no room to restart and everyone is giving a 100% to their character that we normally don't see in rehearsals.
Newnan Theatre Company's NTC KidsCamp and NTC Backstage Returning This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
Newnan Theatre Company is pleased to announce the return of its summer program, NTC KidsCamp and NTC Backstage. These programs, designed for elementary school students and middle school students, are intensive camps where the subject is, of course, theatre. For six weeks, Newnan Theatre Company opens their doors and welcome students to the world of the theatre and performing arts.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
Newnan Theatre Company is pleased to announce the return of its summer program, NTC KidsCamp and NTC Backstage. These programs, designed for elementary school students and middle school students, are intensive camps where the subject is, of course, theatre. For six weeks, Newnan Theatre Company opens their doors and welcome students to the world of the theatre and performing arts.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of THE CITY OF CONVERSATION at Horizon Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
The Off-Broadway smash hit THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, a rousing story of a political family over three decades of change by Anthony Giardina, makes its Atlanta premiere at Horizon Theatre Company with an all-star Atlanta cast, opening on May 20th. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in character below!
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
The Off-Broadway smash hit THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, a rousing story of a political family over three decades of change by Anthony Giardina, makes its Atlanta premiere at Horizon Theatre Company with an all-star Atlanta cast, opening on May 20th. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in character below!
Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman to Reunite at Fox Theatre, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Long-time YES fans, rejoice! Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman have announced that after a hiatus of 25 years, they are to reform the definitive YES line-up as - Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman (ARW). The tour hits Atlanta on Monday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Long-time YES fans, rejoice! Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman have announced that after a hiatus of 25 years, they are to reform the definitive YES line-up as - Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman (ARW). The tour hits Atlanta on Monday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Serenbe Playhouse to Stage BUYER & CELLAR and ART for 'Intimate Indoors' Series
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Now, Serenbe Playhouse is headed to the city for a brand new series - Intimate Indoors - with its inaugural productions of BUYER & CELLAR and ART. Never ones to settle for traditional venues, the plays will take place in two of Atlanta's most unique locations.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2016
Now, Serenbe Playhouse is headed to the city for a brand new series - Intimate Indoors - with its inaugural productions of BUYER & CELLAR and ART. Never ones to settle for traditional venues, the plays will take place in two of Atlanta's most unique locations.
Mannheim Steamroller Coming to Fox Theatre, 11/26
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016
Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for two performances only in Atlanta at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016
Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for two performances only in Atlanta at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
5th Atlanta One-Minute Play Festival Slated for June at Actor's Express
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
The One-Minute Play Festival and Actor's Express present the 5th Atlanta One-Minute Play Festival on Sunday, June 12 and Monday June 13 at 8 PM at Actor's Express. The Festival is produced and curated by Dominic D'Andrea.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
The One-Minute Play Festival and Actor's Express present the 5th Atlanta One-Minute Play Festival on Sunday, June 12 and Monday June 13 at 8 PM at Actor's Express. The Festival is produced and curated by Dominic D'Andrea.
See Serenbe Playhouse's CHARLOTTE'S WEB Surrounded by Animals
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
On Serenbe's vibrant farm, bustling with life, growth and enduring love, what more natural tale to tell than that of CHARLOTTE'S WEB adapted from E.B. White's classic children's book.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
On Serenbe's vibrant farm, bustling with life, growth and enduring love, what more natural tale to tell than that of CHARLOTTE'S WEB adapted from E.B. White's classic children's book.
Katie Mariko Murray and Tim Quartier to Star in Atlanta Lyric Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
How far would you go for true love? Atlanta Lyric Theatre explores that question with one of the most powerful and tragic love stories in American theatre, WEST SIDE STORY.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
How far would you go for true love? Atlanta Lyric Theatre explores that question with one of the most powerful and tragic love stories in American theatre, WEST SIDE STORY.
Horizon's THE TOXIC AVENGER to Return to Piedmont Park This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
Critics and audiences couldn't get enough of THE TOXIC AVENGER, and so we're bringing it back! Horizon's musical comedy sensation THE TOXIC AVENGER will be outside in the ATL this summer when it hits Piedmont Park, June 9th through the 12th- and thousands of FREE tickets will be available to the public beginning May 12. Get ready to experience an Atlanta hit in the center of our city!
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
Critics and audiences couldn't get enough of THE TOXIC AVENGER, and so we're bringing it back! Horizon's musical comedy sensation THE TOXIC AVENGER will be outside in the ATL this summer when it hits Piedmont Park, June 9th through the 12th- and thousands of FREE tickets will be available to the public beginning May 12. Get ready to experience an Atlanta hit in the center of our city!
PANCAKES, PANCAKES! to Make World Premiere at Alliance Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce a world premiere production of PANCAKES, PANCAKES!, written by Alliance favorite Kenneth Lin (Warrior Class, playwright); directed by another Alliance favorite, David de Vries (Scrooge, A Christmas Carol; Dr. Spivey, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, among others); with original music by a third Alliance favorite, Phillip DePoy (Edward Foote, playwright).
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce a world premiere production of PANCAKES, PANCAKES!, written by Alliance favorite Kenneth Lin (Warrior Class, playwright); directed by another Alliance favorite, David de Vries (Scrooge, A Christmas Carol; Dr. Spivey, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, among others); with original music by a third Alliance favorite, Phillip DePoy (Edward Foote, playwright).
Photo Flash: 1 in 3 Campaign Launches National Tour of Abortion Play
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
The 1 in 3 Campaign just launched a national tour of a groundbreaking new documentary play on abortion in the face of political attacks on access to safe, affordable abortion care. The play moves past the noise of the current political climate and features first-hand accounts from the people who receive and provide abortion care, even as access to abortion care comes under increasing threat. Scroll down for a first look at the company onstage!
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
The 1 in 3 Campaign just launched a national tour of a groundbreaking new documentary play on abortion in the face of political attacks on access to safe, affordable abortion care. The play moves past the noise of the current political climate and features first-hand accounts from the people who receive and provide abortion care, even as access to abortion care comes under increasing threat. Scroll down for a first look at the company onstage!
Atlanta Shakespeare Company Receives $20,000 NEA Grant
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local arts projects and partnerships in the NEA's second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2016.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local arts projects and partnerships in the NEA's second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2016.
Actor's Express to Kick Off Season 29 with Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
Actor's Express opens its 2016-2017 season with a modern take on Stephen Sondheim's game-changing musical Company.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016
Actor's Express opens its 2016-2017 season with a modern take on Stephen Sondheim's game-changing musical Company.
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