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PEPPA PIG LIVE! Adds Second Show at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2015
More fun than a muddy puddle! On the heels of strong U.S. ticket sales for its first leg of tour dates, and by popular demand, an additional 65 cities and 100 performances have been announced for Peppa Pig's first-ever U.S. theatrical tour, Peppa Pig's Big Splash. Peppa Pig, star of Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated TV series, airing daily on Nick Jr., and her all-new live stage show will visit more than 90 cities through 2016 including Atlanta on January 31, 2016 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Beatles Show LET IT BE Coming to Atlanta's Fox Theatre in April 2016
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2015
Direct from London's West End and Broadway the international hit show made its North American debut with an eight week tour throughout Canada and the U.S during spring of 2015. The infamous show that has been seen by over 2 million people worldwide is introducing a brand new show for the 2016 touring season, including a stop at Atlanta's Fox Theatre Friday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m.!
Horizon Theatre to Stage THE SANTALAND DIARIES, 11/20-12/31
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2015
Returning for its 17th anniversary production, Horizon Theatre Company turns "ho ho ho" into "ha ha ha" as it reprises its popular production of The Santaland Diaries by award-winning satirist David Sedaris, November 20-December 31. The perfect laughter-spiked antidote to the holiday blues, Creative Loafing calls this non-traditional, adult-only, Christmas comedy "a fiendishly exhilarating, politically incorrect send-up of the holidays."
LET NOTHING YOU DISMAY Topher Payne's World Premiere at Stage Door Players, Opens Dec 4
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2015
Dunwoody's own professional theatre, STAGE DOOR PLAYERS welcomes Topher Payne's world premiere comedy to its stage this December! Let Nothing You Dismay opens on Friday, December 4 and runs through December 20.
A Night with Janis Joplin To Embark on Tour with Stop at Atlanta's Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015
?Iconic Entertainment Studios and T&D Productions announced that Broadway's A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN will take the stage, touring 34 cities across the U.S. and Canada for a total of 70 shows, including a stop at Atlanta's Fox Theatre Sunday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Conceived, written, and directed by Randy Johnson, the rock musical features choreography by Patricia Wilcox and musical direction by Tyler Evans.
LiNK Theatre Grad School Event Set for Atlanta This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015
Student registration is open now for the second annual LiNK theatre grad school recruiting event to be held this weekend, Nov. 13-15 in Atlanta.
USITT & SETC to Offer Second LiNK Grad School Weekend, 11/13-15
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015
The second annual opportunity to LiNK theatre grad schools and potential students is scheduled for Nov. 13-15 at the Atlanta Airport Hilton. USITT and SETC are organizing the event and Focal Press is returning as Platinum Sponsor.
MARY POPPINS Breaks GTA Records; Extends Through November 21
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
The chill of autumn is slowly leaving for the cold of winter, but record numbers of north Georgia theatre goers are gathering around the warm glow of the Gainesville Theatre Alliance's production of MARY POPPINS. GTA, now in its 36th season, opened to sellout crowds for the stage production of P.L. Travers' classic story. The production has been extended for a third week of performances, now running through Nov. 21, and with a week and a half to go, MARY POPPINS has already broken GTA ticket and revenue records.
Photo Flash: First Look at Out of Box Theatre's COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY is currently playing Out of Box Theatre in Marietta, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
WOMEN IN ARMS Opens Tonight at Berry College
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
A play that is a collection of Irish mythological legends, 'Women in Arms' opens tonight, Nov. 12 at Berry College.
'RUDOLPH' Begins Tonight at Center for Puppetry Arts
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015
Embrace your inner misfit and join the most famous reindeer of all in joyful merriment at Center for Puppetry Arts! Lighting up Atlanta for its sixth consecutive year, Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerTM plays tonight, November 12-December 27. Adapted by Jon Ludwig, directed by Tim Sweeney, and based on the timeless 1964 stop-motion animated television special, this can't-miss family favorite is filled with holly-jolly adventure and excitement bound to brighten the Christmas season!
Actor's Express to Focus on Local Playwrights with THRESHOLD Festival, 12/5-6
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015
Actor's Express presents THRESHOLD, a new festival of new play readings December 5-6, 2016. This year's festival focuses on works by local playwrights.
Center for Puppetry Arts Celebrates Grand Opening of Worlds of Puppetry Museum on Saturday
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
The Center for Puppetry Arts will celebrate the grand opening of its long-awaited Worlds of Puppetry Museum on Saturday, November 14; 11 a.m. -6 p.m. Featuring the world's most comprehensive collection of Jim Henson puppets and artifacts, as well as puppets from around the globe, the new museum offers plenty of entertainment for the entire family!
ELF THE MUSICAL Offers Student Rush Ticket Price for College Students
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
It's the most wonderful time of the year! For any local college students looking to revel in the holiday spirit, Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta is offering special $25 Student Rush Ticket price for the Atlanta engagement of ELF The Musical, playing at The Fox Theatre December 2 - 6 as part of the 2015/2016 season.
Actor's Express Kicks Off 2016 with Sondheim Masterpiece SWEENEY TODD
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
Actor's Express will kick of 2016 with an electrifying production of the eight-time Tony Award winner and Sondheim masterpiece Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Libby Whittemore and Connie Sue Day to Reprise Holiday Cabaret
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2015
Atlanta cabaret legend Libby Whittemore reprises her annual holiday show "Ho, Ho, Home for the Holidays and a Connie Sue Day Christmas" at Actor's Express this December.
KSU to Stage Jason Robert Brown's PARADE in Marietta, Where Leo Frank Was Hanged
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2015
This will be the first time the musical has been staged in Marietta, where Leo Frank was hanged.
BWW Review: Audrey II Takes Over Dahlonega in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Historic Holly Theatre
by Christie Fisher - November 09, 2015
The Holly Theatre Company presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS October 23-November 8, 2015 at the Historic Holly Theater. The Howard Ashman and Alan Menken musical features a blood-thirsty plant and his quest for world domination.
Tommy Ford Hosts INFINITE SCHOLARSHIP EVENT in Atlanta
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
High School Seniors do you have the grades for college, but not the finances?  Parents are you financially prepared to send your graduates to college?  Never fear, the "Infinite Scholarships Event" is coming. 
Photo Flash: First Look at BLACKBERRY WINTER at Actor's Express
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
Actor's Express continues its 2015-2016 season with two world premiere plays, THE THRUSH & THE WOODPECKER and BLACKBERRY WINTER, both by Steve Yockey. The two plays are being performed October 31 - November 22 in rotating repertory. BroadwayWorld has a first look at BLACKBERRY WINTER below!
BWW Review: CINDERELLA Entrances The Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Christie Fisher - November 05, 2015
The national tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA opened at Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre on November 3, 2015. The reimagined production will run through Sunday, November 8, 2015.
The Fox Theatre Honors 50 Millionth Guest
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
The Fox Theatre hit another monumental milestone before last night's Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta engagement of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella - its 50 millionth guest. The fortunate ticket holder was Steven Hensley from Marietta, GA, who was attending the performance with his wife, daughter and granddaughter.
Photo Flash: Georgia Ensemble Theatre Dives into ROMEO AND JULIET
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, will follow up its mega-hit Calendar Girls with the greatest love story ever told, Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. Metro Atlanta audiences, still buzzing from Calendar Girls, will next be treated to a big, bold, accessible production as GET dives into Shakespeare for the first time in its 23-year history. GET and Atlanta favorite David Crowe will be directing, and promises a Romeo & Juliet that will be appreciated by both the novice and the Shakespearean scholar. This show runs tonight, November 5, through November 22, 2015, at the Theatre's home, the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest Street, Roswell, GA. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
The Alliance Theatre Presents MERRY %#!*ing CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2015
This season the Alliance presents the most family-unfriendly holiday show to come from the insane brains behind Dad's Garage Theatre, Merry %#!*ing Christmas.  Written by Arlen Konopaki and Dad's Garage Artistic Director Kevin Gillese, Merry %#!*ing Christmas runs on the Hertz Stage from November 27 - December 19, 2015.  Opening Night is Thursday, December 3, 7:30 p.m. 
BWW Review: TIME FOR US Connects with Atlanta Audiences
by Stevie King - November 05, 2015
French choreographer Fabien Prioville and his wife, Azusa Seyama, explore the codependent need for intimacy and the physical exertion that goes into relationships through a series of touching vignettes.

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