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BWW Reviews: GA Shakespeare's ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS is as Good as a Summer Comedy Gets
by Matt Tamanini - July 16, 2014
There has barely been a bad word said about this show since it debuted on Broadway in 2012 (racking up seven Tony nominations), but because I didn't know much about it, I took a while to settle into the comedic rhythm of Georgia Shakespeare's production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. However, once I realized that the show was far more farcical than I at first realized, it became one of the most laugh-out-loud, joyous nights of theatre I have had in years. So, if you go and see this show (which you absolutely should) simply give into the goofiness; you will thank me when you do.
Annie Potts, Becky Ann Baker, Mary Pat Gleason & More to Star in Alliance Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS this Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2014
The Alliance Theatre has announced the cast and creative team behind its upcoming production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS. The quintessential story of family and friendship, this moving Southern classic tells the story of six complex women sharing life's ups and downs in the safe-haven created in a home beauty salon.
BWW Reviews: Actor's Express' ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a Titillating Evening of Talent and Depravity
by Matt Tamanini - July 15, 2014
I am quite aware that this will sound sacrilegious to many who read this review, but until I saw Actor's Express' titillating production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, I had never seen the musical before. I have a vague recollection of watching the film version on VH1's 'Movies That Rock' at some point in the mid-90's, but other than seeing Susan Sarandon in her underwear, it didn't do much to interest me. So, as I made my way to the King Plow Arts Center, I expected to be impressed by the tremendous young talents in the cast, but what I didn't expect was to be transported to another world of naughty, musical theatre ecstasy.
Gainesville Theatre Alliance Kicks Off 35th Theatre Season with $10K Grant
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2014
Just in time to help fuel the Gainesville Theatre Alliance's 35th season, Governor Nathan Deal has announced that GTA has been awarded a $10,000 Partner Grant by Georgia Council for the Arts.
BWW Interviews: Galen Crawley Explains Why Aurora Theatre's MARY POPPINS is Full of Magic, Laughs, and Tears
by Matt Tamanini - July 14, 2014
If you have been paying attention to the Atlanta theatre scene for the last three years, actress Galen Crawley has undoubtedly caught your eye. From leading family-friendly musicals to starring in more cutting-edge material, Crawley is certainly one of the community's brightest rising stars. This week she takes on another iconic role, this time as the titular MARY POPPINS at The Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.
Georgia Shakespeare Opens ONE MAN, TWO GUV'NORS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Georgia Shakespeare announces the opening of One Man, Two Guvnors, the third show in the three-show summer season at the Conant Performing Arts Center tonight, July 11, 8pm curtain. The show is directed by Drew Fracher. One Man, Two Guv'nors runs until July 27.
THE ODD COUPLE Closes Stage Door Players' 40th Season, Now thru 8/3
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Stage Door Players closes its 40th Anniversary Season with Neil Simon's Tony Award winning comedy The Odd Couple, featuring the company's Artistic Director, Robert Egizio in the role of fastidious Felix Unger. Alan Kilpatrick, Associate Artistic Director of the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, treads the boards as everyone's favorite slob, Oscar Madison. The show opens tonight, July 11, 8pm curtain, and runs until August 3.
Pearl Cleage Kicks Off 4th Collision Project for Teens, Based on THE GRAPES OF WRATH Today
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2014
Twenty students gathered at the Alliance Theatre today to begin the thirteenth annual Collision Project. This diverse group of teenagers from around the metro Atlanta area will explore a classic text under the guidance of a professional playwright. The Pulitzer Prize winning American realist novel The Grapes of Wrath will serve as the source text that will inspire a new performance piece developed by the students. Under the guidance of the Alliance Theatre's Mellon Playwright in Residence, best-selling author, Pearl Cleage, students will explore John Steinbeck's themes of home, family, environment, and income inequality and examine how these themes are manifested in modern times.
One-Woman Multimedia Show ONE DROP OF LOVE Comes to The Fox Theatre, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
The Fox Theatre is presenting One Drop of Love on Sunday, September 21 at 3 PM and 7 PM in the Fox Theatre's Egyptian Ballroom. The show is a multimedia solo performance exploring family, race, love, pain and a path towards reconciliation. Monica Pearson, an active community leader and influencer, will moderate the discussion following both shows.
Lawrenceville & Aurora Theatre to Host MARY POPPINS Chalk Walk, 7/19
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014
The City of Lawrenceville's Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) and Aurora Theatre invites the community to celebrate the Arts on July 19 with a 'Chalk Walk'! Inspired by the Aurora Theatre's season opener for the 2014-15 season, Disney's Mary Poppins, Lawrenceville's Chalk Walk will provide residents, visitors and amateur artists the opportunity to showcase their talents on the sidewalk in Downtown Lawrenceville. To register for this free event, please click here.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Serenbe Playhouse's Gritty OKLAHOMA!
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014
The benchmark American musical classic OKLAHOMA! gets the Serenbe Playhouse treatment in a a bold and fresh new telling opening July 24th as the largest Playhouse production to date! Scroll down for a first look at the cast!
MAMMA MIA! National Tour Coming to Fox Theatre, 9/23-28
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2014
Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Fox Theatre from September 23-28 as a special to the 2014/2015 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta series.
Tony Winners Kenny Leon and Phylicia Rashad Star in SAME TIME NEXT YEAR at Atlanta's True Colors Theatre, Now thru 8/3
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2014
True Colors Theatre will present SAME TIME NEXT YEAR, running today, July 8 - August 3, 2014 at the Southwest Arts Center. Written by Bernard Slade and directed by Chris Coleman, the production will star Tony winners Kenny Leon and Phylicia Rashad.
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Makes a Splash in Atlanta, Now thru 7/13
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2014
Atlanta audiences are set to take a trip under the sea with Disney's family friendly extravaganza Disney's The Little Mermaid, featuring bright, inventive sets and dazzling costumes! This fun-filled, timeless tale will come to life on stage today, July 8-13 at the Fox Theatre, kicking off the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2014/2015 series.
Lawrenceville and Aurora Theatre Present 2014 PRELUDE Event, Featuring SOUTH PACIFIC, Today
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2014
The City of Lawrenceville will host its 9th annual PRELUDE celebration to honor America's Day of Independence tonight, July 3rd 2014 at 7:30pm. The event will feature the classic Broadway musical, South Pacific - performed by the award-winning Aurora Theatre followed by Fireworks. Free to the public, Lawrenceville's PRELUDE event will be held on the Lawrenceville Square by the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse.
Atlanta Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Comes to the Shakespeare Tavern, Now thru 7/20
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2014
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents The Taming of the Shrew, today, July 3-20, 2014, directed by Jeff Watkins.
VIDEO: MEATY Cast Deals with Crisis & Wacky Weed in THAT's EDUCATIONAL Season Finale
by Matt Tamanini - July 02, 2014
The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours. 'The final episode of the season is a doozy. Just when it appear that the gang is ready for the road, they run into another huge obstacle. Can the gang pull it together and work as a team?'
VIDEO: Secrets Are Spilled in the Back of the Van in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 7
by Matt Tamanini - July 01, 2014
The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours. 'Matt reveals more of his philosophy on life and Nick and Kara begin to know each better in the only place that offers some privacy at MEATY: the tour van. Does Kara have a big secret she's keeping about her past? Yes. Yes she does.'
VIDEO: MEATY Members Take a Look at Dark Side of Theatre in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 6
by Matt Tamanini - July 01, 2014
The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours. 'Erik decides to make Nick his pet project and teach him about the dark side of educational theatre. Take a terrifying look into the mind of Erik and hopefully learn something about tech along the way. Also, pick up some dating tips from Jimmy, including lowering others' self esteem and looking intense.'
Concerts in the Garden Returns for 12th Annual Season
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
Concerts in the Garden returns to Atlanta's most popular outdoor music venue this summer for its 12th annual season. The Atlanta Botanical Garden's exciting series, presented by SunTrust, features six great acts - all performed on the Great Lawn.
Georgia Shakespeare to Open ONE MAN, TWO GUV'NORS, 7/11
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
Georgia Shakespeare announces the opening of One Man, Two Guvnors, the third show in the three-show summer season at the Conant Performing Arts Center on July 11, 8pm curtain. The show is directed by Drew Fracher. One Man, Two Guv'nors runs until July 27.
THE ODD COUPLE to Close Stage Door Players' 40th Season, 7/11-8/3
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2014
Stage Door Players closes its 40th Anniversary Season with Neil Simon's Tony Award winning comedy The Odd Couple, featuring the company's Artistic Director, Robert Egizio in the role of fastidious Felix Unger. Alan Kilpatrick, Associate Artistic Director of the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, treads the boards as everyone's favorite slob, Oscar Madison. The show opens on Friday, July 11, 8pm curtain, and runs until August 3.
VIDEO: MEATY Picks a Leader in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 5
by Matt Tamanini - June 30, 2014
The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours. 'Nick bonds with the group and finds a similar acting philosophy in Kara. Will Nick work up the courage to ask her out? Will he find out who the actual leader of the team is? And will the audiences really believe that Lewis and Clark have been transported to their school gymnasium?'
The Weird Sisters Present LATE: A COWBOY SONG by Sarah Ruhl, 7/21-8/5
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2014
The Weird Sisters Theatre Project continue their 2014 summer season with Late: A Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl at Actor's Express theatre, July 21-August 5. The play is an early work of the award-winning playwright about perpetually late Mary, a woman who is desperately searching to find herself.
VIDEO: The MEATY Crew Learns About Drugs in THAT'S EDUCATIONAL Episode 4
by Matt Tamanini - June 29, 2014
The new theatre-centric web comedy THAT'S EDUCATIONAL's bound to hit home for any actor, especially those who have done educational theatre tours.?'As the education of Nick continues, we get to know the inner workings of MEATY's drug policies. Also, catch a glimpse of rehearsals as the gang gets ready to hit the road again.'

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