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Atlanta Shakespeare Company Presents Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, Now thru 3/30
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern will present Romeo and Juliet in repertory with The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing. Previews will be January 30 & 31, and performances will run today, February 1, 2, 6, 7, 14, 15, 22, 28 and March 6, 9, 15, 21, 27, and 30 2014.
THE BEST OF ENEMIES Opens Tonight at Theatrical Outfit
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2014
Theatrical Outfit announces Opening Night of The Best of Enemies by Mark St. Germain, directed by Mira Hirsch, and featuring Elisabeth Omilami. The Best of Enemies is a based on a true story and is a modern-day parable of transformation, triumph and hope. The show opens tonight, February 1, 7:30 curtain; preview performances are January 29, 30 and 31. The show closes on February 23.
Tickets to THE BOOK OF MORMON at Fox Theatre Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
The producers of the First National Tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, and Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced today that all remaining tickets will go on sale for the newly added Monday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. performance on Friday, January 31 at 5:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Fox Theatre box office (660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308), by visiting www.FoxAtlTix.com or by calling 1-855-285-8499.
Atlanta Fringe Reveals 2014 Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2014
The Atlanta Fringe Festival has announced the lineup for its third annual performing arts festival, scheduled June 5-8 with a preview party on Wednesday, June 4. This year's lineup features 22 eclectic productions, from 11 different states, plus Canada - making Atlanta Fringe international for the first time since its inception in 2012!
Serenbe Playhouse Partners with Dad's Garage for Valentine's Show
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
Serenbe Playhouse and Dad's Garage are joining forces to bring an offbeat and hilarious look at love on Valentine's Day as they present performers from Dad's Garage in "The ValentiMes Day Show." For one evening only, Dad's Garage will invade Serenbe to knock Cupid off his wings with their world famous brand of improv comedy. Audience members will be guided down lover's lane (with a detour or two) by some of Atlanta's best comedy performers.
Serenbe Playhouse Launches Serenbe Playhouse Academy
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
Serenbe Playhouse, the award winning site-specific theatre company, is blazing new trails with the creation of the Serenbe Playhouse Academy. Educational programming geared towards students from all stages and walks of life will be offered year round and will cover a variety of topics taught by some of the area and nation's brightest theatrical stars!
Fox Theatre Supports The Giving Kitchen with Proceeds from Second Helping India Pale Ale
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014
The Fox Theatre will serve two kegs of Sweetwater Second Helping India Pale Ale during the upcoming Book of Mormon performances, with all proceeds directly benefiting late Chef Ryan Hidinger's 501(c)3 charity, The Giving Kitchen Initiative, that supports ailing restaurant workers . Book of Mormon opens on January 28 and runs through February 9, 2014. For ticket information, visit www.FoxTheatre.org.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Set for The Shakespeare Tavern, 2/6-3/29
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents The Taming of the Shrew (in repertory with Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing) (Slight cast change: Matt Nitchie is playing Petruchio). The Taming of the Shrew runs February 6, 9, 16, 21, 27 and March 2, 8, 14, 20, 23, 29 (in repertory). Directed by Jeff Watkins.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Play The Shakespeare Tavern, 2/8-3/28
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2014
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents Much Ado About Nothing (in repertory), running February 8, 13, 20, 23, March 1, 7, 13, 16, 22, 28, 2014 (in repertory). Directed by J. Tony Brown.
Stage Door Players Continues 40th Season with ON GOLDEN POND, Now thru 2/16
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2014
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS, Dunwoody's own professional theatre company, continues its 40th Anniversary Season with On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson, directed by Kelly Criss. The show opens tonight, January 24, 8pm curtain, and runs until February 16.
AMERICAN IDIOT to Play the Fox Theatre May 1-4
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced today that single tickets for the national tour of the explosive Broadway hit AMERICAN IDIOT, called "wonderfully raucous" and "emotionally charged" by The New York Times and "flat-out electrifying" by the Boston Globe, will go on sale January 26 at 10:00 a.m. The show will play May 1-4 as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2013/2014 season. Ticket prices start at $30 and will be available at the Fox Theatre box office (660 Peachtree Street, NE), by visiting broadwayinatlanta.com or by calling 1-855-285-8499. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000.
Atlanta Shakespeare Company to Present Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, 2/1-3/30
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern will present Romeo and Juliet in repertory with The Taming of the Shrew and Much Ado About Nothing. Previews will be January 30 & 31, and performances will run February 1, 2, 6, 7, 14, 15, 22, 28 and March 6, 9, 15, 21, 27, and 30 2014.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces Lottery Policy for Fox Theatre Run
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2014
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy for the National Tour, which begins January 28 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2013/2014 season. The show plays a limited two week engagement through February 9. In Atlanta, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece. For more information, visit www.broadwayinatlanta.com.
EMORY CINEMATIQUE Series Explores French Cinema's Global Perspective, Now thru 4/23
by Movies News Desk - January 22, 2014
Emory Cinematheque, a free weekly series of 35mm film screenings, returns tonight, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. with the 1937 war film 'Le Grande Illusion' (1937), directed by Jean Renoir.
BWW Reviews: Horizon Theatre's THE BOOK CLUB PLAY
by Laura Blatterman Brown - January 21, 2014
I recently had the pleasure of an invitation from the Horizon Theater to see their performance of The Book Club Play.
TAMER OF HORSES to Open 2/14 at Aurora Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2014
Aurora Theatre's 2013-2014 Harvel Lab Series continues with William Mastrosimone's Tamer of Horses running February 14 - March 2, 2014. Teen violence, education and the realization of one's own potential all take center stage in this poignant drama. Hector St. Vincent, a juvenile rapper on the run, takes up residence in an old barn owned by Ty & Georgiane Fletcher. A former teacher, Ty attempts to inspire and educate the teenager through an examination of Homer's The Iliad. But will he be rewarded for taking a chance on this troubled youth? The play features Aurora Theatre Producing Artistic Director Anthony P. Rodriguez and Maria Sager (The Book Club Play - Horizon Thaetre, Barrio Hollywood - Aurora Theatre) as the Fletchers and 2014 Aurora Apprentice Company member Dane Troy as Hector. The show will be performed in Aurora's intimate 86-seat Peach State Federal Credit Union Studio. The production reunites the creative duo from last season's hit 'Master Harold'...and the Boys with Jaclyn Hofmann directing and scenic design by Suzi Award-Winner Lee Maples.
Stage Door Players to Continue 40th Season with ON GOLDEN POND, 1/24-2/16
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS, Dunwoody's own professional theatre company, continues its 40th Anniversary Season with On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson, directed by Kelly Criss. The show opens on Friday, January 24, 8pm curtain, and runs until February 16. The cast is led by Atlanta veterans Jackie Prucha and Theo Harness. Single tickets are on sale now at the box office (770-396-1726), or online at www.stagedoorplayers.net. Tickets for On Golden Pond are $27. Senior, student and youth discounts are available. Stage Door Players is located at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338, approx one block South of the Mt. Vernon Road and Chamblee Dunwoody Road intersection, in the North Dekalb Cultural Arts Center.
Playwriting Center of Theater Emory to Host 2014 Brave New Works Festival, 1/30-2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
The Playwriting Center of Theater Emory announces the 2014 Brave New Works festival, January 30-February 15. Brave New Works unites regional and national playwrights, adaptors, composers, and dramaturgs-in-residence at Emory with a combined company of student and professional actors for a festival of new play readings and exploratory workshops.
Horizon Theatre's THE BOOK CLUB PLAY Returns Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2014
Back by popular demand, book clubs take the spotlight in the New Year with the return of The Book Club Play by Karen Zacari?as at Horizon Theatre. The show follows a tight-knit book club bound for pandemonium when it becomes the focus of a documentary film. The Book Club Play runs tonight, January 17 - February 23, 2014.
PIPPIN, NEWSIES, MOTOWN & More Added to Broadway in Atlanta's 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Atlanta audiences will be able to enjoy the best of Broadway, as Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta continues its tradition of bringing the most acclaimed touring productions to Midtown's historic Fox Theatre. The 2014-2015 series will feature Atlanta premieres of Disney's NEWSIES, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, PIPPIN, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, DIRTY DANCING as well the spectacular new production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. BLUE MAN GROUP will once again play the Fox Theatre; plus, Broadway's biggest blockbuster WICKED and crowd pleaser MAMMA MIA! will also be returning as options to the regular series subscription. This expanded lineup will take theater goers on a journey through some of the most notable Broadway experiences, new and old.
THE CAT IN THE HAT Adds Performances at Aurora Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Beloved children's book Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat is Aurora Learning Library's winter show that will be performed weekday mornings as a field trip for over 7,000 elementary school students. Based on the high level of interest from teachers and parents, Aurora Theatre is adding two evening performances for families to enjoy this children's classic live on stage. On Tuesday, January 28 and Monday, February 10 at 6:00pm, families will have two chances to see the fully produced stage version of The Cat in the Hat, the play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he is certainly fun to play with. And he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will Mom find when she gets home…?
Aurora Theatre Opens LOMBARDI Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
The Brand Signature Series at Aurora Theatre continues with Lombardi by Eric Simonson, based on the book When Pride Still Mattered - A Life of Vince Lombardi written by David Maraniss. The show runs tonight, January 16 through February 9, 2014.
SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES to Play Fox Theatre, 3/29
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
The much-loved Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang take center stage in an all-new family musical, SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES, presented by Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Life Like Touring. Featuring everyone's favorite characters from one of television's longest-running animated series, SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES is set to thrill audiences at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, March 29 with two shows at 2 PM and 5 PM.
WHISTLING PSYCHE to Begin Performances 2/13 at Woodruff Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2014
"Whistling Psyche" by Sebastian Barry will run for two weeks beginning February 13th at the Woodruff Arts Center Black Box Theatre Third Floor, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30328. Tickets can be purchased at www.poshdealz.com, by calling 404-692-0053, or at the door, and range from $15-25.
Congressman John Lewis, Senator Jason Carter Set for Free Roundtable Conversation on RACE, 2/15
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company invite you to join them for a free panel discussion inspired by the theatre's upcoming production, Race by David Mamet. Join Congressman John Lewis, State Senator and Gubernatorial Candidate Jason Carter, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, and Atlanta Daily World Publisher M. Alexis Scott who will discuss how issues involving race influence our legal system, and how Americans discuss race in the 21st century.

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