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Aurora Theatre to Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL & 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS this Season
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2013
Aurora Theatre is giving patrons what they have been asking for-more holiday programing. In addition to the perennial favorite one-man A Christmas Carol, featuring Anthony P. Rodriguez, Aurora adds a hilariously irreverent one-woman show, The 12 Dates of Christmas. These shows will run for a limited 3-week engagement December 5-22 in repertory. Tickets are $15 to each show. Showtimes vary. See both shows with the Combo Ticket for only $25. The Combo Ticket is good for any combination of 2 shows you choose. The holidays are twice as nice when you get two tickets for one low price.
NEWSIES to Play Limited Engagement at Fox Theatre During 2014-15 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013
Newsies, the Tony Award-winning 'critics' pick' Broadway musical smash, will play an exclusive premiere engagement at the Fox Theatre during the 2014/2015 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre Wraps Record Breaking Season
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, proudly began its 21st season by blowing away all attendance records with the smash hit Almost Heaven, John Denver's America. Garnering the highest attendance ever for a season-opening show, Atlantans young and old flocked to see the wonderful, foot-stomping show about the music of John Denver, America's beloved troubadour.
MEMPHIS National Tour to Play RiverCenter, 12/4-5
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2013
A young white DJ named Huey Calhoun falls in love with an electrifying black singer and together they start a cultural revolution when his vision meets her voice. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves!
Georgia Shakespeare to Host 2013 'Bard's Bash', 11/16
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2013
Georgia Shakespeare has announced the 2013 Bard's Bash, Saturday, November 16 at Zoo Atlanta's Ford Pavilion.
Aurora's Theatre's Annual CHRISTMAS CANTEEN Revue Set for 11/29-12/22
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2013
Christmas Canteen 2013 is Aurora Theatre's original annual holiday musical revue. Gwinnett County's longest running theatrical holiday tradition combines the sentimentality of a television variety special with the high energy of a USO show. This feast for the eyes and ears is resplendent with nostalgic music that will evoke warm holiday memories. For thousands of North Georgians, it's just not Christmas until they hear their Canteen favorites. Fun for the whole family, Aurora's Christmas Canteen is the perfect way to get the spirit of the season stirring or quite simply…a Cup of Eggnog for the Holiday Soul.
Dad's Garage to Open INVASION: CHRISTMAS CAROL at Fabrefaction and The Alliance, 11/29
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2013
Replace your regular holiday tradition with a Dad's Garage tradition - kicking classic theatre in the tookus! After five years of success, the award-winning Dad's Garage Ensemble will be returning to the stage starting Friday, Nov. 29 at 8pm (this time to Fabrefaction Theatre and The Alliance) to skewer the quintessential Christmas play - A Christmas Carol!
Photo Flash: Georgia Ensemble Theatre's DEATHTRAP Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2013
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, will continue its record-setting 21st season with the classic thriller Deathtrap by Ira Levin. Fresh from the success of Almost Heaven, John Denver's America, which garnered the highest attendance ever for a season opening production, director by Robert J. Farley will once again take the helm for Deathtrap. This show runs tonight, November 7-24, 2013, 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!
Atlanta Shakespeare's KING LEAR Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2013
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents KING LEAR. Tickets: $15. Previews tonight and tomorrow, November 7 & 8. Runs November 9-December 1, 2013. Directed by J. Tony Brown.
Horizon Theatre's THE SANTALAND DIARIES to Celebrate 15 Years of Holiday Hilarity, 11/22-12/31
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2013
Back for its 15th 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. 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.'
REAL HOUSEWIFE Kandi Burruss to Present A MOTHER'S LOVE at Rialto Center for the Arts, 11/22-24
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2013
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker will present A MOTHER'S LOVE, a musical stage play based loosely on Kandi's rise to stardom in Xscape and the ongoing interference by her mother in her love life. A Mother's Love opens at the Rialto Center for the Arts (80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303) on Friday, November 22, 2013 and closes out on Sunday, November 24, 2013 for three nights with five shows including two matinees on November 23, 2013 and November 24, 2013. Ticket prices range from $55.00 - $75.00 and are available for purchase at kandionline.com and rialtocenter.org.
John Singleton Among Stars Featured at the Fourth Annual BronzeLens Film Festival
by Sarah Bellet - November 06, 2013
The fourth annual BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF13) producers have put together a world class array of BronzeLens expert panels, workshops, domestic and international film screenings and signature events that reflect Atlanta's unique position as the Film Capital of the South.
Chris Kayser to Play 'Scrooge' for Last Time in Alliance Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Beg. 11/29
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2013
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Alliance Theatre's annual holiday gift to Atlanta, returns November 29, 2013 for its 24th production. The most heartwarming story of the season comes to life with holiday carols, stunning stage magic and your favorite Atlanta actors. Directed by Rosemary Newcott, the Sally G. Tomlinson Artistic Director of Theatre for Youth, A CHRISTMAS CAROL has become a tradition for many families around the southeast. Opening night is Wednesday, December 4, 7:00 p.m.
GHOST THE MUSICAL Plays Limited Engagement at Fox Theatre, Now thru 11/10
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2013
The supernatural power of love is taking Atlanta by storm as the new Broadway and West End musical Ghost The Musical, adapted from the Academy Award-winning film, will play a limited engagement at the Fox Theatre from tonight, November 5-10 as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2013-2014 season.
Act 3 Productions Wins Best Director, Best Featured Actor, Best Lighting Design at 2013 IMEA Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2013
The winners were: Patti Mactas for best director of a musical, Elliott Brabant for best featured actor in a musical, and Tim Roberts for best lighting design in a musical. Other nominees from the production included: Belle Adams (supporting actress), Theresa Dean (set design), Tara Folio (leading actress), Justin Kasian (leading actor), Johnna Mitchell (choreography), and Daniel Pope (sound design).
Photo Flash: First Look at Georgia Ensemble Theatre's DEATHTRAP
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2013
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, will continue its record-setting 21st season with the classic thriller Deathtrap by Ira Levin. Fresh from the success of Almost Heaven, John Denver's America, which garnered the highest attendance ever for a season opening production, director by Robert J. Farley will once again take the helm for Deathtrap. This show runs November 7-24, 2013, 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!
Fox Theatre Partners with Dyson for Sustainability Campaign
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2013
As a part of the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge, a Presidential initiative to make commercial buildings 20% more energy efficient by 2020, The Fox Theatre is continually seeking new and innovative technologies to enhance guests experience while preserving the historic fabric of the theatre and conserving natural resources. As part of the energy reduction challenge, The Fox Theatre has partnered with Dyson to install the latest Dyson Airblade hand drying technology - the fastest, most hygienic way to dry hands.
Del Hamilton and Faye Allen to Receive 2013 Suzi Bass Lifetime Achievement Awards, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2013
The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. will be honoring Del Hamilton and Faye Allen, founders of 7 Stages Theatre, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's 9th annual awards ceremony today, November 4. This is a relatively new category of recognition, given for an outstanding body of work by an Atlanta theatre artist, playwright or producer having a significant impact on the theatre community and voted by the Board of Directors. Along with the original request that Del and Faye be considered for this commendation, multiple endorsements acknowledged the long-term impact both had in developing Atlanta's vibrant and diverse theatrical community.
Swing with the Stars of LES MIS at Aurora Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2013
Aurora Theatre continues the Aurora Swing Night concert series with Swing with the Stars of Les Mis tonight, November 2 at 8:00pm.
N.I.T.W.I.T.S. Take the NTC Stage, Nov 16
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2013
If you haven't seen the N.I.T.W.I.T.S. lately, you should check them out at Newnan Theatre Company on November 16 (8:00 pm, tickets just $5.00).
Del Hamilton and Faye Allen to Receive 2013 Suzi Bass Lifetime Achievement Awards, 11/4
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2013
The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. will be honoring Del Hamilton and Faye Allen, founders of 7 Stages Theatre, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's 9th annual awards ceremony on Monday, November 4. This is a relatively new category of recognition, given for an outstanding body of work by an Atlanta theatre artist, playwright or producer having a significant impact on the theatre community and voted by the Board of Directors. Along with the original request that Del and Faye be considered for this commendation, multiple endorsements acknowledged the long-term impact both had in developing Atlanta's vibrant and diverse theatrical community.
Audra McDonald to Perform at Atlanta Symphony Orchesta's Fourth Annual Symphony Gala, March 8, 2014
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2013
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will host its fourth annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta. The evening will include a performance by Tony Award winner Audra McDonald with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Orchestra's Talent Development Program - which identifies musically-gifted and motivated African American and Latino instrumentalists and prepares them for acceptance into top music programs in preparation for careers as professional musicians. Proceeds will benefit the Orchestra and its Education and Community programs. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Friday, November 8, 2013.
Imaginary Worlds' Earth Goddess to Remain at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2013
Earth Goddess, the popular giant living sculpture in the summer exhibition Imaginary Worlds: Plants Larger Than Life, will be calling the Atlanta Botanical Garden home after the blockbuster show closes October 31.
BWW Reviews: ALL CHILDISH THINGS at The Aurora Theatre
by Laura Blatterman Brown - October 30, 2013
All Childish Things by Joseph Zettelmaier is a comedy set in the modern day centering on the lives and exploits of a group of three friends whose common bond since childhood has been their love of Star Wars.
Atlanta Shakespeare's KING LEAR to Begin Performances 11/7
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2013
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents KING LEAR. Tickets: $15. Previews November 7 & 8. Runs November 9-December 1, 2013. Directed by J. Tony Brown.

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