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Laughing Matters' BattleActs Competition Set for 7/21
by Kelsey Denette - July 10, 2012
Laughing Matters will perform their monthly BattleActs competition at the Academy Theatre on July 21rst. See eight improvisers start on stage, and witness how the audience votes to keep the ones they think are funny! The improvisors will fall until there is only one BattleActs Champion left!
Alliance Theatre Presents WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS, Opening 9/12
by Kelsey Denette - July 09, 2012
Atlanta's Alliance Theatre will open its 2012/13 season with the world premiere of WHAT I LEARNED IN PARIS, a play written by author and playwright Pearl Cleage and directed by Alliance Theatre Artistic Director Susan V. Booth.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre To Offer Discount Tickets For Season
by Laura Meltzer - July 06, 2012
Join us on Sunday, August 19 and Monday, August 20 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to purchase season tickets with special offers only during this event from our resident companies - Gas South Broadway Series, Jazz Roots - A new Jazz series offered by the Cobb Energy Centre Foundation, The Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet. Additionally arts patrons can "test drive your seats" for the 2012/2013 season!
Theatrical Outfit to Present MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, 8/22-9/16
by Kelsey Denette - July 06, 2012
Theatrical Outfit has announced My Name is Asher Lev, based on the novel by Chaim Potok. August 22 - September 16, 2012 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's. Starring Nick Arapoglou, Lane Carlock and Brian Kurlander and directed by Mira Hirsch.
Georgia Shakespeare Opens THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Tonight, 7/6
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2012
Georgia Shakespeare presents its first-ever play by the great Oscar Wilde with the truly fun farce The Importance of Being Earnest, July 5 - August 3 at the Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University. Opening Night is tonight, July 6, 2012 at 8 p.m.
Teachers Receive Comp Tickets to Preview of EVELYN IN PURGATORY Tonight, 7/5
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2012
Teachers with an i.d. will be offered complimentary tickets to tonight's July 5th preview performance of EVELYN IN PURGATORY, a World Premiere production of Topher Payne's prize-winning drama about public school teachers. Essential Theatre Festival, 887 W. Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30318
Theatrical Outfit Announces THE ADVENTURES OF HIGH JOHN THE CONQUEROR, 7/25-8/12
by Kelsey Denette - July 03, 2012
heatrical Outfit has announced The Adventures of High John the Conqueror, and evening of stories written and directed by Rob Cleveland preserving the African American tradition in an oral history. July 25 - August 12, 2012 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's. Starring Rob Cleveland and Eric Little.
Georgia Shakespeare Premieres THE EMPEROR AND THE NIGHTINGALE, 7/14-8/3
by Kelsey Denette - July 03, 2012
Ancient China comes to life through song, dance and puppetry in Georgia Shakespeare's World Premiere family musical The Emperor and the Nightingale, July 14 - August 3, 2012 at the Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story, the show will delight children with its tale of true inner beauty. Opening Night is Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 404.504.1473 or online at www.gashakespeare.org.
Around the Rings Editor Ed Hula to Appear on BBC Radio During 2012 London Games
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2012
ATR Editor Ed Hula will appear on BBC Radio 4's afternoon news program 'PM' with presenter Eddie Mair during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Sally Kellerman to Appear at Emory Screening of M*A*S*H*, 7/29
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2012
Join fabled Hollywood star Sally Kellerman and Emory's Department of Film and Media Studies for a screening of Robert Altman's 1970 classic anti-war film "M*A*S*H*", Sunday, July 29 at 10:15 a.m. at Atlanta's Landmark Midtown Art Theater. Following the screening, Kellerman will talk about the making of this groundbreaking film in a discussion moderated by Emory professor Eddy von Mueller. A VIP champagne brunch follows at Apres Diem.
PushPush's SmallTall Youth Program Offers Summer Theater and Film Camps
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2012
PushPush's SmallTall Youth Program will offer its signature camps this summer, allowing students to try their hand at work behind and in front of the lights. This year's program will be a unique blend of original modern stories and classic text.
Newnan Theatre Company to Host BATMAN Murder Mystery Dinner, 6/30
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2012
The latest installment of the Batman movies, "The Dark Knight Rises," is coming out in July, so to get in the mood NTC is producing a Batman-themed mystery dinner on June 30.
MUSICALS SUCK, The Musical Plays Dad's Garage, 6/8-30
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2012
On Friday, June 8th at 8pm Dad's Garage Theatre is premiering a brand new piece of musical theatre that everyone is bound to love… everyone except for Sydney, that is.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern Presents TWELFTH NIGHT
by Kelsey Denette - June 29, 2012
Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night, directed by Drew Reeves. A shipwreck, separated identical twins, mistaken identities, romance and one pair of yellow stockings…welcome to Orsino's court and the zany world of Twelfth Night, a part of The Shakespeare Evolution Series. Join the cast and crew members for a lively Question and Answer session on Sunday July 15 after the show!
Paul Mesner Puppets Presents THE DINOSAUR SHOW, 7/17-29
by Kelsey Denette - June 28, 2012
Two daring paleontologists set out to recover bones deep in a desert canyon. Watch as they turn back the clock to the Precambrian era to discover how dinosaurs came to rule the earth. Paul Mesner Puppets, of Kansas City, MO, digs into the past to bring the dinosaurs to life, using hand, rod, shadow and body puppets in this high-energy prehistoric tale.
Photo Flash: First Look at Serenbe's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2012
Serenbe Playhouse presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, June 28 - July 15 at the The Flanders-Reid Acreage Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.
Georgia Shakespeare Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Opening 7/6
by Kelsey Denette - June 25, 2012
Georgia Shakespeare presents its first-ever play by the great Oscar Wilde with the truly fun farce The Importance of Being Earnest, July 5 - August 3 at the Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University.
Teachers Receive Comp Tickets to Preview of EVELYN IN PURGATORY, 7/5
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2012
Teachers with an i.d. will be offered complimentary tickets to the July 5th preview performance of EVELYN IN PURGATORY, a World Premiere production of Topher Payne's prize-winning drama about public school teachers. Essential Theatre Festival, 887 W. Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30318
Atlanta Symphony To Perform All-Beatles Concert, 7/21
by Kelsey Denette - June 21, 2012
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform with Classical Mystery Tour - a popular Beatles tribute band - at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Guest conductor Martin Herman, who provided all of the orchestral transcriptions for the Classical Mystery Tour show, will lead the Orchestra in the all-Beatles program.
Aurora Theatre Presents a Concert Version of BIG RIVER, 7/3
by Kelsey Denette - June 19, 2012
Aurora Theatre returns for the sixth year for Lawrenceville's Prelude to the 4th Concert with the musical adaptation of Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Winner of 8 Tony Awards, Big River will begin at 7:30pm on July 3 on the grounds of the historic courthouse in downtown Lawrenceville.
Georgia Ensemble Theatre Announces 20th Anniversary Celebration Season: THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER, HELLO, DOLLY! and More
by Kelsey Denette - June 18, 2012
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, will commemorate its 20th anniversary with a season-long celebration honoring those who have contributed to the Theatre's success in making it to this milestone anniversary.
Center for Puppetry Arts Hosts Puppet Camp, Now thru 6/22
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012
This June, join the Center for Puppetry Arts in a fun-filled, hands-on, week-long adventure in puppetry. Children ages 9-12 will celebrate the magic of the art form by learning how to create their own puppet show from start to finish.
Aurora Theatre Swing Nights, Featuring Metro Jazz Club, Continue Tonight, 6/16
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2012
Aurora Swing Nights invites patrons to cut loose and have fun with another Flashback to the 70's concert tonight, June 16 at 8:00 PM. The Metro Jazz Club will be giving the big band treatment in their throwback tribute to such legendary recording artists as Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, and many more favorites. Come decked out in bell bottoms and fringe, because with all the Rock, Disco and Soul things are about to get funky at Aurora Theatre.
Atlanta Lyric Theatre Closes Season with GYPSY, Now thru 7/1
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2012
Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents Gypsy tonight, June 15 through July 1, 2012 at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta.) Tickets are available now at 404-377-9948 or www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com.
Theatrical Outfit Announces THE ADVENTURES OF HIGH JOHN THE CONQUEROR, 7/25-8/12
by Kelsey Denette - June 14, 2012
Theatrical Outfit is today announced The Adventures of High John the Conqueror, and evening of stories written and directed by Rob Cleveland. July 25 - August 12, 2012 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's. Starring Rob Cleveland and Eric Little.

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