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CINDERELLA, DRACULA et al. Included in Atlanta Ballet 12-13 Season
by Mark Valdez - March 30, 2012
Atlanta Ballet has announced its 2012-13 season, highlighted by the return of Michael Pink's DRACULA and the North American premiere of the reinterpretation of CARMINA BURANA by choreographer David Bintley.
Emory University Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Unite for Final Season Performance, 4/20-21
by Harmony Wheeler - March 29, 2012
The Emory University Symphony Orchestra (EUSO) and the Emory University Chorus perform together in free concerts on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at 8 p.m. in Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. The program features three well-known pieces from Classical and Romantic literature; Beethoven's 'Egmont Overture,' Brahms' 'Nänie,' and Mozart's 'Coronation Mass.'
Atlanta Symphony to Present Spectrum Performing 'Music of Motown,' 5/4 & 5
by Kelsey Denette - March 29, 2012
Vocal group Spectrum will join Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for "Music of Motown" May 4-5, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
Atlanta Opera to Close Season With DON GIOVANNI, 4/28-5/6
by Kelsey Denette - March 28, 2012
The Atlanta Opera closes its 2011-2012 season with Mozart's Don Giovanni on April 28, May 1, 4 and 6, 2012 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Widely regarded as the greatest opera ever composed, Don Giovanni is described as 'a brilliant combination of comedy and tragedy, telling of the devious schemes and hijinks of history's most beguiling scoundrel, Don Juan.'
Atlanta Symphony Announces Events For 2012 Decorators’ Show House
by Kelsey Denette - March 28, 2012
The Atlanta Symphony Associates has announced a series of special events as part of the 42nd Annual Decorators' Show House & Gardens. Special presentations - including lectures, book signings, wine tastings, and cooking demonstrations - will take place at historic Knollwood Estate, and will benefit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and its education and community engagement initiatives.
Georgia Shakespeare Announces 2012 Season: THE TEMPEST, MACBETH and More
by Kelsey Denette - March 28, 2012
Georgia Shakespeare welcomes Atlanta back to the Bard this spring, kicking off its 27th season with the return of free theatre in Piedmont Park.
Aurora Theatre’s Teatro del Sol to Stage EL INSOLITO CASO DE MISS PINA COLADA, 4/12-29
by Harmony Wheeler - March 27, 2012
Aurora Theatre continues the 2011-2012 Harvel Lab Series with the Spanish language production of El Insolito Caso de Miss Piña Colada (The Preposterous Case of Miss Piña Colada) by Carlos Ferrari. This comedy runs April 12 - 29, 2012. In the play, penniless widow Ofelia has been left with nothing but her pride by her deceased good-for-nothing husband. To regain some of her luster in "society," she will stop at nothing to have her daughter, Loreley, crowned queen of the Miss Piña Colada beauty pageant. Ofelia pawns her belongings, fends off debt collectors and even causes her children to break the law. This April, Aurora Theatre becomes home to the hijinks of a widow trying to keep up appearances in the midst of diminishing fortunes.
Theater Emory Presents THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, 4/5-15
by Kelsey Denette - March 27, 2012
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Tennessee Williams' birth with his 1961 Broadway hit "The Night of the Iguana," presented by Theater Emory at the Mary Gray Munroe Theater April 5 - 15.
Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents GREASE, 4/20-5/6
by Kelsey Denette - March 27, 2012
Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents the Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey hit musical GREASE April 20 through May 6 at The Earl Smith Strand Theatre at 117 North Park Square in Marietta. Tickets are available now at 404-377-9948 or www.AtlantaLyricTheatre.com.
Center for Puppetry Arts Presents PETER PAN, 4/5-5/27
by Harmony Wheeler - March 26, 2012
This spring, Center for Puppetry Arts will offer Atlanta audiences a new twist on the time-honored classic Peter Pan. Amateur inventor Wendy Darling and her brothers, John and Michael, travel to Neverland with the impetuous Peter and his fairy companion, Tinkerbell. Performances begin on April 5 and will run through May 27.
Schwartz Center Announces 10th Anniversary Season: Branford Marsalis, Brooklyn Ryder and More
by Kelsey Denette - March 26, 2012
Celebrating a decade of outstanding music and dance, Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts announces the season for the 2012-2013 Flora Glenn Candler Concert Series.
Atlanta Ballet's 'The Man in Black' Closes
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
Atlanta Ballet continues to distinguish itself with 'edgy, unconventional fare' in the much-anticipated program The Man in Black - a compilation of three distinct works by three stand-out choreographers.
Newnan Theatre Company to Host Easter Party, 4/1
by Jennie Mamary - March 24, 2012
Newnan Theatre Company is holding an Easter Picnic Tea Party on April 1 at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to join the Easter Bunny and some other spring time friends for an extravaganza with food, fun and games.
Leonidas Kavakos To Conduct and Perform With Atlanta Symphony, 3/22-24
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2012
Acclaimed violinist Leonidas Kavakos will take both center stage and the podium to lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program including Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 34, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 4. The performances will take place March 22-24 at 8:00 p.m., in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
GET Presents RING OF FIRE: The Johnny Cash Musical Show 4/12-29
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 23, 2012
Georgia Ensemble Theatre & Conservatory Presents RING OF FIRE:The Johnny Cash Musical Show April 12 - 29, 2012, Tuesdays through Sundays. This thrilling show features an ensemble of many favorite GET performers.
Emory Students Set for BARENAKED VOICES Benefit, 3/23
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2012
Strong voices and helping hands work together as Emory University's student-led a cappella groups join with the Emory Concert Choir for "Barenaked Voices," a night of unaccompanied vocal performance benefitting Active Minds at Emory and Emory Helpline, Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m. in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.
Atlanta Ballet Presents 'The Man in Black,' 3/23-25
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2012
This March, Atlanta Ballet continues to distinguish itself with 'edgy, unconventional fare' in the much-anticipated program The Man in Black - a compilation of three distinct works by three stand-out choreographers.
Spectrum To Perform 'Music of Motown' With Atlanta Symphony, 5/4 & 5
by Kelsey Denette - March 22, 2012
Vocal group Spectrum will join Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for "Music of Motown" May 4-5, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
Leonidas Kavakos To Conduct and Perform With Atlanta Symphony, 3/22-24
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2012
Acclaimed violinist Leonidas Kavakos will take both center stage and the podium to lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program including Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 34, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 4. The performances will take place March 22-24 at 8:00 p.m., in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
BLUE ANGELS WEEKEND to UPRISING et al. Set for Horizontal Theatre Company's New South PlayWorks Readings
by Mark Valdez - March 20, 2012
The Horizontal Theatre Company has announced the New South PlayWorks readings for 2012. The plays include THE WAFFLE PALACE: SMOTHERED, COVERED AND SCATTERED 24/7/365, BLUE ANGELS WEEKEND, and UPRISING.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Alliance Theatre to Present THE REMARKABLE FARKLE MCBRIDE, 4/29
by Kelsey Denette - March 20, 2012
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, led by Staff Conductor Jere Flint, will join forces with the Alliance Theatre to perform a semi-staged production of "The Remarkable Farkle McBride" on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Comes to Atlanta Thru 3/18
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2012
NETworks Presentations, LLC brings the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Atlanta's Fox Theatre through March 18, 2012, as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2011-12 season.
RUMC Presents The Atlanta Wind Symphony in Concert This Sunday
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2012
The Sounds of the Spirit Concert Series presents The Atlanta Wind Symphony with special guests Tom Alderman, RUMC Organist and John LaForge, Bass-Baritone Soloist this Sunday, March 18 at 3 PM in the Sanctuary of Roswell United Methodist Church.
Jen MacQueen to Choreograph THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Milton, 3/14-17
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2012
Rehearsals have begun at Milton High School for their production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. This show will perform March 14-17, directed by Renee Denney and music directed by Leigh Ann Shaw. The cast is full of experienced high schoolers, some of whom also appeared in Milton's successful production of HAIRSPRAY in spring 2011. It will feature choreography by the Off-Broadway choreographer and acclaimed tap dancer Jen MacQueen, who choreographed the recent Atlanta production of A Chorus Line at Aurora Theatre, for which she received a BroadwayWorld (Atlanta) Award Nomination for Best Choreography in a Musical.
Aurora Children’s Playhouse Announces St. Patrick’s Day Concert and More
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2012
Aurora Theatre announced a Day Children's Concert with The BorderCollies on March 17 at 10 AM. This 'talented band of minstrels is one of the most beloved Celtic bands in the southeast and they will perform a high energy children's concert with a contagious Irish flare. This St. Patrick's Day treat will be packed full of music, heritage and audience participation. There will even be an instrument 'petting zoo' to give children a hands-on experience. Be sure to wear green!'

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