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The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, Opens 6/3
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2011
The inclusion of Double Falsehood in Arden's Complete Works of Shakespeare last year has inspired us to mount a production.
Short Bus Heroes Comedy Tour Returns to Lawrenceville 6/24
by Kelsey Denette - June 01, 2011
After playing to standing room only crowds in November, Short Bus Heroes Comedy Tour returns for the season finale of Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays, club comedy performances on the square in downtown Lawrenceville.
PushPush Theater Presents LIFE, INC. by Tennessee Wiliams, Opens 6/2
by Lauren Wolman - May 30, 2011
Love, loss, and a size 11D shoe (that's a big foot!), LIFE INC. is a collection of 3 short plays written by beloved playwright Tennessee Williams during the 1940s and 50s. Each distinct piece is a story about survival and transformation.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, Opens 6/3
by Lauren Wolman - May 29, 2011
The inclusion of Double Falsehood in Arden's Complete Works of Shakespeare last year has inspired us to mount a production.
BWW Interviews: Caroline Bowman, Spamalot’s Lady of the Lake at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, June 3 - 5.
by Joseph Harrison - May 29, 2011
The Knights who say Ni, Tim the Shrubber, the Holy Hand Granade, and a Killer Rabbit. If these mean anything to you then you are already familiar with the hit cult movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. But even if you aren't familiar with the movie, but love funny, exciting and colorful musical theatre you will soon have the chance to find out more when Theater of the Stars presents Spamalot at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. On June 3, for just 5 performances only, Atlanta audiences will have the chance to go on their own irreverent quest with King Arthur and his Knights and possibly even find their own grail. I caught up with Caroline Bowman who plays the Lady of the Lake.
The Sanders Family Returns to Theatre in the Square for a Summer Homecoming!
by Joseph Harrison - May 29, 2011
Theatre in the Square is so excited the Sanders Family will all be visiting us this summer. Mount Pleasant Homecoming will be returning to the Main Stage June 26 - July 24, 2011. Tickets are available at the Box Office by calling 770-422-8369 or online at www.theatreinthesquare.com.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern announces its 2011-2012 Season
by Joseph Harrison - May 29, 2011
Now that we have completed Shakespeare's entire canon, we're starting over by producing The Comedies in the order in which they were written! Get on board right from the start with these shows, we'll have you rolling in the aisles all season!
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern Presents Double Falsehood
by Joseph Harrison - May 29, 2011
The inclusion of Double Falsehood in Arden's Complete Works of Shakespeare last year has inspired us to mount a production. Double Falsehood is a tragicomedy thought to be based on Cervantes' Don Quixote. Full of over-dramatic action, cliffhangers, romance, betrayal, friendship and revenge... this is an action-packed story you're sure to enjoy!
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Atlanta - 5/29
by BWW - May 29, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/29 for Atlanta
Atlanta Symphony Announces All-American Fourth of July Celebration
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011
ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION- Patriotic Sing-Alongs and Firework Display held at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, Alpharetta, GA
So You Think You Can Dance Kicks Off With Atlanta & Bay Area Auditions
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2011
Summer's hottest dance series, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, returns for its eighth season with auditions from Atlanta and the Bay Area on a two-hour premiere Thursday, May 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
7 Stages Theatre Presents MR. UNIVERSE, 5/26-6/19
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2011
7 Stages Theatre presents MR. UNIVERSE, May 26 through June 19, written by Jim Grimsley, directed by Del Hamilton.
Patti LuPone Comes to Atlanta Symphony Hall, 5/27 & 5/28
by Meghan Schuler - May 25, 2011
The Atlanta Symphony Orchesta proudly welcomes Broadway legend Patti LuPone to Atlanta Symphony Hall, May 27 and 28.
Cumming Playhouse Presents SMOKE ON THE WATER, 6/2-26
by Meghan Schuler - May 25, 2011
The Cumming Playhouse is proud to present SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, back by popular demand! The show will run June 2 through 26.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, MACBETH, & More Set for Atlanta Shakespeare Company Season
by Kelsey Denette - May 24, 2011
Join us for the first comedy Shakespeare ever wrote. Watch and laugh as close friends Valentine and Proteus both pursue the Duke of Milan's beautiful daughter, Sylvia. See how Crab, 'the sourest-natured dog that lives', provides one of the first examples of the animal stealing the show. Don't miss this rarely produced comedy.
Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents RENT June 10-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011
Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the metro area's only local professional musical theatre company, presents Jonathan Larson's hit musical, RENT, June 10 through 26 at the historic Strand Theatre in Marietta.
Nicole Ari Parker, Glynn Turman Lead Reading of Wilson's Two Trains Running
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011
Kenny Leon and True Colors Theatre Company are proud to announce a celebrity cast play reading of August Wilson's To Trains Running directed by Tony Nominated Director, Kenny Leon.
Larry King to emcee 70th Annual Peabody Awards 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011
Larry King, the long-time host of CNN's Larry King Live and a two-time Peabody Award winner, will be the host of the 70th Annual George Foster Peabody Awards ceremony on May 23, at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.
BWW Now Seeking Atlanta Contributing Editors!
by BWW - May 22, 2011
Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors? BroadwayWorld.com is now accepting inquiries for Atlanta Contributing Editor positions! Applicants should be industry enthusiasts and have an interest in giving local theater prominence on the largest theater site on the net.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Atlanta - 5/22
by BWW - May 22, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 5/22 for Atlanta
HAIR Comes to Fox Theatre, Closes 5/22
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011
The 2009 Tony Award Winning Musical Revival HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is coming to Atlanta. HAIR will close at the Fox Theatre May 22, 2011 as part of the Broadway Across America - Atlanta 2010-2011 season.
Actor's Express Announces 2011-12 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2011
Actor's Express, the gutsy theatre troupe in Atlanta's West Midtown known for its provocative work and consistently high quality, announces the lineup for its 24th season - the most ambitious the company has mounted in years.
Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays Welcomes Comedy-Magician Arthur Atsma 5/20
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2011
Aurora Theatre Funny Fridays continues club comedy performances on the square in downtown Lawrenceville with an exciting, unique show in May. Headliner Arthur Atsma will take the Funny Fridays Stage with his renowned Crazy Amazing Comedy Magic Mentalism Show on May 20 at 7:15 and 9:15 PM.
So You Think You Can Dance Kicks Off With Atlanta & Bay Area Auditions
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2011
Summer's hottest dance series, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, returns for its eighth season with auditions from Atlanta and the Bay Area on a two-hour premiere Thursday, May 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
WICKED Returns to the Fox Theatre 9/14-10/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2011
After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2006 and 2008, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, will return to Atlanta's Fabulous Fox Theatre from September 14-October 9, as a special to the Broadway Across America - Atlanta 2011-12 season.

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