Essential Theatre Offers $12 Rush Tickets for Annual Play Festival, 7/8 - 8/8
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
The Essential Theatre (887 W. Marietta St.) and the Essential Theatre Festival celebrates its 12th year by offering $12 rush tickets before each of its productions during the festival, taking place July 8th to August 8th. There are only 12 rush tickets available and they will go on sale 12 minutes before each performance.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
The Essential Theatre (887 W. Marietta St.) and the Essential Theatre Festival celebrates its 12th year by offering $12 rush tickets before each of its productions during the festival, taking place July 8th to August 8th. There are only 12 rush tickets available and they will go on sale 12 minutes before each performance.
Essential Theatre Presents 3 New Plays in Rep, 7/8-8/8
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
The 12th Annual Essential Theatre FestivalWine and Words Fundraiser, Bringing Atlanta What's New on Stage, Presents Three New Plays in Repertory. The plays open Thursday July 8, 2010 and are running through August 8th at Essential Theatre @ Actors Express, 887 W. Marietta St. [King Plow Arts Center], Atlanta, GA 30318.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
The 12th Annual Essential Theatre FestivalWine and Words Fundraiser, Bringing Atlanta What's New on Stage, Presents Three New Plays in Repertory. The plays open Thursday July 8, 2010 and are running through August 8th at Essential Theatre @ Actors Express, 887 W. Marietta St. [King Plow Arts Center], Atlanta, GA 30318.
HAMLET! THE MUSICAL! at The Shakespeare Tavern July 9-August 8
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
The New American Shakespeare Tavern (499 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta GA 30308) presents HAMLET! THE MUSICAL! from July 15-August 8.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
The New American Shakespeare Tavern (499 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta GA 30308) presents HAMLET! THE MUSICAL! from July 15-August 8.
Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents HAIRSPRAY 7/23-8/8
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to The Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta) July 23 - August 8! This fantastically fun musical, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, celebrated over 6 record-breaking years during its Broadway run.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
HAIRSPRAY, Broadway's musical comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture is coming to The Earl Smith Strand Theatre (117 N. Park Square, Marietta) July 23 - August 8! This fantastically fun musical, winner of eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, celebrated over 6 record-breaking years during its Broadway run.
HAIRSPRAY Hits Atlanta's Lyric Theatre, 7/23-8/8
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
HAIRSPRAY is set to hit Atlanta from July 23rd until August 8th at the Lyric Theatre. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction and Best Male and Female Lead to name a few, it's 'Hairspray!' The year is 1962 and Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad is going to do whatever it takes to dance her way onto TV's most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams-and even bigger hair-turn the whole town around and still have time to win the boy she loves? Don't miss this dancing, romancing musical-comedy treat based on John Waters' 1988 film classic, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and two-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan and a brand-new score by five-time Oscar-nominee Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2010
HAIRSPRAY is set to hit Atlanta from July 23rd until August 8th at the Lyric Theatre. Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Direction and Best Male and Female Lead to name a few, it's 'Hairspray!' The year is 1962 and Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad is going to do whatever it takes to dance her way onto TV's most popular show. Can a big girl with big dreams-and even bigger hair-turn the whole town around and still have time to win the boy she loves? Don't miss this dancing, romancing musical-comedy treat based on John Waters' 1988 film classic, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and two-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan and a brand-new score by five-time Oscar-nominee Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Legacy Studios is Now Registering for Fall 2010 Classes
by Lauren Wolman - August 07, 2010
Legacy Studio offers semester-long classes for children Ages 5-18. We have classes in acting, improv, musical theatre, and music theatre dance! Each class offers something different! Classes begin August 24th!
by Lauren Wolman - August 07, 2010
Legacy Studio offers semester-long classes for children Ages 5-18. We have classes in acting, improv, musical theatre, and music theatre dance! Each class offers something different! Classes begin August 24th!
Georgia Shakespeare Closes KING LEAR, 8/7
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2010
Join Georgia Shakespeare as they continue their 25th Anniversary Celebration with KING LEAR. KING LEAR is written by William Shakespeare and directed by Sabin Epstein. The production opens Friday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. and runs until August 7 at the Conant Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2010
Join Georgia Shakespeare as they continue their 25th Anniversary Celebration with KING LEAR. KING LEAR is written by William Shakespeare and directed by Sabin Epstein. The production opens Friday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. and runs until August 7 at the Conant Performing Arts Center.
Aurora Theatre Continues Funny Fridays, 8/20
by Nicolas Coburn - August 06, 2010
Aurora Theatre continues our series of club comedy on the Lawrenceville square, Funny Fridays with a huge night of hilarity on August 20 with shows at 7:15 pm & 9:15 pm . The evening will offer stand-up comedy from three very funny fellows. Audiences will love our special guest host for the evening comedian Chelsie Rice, whose style is clearly influenced by the old-school greats Redd Foxx, Don Rickles, and Flip Wilson just to name a few. The featured act for the evening is one of the founders of Affirmative Action Comedy, Steve Haigh. Steve is a great down to earth observational comedian, and the perfect compliment to our Headliner, the geeky-chic Mike Haun.
by Nicolas Coburn - August 06, 2010
Aurora Theatre continues our series of club comedy on the Lawrenceville square, Funny Fridays with a huge night of hilarity on August 20 with shows at 7:15 pm & 9:15 pm . The evening will offer stand-up comedy from three very funny fellows. Audiences will love our special guest host for the evening comedian Chelsie Rice, whose style is clearly influenced by the old-school greats Redd Foxx, Don Rickles, and Flip Wilson just to name a few. The featured act for the evening is one of the founders of Affirmative Action Comedy, Steve Haigh. Steve is a great down to earth observational comedian, and the perfect compliment to our Headliner, the geeky-chic Mike Haun.
Center for Puppetry Arts Debuts the Timeless Tale of Rumpelstiltskin 8/6-9/12
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2010
'My daughter can spin straw into gold!' brags Kate's father. Desperate to make good on her father's boast, Kate turns to a mysterious little man who helps her using his magical skills - but for a terrible price.
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2010
'My daughter can spin straw into gold!' brags Kate's father. Desperate to make good on her father's boast, Kate turns to a mysterious little man who helps her using his magical skills - but for a terrible price.
Whole World Improv Theatre Announces Around the Whole World 8/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 05, 2010
Whole World Improv Theatre announces Around the Whole World, the annual fundraiser, Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Whole World Improv Theatre, 1216 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30309.
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 05, 2010
Whole World Improv Theatre announces Around the Whole World, the annual fundraiser, Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Whole World Improv Theatre, 1216 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30309.
New American Shakespeare Tavern Presents SHREW, AS YOU LIKE IT & MIDSUMMER
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 05, 2010
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents The Taming of the Shrew IN REPERTORY WITH As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 05, 2010
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents The Taming of the Shrew IN REPERTORY WITH As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Aurora Theatre Presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN 8/5-9/5
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2010
The MGM movie musical Singin' in the Rain is considered the greatest movie musical of all time. In fact, it continues to top the American Film Institute's 100 Years of Musicals list.
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2010
The MGM movie musical Singin' in the Rain is considered the greatest movie musical of all time. In fact, it continues to top the American Film Institute's 100 Years of Musicals list.
Hypnotist Mike Harvey Returns to Legacy Theatre, 8/20-21
by Nicolas Coburn - August 04, 2010
The Legacy Theatre is proud to announce that Hypnotist Mike Harvey will be returning to The Legacy Stage!!
by Nicolas Coburn - August 04, 2010
The Legacy Theatre is proud to announce that Hypnotist Mike Harvey will be returning to The Legacy Stage!!
Atlanta Symphony Announces 2010 Symphony Songster 2010 Finalists
by Michelle Wong - August 04, 2010
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Turner Classic Movies today announced the three finalists for the 'Atlanta Symphony Songster 2010' amateur vocal competition. They are: Joseph Brewer (Columbus, GA), Rebekah Dossou (Lilburn, GA), and Christina Lewis (Cincinnati, OH). Their YouTube.com video-entries are currently available on the Orchestra's website here. The three finalists will sing 'Over the Rainbow' with the Orchestra prior to the start of the The Wizard of Oz concert on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - the competition will also be streamed live on UStream.com. Audience members will select the winner by text message or by online voting. Winners will be announced at intermission of the concert by Turner Classic Movies' own Ben Mankiewicz.
by Michelle Wong - August 04, 2010
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Turner Classic Movies today announced the three finalists for the 'Atlanta Symphony Songster 2010' amateur vocal competition. They are: Joseph Brewer (Columbus, GA), Rebekah Dossou (Lilburn, GA), and Christina Lewis (Cincinnati, OH). Their YouTube.com video-entries are currently available on the Orchestra's website here. The three finalists will sing 'Over the Rainbow' with the Orchestra prior to the start of the The Wizard of Oz concert on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - the competition will also be streamed live on UStream.com. Audience members will select the winner by text message or by online voting. Winners will be announced at intermission of the concert by Turner Classic Movies' own Ben Mankiewicz.
Newnan Community Theatre Presents THE EFFECT OF GAMMA RAYS, 8/12
by Nicolas Coburn - August 03, 2010
The Newnan Community Theatre Company's next production in their 2010 Season is the classic drama The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Paul Zindel. The show opens August 12 and runs Thursday through Sunday for two weekends. This show is recommended for audiences aged 13 and up.
by Nicolas Coburn - August 03, 2010
The Newnan Community Theatre Company's next production in their 2010 Season is the classic drama The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Paul Zindel. The show opens August 12 and runs Thursday through Sunday for two weekends. This show is recommended for audiences aged 13 and up.
Actor's Express Names Next Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2010
The Board of Directors of Actor's Express is pleased to announce that Lara Smith will join the theatre as Managing Director. Lara replaces current Managing Director Scott Clodfelter, who is moving to Chicago. She will leave her current position of Development Director at Atlanta's highly respected Dad's Garage Theatre Company to begin her new role at Actor's Express on August 1.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2010
The Board of Directors of Actor's Express is pleased to announce that Lara Smith will join the theatre as Managing Director. Lara replaces current Managing Director Scott Clodfelter, who is moving to Chicago. She will leave her current position of Development Director at Atlanta's highly respected Dad's Garage Theatre Company to begin her new role at Actor's Express on August 1.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Atlanta - 8/01
by BWW - August 01, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 8/01 for Atlanta
by BWW - August 01, 2010
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 8/01 for Atlanta
The Legacy Theatre Concludes 2009-2010 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2010
Legacy Theatre's next mainstage production will be BABY, with a book written by Sybille Pearson, music by David Shire, and lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. BABY will play from April 16 through May 2, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2010
Legacy Theatre's next mainstage production will be BABY, with a book written by Sybille Pearson, music by David Shire, and lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. BABY will play from April 16 through May 2, 2010.
The New Depot Players Close The Great American Trailer Park Musical 7/31
by Joseph Harrison - July 31, 2010
The New Depot Players, Conyers' local premier theatre troupe, announced today its upcoming show, The Great American Trailer Park Musical. The company is producing this country-rock and blues musical comedy July 16th through the 31st at Center Street Arts.
by Joseph Harrison - July 31, 2010
The New Depot Players, Conyers' local premier theatre troupe, announced today its upcoming show, The Great American Trailer Park Musical. The company is producing this country-rock and blues musical comedy July 16th through the 31st at Center Street Arts.
I DREAM Ends Run in Atlanta 7/31 At Woodruff Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2010
'I Dream' is a musical celebration and journey through the life and work of a man whose prophetic and historical significance has become legend. The story of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is now a major musical drama opening in Atlanta on July 9, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2010
'I Dream' is a musical celebration and journey through the life and work of a man whose prophetic and historical significance has become legend. The story of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is now a major musical drama opening in Atlanta on July 9, 2010.
The Michael O'Neal Summer Singers 'Salute to America,' 8/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 30, 2010
The Michael O'Neal Summer Singers have announced a special summer event through the Sundays on the Square program, outdoors at the Historic Roswell Square. The Chamber Singers celebrate summer with a diverse choral concert including popular folk songs, lively hymns and hits from musical theatre. The program is part of the City of Roswell's Sundays on the Square series, and takes place at the Historic Roswell Square at the intersection of Marietta Highway 120 and South Atlanta Street in Roswell, Georgia 30075. Admission is free.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 30, 2010
The Michael O'Neal Summer Singers have announced a special summer event through the Sundays on the Square program, outdoors at the Historic Roswell Square. The Chamber Singers celebrate summer with a diverse choral concert including popular folk songs, lively hymns and hits from musical theatre. The program is part of the City of Roswell's Sundays on the Square series, and takes place at the Historic Roswell Square at the intersection of Marietta Highway 120 and South Atlanta Street in Roswell, Georgia 30075. Admission is free.
Georgia Shakespeare Presents THE LEGEND OF THE SWORD IN THE STONE Thru 8/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 30, 2010
Georgia Shakespeare announces the Family Classics Series production, The Legend of the Sword in the Stone. The production is based on the work of T.H. White, adapted and directed by Tim Conley and Allen O'Reilly and featuring the 2010-2011 Will Power Ensemble. Shrew: the Musical, Love's Labour's Lost and King Lear continue to run in repertory through August 8.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 30, 2010
Georgia Shakespeare announces the Family Classics Series production, The Legend of the Sword in the Stone. The production is based on the work of T.H. White, adapted and directed by Tim Conley and Allen O'Reilly and featuring the 2010-2011 Will Power Ensemble. Shrew: the Musical, Love's Labour's Lost and King Lear continue to run in repertory through August 8.
Georgia Shakespeare Adds Performances To SHREW: THE MUSICAL 8/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 30, 2010
Due to overwhelming demand to see 'the Atlanta theater community's summer crowd-pleaser' (AJC), Georgia Shakespeare adds a performance of Shrew: the Musical to close the summer festival, Sunday, August 8, 7pm curtain.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 30, 2010
Due to overwhelming demand to see 'the Atlanta theater community's summer crowd-pleaser' (AJC), Georgia Shakespeare adds a performance of Shrew: the Musical to close the summer festival, Sunday, August 8, 7pm curtain.
Interview: Catching up with Bree Shannon, Georgia's Pinch n’ Ouch Theatre’s Co-Artistic Director
by Michelle Wong - July 30, 2010
Bree Shannon didn't always want to become an actress. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a BFA in interior design and worked for firms in Atlanta and New York City before finally committing herself to the Pinch n' Ouch Theatre as a Co-Artistic Director following the recession in 2008. 'I thought what better time than now to follow my heart,' says Shannon. 'I was scared and didn't know what the [acting] industry had to offer, but I knew I was ready.'
by Michelle Wong - July 30, 2010
Bree Shannon didn't always want to become an actress. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a BFA in interior design and worked for firms in Atlanta and New York City before finally committing herself to the Pinch n' Ouch Theatre as a Co-Artistic Director following the recession in 2008. 'I thought what better time than now to follow my heart,' says Shannon. 'I was scared and didn't know what the [acting] industry had to offer, but I knew I was ready.'
Center for Puppetry Arts Debuts the Timeless Tale of Rumpelstiltskin 8/6-9/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 29, 2010
'My daughter can spin straw into gold!' brags Kate's father. Desperate to make good on her father's boast, Kate turns to a mysterious little man who helps her using his magical skills - but for a terrible price.
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 29, 2010
'My daughter can spin straw into gold!' brags Kate's father. Desperate to make good on her father's boast, Kate turns to a mysterious little man who helps her using his magical skills - but for a terrible price.
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