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Alliance's 20th Palefsky Collision Project is Underway
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2021
Guided by the Alliance's Distinguished Playwright in Residence Pearl Cleage, director Patrick McColery, and associate director Rodney Williams, participants are encouraged to find and claim their own voices within a judgment free zone of creativity and community.
Aurora Theatre Names Kirsten King as Director of Education
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2021
Handpicked from an impressive group of candidates, Ms. King will oversee all aspects of Aurora Theatre’s robust education program including curriculum development, production talkback coordination, supervising and teaching the Apprentice Company.
Live and Indoor Concert of CHESS to be Presented at The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2021
Nearly seventeen months have passed since the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre has packed its house with an indoor event. With the reopening of venues around the nation, the Anderson Theatre is celebrating its return to form with CHESS, a concert which has not been seen in Atlanta in over twenty years.
BWW Review: A Well-Sung Sondheim Favorite Ends the Long Period of Darkness in Sandy Springs
by Amy Zipperer - July 12, 2021
Into the Woods is a solid and well-sung outing for City Springs Theatre Company to mark the opening of a newly planned season full of beloved musicals, including The Sound of Music and West Side Story.
Several Dad's Garage Artists Selected For Weeklong Project Residency at Artist-in-Residence Serenbe
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2021
Recognizing that artists don't often get the time, space, or encouragement to pursue their passion projects, these weeklong project residencies are intended to help Dad's Garage artists create work they may not have had the chance to otherwise. 
Actor's Express Receives Grant From Georgia Council For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2021
Actor's Express was awarded a grant by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2022.
Student Blog: College Audition Tips
by Student Blogger: Katie Van Sickle - July 08, 2021
College auditions can be the most stressful part of the year for most senior soon-to-be theatre majors. Today I'll be sharing some advice on how to make that process less stressful and how to make the most of all your auditions.
VIDEO: Extended Trailer Released for INTO THE WOODS at City Springs Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2021
City Springs Theatre Company will present Into the Woods, the Tony Award-winning musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim. Into The Woods takes everyone's favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece, with a rare modern classic.
Broadway in Atlanta HAMILTON Tickets To Go On Sale Beginning July 8
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2021
Producer Jeffery Seller and Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta announced today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public Thursday, July 8 at 10 a.m. for the rescheduled performances, now playing the Fox Theatre from August 22-September 26, 2021.
Photo Flash: First Look at City Springs Theatre Company's INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2021
Check out photos of the cast in action, including Terry Burrell as The Witch, Billy Tighe as The Baker, Felicia Boswell as The Baker's Wife, and Colt Prattes as Cinderella's Prince and The Wolf.
INTO THE WOODS Will Be Performed by City Springs Theatre Company at Byers Theatre This Week
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2021
Into The Woods takes everyone's favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece, with a rare modern classic. This production is part of the 2020-21 PNC Reimagined Season and is included in current subscriber packages.
Horizon Theatre Company Presents HOW I BECAME A PIRATE Live Outside At Horizon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2021
Horizon Theatre Company is back live and outdoors - for families! Join us for the musical HOW I BECAME A PIRATE in Horizon's backyard. 
Alliance Announces New Stage Management Fellowship And First Fellow
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2021
After conducting a thorough national search, the Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce that Shaina Pierce has been chosen as the inaugural Stage Management Fellow for the Alliance Theatre, beginning August 1, 2021, and continuing until the end of our 2021/22 Season. Pierce is a recent graduate of the University of Alabama and has worked with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Cloverdale Playhouse, the Montgomery Ballet, and Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre.
New Orleans' Archbishop Rummel High School Names Brandt Blocker, '90, Director Of Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2021
Archbishop Rummel High School, a Catholic, Lasallian school for boys in metro-New Orleans, has announced that Rummel Alumnus Brandt Blocker '90 has been named the Director of the Archbishop Rummel Theatre Program, the Genesian Players.
Dad's Garage Theatre Announces Reopening And In-Person Shows Beginning in July
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2021
Dad's Garage Theatre will welcome patrons back into their loving lobby for live laughs!  Starting July 16th, patrons can watch Dad's Garage improv shows every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm in-person at their theatre. In order to prioritize patron, performer, and staff safety, this will be a partial reopening with masks. 
Savannah VOICE Festival Announces Partnership With Savannah's Deep Center
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2021
Today, Savannah VOICE Festival announces a partnership with Savannah's Deep Center which offers an innovative initiative to middle- and early high-school students, focusing on the literary aspect of songwriting.
Dallas Austin Partners With Symphonic To Launch Distribution Company With A Tech Forward Approach
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2021
Quick off the heels of its expansion into the Africa and Mexico territories, leading full-service music distributor Symphonic Distribution announces its exciting new partnership with award-winning musician and record producer Dallas Austin.
Hammonds House Museum Reopens June 25 with DEPARTURE By Charly Palmer
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2021
After more than a year, Hammonds House Museum is happy to announce that the museum will reopen to the public on Friday, June 25.  Patrons and members have participated in the robust virtual programming offered by the museum since last summer, and now they will be able to come back into the museum to enjoy viewing the artwork in person! 
Savannah VOICE Festival Unveils Lineup for 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2021
Savannah VOICE Festival is unveiling an impressive lineup for the 2021 season as they return Live for the ninth annual Festival which will be staged Aug. 8 – 22, 2021 in and around Savannah, offering a variety of genres of music such as opera, musical theatre and popular song.
Student Blog: Interview: Jemarcus M. Kilgore by Katie Van Sickle
by Student Blogger: Katie Van Sickle - June 22, 2021
For my next blog post, I sat down with local Atlanta-based actor Jemarcus Kilgore to discuss the industry here in Georgia and what his experience has been like throughout the years. Jemarcus M. Kilgore has been a working actor in the industry for a few years now.
Synchronicity Announces New Staff And Board
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
Synchronicity Theatre has announced their appointment of the new staff and board. Dynamic arts administrator & educator Dawn Eskridge joins Synchronicity Theatre as the Donor & Patron Services Manager, while Taryn Carmona remains with the organization in a new, expanded position.
Peach State Summer Theatre Announces Live-Streaming Single Show Season With Live Studio Audience Experience
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
“The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On” is the fourth show in the Wonderettes Series. PSST! performed the first show in the series, “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” in 2013, and it was a huge hit with audiences of all ages.
Actor's Express Returns To The Stage With Season 34
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2021
Actor's Express announces its 34th Season of dynamic, entertaining work, including a World Premiere and co-production with Oglethorpe University Theatre. After a year of virtual programming, including streaming and a podcast, Actor's Express returns to in-person performances with an eight-show in-person season. 
BWW Review: D&D WITH DEEDEE: THE ADVANCED DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS TUTORIAL Proves Game Worthy at Atlanta Fringe Festival
by Amy Zipperer - June 16, 2021
D&D WITH DEEDEE:  THE ADVANCED DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS TUTORIAL, the Barbed Tales' audio play included in this year’s Fringe Audio, is a funny character-driven piece that takes a clever behind-the-scenes look at the nature of beginning podcast production.
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Return To Cobb PARKS As Drive-In Concert
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2021
Following the success of its streaming concert in April, the cast and musicians of the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre's production of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND are returning to perform the Calypso-flavored concert live on stage. The concert will depict the show in its entirety on the county's mobile stage in the Cobb Civic Center parking lot.

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The Piedmont Grand Opera House (1/4 - 1/4)
The Play That Goes Wrong in Atlanta The Play That Goes Wrong
Brenau University's Hosch Theatre (2/13 - 2/21)
The Mirrored Pool in Atlanta The Mirrored Pool
Center For Puppetry Arts (2/13 - 2/22)
The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League in Atlanta The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League
ART Station (6/4 - 6/14)
Alan Morrison & Friends at Spivey Hall in Atlanta Alan Morrison & Friends at Spivey Hall
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