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PODCAST: THE BROADWAY GINGER Team Dissects How to be a Classy Fangirl on This Week's Episode
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 07, 2020
Last week, Sally and Ashley concluded their first season with a deep dive into CAMELOT, and now they are kicking off a mini series of bonus episodes in advance of January’s Season 2 launch. Beginning with “How to be a Classy Fangirl,” today’s episode breaks their usual mold of focusing on a single musical and instead sees the hosts sharing stories from their stage door experiences.
Synchronicity Theatre Presents A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2020
Winner of four Suzi Bass Awards, including “Best Musical” and “Best Director of a Musical,” Synchronicity's production of A Year with Frog and Toad “hops from the page to the stage” December 11, 2020 to January 3, 2021. This family musical adaptation of the popular children's books is suitable for ages three and up, and can be experienced “In the Theatre” or “On the Screen.”
Elm Street's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Continues in the Spirit of Change and Community
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
Starting December 18th Elm Street Cultural Arts Village’s holiday tradition returns to Downtown Woodstock with the opening night of A Christmas Carol, a joyous and touching musical version of the Charles Dickens classic that will be presented as an open air concert experience on the Elm Street Event Green. When visited by the ghost of former business partner Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge explores his past, present, and future and learns the true spirit of the season, with the help of three ghosts along the way.
The Alliance's A VERY TERRY CHRISTMAS With Terry Burrell Now Available to Stream
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
The Alliance’s delightful holiday special, A VERY TERRY CHRISTMAS, is available to view now on the Alliance’s new streaming platform, Alliance Theatre Anywhere.  Broadway performer Terry Burrell (Ethel; Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous) stars in this holiday celebration of all the things that give us joy – even in the most chaotic of times.
Synchronicity Theatre To Partner With HANDS IN! On American Sign Language-Interpreted Performances
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2020
For three upcoming productions in the 2020-2021 season, Synchronicity Theatre will be partnering with Hands In!, an organization based in Athens, GA that produces and interprets original artistic works in American Sign Language (ASL). 
Robert Spano Receives Georgia Governor's Award For The Arts And Humanities
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today announced the recipients of the ninth annual Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. The awards were presented in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities.
Dad's Garage Announces Tim Stoltenberg As Interim Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2020
Since the announcement of Jon Carr's upcoming departure to The Second City to serve as their new Executive Producer, the Dad's Garage board has selected an Interim Artistic Director to lead the company: former Dad's Garage ensemble member Tim Stoltenberg.
PODCAST: THE BROADWAY GINGER Talks CAMELOT, Pasek and Paul, and More in Season Finale
by Sally Henry Fuller - November 30, 2020
The American Musical Theatre was built on great songwriters whose names can't be said without their partners'. OKLAHOMA!, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, and CINDERELLA might as well be credited to one hyphenated name, Rodgers-and-Hammerstein. Today, they take a look at some equally inseparable duos with an emphasis on Lerner & Loewe and their masterpiece, CAMELOT.
National AIDS Initiative Launches World AIDS Day Premiere of New Stage Play and 'Rock the Red' Campaign to Engage African Americans on HIV/AIDS
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2020
In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1st, the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC), an initiative of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the worlds largest, non-profit public health organization addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, is utilizing the power of the arts and social media to bring greater awareness to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its disproportionate impact on Black Americans.
Tickets Now On Sale For 'Perfect for You: An Evening with Alice Ripley and J. Robert Spencer'
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2020
Tickets are now on sale for Perfect for You: An Evening with Alice Ripley and J. Robert Spencer, which will open Savannah Repertory Theatre's 20/21 digital season on December 11th with Video On Demand available through December 18th.
ArtsBridge Foundation Announces 2020-21 Shuler Award Schools
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2020
ArtsBridge Foundation today announced the 24 Georgia high schools chosen to compete in the 13th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards.
Jon Carr Hired as New Executive Producer for The Second City
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2020
Dad's Garage has released a statement announcing Jon Carr's departure from the company to take on the new position of Executive Producer for The Second City. ​​​​​​​
ATC Announces 2021 Semifinalists
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2020
28 quarterfinalists have been selected for the 28th annual American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC), which is slated to be held virtually Feb. 9-19, 2021.
KING MACKEREL & THE BLUES ARE RUNNING Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Streaming Event
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2020
The beloved and long-running musical stage show King Mackerel & The Blues Are Running: Songs & Stories of the Carolina Coast will celebrate its 35th anniversary this December. The original cast, dubbed The Coastal Cohorts and featuring Tybee local Jim Wann, Bland Simpson, and Don Dixon, will commemorate this anniversary with a streaming event.
American Traditions Vocal Competition Announces 2021 Quarterfinalists
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
28 quarterfinalists have been selected for the 28th annual American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC), which is slated to be held virtually Feb. 9-12, 2021.
Alice Ripley and J. Robert Spencer to Headline Savannah Repertory Theatre's 20/21 Digital Season
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
Savannah Repertory Theatre has announced their 20/21 digital season, which will kick off December 11th with Perfect for You: An Evening with Alice Ripley and J. Robert Spencer. Also announced at this time are Brilliant Traces by Cindy Lou Johnson, and New Works productions of Witch Dance and Be Your Own Yenta! by Stuart B Meyers.
PODCAST: THE BROADWAY GINGER Talks OLIVER!, THE MUSIC MAN, and More in 9th Episode
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2020
How many exclamation points is too many? On Monday's episode of THE BROADWAY GINGER PODCAST, hosts Sally and Ashley explore the answer through the eyes of Lionel Bart, composer and lyricist of OLIVER!
Augusta Mini Theatre Receives $25,000 Grant From Walmart
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2020
Augusta Mini Theater was given a $25,000 grant from Walmart. The grant was given to help the theatre's Tuition Fee Assistance Program and keep it running.
Atlanta Ballet to Stream Open Rehearsal SILVER LININGS
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2020
Atlanta Ballet will present Silver Linings - An Open Rehearsal with Atlanta Ballet. The stream takes place on  November 21, 2020 at 2:00PM
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
Alliance's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Starts Rehearsals This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2020
Alliance Theatre will present a new version of its holiday production, A Christmas Carol: The Live Radio Play, staged for the first time as an interactive Drive-In experience. 
Photo Flash: Lorraine Rodríguez-Reyes Teams-up with Aurora Theatre for MAMI CONFESSIONS
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
Actress Lorraine Rodríguez-Reyes teams-up with Atlanta-based Aurora Theatre to stream her award-winning one-woman show, MAMI CONFESSIONS. From November 20th through December 6th, 2020, Rodríguez-Reyes delivers 1 woman, 10 Moms and 1 Million Problemas directly to your home as part of the ‘Our Stage On Screen’ digital performances.
Savannah VOICE Festival Announces Schedule of Holiday Performances
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2020
Savannah VOICE Festival has announced a schedule of special holiday performances throughout December. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, donors and partners, the VOICExperience Foundation and Savannah VOICE Festival produced their first ever online Festival in August and continued the music this fall with “An All Hallow’s Night of Streams.”
Podcast: NEXT TO NORMAL Leads THE BROADWAY GINGER's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Musicals Episode
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2020
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama almost always goes to a critically-acclaimed straight play by someone really serious like Eugene O’Neill or August Wilson, but on rare occasions, it goes to a musical. Only ten musicals have ever won.
Horizon Theatre Partners With Global HIV/AIDS Organization For World AIDS Day Premiere Of LOVE, M.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2020
In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1, Atlanta-based, Horizon Theatre, the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the world’s largest provider of HIV/AIDS services, bring to the virtual stage Love, M., a powerful story about mothers, sons, and AIDS activists during the early days of the AIDS Crisis.

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