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Actor's Express Continues Season with DOWNSTAIRS
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2019
Actor's Express continues its 32nd season with the twist-filled thriller Downstairs by Theresa Rebeck.
Photo Flash: Actor's Express Opens Season with SKINTIGHT
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Actor's Express opens its 32nd season with Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon's blistering new comedy Skintight running September 18 – October 13, 2019.
Found Stages Uses Unique Process To Create Frankenstein's Funeral
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Found Stages' Frankenstein's Funeral is an immersive experience that takes place Oct. 4_Nov. 3, 2019 at St. John's Lutheran Churcha?"a historic Atlanta home once known as Stonehenge Mansion, converted into a church in 1959.
Photo Flash: First Look at CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF At GET
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), the professional North Fulton theatre company, will open its 27th season this September with a southern classic from Tennessee Williams: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. The production will be directed by GET Associate Artistic Director James Donadio and run September 12th through 28th, 2019, at the company's home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The Robert W. Hagan Family Foundation is graciously sponsoring this show.
Three Atlanta Middle Schools Awarded Fully Funded Three-Year JumpStart Theatre Program
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2019
After an extensive selection process, the Alliance Theatre named the three Atlanta area middle schools they will partner with for the regional launch of The JumpStart Theatre program, developed by the Educational Theatre Association. JumpStart Theatre is a three-year program that will equip faculty and administrators with the skills and resources to produce their school's first musical theatre production.
Gwinnett Classic Theatre Presents KING LEAR
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2019
Gwinnett Classic Theatre presents William Shakespeare's King Lear, directed by Susanna Wilson.
THE WRATH OF CON 2: INTO DORKNESS Opens This Week!
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
Ever feel like you're getting old? Yeah, us too. Nerdom has changed since 2012 when Dad's Garage first produced a?oeThe Wrath of Cona?? -- Marvel has taken over the big screen, fandoms are mainstream, and Dragon Con now has 80,000+ attendees. With today's streaming services, Twitch, and the popularity of superhero movies, nerd culture has gone mainstream, and Cons are no longer the niche events they once were. a?oeWrath of Con 2: Into Dorknessa?? is an original scripted play that looks into the life of nerds dealing with their fandoms becoming the mainstream culture of America and what happens when they feel disconnected from the things they once loved.
Photo Flash: Meet The Stars of THE ROOMMATE At Aurora Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
The Roommate, a surprising and touching story of starting over, overcoming consequences and forming friendships is set to hit Aurora Theatre's mainstage from September 19 – October 20.  The one-act dark comedy by Jen Silverman follows two mature women taking on a newly found chapter in their lives while coming to terms with transformation, themselves and each other.
Synchronicity Theatre To Produce MAC | BETH
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre will open its 22nd season with Erica Schmidt's adaptation of William Shakespeare's Mac | Beth, October 4 a?" 27, 2019. For tickets and information, please visit synchrotheatre.com or call 404-484-8636.
Inaugural ATL SketchFest Announce Sketch Groups Performing During Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Sketchworks Comedy, Atlanta's award-winning live sketch comedy company and organizer of the Inaugural ATL SketchFest, have narrowed down all the submissions to select which groups will be performing in the sketch comedy festival later this month.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Makes Its Way to the Fabulous Fox
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
TROIKA Entertainment announced the casting for the North American tour of Jimmy Buffett's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. The musical will star Chris Clark as Tully, Sarah Hinrichsen as Rachel, Shelly Lynn Walsh as Tammy, Peter Michael Jordan as Brick, Rachel Lyn Fobbs as Marley, Patrick Cogan as J.D. and Matthew James Sherrod as Jamal/Ted.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Presents THE THREE MUSKETEERS
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2019
Alexandre Dumas' witty and action packed swashbuckling novel gets an even more adventurous update as this tale of friendship and romance follows young D'Artagnan as he arrives in Paris in seek of fame, fortune, and a place among the King's Musketeers. Join Athos, Aramis, and Porthos in an escalating and treacherous battle for love and power as they fight to protect the ones they love from the evil Cardinal Richelieua??with swords and everything!
Theatrical Outfit Welcomes New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
The board of trustees for Theatrical Outfit, Atlanta's second-oldest professional theatre, has voted unanimously to name Matt Torney as its new Artistic Director. Torney will succeed current Artistic Director Tom Key in 2020 when Key completes his 25th year at the helm of the downtown theatre. 
Kevin Gillese To Transition Out As Artistic Director Of Dad's Garage At The End Of 2019
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2019
After ten glorious years of service to Dad's Garage, Kevin Gillese has decided to transition out of his role as Artistic Director at the end of December to focus on more artistic projects close to his heart. We purposefully say a?oetransitiona?? instead of a?oestep down;a?? Kevin will be heading up Dad's Garage Television (DGTV), will remain an ensemble member, and will be in charge of new initiatives to advance the Dad's Garage brand. Kevin came to this decision after much consideration and feels the time is right personally and organizationally to hand the baton to a new leader.
MARY POPPINS Takes Flight At City Springs Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
City Springs Theatre, Atlanta's newest professional theatre company, presents Broadway's Con O'Shea-Creal, Drew McVety, and national touring artist Kerry Conte in the title role of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's international smash-hit 'Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical,' playing the Byers Theatre at The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs) September 13-22, 2019. Tickets are $30-$65, with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and active and retired military personnel. Visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com or call 404-477-4365 for more information. 'Mary Poppins the Broadway Musical' is sponsored by PNC Bank.
ArtsBridge Foundation Announces New Director of Arts Education
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
ArtsBridge Foundation today announced Angela Farr Schiller, Ph.D., as the organization's new director of arts education.
American Traditions Vocal Competition Appoints New Board Members To Lead Local Nonprofit Organization
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Paul Chant, Tricia Guggenheim, Beverly Jaques, Susan Kleine, Samir Nikocevic, Daniel Rizzo, Judy Witbeck, and Mel Whitehead have joined the American Traditions Vocal Competition (ATC) Board of Directors. Artistic Director Mikki Sodergren, along with this 18-member board, will lead the ATC in its 27th anniversary competition, which runs Feb. 17-21, 2020.
Submissions Now Open for Laughing Skull Comedy Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Submissions are now OPEN for the 11th Annual Laughing Skull Comedy Festival! This festival will feature a lineup of 50 diverse comedians from around the country selected by a panel of industry professionals. April 23rd - 26th, these a??comics will be invited to perform for the industry's top Bookers, Managers, Agents, and packed audiences!
Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival Gears up for Year Five
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival (AMTF) announces record setting numbers in their fourth year and exciting changes that lie ahead for the five year anniversary. AMTF, in just a few years, has become the leading festival for new musicals in the Southeast.
True Colors Opens 17th Season with PARADISE BLUE
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Artistic Director Jamil Jude and Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company will open a ground-breaking 17th season with Dominique Morisseau's Paradise Blue.
Chanticleer's International Tour Sets Stage At City Springs
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Chanticleer is known around the world as a?oean orchestra of voices.a?? This GRAMMY award-winning ensemble, founded in 1978, recently celebrated their 40th anniversary and comes to City Springs this fall.  Comprised of twelve male voices, ranging from soprano to bass, Chanticleer seamlessly blends its original interpretations of music spanning the Renaissance through jazz and popular genres as well as contemporary composition.
BWW Review: WAR PAINT at Atlanta Lyric Theatre
by Amy Zipperer - August 21, 2019
On Friday evening, Atlanta Lyric Theatre, in a display of pure bravura, opened their 40th Anniversary Season with the regional premiere of the musical War Paint, a new tuner with a book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie that tells the story of the rise and fall of two of the cosmetics industry's most notable trailblazers, Helena Rubenstein and Elizabeth Arden.  The musical opened on Broadway in 2017 to lackluster reviews and played only 269 performances before shuttering, even with two of Broadway's biggest divas, Christine Ebersole and Patti Lupone, at the helm.   There's a reason for this.  War Paint has what I like to call Sleepless-in-Seattle Syndrome when I'm talking to a group of juiced-up creative writing students.  That's a story that, like the Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan film, has this problem:  the characters don't share enough time together in scenes to generate the type of tension needed to sustain interest over the course of the story.  The musical places too many limitations on itself by remaining true to the real-life story which includes the fact that Helena Rubenstein and Elizabeth Arden didn't actually know each other in real life and ends up painting a stage where the two principal characters are separated by an imaginary wall that can't ever be scaled, not even emotionally, and not even by the most talented actors.  But Atlanta Lyric, with their artistic director, Mary Nye Bennett, an absolute mega-talent in the role of Helena Rubenstein, and gorgeous scenic by Stephanie Polhemus, manage to offer up an excellent evening at the theater under the direction of a capable Susan G. Reid. 
Sandy Springs Updates Booking Policy For The Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
As the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center completes its first year of operation, the Public Facilities Authority has approved updates to the venue's booking and rental policies. The Public Facilities Authority adopted the modifications during its August 20, 2019 meeting.
Five New Hires Announced At Synchronicity Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
Producing Artistic Director Rachel May and Managing Director Celise Kalke are pleased to announce that five staff members have joined the Synchronicity Theatre team. They are Lindsay Eisold, Technical Director; Sarah Kelley, Marketing Director; Jennifer Kimball, Stripped Bare Producer; Dalyla McGee, Development Director; and Vallea E. Woodbury, Production Manager.
ArtsBridge Foundation Hosts Open Auditions for Christmas Parade
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
ArtsBridge Foundation is working to recruit 80 to 100 Georgia theater students for the organization's new partnership with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA).

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