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Photo Flash: GET Opens I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET) will produce the one-woman show, I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti for their late Fall production at their home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Critical Crop Top Returns With Sketch Comedy Of Heroic Proportions
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
This November, Critical Crop Top rounds out a year of live comedy with their latest sketch show titled Critical Crop Top Saves America. It is written and performed by a diverse group of Atlanta writers and performers who create comedic sketches that comment on feminism, racism, gender identity, social justice issues, and saving the planet from their fiendish foes!
One Week Left To Submit Nominations for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards!
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2018
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse Presents MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2018
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents Macbeth for two weeks only. Tickets are $15 General Admission. Performances are October 26-November 4, 2018. The show is directed by Artistic Director Jeff Watkins.
Disney Music Group's DCapella Brings First Ever North American Tour To The Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2018
Disney's highly acclaimed a cappella group, DCappella, has announced Friday, November 16 as the official release date for their forthcoming self-titled debut album, which will be available at all digital and physical retailers. Following the release will be the group's first ever North American tour, set to launch January 22, 2019 at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL. The multi-city trek is set to hit 40-US markets including Nashville, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago and the Los Angeles area and will make a stop at The Fox Theatre on Sunday, January 27 at 6 p.m. The tour features a contemporary production of new Deke Sharon arrangements of Disney classic and modern hits, bringing to life a truly unique a cappella experience. Skincare company, H2O+ Beauty is the co-sponsor of the national tour.
Newnan Theatre Company Presents YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2018
It's highly traditional that children follow in their ancestors' footsteps, but what if your grandfather was a mad scientist who stumbled upon the secret of bringing the dead back to life? Do you join the "family business" or do you stick to your life as the dean of anatomy at a prestigious New York university? Such is Frederick Frankenstein ("… it's pronounced FRONK-EN- STEEN…) in Young Frankenstein: The Musical, written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meeker, based on the screenplay by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder. Young Frankenstein: The Musical opens at Newnan Theatre Company on October 18, and runs through October 28.
BWW Review: The Young Actors Carry SCHOOL OF ROCK: THE MUSICAL to its Heights
by David Muschell - October 17, 2018
Of course, in doing a review of School of Rock: The Musical, I have to make comparisons to the movie from which it was adapted. That endearing smash hit, where Jack Black overturns the old Hollywood adage, "Never work with animals or children," though fifteen-years-old now, still holds up. So, does the Andrew Lloyd WebberJulian Fellowes musical stage version? For the most part, the answer is yes, though the kids overwhelm the stage adaptation of Dewey Finn, the Jack Black character. Webber says the message of the story is about "the empowering force of music," but what the musical misses from the movie is how Dewey and his students discover the real power of education: the bond that forms between teacher and students as they discover the joy of learning.
Experience Hendrix Tour Returns To The Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2018
The Experience Hendrix Tour, the critically acclaimed multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius, is returning in 2019 with its biggest ever tour and will make a stop at The Fox Theatre on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 8 p.m. What began as a single show tribute at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2000 has blossomed into a full-fledged concert experience that has thrilled countless fans across the US. The tour presents a host of great artists collaborating and interpreting Hendrix's legendary songs as part of a powerhouse, three hour concert experience.
Stage Tour To Showcase Technical Alchemy Of GTA's WIZARD OF OZ
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2018
Almost anyone born before 1995 will remember when The Wizard of Oz was a much anticipated family event, when the annual network broadcast had many children bathed and in pajamas ahead of schedule and allowed to stay up late to enjoy the classic American movie.  The Gainesville Theatre Alliance is preparing now to bring the classic 1939 film to the stage, and at 6pm, Oct. 23, will offer a sneak peek at HOW they are creating a talking lion, taking patrons from Kansas to Oz and making monkeys fly.
BWW Review: NELL GWYNN shows 17th Century humor and heart at Synchronicty Theatre
by Stephanie Robb - October 16, 2018
Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre opens its 21st Season with Jessica Swale's NELL GWYNN, a comedy based on the true story of an orange vendor who becomes one of the most celebrated actresses in 17th Century London - and King Charles II's mistress. The play follows Nell from rags to riches, as she transforms from a bawdy orange seller on the street to a revered actress, who was ahead of her time during an era where it was a novelty to see women grace the stage. Accompanied by friends, theatre colleagues, and her lover the King, Nell finds herself ascending to high society while trying to forget her meager background. The cast includes Courtney Moors as Nell, Eugene H. Russell as Charles Hart, Robert Shaw-Smith as King Charles accompanied by a talented ensemble.
Trevor Noah Announces LOUD & CLEAR Tour 2019 Coming To Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
Trevor Noah is crossing North America on his first ever arena outing with the Loud & Clear Tour 2019. Kicking off January 11 in Toronto, the 28-city tour will visit cities including Tampa, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Pittsburgh and many more. The Daily Show host and celebrated comedian is known around the world for his insightful and authentic take on politics and current events.
GTA's Repertory Company Members Try Their Hands As Storytellers, Educators And Innovators
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2018
Storytelling has been used for generations to bring people together and bridge the gap of conversation between otherwise divided groups. Theatre is being used more and more as a way to integrate patrons as a community into the stories they need to hear. Even from a young age, there is a power behind the stories we are told, the stories we tell and the stories uncovered that were lost over time.
KSU Dance Presents Italy's Spellbound Contemporary Ballet
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2018
Kennesaw State University's Department of Dance will present the internationally acclaimed Spellbound Contemporary Ballet from Rome on Oct. 12-13 at the Dance Theater on the Marietta Campus. The internationally acclaimed company will present the U.S. premiere of 'Full Moon,' by Mauro Astolfi.
BWW Review: NOMAD MOTEL at Horizon Theatre
by Laura Blatterman - October 12, 2018
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Comes to Elm Street
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
Starting October 12th Elm Street Cultural Arts Village will get a tad drowsy with the opening night of The Drowsy Chaperone, a loving parody of the musicals of yesteryear. When a sedentary musical theatre aficionado named 'Man in Chair' puts on his favorite record (yes, - record), The Drowsy Chaperone sparkles to life in his drab apartment with one toe-tapping song and dance number after another.
KSU Dance Presents Italy's Spellbound Contemporary Ballet
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
Kennesaw State University's Department of Dance will present the internationally acclaimed Spellbound Contemporary Ballet from Rome on Oct. 12-13 at the Dance Theater on the Marietta Campus. The internationally acclaimed company will present the U.S. premiere of 'Full Moon,' by Mauro Astolfi.
An Evening With Girl With No Job Comes To Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2018
An Evening With Girl With No Job comes to Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, Today October 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM.
The Atlanta Opera Presents WEST SIDE STORY
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2018
The Atlanta Opera opens the 2018-19 mainstage season with a production of Leonard Bernstein's classic Broadway musical, West Side Story. Francesca Zambello, General & Artistic Director of The Glimmerglass Festival and Artistic Director of Washington National Opera, who created this new production with Houston Grand Opera, The Glimmerglass Festival, and Lyric Opera of Chicago, will direct.
Horizon Theatre Stages World Premiere Of WAFFLE PALACE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
Horizon Theatre Company is ringing in the holiday season with a new tradition! Waffle Palace Christmas, a sequel to the smash-hit show inspired by real events at Waffle House restaurants, will hit the Little Five Points stage from November 16 through December 30. The anticipated world premiere will include familiar faces as well as new, charming cast members dishing up heartfelt southern humor-scattered, smothered and covered in a spicy holiday sauce.
Greta Van Fleet Comes To The Fox Theatre, 5/12-13
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2018
Greta Van Fleet, one of the most buzzed-about new rock bands today, announces the "March of the Peaceful Army" World Tour, including two dates at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, May 12 and Monday, May 13. Both shows will begin at 8 p.m.
Bob Woodward at the Fox Theatre Cancelled
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2018
Due to a scheduling conflict, Bob Woodward's October 28 appearance at the Fox Theatre has been cancelled.
BWW Review: NICK'S FLAMINGO GRILL jazzes it up at Alliance Theatre
by David Muschell - October 09, 2018
Putting on a brand-new, original musical can be a daunting and challenging task for any theatre company. If you're doing a golden oldie such as, say, Camelot, you have a familiar score, and just about everyone knows the songs. Then again, Camelot was new once and someone had to give it a go, so I applaud the Alliance Theatre for kicking off their 50th anniversary season with Nick's Flamingo Grill, a new jazz musical written by Atlanta playwright Phillip DePoy. The show fits very nicely into the Hertz Stage, a beautiful black box space with the stage in the center and audience members on either side, making the story an intimate experience and getting all of us to feel as though we are the jazz club audience during the musical numbers. And what numbers they are! But more on that later.
Steve Martin And Martin Short Are Heading To The Fox Theatre, 1/12
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
Steve Martin and Martin Short, featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko, will perform at the Fox Theatre in "Now You See Them, Soon You Won't" on Saturday, January 12 at 8 p.m. 
Out Front Theatre Kicks Off Season With THE VIEW UPSTAIRS
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
Out Front Theatre Company is proud to open its third season with the Southeastern premiere of The View UpStairs. With book, music and lyrics by Max Vernon, The View UpStairs tells the story of Wes, a young fashion designer from 2018, who buys an abandoned building in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Upon entering the space, he finds himself transported to the UpStairs Lounge, a vibrant '70s gay bar. As this forgotten community comes to life, Wes embarks on an exhilarating journey of self-exploration that spans two generations of queer history. Running October 25-Novemer 10, The View UpStairs asks what has been gained and lost in the fight for equality, and how the past can help guide all of us through an uncertain future.
Legendary Singer-Songwriter Smokey Robinson Is Coming To The Fox Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2018
Legendary singer-songwriter, record producer and co-founder of Motown Records, Smokey Robinson, will return to the Fox Theatre stage on Saturday, January 26. He is best known for his top hit singles with the Miracles, such as "Shop Around," "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "I Second That Emotion" as well as his most successful solo album, "A Quiet Storm," which yielded three hit singles.

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