Ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington and his newly paroled son Junior have spent a lifetime living between Riverside and crazy. But now, the NYPD is demanding his signature to close an outstanding lawsuit, the landlord wants him out, the liquor store is closed—and the church won’t leave him alone. When the struggle to keep one of New York City’s last great rent-stabilized apartments collides with old wounds, sketchy new houseguests, and a final ultimatum, it seems that the old days may be dead and gone. Authenticity Theater is proud to present this raw, riveting, and unexpectedly hilarious play that explores the complexities of race, justice, and redemption with biting humor and emotional depth. “RIVERSIDE explores, with both street-smart, sometimes-profane wit and disarming tenderness, the different ways in which we cling to, reject and exploit faith. Never one to settle for simple answers or snarky observations, Guirgis portrays his characters, and their twisting journeys, with humor and compassion.” —USA Today. 8 performances – October 23rd through November 1st at 7 Stages Backstage Theatre in Atlanta’s Little Five Points. Directed by Robby Myles. Starring Keith Franklin, Darrell Grant, Gracie Rodriguez, Mateo-Lucian Diaz, Neuma Joy, Sasha Keefer, and Taurean Cavins-Flores. BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY is made possible in part by the generous support of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.
Authenticity Theater is at 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta.
Glengarry Glen Ross (1/15/26-1/24/26)
Independent: John Cassavetes and the Birth of American Independent Films (4/25/25-5/4/25)
Tiny Beautiful Things (1/16/25-1/25/25)
The Diary of Anne Frank: A Staged Reading (12/6/24-12/7/24)
The Flick (10/24/24-11/2/24)
Glengarry Glen Ross (1/15/26-1/24/26)
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2026 Season
Marietta Theatre Company (1/22 - 8/22) | |
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BLEEDING HEARTS
Theatrical Outfit (1/28 - 2/22) | |
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Ain't Misbehavin
Marietta Theatre In The Square (2/13 - 3/1) BUY NOW & SAVE | |
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Swift Nation: A Taylor Swift Tribute On February 13, 2026
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (2/13 - 2/13) | |
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The Cake
Merely Players Presents (6/4 - 6/14) | |
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Pianist Alexander Malofeev at Spivey Hall
Spivey Hall (3/15 - 3/15) | |
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Venus by Steve Yockey
Actor's Express (4/9 - 5/3) | |
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Alastor's Playlist Goes Gaga: A Helluva Show for Hazbins Lady Gaga Edition
Atlantucky Brewing (3/6 - 3/6) | |
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James Taylor & His All-Star Band
Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park (9/17 - 9/17) | |
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Alison Krauss and Union Station at Johnny Mercer Theatre
Johnny Mercer Theatre (5/18 - 5/18) | |
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