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LIKE FATHER at Alliance Theatre

Dates: 10/8/2026 - 11/15/2026

📍 Theatre: Alliance Theatre


LIKE FATHER is a world premiere musical that explores the themes of legacy, identity, and obsession amidst America's fascination with true crime. The story follows seventeen-year-old Chris, who moves in with her estranged mother and stepfather after her father's arrest. As a popular true-crime podcast reveals their family's dark past, the characters grapple with the consequences of their choices. The show features a folk-pop score and is directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden, showcasing the collaborative work of Jacob Ryan Smith and Caroline Pernick.

News About LIKE FATHER at Alliance Theatre

Alliance Theatre Reveals 2026/27 Season - ALICE IN NEVERLAND World Premiere and More
Alliance Theatre Reveals 2026/27 Season - ALICE IN NEVERLAND World Premiere and More
March 31, 2026 Alliance Theatre has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring the world premiere musical Alice in Neverland, a world premiere adaptation of Winnie the Pooh, and more.
Alliance Theatre Will Produce World Premiere Musical LIKE FATHER
Alliance Theatre Will Produce World Premiere Musical LIKE FATHER
February 03, 2026 Alliance Theatre will present the world premiere of Like Father, a new musical by Jacob Ryan Smith and Caroline Pernick, beginning in October 2026. Directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden.
Jacob Ryan Smith and & Caroline Pernick's LIKE FATHER to Have World Premiere at Alliance Theatre
Jacob Ryan Smith and & Caroline Pernick's LIKE FATHER to Have World Premiere at Alliance Theatre
February 03, 2026 Alliance Theatre will produce the world premiere musical LIKE FATHER as part of its 2026/27 season. Like Father is a bold new musical created by Jacob Ryan Smith, with book, music, and lyrics by Smith and Caroline Pernick.

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What shows are coming up next at Alliance Theatre?

PURPOSE (08/28/26-09/20/26)
CARMELA FULL OF WISHES (09/01/26-09/27/26)
MEXODUS (10/02/26-10/16/26)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (11/14/26-12/27/26)
LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE: THE MUSICAL (01/23/27-02/14/27)
MISEDUCATED (01/27/27-02/21/27)
ALICE IN NEVERLAND (02/20/27-04/04/27)
DICTIONARY OF THE VULGAR TONGUE (03/25/27-04/25/27)
WINNIE-THE-POOH (04/10/27-06/20/27)
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN (05/14/27-06/06/27)

What shows have played recently at Alliance Theatre?

BASURA (05/30/26-07/12/26)
Fires, Ohio (02/25/26-03/22/26)
Rhythm & Thread (02/25/26-03/22/26)
Duel Reality (02/05/26-03/01/26)
Underground Rep (01/31/26-07/05/26)
Fiddler on the Roof (09/04/25-10/05/25)

What is the history of Alliance Theatre ?

The Alliance Theatre is Atlanta’s national theater, expanding hearts and minds onstage and off. Founded in 1968, the Alliance Theatre is the leading producing theater in the Southeast, reaching more than 165,000 patrons annually. The Alliance delivers powerful programming that challenges adult and youth audiences to think critically and care deeply. Under the leadership of Susan V. Booth, the Jennings Hertz Artistic Director, the Alliance Theatre received the Regional Theatre Tony Award® in recognition of sustained excellence in programming, education and community engagement.

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