Joseph Harrison

The first national tour of THE OUTSIDERS, fresh off its acclaimed Broadway run and Tony wins, is coming to The Fox Theatre as part of the 2025/2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season November 25 – 30. I caught up with Travis Roy Rogers, who makes his professional debut as Darrel Curtis in the production, to talk about his journey from Burbank to Broadway, the heart of the show, and what it means to bring this story to Atlanta audiences.

For generations of Atlantans, the holiday season isn’t complete without a visit to the Alliance Theatre’s beloved production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Now celebrating its 36th year, this perennial favorite returns to the Coca-Cola Stage from November 15 through December 24, 2025, with a fresh perspective: Amanda Watkins, the Alliance’s Director of New Work, steps into the director’s chair for the first time, guiding David H. Bell’s acclaimed adaptation into a new era.

There’s a particular thrill in seeing a classic American play reimagined with both reverence and boldness. Theatrical Outfit’s new production of Tennessee Williams’ THE GLASS MENAGERIE, which opens its 49th season and plays through November 23rd, does just that. It effectively reminds us why this memory play endures more than 80 years after its premiere, while offering a fresh perspective and a deep, emotional resonance that will keep Atlanta audiences talking long after the final bows.

Atlanta's Wendell Scott Jr. shares his journey and excitement about performing in HADESTOWN at The Fox Theatre from November 14-16.

Miguel Gil stars as Seth in the national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the Tony Award-winning musical making its Atlanta debut at the Fox Theatre as part of the 2025 – 2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season from October 14th – 19th. I caught up with Miguel to talk about his journey from Orlando to Broadway, his experience with the show, and what audiences can expect when Kimberly and her friends and family arrive in Atlanta.

Georgia native Cartreze Tucker returns home as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry in the national tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, which is opening production of the 2025 – 2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season and plays at The Fox Theatre September 23 - 27.

Atlanta audiences are no strangers to inventive Shakespearean storytelling, but the world premiere of Matt Barbot's THE VENETIANS at The Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern, offers a fresh and provocative twist on two familiar tales that’s as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally, and culturally resonant.

Actor’s Express has never shied away from bold theatrical choices, and with its latest production of A STRANGE LOOP, the company once again proves its commitment to pushing boundaries and amplifying underrepresented voices. Directed with fearless precision by Amanda Washington, this Atlanta premiere of Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical is a frenetic and multi-faceted journey that brilliantly captures on stage the recursive and “strange” loop of self-doubt, ambition, and identity that plagues the central character.

When one studies history it is easy to forget how much detail is lost. The real lives of the legends we read about in books, their influences, their fears, those they know and, importantly, those they love are often missing from the annals of time. Some of these people, standing just in the periphery, had an immeasurable influence on the lives of these cultural giants and thus on the impact they had on the world. Such is the case with Emilia Bassano, the title character in Jessica B. Hill’s THE DARK LADY which makes its U.S. premiere at Synchronicity Theatre in Atlanta through June 29th.

The record-setting, multi-Tony Award winning musical THE BOOK OF MORMON will make its return to Atlanta from June 24 - 29 as the final production in the 2024 - 2025 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season at The Fox Theatre. Among the cast is Jarius Miquel Cliett, who plays Mafala Hatimbi and who has deep roots in Atlanta. I had the chance to catch up with Jarius to discuss his journey in the theatre, his experiences with the show, and his excitement about performing for a hometown crowd.

What would you do if a fortune in cash fell from the sky? This theoretical question can be a popular conversation starter at dinner parties or on long road trips. The answer usually varies from large purchases, to paying off bills, to helping the needy. But have you ever thought what you would really do if this unlikely thing were to occur to you? Consider it a miracle and keep the cash? Wonder what practical reason there may be for money to rain down on you? Or maybe a bit of both? This is the ethical dilemma at the core of the world premiere new musical MILLIONS, playing at Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA through June 15th where two young brothers are faced with this exact complex morality test as they struggle with the difficult decision of what to do with a miraculous windfall.

Aurora Theatre’s fresh and fulfilling WAITRESS combines what I would consider the core ingredients for a great musical – strong talent, creative vision, and heart, to create a production as sweet and satisfying as one of Jenna’s tasty masterpieces.

The “corniest” show ever to play on Broadway will soon make its way to Atlanta as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season. The show in question, SHUCKED, isn’t just corny because of its funny, punny humor, it is literally a show about corn.

What better way to cool off on a hot, Atlanta summer evening (or afternoon!) than taking in one of these exciting productions, coming to a community theatre near you! Check out all the amazing theatre that Metro Atlanta has to offer this summer!

Romance. Wit. Engaging. Timeless. These are a few words that could be used to describe Jane Austen’s 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice a literary classic that is still devoured by readers over two hundred years later. A novel so beloved has certainly had its share of adaptations which have brought the tale to life in many forms. And while many of these offerings have been good, there is something magical and entrancing experiencing this story unfold live on stage. That is what is taking place at The Shakespeare Tavern with Claire F. Martin’s latest reimagining of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE – pure magic. A collaborative offering between The Atlanta Shakespeare Company and Belle Esprit Theatre Collective, this production is fresh, spirited, and truly enchanting.

​​​​​​​In today’s culture, it is hard to find anyone who doesn’t have some experience with the story of Peter Pan. For many, their first exposure to the “boy who refused to grow up” was through Walt Disney’s classic 1953 animated film. Others first journeyed off to Neverland with Peter and Wendy by reading the original 1904 play by J.M. Barrie. And in between (and beyond) have come many different iterations of this timeless adventure. But for musical theatre fans, there is just one PETER PAN – the classic 1954 stage musical which starred Mary Martin and was captured for posterity through a 1955 NBC broadcast. So how does one take a story with its beautiful score but also some troublesome stereotypes and bring it to an audience in 2025? That is just what Larissa FastHorse and the team bringing PETER PAN to life on the stage at the fabulous Fox Theatre have done – taken a classic and updated it for a new generation. And in the role of Tiger Lily, Bailey Frankenberg has a front row seat to what makes this story so magical. I had the chance to catch up with Bailey and hear all about her career and what it is like to play an iconic (but updated) heroine as well as serve as Fight and Flight captain for the show.

The Tony Award winning musical revival PARADE is now playing at The Fox Theatre through April 6th. BWW caught up with Jack Roden who plays Frankie Epps in this production and discussed his experience.