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If you have heard of Blue Man Group or experienced one of their previous productions or tours, you know how unique and exciting their world famous productions can be. Filled with experiences that defy categorization, Blue Man Group is best known for multi-media performances that feature three bald and blue characters who take the audience on a journey that is funny, intelligent and visually stunning. When the latest tour arrives at the Fabulous Fox Theatre January 18 - 23, however, Atlanta audiences, even those who have experienced the Blue phenomenon, are in for something new and exciting. Featuring classic moments and brand new content, this first theatrical production to tour North America is sure to please. The "Blue Men" are usually men of few (or more accurately, no) words, but I got one of them, Kalen Allmandinger, a veteran Blue Man, to speak long enough to tell me a little about himself, this exciting new production and why audiences of all ages are in for a real treat.

For many people, old and young alike, the story of Peter Pan brings up very distinct images: the Darling children flying off with Peter to Neverland, the irascible Captain Hook and his band of surly pirates, or the mischevious fairy, Tinkerbell. These memories come from years of tellings and re-tellings of this classic story, but new memories will be created for theater-goers when the latest production of Peter Pan comes to Atlanta January 21 through April 10. Performing in a state-of-the-art tented structure in Pemberton Place (downtown, between the World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium) this production, which utilizes 360 degrees of CGI graphics and state of the art technology to immerse the audience in the world of Peter Pan, is sure to amaze. To learn about the production and its journey to Atlanta, we spoke with Robert Butters, one of the producers of the show and found out what we can expect when Peter and friends fly into Atlanta later this month.

"Tale as old as time.." as the title song so beautifully tells us, but when Beauty and the Beast returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre January 12 - 16, Atlanta audiences are in for something new. The hit Broadway musical has been tweaked and updated and this newly reworked tour is sure to please. Inviting audiences to "Be Our Guest" in this new production is actor Merritt David Janes who plays the fiery Lumiere. We caught up with Merritt and chatted about his career, the updates to the show and what it's like playing a candlestick.

Artistic Director Jon Ludwig's adaptation of the beloved 1964 stop-motion animated special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, won over Atlanta audiences this holiday season. Today the Center for Puppetry Arts announced that all performances to date and all remaining performances through January 2 are now sold-out. Licensed by Character Arts LLC, the show is one of the very first licensed stage productions of the timeless holiday story.

A shipwreck, separated identical twins, mistaken identities, romance and one pair of yellow stockings…welcome to Orsino's court and the zany world of Twelfth Night.

Actor's Express presents 'An Evening with Rex Reed,' a one night-only performance with the legendary author and critic on January 23.

Our heartwarming and intimate rendition of A Christmas Carol is back! Join us as we celebrate the season with Scrooge, Cratchit, Marley and three ghosts. Full of music and laughter, love and family, this show is designed to put you in the holiday Spirit! We bring it back every year as a gift to you and yours.

It's the holiday season and the Newnan Community Theatre Company is ending its 2010 season with a special gift - two holiday shows, both guaranteed to be more fun than spiked eggnog!

Launching on Saturday, December 4th at 10pm and running weekly, Relapse Theatre presents the outer space-based improv comedy show Astronaut University. Each week the crew takes you on a pleasure cruise starting with an in-flight movie spawned by your made up title, and culminates in a white-knuckled mission featuring the four best captains that Astronaut University has to offer. What will their fateful mission be? You decide

It's the holiday season and the Newnan Community Theatre Company is ending its 2010 season with a special gift - two holiday shows, both guaranteed to be more fun than spiked eggnog!

Launching on Saturday, December 4th at 10pm and running weekly, Relapse Theatre presents the outer space-based improv comedy show Astronaut University. Each week the crew takes you on a pleasure cruise starting with an in-flight movie spawned by your made up title, and culminates in a white-knuckled mission featuring the four best captains that Astronaut University has to offer. What will their fateful mission be? You decide

BWW Interviews: Marty Thomas, "The Baritone" in Handel's Messiah Rocks! at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, November 21 at 7:00 PM.

Christmas is officially in the air at the Center for Puppetry Arts and with the holiday season's pending arrival comes the Center's upcoming holiday show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™. Faithfully adapted and directed by the Center's Artistic Director, Jon Ludwig, the production is the first of its kind and is officially licensed through Character Arts LLC. Based on the beloved 1964 stop-motion animated special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ provides the audience with the opportunity to experience the timeless tale of Rudolph and his misfit friends in a whole new way: live on stage! I recently had the privilege of talking with Jon about his career in puppetry (and with the Center) and this exciting new holiday production.

Christmas is in the air at the Center for Puppetry Arts! Preparations for its new upcoming holiday show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, have been in the works since earlier this year. Adapted and directed by the Center's Artistic Director, Jon Ludwig, the production is based on the beloved 1964 stop-motion animated special, and provides the audience with the opportunity to experience the timeless tale of Rudolph and his misfit friends in a whole new way: live on stage!

Alliance Theatre artistic director Susan V. Booth and New York Times best-selling author Pearl Cleage collaborate this fall on the world premiere of The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years.

Christmas is in the air at the Center for Puppetry Arts! Preparations for its new upcoming holiday show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, have been in the works since earlier this year. Adapted and directed by the Center's Artistic Director, Jon Ludwig, the production is based on the beloved 1964 stop-motion animated special, and provides the audience with the opportunity to experience the timeless tale of Rudolph and his misfit friends in a whole new way: live on stage!

This month, E.B. White's classic children's book Charlotte's Web hits the stage at the Center for Puppetry Arts. A celebration of compassion, friendship and ingenuity, this charming tale has captivated generations with its enduring story of the lengths to which friends will go to help each other. Adapted for the stage by Joseph Robinette, Charlotte's Web presents the adventures of that terrific pig Wilbur and his barnyard friends through the magic of puppetry.

Some timeless Irving Berlin classics will soon be heard echoing through the Fabulous Fox Theatre when White Christmas, the latest production from Theater of the Stars, opens November 2 - 7. Leading the cast of this heartwarming family classic, in the role of Bob Wallace, is veteran actor John Scherer. We caught up with John during rehearsals for the show (the production opens its holiday tour in Atlanta) to talk about his career, playing an iconic role, and the magic of this holiday classic.

Alliance Theatre artistic director Susan V. Booth and New York Times best-selling author Pearl Cleage collaborate this fall on the world premiere of The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First One Hundred Years.

Original Sketch Comedy Musical Offers a Fun Formula for Tweenagers in Five Performances Saturdays, October 23 and 30 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Monday, October 25 at 7 p.m.