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Review: BEAUTIFUL Absolutely Stuns at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - May 3, 2025

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at City Springs Theatre Company? City Springs Theatre Company closes out its seventh season with BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. Directed by Shane Delancey and choreographed by Jordan Pretorius, this production is the perfect kickoff to summer, great for all ages.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Closes CSTC's 7th Season
by Caroline Powell - Apr 16, 2025

CSTC is closing it's seventh season with the iconic Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, bringing together Broadway and local talent for an unforgettable show.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 7, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

City Springs Theatre Company Reveals Updated Schedule for JERSEY BOYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

City Springs Theatre Company revealed an updated schedule for JERSEY BOYS. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: JERSEY BOYS at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - Jul 14, 2024

City Springs Theatre Company closes out its sixth season with an incredible production of fan-favorite JERSEY BOYS. This production is a fun blast from the past. Now onstage through August 11, 2024!

Review: LEGALLY BLONDE Is 'What You Want' at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - May 5, 2024

Looking for a great show to kick off your summer? Check out LEGALLY BLONDE at City Springs Theatre Company. This show is bright and fun and everything you love about musical theatre.

Nikki Snelson Directs City Springs Theatre Company's LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

City Springs Theatre Company will continue its sixth season with the crowd-pleasing Legally Blonde: The Musical, part of the 2023-2024 PNC Bank Season, May 3 - 19, with direction and choreography by Broadway star Nikki Snelson.

Review: It's a Match with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at City Springs Theatre Company
by Caroline Powell - Oct 8, 2023

What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at City Springs Theatre Company?

City Springs Theatre Company Presents GODSPELL, JR. This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2022

​​​​​​​City Springs Theatre Conservatory, the arts education training arm of the City Springs Theatre Company, presents its first large-scale musical of the season, presented by Delta Community Credit Union. Directed by Junior Theatre Festival award-winner Haden Rider, Godspell, Jr. will run for three performances only November 11 and 12, 2022 in the Studio Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs).

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; City Spring's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

BWW Review: A Well-Sung Sondheim Favorite Ends the Long Period of Darkness in Sandy Springs
by Amy Zipperer - Jul 12, 2021

Into the Woods is a solid and well-sung outing for City Springs Theatre Company to mark the opening of a newly planned season full of beloved musicals, including The Sound of Music and West Side Story.

Photo Flash: First Look at City Springs Theatre Company's INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2021

Check out photos of the cast in action, including Terry Burrell as The Witch, Billy Tighe as The Baker, Felicia Boswell as The Baker's Wife, and Colt Prattes as Cinderella's Prince and The Wolf.

INTO THE WOODS Will Be Performed by City Springs Theatre Company at Byers Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2021

Into The Woods takes everyone's favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece, with a rare modern classic. This production is part of the 2020-21 PNC Reimagined Season and is included in current subscriber packages.

BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at City Springs Theatre
by Amy Zipperer - Mar 8, 2020

On Friday evening, City Springs Theatre opened a dazzling, well-sung production of the 2012 Tony Award-winning stage farce A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, placing the theatre squarely among the best professional theatres in Atlanta.  The production, a pure technical delight, showcases gorgeous scenic design by Alexander Dodge and spot-on costuming by Linda Cho.  The most delightful thing, though, is the fantastic turn by Atlanta favorite Googie Uterhardt as a?? well a?? the whole D'Ysquith family.

City Springs Theatre to Present A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2020

City Springs Theatre, Atlanta's newest professional theatre company, will present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder,' playing Byers Theatre at The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs) March 6 - 15, 2020. Tickets are $30-$65, with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and active and retired military personnel.

Photo Flash: First Look Into Aurora Theatre's CHRISTMAS CANTEEN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2019

Gwinnett's longest-running theatrical holiday tradition returns! Theatergoers are invited to deck the halls at Aurora Theatre with a medley of merry melodies during Christmas Canteen 2019, which will warm hearts and cheer spirits from Nov. 14 – Dec. 23. Hosted by Jimi Kocina and Cecil Washington, Jr., the high-energy musical blends comedy, nostalgia and a nod to the patriotic that makes the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful! This year, the show will include a visit from the Jolly old elf himself: Santa Claus. 

BWW Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN Takes a Lackluster Exploration 'Beyond' at Aurora Theatre
by Sally Henry - Jul 28, 2019

As a theatre fan, it is rare to watch a musical that I have never listened to before. But when such an occasion presents itself, I jump at the opportunity because there is no better way to experience a show for the first time than to see it professionally.

Photo Flash: Aurora Theatre Kicks Off Season with CHILDREN OF EDEN
by Julie Musbach - Jul 22, 2019

Children of Eden, a hit musical about love, family and the power of forgiveness, is hitting Aurora Theatre's mainstage from July 18 – September 1! Telling the tale of the Book of Genesis in two acts, this family-friendly masterpiece with book by John Caird and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz covers the story of creation and the great flood – all while examining the complex love between parents and children. Audiences of all ages will appreciate the musical twist on these famous stories! 

Photo Flash: CHILDREN OF EDEN At Aurora Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2019

Children of Eden, a hit musical about love, family and the power of forgiveness, is hitting Aurora Theatre's mainstage from July 18 – September 1! Telling the tale of the Book of Genesis in two acts, this family-friendly masterpiece with book by John Caird and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz covers the story of creation and the great flood – all while examining the complex love between parents and children. Audiences of all ages will appreciate the musical twist on these famous stories!