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Justin Ball is an accomplished producer, educator, director, and theatre manager with over 20 years of leadership experience. He has produced shows and events for Manhattan Theatre Club, Playwrights Horizons, the Writers Theatre, Penguin/Random House, and Google. For over a decade, Justin taught theatre management and directing at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Most recently, Justin served as Managing Director for the Sharon Playhouse helping to transform a local community theatre into a small professional summer stock theatre featuring the industries top talent including Tony Winners Bryce Pinkham, Lindsay Mendez, Karen Ziemba and Academy Award winner Glenn Close. He moved to Atlanta in 2017 where he was a stay-at-home Dad for his now 5-year old daughter Josephine. He holds a BFA in Theatre & Dance from Trinity College and an MFA in Directing from Brooklyn College.

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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Atlanta Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Atlanta Awards; KINKY BOOTS, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; KINKY BOOTS, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Dad's Garage to Return to Stage Door Theatre for Season 50 - A NIGHT WITH DADS II: THE DADDENING - Final 2023 Show


Join Dad's Garage for a night of hilarious improv comedy at Stage Door Theatre's final 2023 show, 'A Night With Dads II: The Daddening.' Don't miss out on the last performance of the year, filled with spontaneous humor and engaging performances. Get your tickets now!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; Out Front Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Stage Door Theatre to Launch Season 50 Mainstage With TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE


Don't miss Stage Door Theatre's Season 50 Mainstage debut of 'Tuesdays with Morrie,' a touching and thought-provoking play based on the best-selling memoir by Mitch Albom.

India Tyree to Present AN EVENING OF SONG at Stage Door Theatre


Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting melodies of 'An Evening of Song,' featuring the extraordinary talents of India Tyree. Don't miss your chance to experience India Tyree's remarkable vocal prowess and dynamic stage presence.

Stage Door Theatre Enters its 50th Season


Stage Door Theatre, a beloved institution in the Dunwoody community, celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year. Since 1973, Stage Door Theatre has captivated audiences with exceptional live theatre, arts education, and community engagement.

Stage Door Theatre to Present Romantic Comedy COMPLETENESS by Itamar Moses


Stage Door Theatre is starting off the second half of their 49th Season of live theatre in the Dunwoody community with the romantic comedy Completeness by Tony award winning playwright Itamar Moses.

Stage Door Theatre Announces 49th Season Featuring Five Mainstage Productions & More


Stage Door Theatre has announced their 49th Season of live theatre for the Dunwoody community and beyond. Season 49 will include five mainstage productions, four performances by the students of Stage Door's Performing Arts Academy, and over six Saturdays of additional programming featuring different performance communities in Atlanta.

Elizabeth Franz to Star in Ronald Harwood's QUARTET at Sharon Playhouse


Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball, proudly presents Tony Award-Winner Elizabeth Franz in Ronald Harwood's play Quartet, with performances August 18 through August 28 at Sharon Playhouse (49 Amenia Road). Opening night is August 18 at 7:00pm.

Sharon Playhouse Presents I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE


Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball, proudly presents the Off Broadway musical hit, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, with performances August 4 - 14 at Sharon Playhouse Stage 2 (Bok Gallery - 49 Amenia Road). Opening night is August 4 at 7pm.

Sharon Playhouse to Stage BIG RIVER, 7/21-31


Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball, proudly presents the Tony Award-winning musical Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with performances July 21 through July 31 at Sharon Playhouse (49 Amenia Road). Opening Night is Thursday, July 21 at 7:00pm.

Sharon Playhouse's JUDGE JACKIE: DISORDER IN THE COURT with Klea Blackhurst Opens in July


Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball, presents the new musical comedy, Judge Jackie: Disorder in the Court on Stage 2 in the Bok Gallery from July 7-17. Opening Night is Thursday, July 7 at 7:00pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at Tony Winner Karen Ziemba in Sharon Playhouse's GYPSY


Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball, presents Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba in GYPSY, with performances beginning tonight, June 16, through July 3 at Sharon Playhouse. Check out a first look below!

Full Cast Announced for Sharon Playhouse's GYPSY, Starring Tony Winner Karen Ziemba


Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball, presents Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba in GYPSY, with performances from June 16 through July 3 at Sharon Playhouse.  Opening Night is June 16 at 7:00pm.

Photo Flash: Glenn Close Receives Inaugural Marvin Hamlisch Award at Sharon Playhouse Season Benefit Gala


Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Simpkins and Managing Director Justin Ball, awarded three-time Tony Award winning Glenn Close with the inaugural Marvin Hamlisch Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre at the Season Benefit Gala Saturday, May 21 on the Sharon Playhouse stage. Check out photos below!

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