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THE WAFFLE PALACE Returns to Horizon Theatre, Beginning Today

After a sold-out world premiere production last summer, Larry Larson and Eddie Levi Lee's The Waffle Palace: Smothered, Covered and Scattered 24/7/365 returns to Horizon Theatre for an open run starting tonight, January 11, 2013. ArtsATL praised the show as "an easy-to-eat mixture of the funny, familiar, corny, nostalgic, and odd," perfect for theatre-goers and Waffle House regulars alike.

THE WORLD IS MY HOME - THE LIFE OF PAUL ROBESON Set for Academy Theatre, Now thru 1/6

The World is my Home - The Life of Paul Robeson, starring Stogie Kenyatta, is the number one multicultural, black history, solo show on the American and Caribbean Educational Circuit, and the favorite on the topic of diversity and social justice. Paul Robeson said during World War 2 'Nations may go to war, but it is Arts & Culture that unites us.'

THE WORLD IS MY HOME - THE LIFE OF PAUL ROBESON Set for Academy Theatre, 1/4-6

The World is my Home - The Life of Paul Robeson, starring Stogie Kenyatta, is the number one multicultural, black history, solo show on the American and Caribbean Educational Circuit, and the favorite on the topic of diversity and social justice. Paul Robeson said during World War 2 'Nations may go to war, but it is Arts & Culture that unites us.'

THE WAFFLE PALACE Returns to Horizon Theatre, Beginning 1/11

After a sold-out world premiere production last summer, Larry Larson and Eddie Levi Lee's The Waffle Palace: Smothered, Covered and Scattered 24/7/365 returns to Horizon Theatre for an open run starting January 11, 2013. ArtsATL praised the show as "an easy-to-eat mixture of the funny, familiar, corny, nostalgic, and odd," perfect for theatre-goers and Waffle House regulars alike.

THEY CALL ME MISTER FRY Opens at Academy Theatre, 11/2

Academy Theatre presents They Call Me Mister Fry, the award winning and internationally acclaimed one-man show written by and starring Jack Fry, and directed by Jeff Michalski which has run for more than 3 years in Los Angeles and performed to critical acclaim, standing ovations and sold out houses across the country including a 3 month extended off-Broadway run at the Comic Strip Live Theater, 2 command performances for the Department of Education in Washington DC, several return engagements to San Miguel de Allende, México, and endorsed by Stephen Colbert on The Colbert Report.

Joffrey Jazz and Contemporary Program Launches Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration, Set for Fashion Week 2013

World-renowned ballet educational institution, The Joffrey Ballet School, is excited to have their Jazz and Contemporary program participate in a cross-disciplinary initiative collaborating with Parsons School of Design, Louis Vuitton, the New School's Jazz and Contemporary Music Department, and famed New York choreographers Francesca Harper, Ginger Thatcher, Angelica Stiskin, Ephrat 'Bounce' Asherie, Tiffany Rea-Fisher and Joyce King.

The Academy Theatre Announces Halloween Events

The Academy Theatre will present three Great Events for Halloween with proceeds to benefit Lifeline Animal Project, The South DeKalb Senior Center and the Academy Theatre's Outreach Programs.

Cor Theatre's SKIN TIGHT Adds Four Performances Before 9/25 Closing

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response, 'Skin Tight' presented by Cor Theatre has added four more performances before it closes on Tuesday, September 25. This off-night show now offers four prime-time opportunities to see the Inaugural Chicago Premiere that has created so much buzz.

Cor Theatre Presents Inaugural Production SKIN TIGHT, Now thru 9/25

Relationships should be perfect. But the truth is even the good ones leave scars. Come experience a profoundly visceral night of theatre that explores a perfect relationship like one would look at the inverted, bloody sinews of a skinned animal. This is the Chicago premiere of Gary Henderson's acclaimed 'Skin Tight' and the inaugural production of Chicago's newest company, Cor Theatre, founded by Victoria (toy) Deiorio and Tosha Fowler.

Tiger Peach Improv Debuts at Academy Theatre, 8/25

Atlanta's newest improv troupe premieres their show 'Saint Peter's Judgement Theatre' August 25th at the Academy Theatre. Collective 51, Atlanta's all women's improv troupe opens the show.

Academy Theatre Presents ART, Now thru 8/19

The Academy Theatre presents the stageplay ART by Yasmina Reza (Gods of Carnage). The show runs from tonight, August 4th to the 19th on Saturdays and Sundays with a Monday August 13th special performance!

Academy Theatre to Present ART, 8/4 -19

The Academy Theatre will present the stageplay ART by Yasmina Reza (Gods of Carnage). The show will run from August 4th to the19th on Saturdays and Sundays with a Monday August 13th special performance!

Cor Theatre Presents Inaugural Production SKIN TIGHT, 8/29-9/25

Relationships should be perfect. But the truth is even the good ones leave scars. Come experience a profoundly visceral night of theatre that explores a perfect relationship like one would look at the inverted, bloody sinews of a skinned animal. This is the Chicago premiere of Gary Henderson's acclaimed 'Skin Tight' and the inaugural production of Chicago's newest company, Cor Theatre, founded by Victoria (toy) Deiorio and Tosha Fowler.

Laughing Matters' BattleActs Competition Set for 7/21

Laughing Matters will perform their monthly BattleActs competition at the Academy Theatre on July 21rst. See eight improvisers start on stage, and witness how the audience votes to keep the ones they think are funny! The improvisors will fall until there is only one BattleActs Champion left!

ELTC's Student Workshop Production of STORYBOOK THEATER Set for 7/2

Several animals leave home to make a living on the stage; several actors leave the stage to work for the devil; and a flounder grants wishes to a fisherman. It's all part of the fun of 'Storybook Theater: Old Tales with a New Twist,' consisting of the classic tales, 'The Bremen Town Musicians,' 'The Three Travelers,' and 'The Fisherman and His Wife.'

East Lynne Theatre Company Presents Student Workshop, 7/2

East Lynne Theater Company will present a Student Workshop Production of 'Storybook Theater: Old Fables with a New Twist' on July 2nd. With minimum props and costumes, students will focus on the art of storytelling and how to work as a tight ensemble, using the imagination to its fullest.

Chita Rivera's MY BROADWAY Set For Civic Center, 8/7 -11

To top off the summer season, Lyric presents the Broadway legend herself, Chita Rivera, in CHITA RIVERA: MY BROADWAY, August 7-11. This intimate night of music featuring Chita's best Broadway hits will leave you wanting more!

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