Jeff Martin News

The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. announced nominations for the 2011-2012 Atlanta professional theatrical season this evening to an enthusiastic crowd of patrons and theatre industry artists. The Suzi Nomination Party, which rotates venues, was hosted this year by the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, GA. The spacious lobby allowed guests to enjoy drinks, hors d'ouevres and the chance to congratulate their colleagues. Guest announcers, Atlanta's own funny men Bryan Brendle, Bart Hansard, Tony Larkin, Aurora Theatre artistic director Tony Rodriguez and Scott Warren shared the list of nominees while playfully riffing on the 2011/2012 Atlanta theatre season.

As part of the Brigham Young University Performing Arts Series, Mandy Patinkin performed 'Dress Casual' to capacity audiences Aug. 31-Sept. 1 in Provo, Utah. And concertgoers roared their delight at his performance.

There's nothing like a Gershwin-penned, toe-tapping romp back to the 1930s to put a spring in your step and a smile on your face. And the Players Club of Swarthmore Theater plans to see plenty of bouncy, smiling people this holiday season, as they present Gershwin's classic musical, Crazy For You - opening tonight, November 25th.

There's nothing like a Gershwin-penned, toe-tapping romp back to the 1930s to put a spring in your step and a smile on your face. And the Players Club of Swarthmore Theater plans to see plenty of bouncy, smiling people this holiday season, as they present Gershwin's classic musical, Crazy For You - opening Friday, November 25th.

Broadway cast members will perform at a benefit for the children of PS 166 - The Richard Rodgers School - on Monday, February 7th, at 7pm in the school's auditorium.

Broadway cast members will perform at a benefit for the children of PS 166 - The Richard Rodgers School - on Monday, February 7th, at 7pm in the school's auditorium.

It's cupcake vs. cupcake in Food Network's tastiest competition yet premiering Tuesday, June 15th at 9pm ET/PT!

It's cupcake vs. cupcake in Food Network's tastiest competition yet premiering Tuesday, June 15th at 9pm ET/PT!

Broadway Stars Perform at PS 166. Want to see Broadway stars perform for less than a third of the price it would cost to see them on Broadway?

Broadway cast members from Billy Elliot, South Pacific, Frog and Toad and Bye Bye Birdie will perform at a benefit for the children of PS 166 on Monday, February 8th, at 7pm in the school's auditorium.

Broadway Stars Perform at PS 166. Want to see Broadway stars perform for less than a third of the price it would cost to see them on Broadway?

The West Bank Café has announced upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre.