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STEEL MAGNOLIAS began performances on Tuesday, October 22, 2014 and officially opens tonight, Wednesday, October 29, 2014, starring Becky Ann Baker, Beth Broderick, Mary Pat Gleason, Deirdre Lovejoy, Sarah Stiles and Zoe Winters in a strictly limited engagement at the Alliance Theatre (1280 Peachtree Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The Suzi Bass Awards, Inc. revealed nominations for the 2013-2014 Atlanta professional theatrical season this evening to theatre patrons and industry artists. The Suzi Nomination Party, which rotates venues, was hosted this year by Actor's Express in the King Plow Arts Center of Atlanta. Guest announcers included performers Christy Baggett, Laura Cole, Danielle Deadwyler, and Tess Malis Kincaid.

The Alliance Theatre has announced the cast and creative team behind its upcoming production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS. The quintessential story of family and friendship, this moving Southern classic tells the story of six complex women sharing life's ups and downs in the safe-haven created in a home beauty salon.

To borrow a phrase from a less-comedic Bard classic, Georgia Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE is "a hit, a palpable hit." As has come to be expected, Courtney Patterson is exceedingly captivating as Rosalind, the show's female (and male) lead. The Suzi Bass Award winner leads this fantastic ensemble through a marvelously musical take on this story of betrayal, love-at-first-sight, and cross-dressing. With much discussion lately about women in theatre, it was exciting that Georgia Shakespeare chose a show that not only features strong female characters driving the story, but also to include women in central supporting roles that otherwise could have been portrayed by men.

Emory Dance presents Catellier Dance Projects! (CDP) "pre-suf-fixes," December 6 - 8 at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. The performance will feature extracts from CDP's previous works shown at Emory, and a preview of material from "Corpus Mysterious," premiering September 2014.

Love. Mourning. Revenge. Georgia Shakespeare is proud to present Shakespeare's greatest work - Hamlet, starring Joe Knezevich as Hamlet and directed by Producing Artistic Director Richard Garner.

In its 2013-2014 season, Theater Emory is exploring identity, Shakespeare, new work and the cosmos by producing classics with a fresh approach and creating innovative pieces. In addition to maintaining a focus on original work, this year Theater Emory deepens connections within the Emory community and beyond through visiting artists residencies, informal artist laboratories, and first-time collaborations with other Emory faculty and departments.

With interdisciplinary collaborations, behind-the-scenes glimpses into the choreographic process, community workshops and classes, and imaginative new choreography by faculty and guest artists, the Emory Dance Program's 2013-2014 season explores the evolution of movement languages, offering something for any dance enthusiast's palate.

Love. Mourning. Revenge. Georgia Shakespeare is proud to present Shakespeare's greatest work - Hamlet, starring Joe Knezevich as Hamlet and directed by Producing Artistic Director Richard Garner.

It is always dangerous to form an opinion of a show after seeing only its first preview. So I was a little apprehensive about writing a review after seeing the very first performance of the 2013 incarnation of Georgia Shakespeare's 'Metamorphoses.' Since the initial 2006 run, which was nominated for, and won, more Suzi Bass Awards than any non-musical in history, 'Metamorphoses' has held a special place in the Atlanta theatre consciousness; and I am happy to report that I now fully understand why their patrons were so excited for Georgia Shakespeare to bring back Mary Zimmerman's masterpiece based on the myths of Ovid.

Exploring conflict as it exists interpersonally, whether psychological or physical, Staibdance premieres 'Versus,' an evening-length work tonight, March 21-23 in the Dance Studio of Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.

Exploring conflict as it exists interpersonally, whether psychological or physical, Staibdance premieres 'Versus,' an evening-length work March 21-23 in the Dance Studio of Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts.

ATLANTA- On Monday, November 5th, the Atlanta theatre community will celebrate the 8th Annual Suzi Bass Awards. The awards recognize the best of Atlanta's professional theatre scene, and Broadway World Atlanta will be updating the results live throughout the evening. You can follow along here or follow us on Twitter @BWW_Atlanta. For additional insights, videos, and photos follow BWW Atlanta Contributing Editor Matt Tamanini on Twitter @ATLTheatreMatt.

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.