Reay Kaplan didn’t intend to go to 2011 Suzi Bass Awards nominee announcement party. But a friend suggested she join her there, so she did.
Midway through the evening, Deadra Moore, the executive director of the Suzi Bass Awards — Atlanta’s version of the Tonys — said that they were going to try something new. They [...]
Maybe it’s just the Stephen King fangirl in me or my love for the genius that is Kent Gash, but I’m super-excited about the upcoming Alliance Theatre season. Of course, purchasing a season ticket will get you the best seats in the house, but if you’re a commitment-phobe, single tickets now are available by calling the [...]
First, the bad news:
One of the more disconcerting recent developments on the Atlanta theater scene is Theroun Patterson’s decision to stop acting, at the relatively prime age of 37.
“WaterDream: The Art of Bathroom Design,” which runs June 26 through Sept. 24 at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), takes viewers on a stimulating journey through the art and history of bathroom design from the 19th century to the present day. The exhibit explores how bathrooms have evolved from a simple, practical places dedicated [...]
After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2006 and 2008, WICKED, Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, will return to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre in September as a special to the Broadway Across America – Atlanta 2011-12 season.
Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Saturday, June 11 at 10 a.m. and will be [...]
As part of 2011 Civil Rights Game Week, award-winning Atlanta-based Ludacris and a “special guest” will perform at Turner Field after the 1:10 p.m. Atlanta Braves/Philadelphia Phillies game. The one-hour concert will be free for the game’s ticketholders.
“I’m a fan of baseball and I am honored to be a part of MLB’s family and the [...]
The Alliance Theatre’s 2011-2012 season promises spectacular theater that shouldn’t be missed by anyone who loves a great story.
“Each production of this season was selected for its capacity to engage the heart, provoke the mind, and take the viewer on a journey that will last far longer than one night,” says Susan V. Booth, the [...]
Did you know … ?
The Egyptian Ballroom, Grand Salon, and Spanish Room were all originally Shriner meeting spaces. The Egyptian Ballroom was reserved for Shriner ceremonies and celebrations, and the adjoining Grand Salon served as their library.
The 7,500-sq. ft. Egyptian Ballroom’s original floor is hard rock maple. A custom-designed carpet with Egyptian symbols of the [...]
On Feb. 23, Actor’s Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley sent out an urgent message to supporters of the 23-year-old theater: Help them raise $50,000 before the end of March and an additional $150,000 by June/July or bid goodbye to the daring experimental theater.
Over recent years, Actor’s Express has become the home of Libby’s Cabaret (since [...]
Chances are you’ve never given the floor of the Fox Theatre much thought. But did you know that you’re walking on a woven bit of history?
Here are some other fun facts:
The Fox Theatre carpet design is based on photographs and a sample of the original carpet installed here in 1929.
The design of the theatre carpet [...]
