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Sprawling Vineyards, Gourmet Delicacies, A Romantic Chateau If you’ve been dreaming of a vacation in the French countryside, save yourself the flight and explore a picturesque Georgia town that has …
The arts are alive in Atlanta, and Encore Atlanta has your guide to what shows will go on through the end of the year. While most companies are streaming performances, there are multiple opportunities to soak in theatre in Atlanta in 2020.
Miss your connection to the stage? (Of course--we do, too.)
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Encore Monthly, a national publication that shares the stories of the stage, the wings, and the aisles of the national theatre scene.
Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Virtual)
Dates: Oct. 23 to Nov. 3
This all-ages musical rescheduled its March 2020 production and pivoted to a virtual rock experience, which was recorded before the Alliance Theatre paused all shows. Wilbur, the beloved, bedazzled mole rat in the titular role, brings Mo Willems’ children’s series to life in an amped up streaming event.
A Very Terry Christmas
Dates: Nov. 27 to Dec. 31
In this love letter to Atlanta, Broadway icon Terry Burrell’s prerecorded holiday show promises to bring classic songs and warm greetings via streaming. Join in as Terry shows you her favorite destinations in Atlanta, sings festive jingles, shares personal stories and entertains your family from the comfort of your home.
A Christmas Carol: The Live Radio Play (Drive-in)
Dates: Dec. 4 to Dec. 23
See the classic Dickens tale come to life from the comfort of your car. The drive-in performances of A Christmas Carol sound even better as foley artists dramatize jingle bells, clanking chains and Victorian life in the style of radio plays, and the interactive elements of the show will keep the whole car entertained. Bring your own decorations!
Atlanta Ballet
The Nutcracker (virtual and drive-in)
The Atlanta Ballet’s critically acclaimed rendition of The Nutcracker was going to have a pivotal transition to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, but, like many things in the world of theatre in Atlanta in 2020, the changes were even greater than anticipated. While it won’t be live this year, it can still be a part of your seasonal traditions.
The Atlanta Ballet filmed a performance last year at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and the forethought makes it unlike most of the virtual shows available in 2020. Viewers who want to watch at home can purchase a viewing link from the Ballet. Each link you purchase is live for 72 hours, and links will be available Nov. 17 to Dec. 27 on the company's site.
Want to see sugar plum fairies dance across the big screen? The drive-in experience might be the best way to kick off your holiday celebrations.
For five nights in December, you can park your family and friends into a spot at the drive-in to see the virtual experience, peruse the holiday marketplace, and pick up themed souvenir and snack packages. Purchase Nutcracker tickets for your car here.
The Atlanta Opera
Molly Blank Big Tent Series (Drive-in)
Dates: Oct. 22 to Nov. 15
The venue is ready, and the Atlanta Opera’s Big Tent Series is prepping for productions of Pagliacci, The Kaiser of Atlantis and some special one-night performances, all taking place under a dramatic tented stage.
The Opera worked with Oglethorpe University to set up dozens of pods for safe event viewing, and this is one of the best ways to witness how innovative Atlanta theatre has become throughout COVID-19.
Our pro tip? Upgrade your package so that a bottle of wine is waiting for you in your socially distant pod.
All remaining performances of the 2020 season have been pushed to the 2021-2022 season, and you can find more information on the Opera’s website.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Pull in and tailgate while the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra rocks on during the Live From the Drive-In concert series. Set against the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, the Symphony takes on a new artist for each show that it plays, kicking off with a Led Zeppelin tribute (Oct. 19).
Each car is limited to four people, and the passenger side space is designated for socially distant tailgating.
Fox Theatre
"The Women of Broadway" streaming experience brings Patti Lupone (Oct. 24), Laura Benanti (Nov. 14) and Vanessa Williams (Dec. 5) into your home.
Tickets for each stream start at $30, and on-demand viewing is available for 72 hours after the event.
How have you seen theatre in Atlanta in 2020? Let us know who else is creating safe and socially responsible space for live art through COVID.
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The arts are alive in Atlanta, and Encore Atlanta has your guide to what shows will go on through the end of the year. While most companies are streaming performances, …
“Theatre continues to be a necessary town square for essential conversations and a balm for our souls.”
Susan V. Booth, Jennings Hertz Artistic Director
New season will include a mix of streaming, outdoor and on-stage productions, as well as a new streaming platform
Highlights of the Alliance’s 52nd season include:
The world premiere musical Accidental Heroes – The Real Life Adventures of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, by Marshall Brickman and T Bone Burnett with direction by Des McAnuff;
New productions of The New Black Play Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments and Toni Stone;
And the world premiere Data by Matthew Libby, winner of the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition
Atlanta’s nationally acclaimed Alliance Theatre, Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Managing Director Mike Schleifer, are pleased to announce the productions of the Alliance’s 52nd season. This season, the Alliance is reimagining how to gather, where to take the stage, and how a story comes to life. From drive-in movie style productions to socially-distanced shows on the Coca-Cola Stage and even a brand-new streaming platform, the Alliance is making meaningful, fun, and creative changes to safely serve its audiences.
The new season reflects the Alliance’s continuing commitment to dynamic storytelling by and for a diverse group of people. The 52nd season includes six productions for adults, two for youth and families, and three productions for the Kathy & Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young. The productions represent three important and timely themes: the need for joy, the need for dialogue, and the celebration of our heroes.
“Theatre continues to be a necessary town square for essential conversations and a balm for our souls” said Susan V. Booth, Jennings Hertz Artistic Director. “Even in a pandemic and in deep and necessary civic unrest, still we are human. Still we love, we grieve, we rage, and we commune with friends and family – okay, maybe via Zoom, but still. We navigate forward, equally informed by truth and hope, and always in need of joy, dialogue, and heroes.”
A SEASON IN THREE ACTS
ACT ONE: JOY – The season will begin in November with the world premiere, A Very Terry Christmas – a delightful one-woman holiday show featuring Broadway star Terry Burrell (Ethel; Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous). The Alliance will then present a reimagined drive-in version of its annual
production A Christmas Carol, staged for the first time as a live radio play. A cast of eight actors will play all the roles accompanied by a foley sound effects artist giving audiences a peek into the play-making magic. Projections and interactive moments will allow audience members the chance to connect with the story, performers, and each other in this innovative new staging.
ACT TWO: DIALOGUE – In February 2021 the Alliance will produce a new staging of The New Black Play Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments. Produced in collaboration with Spelman College, HANDS UP depicts the realities of Black America from the perspective of varying genders, sexual orientations, skin tones, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This production of Hands Up is co-directed by Spelman Professor Keith Arthur Bolden and Spelman Alumna and Alliance Spelman Fellow Alexis Woodard. Leading up to the new production of Hands Up, the Alliance will host a series of preview conversations in the fall of 2020 to discuss the themes of each of the monologues. Details on these important community conversations will be announced at a later date. The Alliance will then give the world premiere of the 17th Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition winner, Data, in March 2021. Written by recent NYU Tisch graduate Matthew Libby, Data is a fast-paced drama for our technology-driven era that looks behind the closed doors of Silicon Valley.
ACT THREE: HEROES – In April 2021 the Alliance will produce the world premiere musical Accidental Heroes – The Real Life Adventures of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Featuring a book by Academy Award winner Marshall Brickman (Annie Hall, Manhattan, Jersey Boys), an original score by Grammy Award winner T Bone Burnett (Crazy Heart, O Brother Where Art Thou), and direction by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Ain’t Too Proud, Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), Accidental Heroes follows the extraordinary rise of Hollywood’s iconic Western stars. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans are remembered as authentic American heroes, yet their paths to stardom were anything but straightforward. Then in June 2021, the Alliance will present Toni Stone, the “must-see play” (TheatreMania) by Lydia R. Diamond based on the true story of the first female athlete to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues. Toni Stone is a heartwarming and fascinating story of race, gender, and raw ambition. This production will be directed by the Alliance’s BOLD Artistic Director Fellow Tinashe Kajese-Bolden.
Two productions from the 2020/21 season will appear exclusively on streaming platforms. First, beginning in October 2020, the Alliance will stream a multimedia version of Sit-In by Atlanta's bestselling author, playwright, and Civil Rights Activist, Pearl Cleage (Blues for an Alabama Sky). Inspired by the award-winning picture book by Andrea Davis Pinkney with illustrations by Brian Pinkney, this new play for young audiences uses the lessons of the Civil Rights era to encourage inter-generational conversations and inspire the next generation of conscientious social activists. Beginning in January 2021, the Alliance will stream its wildly popular production of Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience. Written by Mo Willems and Deborah Wicks La Puma with direction by Leora Morris, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed is a fun family musical with tail-shaking tunes, empowering messages of individuality, and classic Mo Willems humor.
ALLIANCE THEATRE ANYWHERE – In addition to the live productions of the 2020/21 season, the Alliance will launch a new streaming platform – Alliance Theatre Anywhere – to bring the best of the Alliance’s stages to the digital world. Streaming shows and exclusive content will be available on demand. Annual members will receive complementary access to the platform as part of their membership benefits. Non-members can enjoy access to select free and paid content.
Annual Memberships for the Alliance Theatre are on sale now. Members enjoy 12 months of world-class theatre, as well as a variety of benefits including members-only events, a welcome gift, discounts, flexibility, and access to all streaming content. For more information, visit www.alliancetheatre.org/membership.
Special show packages, including a 3-play package, a 6-play package, and packages for families, are also available by visiting www.alliancetheatre.org/membership. Show packages start at $50.
Single tickets for the season will go on sale in Fall 2020.
2020/21 SEASON
Alliance Theatre perennial favorite Terry Burrell
A VERY TERRY CHRISTMAS
November – December 2020
Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre
By Terry Burrell
From author and Broadway icon Terry Burrell (Ethel; Ever After; Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous) comes a holiday celebration of all the things that give us joy – even in the most chaotic of times. With a live band lead by pianist Tyrone Henderson, Terry will share the classic songs of the season, flavored with jazz, world music, and a little Broadway thrown in. Give yourself the gift of laughter, light, and love by spending a very Terry evening at the Alliance. For tickets or information, call 404-733-5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org/terrychristmas.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE LIVE RADIO PLAY
December 2020
Location TBD
By Charles Dickens
Directed by Leora Morris
JINGLE! JANGLE! DASH! The sounds of the season come to life in the Alliance Theatre's brand new, interactive audio experience A Christmas Carol: The Live Radio Play. JINGLE! Hear the bells jingle on the streets of Victorian England as you're transported back in time with Ebenezer Scrooge, Marley, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. JANGLE! Watch and listen to how a foley sound effect artist creates the jangling of Marley's chains in real-time with the story. DASH! Load up your sleigh (or car) in front of our drive-in theatre stage and big screen for an evening of stories, singalongs, and honking horns. For tickets or information, call 404-733-5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org/christmas.
The New Black Play Fest’s HANDS UP: 7 PLAYWRIGHTS, 7 TESTAMENTS
February 2021
Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre
By Nathan James, Nathan Yungerberg, Idris Goodwin, Nambi E. Kelley, Nsangou Njikam, Eric Micha Holmes, Dennis A. Allen II
Co-Directed by Keith Arthur Bolden and Alexis Woodard
Originally commissioned by the New Black Fest in response to the 2015 events in Ferguson, MO, where a police officer fatally shot Michael Brown, an unarmed Black teenager, Hands Up is comprised of separate monologues written by seven Black playwrights. In 2020, Spelman College students reimagined the original monologues as a full ensemble performance that became one of the winning projects of the Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab. The play depicts the realities of Black America from the perspective of varying genders, sexual orientations, skin tones, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Hands Up is produced in association with Spelman College.For tickets or information, call 404-733-5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org/handsup.
DATA (world premiere; winner of the 2021 Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition)
March – April 2021
Hertz Stage at the Alliance Theatre
By Matthew Libby
Directed by Susan V. Booth
Maneesh is a brilliant entry-level programmer at Athena Technologies, a software development firm deep in Silicon Valley. Content to work in the low-stress environment of User Experience, Maneesh has a crisis of conscience when he is offered a transfer to the more-central Data Analytics team, where he learns the true nature of Athena’s confidential and highly controversial work. Torn between idealism and company loyalty, Maneesh is forced to come to terms with his own American identity, as well as the personal and societal cost of his work — all while learning the extent to which Athena is willing to go to hide its secrets. Winner of the Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition, Data explores the real-life consequences of advancements in technology told from the perspective of those on the front lines of innovation. For tickets or information, call 404-733-5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org/data.
ACCIDENTAL HEROES – THE REAL LIFE ADVENTURES OF ROY ROGERS AND DALE EVANS (world premiere; musical)
April – May 2021
Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre
Book by Marshall Brickman (Jersey Boys, Annie Hall)
Music and Lyrics by T Bone Burnett (Crazy Heart, O Brother Where Art Thou)
Directed by Des McAnuff (Ain't Too Proud, Jersey Boys, The Who's Tommy)
Heroes aren’t born; they’re made – with a little bit of luck. Accidental Heroes – The Real Life Adventures of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans is the world premiere musical about the extraordinary rise of Hollywood’s iconic Western stars. Over 80 million people every year watched the adventures of Roy, Dale, and their sidekicks – Trigger “The Smartest Horse in the Movies” and Bullet “The Wonder Dog.” They are remembered as authentic American heroes, yet their paths to stardom were anything but straightforward. Created by a renowned team of Tony, Grammy, Academy Award, and Olivier Award winners, Accidental Heroes – The Real Life Adventures of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans makes its world premiere on the newly redesigned Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre in April 2021. For tickets and information, call 404.733.5000 visit www.alliancetheatre.org/heroes.
TONI STONE
June – July 2021
Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre
By Lydia R. Diamond
Directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden
Considered a pioneer, Toni Stone is the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, also making her the first woman to play professionally in a mens’ league. Against all odds, Toni blazes a path in the male-dominated sports world, breaking through the limitations others placed on her, and creating her own set of rules. Follow Toni’s journey as she fights for love, equality and a chance to do what she wants the most — play some world class baseball. Declared the Best New Play of 2019 by The Wall Street Journal, Toni Stone is a funny and fascinating story of race, gender, and raw ambition… and an unheralded superstar you’ll never forget. For tickets and information, call 404.733.5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org/tonistone.
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
SIT IN (world premiere)
October 2020
Streaming on Alliance Theatre Anywhere
By Pearl Cleage
Inspired by the book by Andrea Davis Pinkney & illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Directed by Mark Valdez
Written by Atlanta's bestselling author, playwright, and Civil Rights Activist, Pearl Cleage (Blues for An Alabama Sky, In My Granny's Garden, Tell Me My Dream) this original play celebrates the power of youth to change history. We meet three friends as they learn about the sit-ins of the Civil Rights era, and powerfully apply those lessons to issues they – and we all – face today. The play invites students, parents, teachers, and families to experience the Civil Rights Movement as a living, breathing energy with practical lessons, ethical challenges, and moral choices that remain relevant today. Presented in collaboration with the High Museum of Art's Picture the Dream exhibition, the story creates dynamic history, moving audiences through the real-life context of where we were then, the major forces that shaped the movement, and where we could be headed today. Featuring a mixture of Civil Rights anthems and new freedom songs composed specifically for the play, Sit-In will move audiences, encourage inter-generational conversations, and inspire the next generation of conscientious social activists. For tickets and information, call 404.733.5000 visit www.alliancetheatre.org/sitin.
NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED: THE ROCK EXPERIENCE (musical)
January – February 2021
Streaming on ShowTix4U.com
Book and Lyrics by Mo Willems
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Based on the book Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems
Directed by Leora Morris
Children’s book author and artist Mo Willems (Knuffle Bunny, Elephant and Piggie’s We Are In a Play) brings another loveable character to life in this exciting family musical. Grab your friends and watch as Wilbur, a clothes-loving mole rat with exceptional style, navigates the pressure to be just like everyone else. With tail-shaking tunes, empowering messages of individuality, and classic Mo Willems humor, this musical is sure to rock audiences of all ages. For tickets or information, call 404-733-5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org/nakedmolerat.
KATHY & KEN BERNHARDT THEATRE FOR THE VERY YOUNG
IN MY GRANNY’S GARDEN
October 2020
Streaming Audio Play on Alliance Theatre Anywhere
By Pearl Cleage & Zaron Burnett Jr
Inspired by Pearl Cleage and Zaron Burnett Jr.’s children’s book of the same name, In My Granny’s Garden invites our youngest audiences to explore the glory of growing your own food. Watch a tiny seed become a field of corn, green beans, collard greens, and bright red tomatoes. Step into a visual feast inspired by world renowned artist Radcliffe Bailey’s original paintings, and discover the one superpower that fuels Granny’s garden. This fully immersive play promises to leave you nourished in body and soul. For tickets or information, call 404-733-5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org/garden.
(KNOCK, KNOCK) THE SOUNDS OF WINTER
November - December 2020
Streaming Audio Play on Alliance Theatre Anywhere
by Samantha Provenzano and Olivia Aston Bosworth
Come in from out of the cold and celebrate community, family, and warmth this holiday season! Welcome to The Apartment Building. Below us, above us, and beside us, the residents are preparing for the holidays and trying to stay warm. Join us on a floor to floor adventure, meeting and ultimately celebrating with a variety of friends who all call The Apartment Building home. Surprises hide behind each door, all you need to do is (Knock, Knock) and listen closely to the sounds of winter and celebration. For tickets or information, call 404-733-5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org/wintersounds.
THE SOUNDS OF THE WEST END
March – April 2021
Streaming Audio Play on Alliance Theatre Anywhere
By Will Power & R. Gregory Christie
Inspired by the children's book In the West End by Will Power & R. Gregory Christie, this aural adventure will immerse you in the sounds of the historic Atlanta neighborhood. From the talk on the sidewalks to the whoosh of the Marta trains, join us for a rhythmic and tasty trip through the epicenter of vegan cooking in Atlanta. For tickets or information, call 404-733-5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org/westendsounds.
“Theatre continues to be a necessary town square for essential conversations and a balm for our souls.” Susan V. Booth, Jennings Hertz Artistic Director New season will include a mix …
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 in 1929.
The design of the theatre carpet has symbols representing the Shriners and William Fox.
Sheep from both New Zealand and Scotland produced the wool mixture that is woven into the carpet.
Bloomsberg Carpet Industries custom-made the Fox Theatre’s Auditorium, Gallery, and Egyptian Ballroom carpets. More than one acre of carpet was made.
The original carpet in the Egyptian Ballroom was made in Ireland.
The same company who custom-made the Fox Theatre’s carpet also produces the Supreme Court and Senate’s carpet.
The recent carpet installation took 21 days and over 900 man hours to complete.
The Fox Theatre replaces this special carpet every 18-20 years.
In January 2017, carpet was installed in the gallery section of the auditorium, covering the original linoleum flooring so it looks uniform with the rest of the theatre. This is the first time since Opening Day, in 1929, that carpet has been in this section of the auditorium.
Additional carpet is always ordered for attic stock in case it is needed for repairing the existing carpet.
The yarn was processed and dyed in North Georgia and woven in Pennsylvania.
Interested in learning more about the Fox Theatre? Click here!
Photo courtesy the Fox Theatre. 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 …
There’s more to the Fox Theatre than its expansive 4,665-seat auditorium, Moorish design, and spacious stage. Its hallways, alcoves and meeting/event spaces are just as luxe as everything else in sight. In fact, the Egyptian Ballroom, Grand Salon, and Spanish Room — all event spaces that can be rented for parties, weddings and the like — were originally Shriners’ meeting spaces.
Here are few more fun facts about the Egyptian Ballroom:
The Atlanta Shriners, who first conceived the idea for the majestic home that became the Fox, reserved the Egyptian Ballroom for their ceremonies and celebrations. They reserved the adjoining Grand Salon for a library.
The ballroom’s original 7,500-sq. ft. floor is made of hard maple, also known as rock maple. A custom-designed carpet with Egyptian symbols of the afterlife and resurrection now protects the maple floor.
The ballroom walls were covered with several coats of paint in the 1970s, obscuring the original stenciled designs. When the years of paint were removed, vivid Egyptian symbols for life and rebirth once again saw the light of day... and night.
The ballroom’s balcony is a scarab, or dung beetle, the symbol for the sun god Ra, who was thought to ward off evil. It’s surrounded by the wings of Osiris, god of the underworld, afterlife and resurrection.
The gilded and glazed wings of Osiris stretch above the ballroom’s stage. A plaster intaglio panel (an incised or engraved design) of Ramses II subduing an enemy is the focal point.
The painted symbols in the ballroom are authentic hieroglyphics but don’t form any real phrases when put together.
Interested in booking an event at the Fox Theatre or learning more about this unique ballroom? Click here!
Photo courtesy the Fox Theatre. There’s more to the Fox Theatre than its expansive 4,665-seat auditorium, Moorish design, and spacious stage. Its hallways, alcoves and meeting/event spaces are just as …
The Fox Theatre opened almost 89 years ago on Christmas Day in 1929. That provides plenty of time to develop a mythology — tall tales that are new, some that may be true, and others that are just plain fiction. Join us as we bust a few myths and share a truth or two.
1. Myth: The plaster shop in the basement was once a shooting range.
Plausible: The holes in the plaster shop’s back wall may have been made by electrical workers testing their Ramset nail guns.
2. Myth: The feature film Gone With the Wind premiered at the Fox Theatre.
False: Gone With the Wind did premiere at a Peachtree Street theater, but it was downtown–at the Loew’s Grand at Peachtree and Forsyth streets.
3. Myth: The crystal for one of the stars in the sky was replaced with the bottom of a Coca-Cola bottle.
True: This glass piece was recently found in the auditorium’s sky (near House Left).
4. Myth: The Peachtree Street arcade was once a bowling alley.
False: There once was a bowling alley north of the Fox on Peachtree Street. People may be remembering that.
5. Myth: The arcade was built as a gymnasium or pool for the Shriners, who built the facility.
Photo courtesy Fox Theatre. The Fox Theatre opened almost 89 years ago on Christmas Day in 1929. That provides plenty of time to develop a mythology — tall tales that …
Join Out Front Theatre Company for their first show of 2020!
According to OutFrontTheatre.com: 'Inspired by the real letters between Mary Woolley and Jeannette Marks spanning from 1899 to 1937, this fast-paced comedy asks: What is revolution? What does it mean to be at odds with the world? How do we fulfill our potential? And how the hell do we grow old together?"
According to The New York Times:"A pugnacious, tender and gloriously funny new play. Bryna Turner makes an immensely auspicious professional playwriting debut […] Bull in a China Shop is passionate, joyous and radiant with life!”
Join Out Front Theatre Company for their first show of 2020! According to OutFrontTheatre.com: ‘Inspired by the real letters between Mary Woolley and Jeannette Marks spanning from 1899 to 1937, …
The Atlanta Opera's 2020-21 season will bring three new productions, a southeast premiere, new partnerships, and more!
In the words of Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun:
“The coming season represents a real milestone for us. Combining expansion, collaboration with local and national organizations, and a deep commitment to breathing fresh life into new works and operatic masterpieces, our five-year strategic plan is finally coming to fruition.
We are capitalizing on the success of our recent new productions of Salome and The Flying Dutchman to create a brand new interpretation of Das Rheingold, presenting an important new production of The Sound of Music from our frequent collaborators at the Glimmerglass Festival and Houston Grand Opera, and partnering with Austin Opera and Lyric Opera of Kansas City to produce a new take on a recent masterpiece that has already won a Grammy: The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. This powerful new piece will be presented at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech as part of a two-year collaborative initiative with the university.
Our Discoveries series is presenting a bold production of the critically acclaimed chamber opera As One, a transgender woman’s story of self-discovery, and we round out our season with fresh interpretations of two great blockbusters, La bohème and The Barber of Seville. We are thrilled to have been able to attract some very prominent conductors and vocal stars. Through our successful fundraising initiatives and a significant increase in attendance, the city of Atlanta and our board of directors have proven that they are completely behind our vision of reimagining opera. We are well on the way to fulfilling our mission of bringing this major city the major opera company it deserves.”
More about the 2020-21 season productions:
La bohème Puccini // Nov 7, 10, 13 & 15 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Conductor: Timothy Myers Director: Tomer Zvulun Set Design:Erhard Rom Costume Design:Martin Pakledinaz Lighting Design:Robert Wierzel Mimì: Jessica Nuccio, soprano (U.S. debut)
The Barber of Seville Rossini // Jan 23, 26, 29 &31 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Conductor: Arthur Fagen Director: Michael Shell Count Almaviva: Santiago Ballerini, tenor Rosina: Stephanie Lauricella, mezzo-soprano (house debut) Figaro: Theo Hoffman, baritone
The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs (new production; southeast premiere) Mason Bates // Feb 11-14 Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech Discoveries Series
A co-production with Lyric Opera of Kansas City and Austin Opera Conductor: Michael Christie (house debut) Director: Tomer Zvulun Set and Costume Design: Jacob Climer Projection Design: S. Katy Tucker Steve Jobs: John Moore, baritone
The Sound of Music (new production) Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II // March 6, 9, 12 & 14 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
A Glimmerglass Festival and Houston Grand Opera co-production Conductor: Joseph Colaneri Director: Francesca Zambello Associate Director & Choreographer: Eric Sean Fogel Set Design: Peter J. Davison Lighting Design: Mark McCullough
As One Laura Kaminsky // March 26, 28; April 1 & 3 Out Front Theatre Discoveries Series Presented in partnership with Out Front Theatre Company
Das Rheingold (new production) Wagner // May 1, 4, 7 & 9 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Conductor: Patrick Summers Director: Tomer Zvulun Scenic and projections design: Erhard Rom Lighting Design: Robert Wierzel Costume Design: Mattie Ullrich Loge: Richard Cox, tenor Fricka: Maria Zifchak, mezzo-soprano (role debut) Freia: Melody Moore, soprano Alberich: Nathan Berg, bass-baritone Erda: Meredith Arwardy, contralto
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The Atlanta Opera’s 2020-21 season will bring three new productions, a southeast premiere, new partnerships, and more! In the words of Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director Tomer …
Join Theatrical Outfit for their first production of 2020!
According to TheatricalOutfit.org: "Irene and Peter just want a quiet anniversary meal while on vacation in Palm Springs, but the evening heats up when a neurotic waiter won’t bring their food, and everything goes deliriously wrong. This fussy server has the couple second-guessing their menu choices, parenting skills, and their very future together. Will their shared desperation get them their spanakopita or end a marriage? Everything (and nothing) is on the table in this zesty comedy about painfully slow service."
According to BroadwayWorld.com: “A tasty recipe for a great night at the theater!”
Join Theatrical Outfit for their first production of 2020! According to TheatricalOutfit.org: “Irene and Peter just want a quiet anniversary meal while on vacation in Palm Springs, but the evening …
Prepare to be in awe of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time!
According to AuroraTheatre.com:"Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards and five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Play, this thrilling production has been enjoyed by over three million people worldwide. Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year-old boy on the spectrum who likes math, outer space and looking after his pet rat Toby finds himself at the center of a mystery. Wrongfully accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog, Christopher’s investigation to find the real culprit uncovers a thrilling adventure that turns his whole world upside-down."
According to the Evening Standard:"A beautiful, eloquent, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life."
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Prepare to be in awe of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time! According to AuroraTheatre.com:“Winner of seven 2013 Olivier Awards and five 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Play, …
