And the 2011 Spirit of Suzi Bass Award goes to …
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 …
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Alliance Theatre 2011-2012 single tickets on sale now!
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, …
Read MoreFrom the stage to the page
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.
Read MoreThe art of bathroom design
“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 …
Read MoreTickets for 'Wicked' go on sale June 11
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 …
Read MoreLudacris to perform after Braves game on May 14
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 …
Read MoreFamilies and fairy tales
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 …
Read MoreFox Theatre fun facts: ballrooms
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 …
Read MoreFour weeks to determine fate of Actor's Express
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 …
Read MoreFox Theatre fun facts: carpet
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 …
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