Energy of the Stage
Essential workers of our city tell their own stories in Working at the Alliance Theatre In this version of Working by Stephen Schwartz, the Broadway writer has collaborated with director/co-adaptor …
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This piece appears in the Alliance’s Under the Tent series edition of Encore. Songwriter Eugene Russell IV reflects on the experience of setting Beautiful Blackbird to music at the Alliance Theatre …
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As the beloved Atlanta tradition of A Christmas Carol kicks off this season, it’s a much-needed glint of normalcy. But nothing’s normal at all, is it? As the self-aware performers …
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by Sally Henry Fuller and Ashley Elliott When Terry Burrell is asked how she feels about A Very Terry Christmas, the first thing she says is, “Gratitude. Tremendous, tremendous gratitude.” A seasoned Atlanta and Broadway …
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The Wiggles will bring their signature kid-oriented, high-energy personality to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in August. The toughest audience in the world isn’t one filled with New York …
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Empty your head and walk around the block. Take delight in the unexpected. Choose to be curious, forever open to possibilities. Don’t fret so much if you don’t know something; it might be better to jump in not knowing everything. Find your way by working hard. Believe that you can do something and you probably can — and will!
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The Saint Cassian Chamber Choir visits Atlanta Story by Julie Bookman | Photos by A’riel Tinter The very premise of Ride the Cyclone, which launched a decade ago in a …
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Dear Evan Hansen, Thanks for Finding Us. We’ve Been Waiting for a Musical Like You. Story by Susanna Schrobsdorff | Photos by Matthew Murphy Feature Photo: Christiane Noll as “Cynthia …
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Faith Salie’s Approval Junkie takes the Hertz Stage at the Alliance Theatre in April. By Julie Bookman Photos by Greg Mooney Warning: Audience members, especially women who strive to have …
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Before taking the Fox Theatre stage with the U.S. National Tour of Les Misérables, Encore Atlanta caught up with Georgia native Monté J. Howell to learn about his Atlanta roots, his dream role, and life on tour
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