After 14 months off, Atlanta Lyric Theatre is finally opening its mainstage season with a smash comedy hit, The Drowsy Chaperone August 25-September 5, 2021.
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. Music and lyrics are by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison with a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.
The Lyric’s production will be led by a stellar artistic trio: Spencer Stephens as Director, Bethany Okie as Music Director, and David Rossetti as choreographer. The fabulous design team includes, Stephanie Polhemus and Jennifer Rose Ivey (scenic), Toni Sterling (lights), Anna Jenny (costumes), and Multiband Studios (sound).
Leading the cast as the “man in chair” is Jamie Grayson. This will be Jamie’s second time playing the role of the man in chair. His most recent pre-pandemic credit was in the regional premiere of An Act of God at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Atlanta icon Kayce Grogan Wallace, (Dreamgirls, Beehive, Rent, Hairspray) will be play the Drowsy Chaper one herself! Our show lovebirds are portrayed by triple threat Meg Young (Jekyll and Hyde), and tap whiz, Michael Persson (Sophisticated Ladies and Thoroughly Modern Mil lie).
Rounding out the cast are Lauren Brooke Tatum (Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Dirty Rot ten Scoundrels), Colby Howell (Oliver), Jono Davis (Chicago, Jennie T Anderson Managing Director), Cynthia Caldwell (War Paint), Greg Hunter (Camelot, Jekyll and Hyde), Kari Twyman (Aida, The Wedding Singer), Lawson Lewallen (My Fair Lady), Chloe Cordle (Jekyll and Hyde, Aida) Rial Ellsworth, Trevor Perry, Jeremiah Bailey, James Young and Matthew Blum.
About The Drowsy Chaperone
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.
About those Tickets...
Single tickets range from $38-$63, and season tickets are on sale as well at www.atlantalyric.com or by calling 404-377-9948.
Next up at the Lyric
While The Drowsy Chaperone kicks off the Lyric's 41st Season, the company has a whole season of exciting musicals ahead, including The Addams Family, Matilda, and more! Read all about their season on Encore Atlanta's Back to the Theatre roundup here.
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After 14 months off, Atlanta Lyric Theatre is finally opening its mainstage season with a smash comedy hit, The Drowsy Chaperone August 25-September 5, 2021. Winner of five Tony Awards, …
Shakespearean comedy is back in Atlanta this month.
Atlanta's Shakespeare Tavern returns to live, in-person performances with A Midsummer Night's Dream, August 5-September 5, 2021. Featuring an all-female cast, the play is directed by the Tavern's Director of Education and Training, Laura Cole.
Cast
Puck/ Philostrate- Shante de Loach Oberon/ Hippolyta- Rachel Frawley Titania/ Theseus- Gabi Anderson Demetrius/ Moth- Mary Ruth Ralston Helena/ Peaseblossom- Cameryn Richardson Lysander/ Cobweb- Sarah Beth Hester Hermia/ Mustardseed- Kirsten Chervenak Bottom/ Hippolyta Courtier- Jasmine Renee Ellis Flute/ Hippolyta Courtier- Kelly Criss Peter Quince/ Egeus- Jaclyn Hofmann Faircloth Snout/ Pomegranate/ Theseus Courtier- Destiny Freeman Snug/ Brian/Theseus Courtier- T’Shauna Henry Starveling/ Fairy- Loren Bray
Performance Details
Runs August 7-September 5, 2021 Sunday September performance at 2:30pm only (Limited lunch menu available at 1:15pm). In general, shows at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse begin at 7:30pm, except on Sundays, when they begin at 6:30pm.
About A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fairy King and Queen come across four runaway lovers and a gaggle of amateur actors trying to rehearse a play in the forest. The magical royal couple meddles with the mortal lives, culminating in a comical cluster of confusion. But don’t worry, we’ll get to the Bottom of it.
About those tickets...
$15 General Admission Preview Thursday August 5, 2021; $20 General Admission Preview Friday August 6, 2021. Visit ShakespeareTavern.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
Shakespearean comedy is back in Atlanta this month. Atlanta’s Shakespeare Tavern returns to live, in-person performances with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, August 5-September 5, 2021. Featuring an all-female cast, the …
Atlanta theatres are resuming full schedules of in-person programming, and we are here for it! Atlanta Lyric, Marietta's professional musical theatre company, has a full season of fan-favorite musicals, kicking off just one month from now.
Click here to check out the rest of our "Back to the Theatre" roundups!
The Drowsy Chaperone
August 25 - September 5, 2021 Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.
The Addams Family
October 27 - November 7, 2021 Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on characters created by Charles Addams
The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Beehive
February 16-27, 2022 Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
BEEHIVE celebrates the powerful female voices of the 1960’s with such timeless hits as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Be My Baby,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Proud Mary,” and “Me and Bobby McGee.” Told from the perspective of six young women who come of age in this enigmatic decade, BEEHIVE takes us from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation. Audiences will want to dance in the aisles as this show never stops moving and grooving with music by the most famous female performers of the 1960’s.
The Wizard of Oz
April 13 - 24, 2022 Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
This playful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s celebrated novel has the award-winning score full of famous songs like, “Over The Rainbow,” “Munchkinland (Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead),” “If I Only Had A Brain/A Heart/The Nerve,” “We’re Off To See The Wizard,” and “The Merry Old Land of Oz.”
Matilda
June 15 - 26, 2022 Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents and is the bane of headmistress, Miss Trunchbull — Matilda’s courage and cleverness just might save the day. Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable gang of “revolting” children, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp.
Matilda is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
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Atlanta theatres are resuming full schedules of in-person programming, and we are here for it! Atlanta Lyric, Marietta’s professional musical theatre company, has a full season of fan-favorite musicals, kicking …
Atlanta's break from in-person theatre has gradually drawn to a close, and we are ready to get back out there and see some shows! Let's take a look at what this season has in store for City Springs Theatre's exclusively musical theatre company.
Click here to see the rest of our "Back to the Theatre" roundups!
Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music
September 10-26, 2021
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most-beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteeen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, THE SOUND OF MUSIC won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars for the feature film version. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain Von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
A Chorus Line
March 11-27, 2022
Directed by Tony Award recipient and original Broadway cast member of A Chorus Line, Baayork Lee
A Chorus Line is a stunning concept musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Exploring the inner lives and bittersweet ambitions of professional Broadway performers, the show features one powerhouse number after another. Memorable musical numbers include “What I Did for Love, “One,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “I Hope I Get It.” A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly authentic drama, A Chorus Line was instantly recognized as a classic
The Color Purple
May 6-22, 2022
This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life. It premiered at the Alliance Theatre Company here in Atlanta, Georgia and opened on Broadway on November 1, 2005, where it was nominated for eleven 2006 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score. The London off-West End production moved to Broadway in 2015, winning the Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical.
West Side Story
July 8-24, 2022
As relevant today as when it premiered in 1957, West Side Story is widely regarded as among the best musicals ever written. This landmark Broadway musical (with a legendary score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim) transports Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, struggling to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice. Featuring immortal songs such as “Tonight,” “Something’s Coming” and “I Feel Pretty,” West Side Story is certain to move, charm and captivate audiences old and new.
All performances will take place in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Visit CitySpringsTheatre.com for more information and to purchase season subscription packages.
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Atlanta’s break from in-person theatre has gradually drawn to a close, and we are ready to get back out there and see some shows! Let’s take a look at what …
We are so excited to see new season announcements as theatres around Atlanta are returning to in-person performances! With performances starting in less than a month, Actor's Express is kicking off their '21-'22 season with an Olympics-themed play, followed by an Off-Broadway hit musical, a world premiere play, and more.
Click here to check out the rest of our "Back to the Theatre" roundups!
Red Speedo By Lucas Hnath August 11 - September 5, 2021
On the eve of Olympic qualifying trials, a champion swimmer’s future rests in the balance. If he makes the team he will sign a lucrative endorsement deal worth millions. But when performance enhancing drugs are found in his team’s locker room fridge, he must tread water past the rumors to avoid losing it all. With rapid-fire dialogue that builds to an electrifying, twist-filled climax, Red Speedo will leave you breathless. From the acclaimed author of A Doll’s House Part 2 and The Christians.
Heathers: The Musical Music & Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Kevin Murphy September 29 - October 17, 2021
A Co-Production between Actor’s Express and Oglethorpe University Theatre; Performed at the Conant Performing Arts Center.
Social outcast Veronica has found her way into the most powerful and feared clique at Westerburg High – the Heathers. But when she falls for the dangerous and sexy transfer student J.D., she soon finds that her “teenage angst bullshit has a body count.” So grab your slushee, bust out your best scrunchie and settle in for the wild ride of this hit musical based on the 1989 cult classic film starring Winona Ryder.
WORLD PREMIERE! Hometown Boy By Keiko Green November 3-28, 2021
James hasn’t been back to his rural Georgia hometown in over a decade, but reluctantly returns to check in on his father, whose behavior has become worryingly erratic. And since the South has a way of holding onto secrets, he soon stumbles into a life he thought he had left behind as a child. That stench in the air isn’t just his father’s decaying house, but the rotten core of long-buried secrets teeming just under the surface and ready to explode.
Intimate Apparel By Lynn Nottage January 5 - February 6, 2022
In 1905 New York, an independent woman named Esther creates beautiful lingerie for clients that range from white society mavens on the Upper East Side to prostitutes in the Tenderloin district. As she works toward her dream of opening a beauty salon for Black women, she earns the trust, respect and friendship of her diverse customers. And when she enters into a romantic correspondence with a mysterious pen pal, her quest for empowerment and self-actualization takes unexpected turns. A landmark play from MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. Starring Atlanta favorite Cynthia D. Barker as Esther.
Bootycandy By Robert O’Hara March 2-27, 2022
Join Sutter as he propels through a kaleidoscopic odyssey through his childhood home, church, dive bars, seedy motels – and one riotously funny phone conversation about very inappropriate baby names. One of the most acclaimed satirical comedies of the decade, Bootycandy is an audacious series of subversive vignettes that explore what it means to grow up gay and black in America.
Sunset Baby By Dominique Morisseau April 20 - May 15, 2022
When Black Liberation activist Kenyatta Shakur comes back to the world after prison, he finds himself widowed and alone. His fraught reunion with his daughter Nina only intensifies when she refuses to release to him letters from his late wife that are both personally and historically significant. In the familial tug-of-war that ensues, Kenyatta and Nina must find a way to confront their shared history. A crackling play from MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Dominique Morisseau, one of the most acclaimed playwrights in America today.
Desire Under the Elms By Eugene O’Neill June 1 - July 3, 2022
In this scorching classic that pulses with the intensity of a fever dream, tyrannical patriarch Ephraim Cabot returns to his rural New England farm with a seductive new wife, Abbie, hoping to produce a new heir to the estate. Fearing disinheritance, his impetuous youngest son Eben hates his new stepmother. But hatred gives way to lust, unleashing tragic consequences on the Cabot family forever. A great masterwork by one of America’s most preeminent dramatists.
Lizzie Music by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer & Alan Stevens Hewitt Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer & Tim Maner Book by Tim Maner July 27 - September 4, 2022
“Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.” Or did she? This blistering rock musical upends one of the most intriguing crimes in our country’s history, which has captured our collective imagination since that bloody night in 1892. Was Lizzie Borden a cold-blooded killer or a victim of the Victorian patriarchy?
Season subscription packages are now on sale and can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 404-607-7469, Tuesday through Friday from 12-5 PM. Single tickets will go on sale on July 6. Patrons may also e-mail the box office staff at [email protected] with any questions. Visit Actors-Express.com for more information.
We are so excited to see new season announcements as theatres around Atlanta are returning to in-person performances! With performances starting in less than a month, Actor’s Express is kicking …
Atlanta's live theatre hiatus is ending, one venue at a time. Today we bring you a look toward the '21-'22 season at Theatrical Outfit, which will mark Matt Torney's first in-person season as Artistic Director and Addae Moon's as Associate Artistic Director.
Click here to check out the rest of our "Back to the Theatre" roundups!
"With five gripping Mainstage productions and the continuations of Made In Atlanta, Graham Martin Unexpected Play Festival, and The Welcome Table," the company says, "The 2021-2022 Season at Theatrical Outfit will bring powerful, relevant, and thrilling live theatre back to the heart of Downtown Atlanta."
The Main Stage Series
An Iliad
by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare
Based On Homer’s The Iliad, Translated by Robert Fagles
Directed by Matt Torney
September 15 – October 10, 2021
“Pure theater: shocking, glorious, primal and deeply satisfying.” —Time Out NY
Has anything really changed since the Trojan War? Visionary creators Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare have reimagined Homer’s tragic poem with dazzling theatricality and dark humor. As we emerge from a global pandemic, join us for this sweeping account of humanity’s unshakeable attraction to war and the heroes that rise and fall in times of chaos. This one-person show featuring a live musician “Relates An Age-Old Story That Resonates With Tragic Meaning Today” (New York Times).
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Melissa Foulger
November 17 – December 19, 2021
“Ingeniously Funny ... Will Keep You Guessing Until The Curtain Call” — BroadwayWorld
Who killed Sir Charles Baskerville? Is there any truth to the legend of a supernatural hound? This sounds like a case for the world’s most famous detective! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig, comes a fast-paced comedy mystery that takes us from Baker Street to the haunted Dartmoor. Join Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson as they try to escape a dizzying web of clues, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters in a “Perfect Mix Of Slapstick And Thrills” for the entire family (Theatermania).
Bright Half Life
by Tanya Barfield
February 2 – 27, 2022
“Romantic! Virtuosic! For sheer loveliness, you won’t surpass Barfield’s exquisite Bright Half Life” – Time Out New York
What if life came with a rewind button? Pulitzer Prize finalist Tanya Barfield brings the world a kaleidoscopic new play about love, heartbreak, skydiving and the infinite moments that make a relationship. Bright Half Life shares the four-and-a-half-decade story of Vicky and Erica, who meet, fall in love, and go through all the trials and tribulations of marriage and building a family. Pause. Rewind. Fast forward. And hold on to “A Well-Written, Engaging Portrayal Of Smart Women Finding Themselves And Each Other” (The New Yorker).
The Wolf at the End of the Block
by Ike Holter
March 30 – April 24, 2022
“From the first moments of the play we are pulled in, and we remain enthralled throughout.” — Chicago Reader
Have you ever entered a world where nothing is as it seems? Abe, a resident of the Rightlynd neighborhood of Chicago, seeks justice after a mysterious, late-night attack at a boarded-up bar. In the next 48 hours, the neighborhood digs deep into escalating mystery, working against time to separate fact from fiction. But as the clock ticks down, the media gets involved, and what began as a simple mystery quickly twists into a personal, pointed and political thriller. A modern-day neo-noir, The Wolf at the End of the Block is “A Modern Masterpiece” (New City).
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
by Lanie Robertson
Directed by Eric J. Little
June 1 – 26, 2022
“As Lady Day, Burrell … gives one of the most bruising performances of the season” – AJC
Have you ever witnessed an icon? Theatrical Outfit will once again be transformed into a 1950s Philadelphia jazz bar where the legendary Billie Holiday is giving one of her final performances. As she wows audiences with her iconic hits, Billie shares bittersweet stories about her life, painting a riveting and moving portrait of the lady whose music wove pain into beauty. Broadway’s Terry Burrell returns with a tour-de-force performance featuring more than a dozen of Holiday's beloved songs, including "Strange Fruit," "What a Moonlight Can Do," and more. You are in for an “Original And Riveting” evening (The London Times).
Atlanta’s live theatre hiatus is ending, one venue at a time. Today we bring you a look toward the ’21-’22 season at Theatrical Outfit, which will mark Matt Torney’s first …
Performances of the Sondheim classic are about to begin.
The company at City Springs Theatre is preparing their production of Into the Woods as we speak, ahead of its July 9-18 run at the Byers Theatre in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs). To give a taste of the show, check out some teasers below, featuring a cast announcement, a sneak peek into rehearsals, and an immersive trailer!
Meet the Into the Woods cast
https://youtu.be/ZdimzMSyk3A
Inside the first day of rehearsals...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy6mhz5I9nM
Go into the woods with the Baker, the Baker's Wife, and more
https://youtu.be/95Blv7NtDt8
About Into the Woods
Authors James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for this timeless, modern classic. With a Tony Award-winning book and score, Into the Woods is both enchanting and touching, as it tells the magical tale of a Baker and his wife, who in their quest to have a child make a bargain with a vengeful witch. Their journey into the woods brings them in contact with a host of fairytale characters including Cinderella, Jack, Rapunzel, a wolf, a giant, and even a handsome prince, or two. Ultimately, the characters are forced to experience the unintended consequences of their actions. One of Broadway legend Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a masterful, musical journey for audiences of all ages.
About those tickets...
Tickets are $40-$100, with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and active and retired military personnel. Visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com or call 404-477-4365 for more information.
Performances of the Sondheim classic are about to begin. The company at City Springs Theatre is preparing their production of Into the Woods as we speak, ahead of its July …
Atlanta’s Synchronicity Theatre wraps a year of safe, live production, with the fourth installment in this season’s is Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Synchronicity has safely and successfully stayed open, while leaning into mission to uplift voices, put artists to work, and provide space for new work to be developed. Synchronicity is proud to have supported three Stripped Bare projects both On the Screen and live In the Theatre this season, and the fourth project will be presented on June 30, 2021.
Valeka Jessica’s I’m a Motherf*#%ing Super Star: So Where Are My Babies? was originally scheduled for May 2020, but was re-scheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Performances are free and open to the public, but require reservations. Please go to synchrotheatre.com to reserve tickets and for more information. Complete performance description is below.
Stripped Bare focuses on projects that emphasize words and ideas, with minimal technical elements, andencourages artists to think about the essentials of theatre “stripped of” intricate sets, lights, props, sound design, and costumes. The focus is on actors, words, passion, and ideas. Each selected project receives a grant of $1,000, and gets up to three days in Synchronicity Theatre’s performance space. The participants receive a technician, producer and/or facility manager, house manager, and a box office staffer for each performance. Each project also receives marketing support and promotion on Synchronicity’s social channels and website.
An ambitious D.C. stage actress with dreams to take over Hollywood and Broadway is finally starting to see the fruits of her labor. After several years of trying to conceive a baby with her loving husband, and blaming herself for the unsuccessful attempts, her dream of motherhood is “tick-tocking away.” But, during an exploratory appointment, one doctor makes an eye-opening, life-changing observation: “Maybe it's not you." Pushed to the extreme, will Valeka trust herself and choose her career, or will she have faith that God will deliver it all?
About Valeka Jessica
Valeka Jessica, affectionately known as “V,” is a critically acclaimed actress, director, professor, playwright, socialite, producer, casting director and digital content creator. “V” stars as Eileen, and is the lead casting director, in Dewey Ortiz Jr.’s The Runaways, the award-winning short and 2019 official selection at the BronzeLens Film Festival. Her one-woman show, I’m a Motherf**king Super Star: So Where Are My Babies? is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Her workshop performance at the Barbican Center in London received seven out of five stars. The show has an upcoming staged reading this fall in Philadelphia as a part of The Bridge PHL Festival. As a recent Atlanta transplant, “V” has become a member of Working Title Playwrights, has screened her award-winning film First Love at Screening Room ATL, and has participated in workshops and readings at True Colors, Alliance and Horizon Theatre Companies. More information at @valekajholt.
Atlanta’s Synchronicity Theatre wraps a year of safe, live production, with the fourth installment in this season’s is Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Synchronicity has safely and …
Another theatre company is making their inside debut with a bang.
Quick facts
The Atlanta Lyric Theatre is presenting their first annual “Best of Broadway” revue, June 10-13, 2021. In this splashy show, a cast of 18 performers will cover multiple genres of musical theatre and dance (including tap- a Lyric audience favorite).
About the revue
The Lyric says they received 119 video submissions from performers all vying for the 6 lead vocalist spots in the show. "Lyric staff poured over the videos searching for a group of singers whose voices not only compliment each other," they said, "but who individually have star power!" The lead vocalists the Lyric staff chose are: Mandy Kerridge, Jarius Cliett, Juan Unzueta, Kendra Johnson, Andrew Fehrenbacher, and Emma Yaniger.
The show’s three choreographers, Lauren Brook Tatum, Tecia Chavez, and Kari Twyman, are also performers in the ensemble. Rounding out the brilliant ensemble are Grace Arnold, Eugene Bois, Arjaye Johnson, Tassy Kirbas, Lawson Lewallen, Eddie Estrada, Izzi Robles, and fan favorite, J Koby Parker.
The Company
This show will also feature a handful of the youth performers from the Lyric’s postponed production of the musical Matilda, including: Marissa Addams, Erin Eames, Kayla Furie, Elliot Furie, Adrienne Ocfemia, Holden Shanks, Elizabeth Windley, Olivia Windley, and Grant Martin.
BEST of BROADWAY will be directed and costume designed by Lyric Artistic Director, Mary Nye Bennett music directed and conducted by the award-winning, Amanda Wansa Morgan, scenic designed by Stephanie Polhemus, with lighting and sound design provided by Wolfman Productions.
About those tickets...
The Jennie T Anderson Theatre will be sectioned off into “pod seating” with tickets available in 1-4 seat pods. The 600-seat theatre will be seating at a maximum capacity of 148 to allow for social distancing. For this first show back inside, patrons will be required to wear masks inside the building. Click here to purchase tickets
Up Next, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, will open up the Lyric’s 41st Season. It is followed by THE ADDAMS FAMILY, BEEHIVE, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and MATILDA. Subscriptions information at www.atlantalyric.com or call 404-377-9948.
Another theatre company is making their inside debut with a bang. Quick facts The Atlanta Lyric Theatre is presenting their first annual “Best of Broadway” revue, June 10-13, 2021. In …
Up and coming playwrights are getting a chance to shine this month.
Quick facts
Actor's Express presents Virtual Threshold, a lineup of new play readings by writers eager to make a mark on the national scene. Now playing through June 13th, these online readings will take place every Sunday night. "Join us online and experience why Actor’s Express is one of the leading champions of contemporary playwriting in America," the company said in a statement.
About the Readings
Sunday, May 16 - 7:00 pm
Either You Got it or You Don’t by Kayla Parker What do six strangers all have in common? A holding cell. Either You Got it Or You Don't dives into what happens to these six strangers in the same holding cell.
Mixed Up by Anja Lee Everybody is talking about Black and White, but what about those of us who are both? Mixed Up is an autobiographical multimedia play of Anja Lee's experience as a Black Woman, a White Woman, and everything in between.
Post-Apocalyptic Beer Fest by Hank Kimmel What exactly are we doing for the generation after us? Post-Apocalyptic Beer Fest answers these questions in a Jewish parable about saving the environment.
Sunday, June 13 - 7:00 pm Momma by Quinn Xavier Hernandez Motherhood is the furthest thing from Evelyn’s mind, while Karen has always wanted to be a mom. An unexpected pregnancy propels the two women on a collision course with each other.
Sunday, June 27 - 7:00 pm walls by Sofia Palmero Lola moves into an apartment with her boyfriend that shares a wall with Cecily and Mya, the two women who live next door. When Lola begins looking in on the troubled Mya, the two find themselves drawn to each other in an intense and complicated bond.
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Up and coming playwrights are getting a chance to shine this month. Quick facts Actor’s Express presents Virtual Threshold, a lineup of new play readings by writers eager to make …
