Energy of the Stage
This weekend: Take in the raucous “Bad Jews,” opening at Actor’s Express and previews of “Tuck Everlasting,” the world premiere musical at the Alliance Theatre. And make plans now to hear the people sing in the reprise of “Les Misérables” at Aurora Theatre through March 8. All shows until Feb. 18 are sold out.
Read MoreWant to get your culture on this weekend? Here are our recommendations. And check out our “Looking Ahead” section for some of the biggest happenings just around the corner.
Read MoreOur most intriguing best bets this weekend: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Fox, “Shakespeare’s R&J” at Fabrefaction, “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” at Synchronicity Theatre, the new “Whistling Psyche” and a double bill of heartbreak by Atlanta playwright Theroun D’arcy Patterson.
Read MoreIf I could see one thing this weekend … it’d be a tough call. Topping the list: “The Geller Girls” and “In Love and Warcraft,” both at the Alliance, and “Six Degrees of Separation” at Actor’s Express. If you’re looking for something achingly romantic, choose from any number of “Romeo and Juliets” (ballet, stage, modern).
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“A lot of people who have seen other dance companies, and have never seen our show, tell me that when they come for Alvin Ailey, they’re taken aback, wowed by the energy,” says dancer Rachel McLaren. “It’s like they leave the theater with rosy cheeks, they’re so exhilarated.”
Read MoreBecause of this week’s weather “event,” please check with your venue before venturing out. When you do, you’ll find more great choices than you can squeeze into a week, let alone a weekend. A partial list: “The Geller Girls” and “In Love and War” at the Alliance; “Lombardi” at Aurora; “Six Degrees of Separation” at Actor’s Express; plus the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and Theater Emory’s Brave New Works. Oh, what fun!
Read MoreLooking for romance, culture or both? We enthusiastically endorse Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, “Bike America” at the Alliance, “Master Harold … and the boys” at Aurora Theatre and August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running” by True Colors Theatre Company.
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Much has changed since a 27-year-old Texan named Alvin Ailey launched his eponymous dance troupe in 1958, but his company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has kept their founder’s principles powerfully intact: modern dance that draws from other artistic mediums; strong, acrobatic performers; and and a vivid illustration of diversity through movement.
Read MoreIn 1958, a group of talented young dancers led by visionary choreographer Alvin Ailey performed for the first time as the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT). During the course …
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