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A WHOLE NEW ‘NUTCRACKER’

Nov. 27, 2018Jul. 22, 2019 - by Julie Bookman

Atlanta Ballet’s first fresh holiday show in 2 decades was 2 years in the making. Creators hint that it will be brimming with surprises, including video, projections and a more contemporary edge.

BEST BETS | Nov. 21-28, 2018

Nov. 20, 2018Nov. 28, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

The outlook turns tinselly with holiday shows filling the calendar. Our top picks: “Christmas Canteen” (Aurora Theatre); “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” (Theatrical Outfit); and especially “Knead” (at the Alliance through Dec. 9).

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BEST BETS | Nov. 8-14, 2018

Nov. 7, 2018Nov. 14, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

Arís Theatre marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with the Veterans Day-timed “Not About Heroes”; “Knead” (Alliance) premieres; Steve Yockey’s bloody smart “Reykjavik” (Actor’s Express) runs on; and Halloween shows give way to Christmas stories. Details in this week’s curated column.

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BEST BETS | Dec. 14-20, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017Mar. 1, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

Holiday shows and nothing but. Our top 3: “Christmas at Pemberley” (Outfit); “Christmas Canteen” (Aurora); “Ho, Ho Home for the Holidays” (AExpress).

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BEST BETS | Dec. 7-13, 2017

Dec. 6, 2017Mar. 1, 2018 - by Kathy Janich

Fizzy as a Christmas cocktail. Add Theatrical Outfit’s “Miss Bennet” to your holiday to-do’s.

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10 arts nonprofits, nearly $1 million

Nov. 29, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

Making Santa’s “nice” list: 4 theater companies, 2 classical music groups, 2 visual arts venues, 1 dance company and a foundation. No French hens.

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BEST BETS | June 22-28, 2017

Jun. 18, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

“Eclipsed” (Synchronicity) closes Sunday, “Dancing Granny” (Alliance) is on the move & “Macbeth” opens at Serenbe.

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BEST BETS | March 16-22, 2017

Mar. 15, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

Opening Friday & highly recommended: Tara Ochs’ “White Woman in Progress” (7 Stages). Closing: “Exit Strategy” (True Colors).

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BEST BETS | March 9-15, 2017

Mar. 2, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

We recommend “Exit Strategy” (True Colors), “The Temple Bombing” (Alliance) and, opening March 16, “White Woman in Progress” (7 Stages). Plus. Much. More.

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BEST BETS | Feb. 16-22, 2017

Feb. 15, 2017 - by Kathy Janich

Alvin Ailey dances through Sunday; “Too Heavy” continues at the Alliance; “Having Our Say” opens at GET. Plus. Much. More.