This week's best bets: Jan. 21-27, 2016
Aurora Theatre’s “Wit” and the opening of “Sweeney Todd” at Actor’s Express top our list, while “Charley’s Aunt” ends its run at Georgia Ensemble Theatre.
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BATTLE UP!
This is Robert Battle’s year. Two works by Alvin Ailey’s artistic director anchor the company’s 20-city tour.
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This week’s best bets: Dec. 17-23, 2015
Our ideal weekend: Taking tea with Frog and Toad at Synchronicity Theatre, and seeing Libby Whittemore at Actor’s Express and “A Little Princess” at Theatrical Outfit.
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Magic in the making
‘Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker’ turns 20 as its creator, artistic director John McFall, steps toward retirement
Read More'Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker,' by the numbers
Did you know, for instance, that “Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker” calls for 8 tons of scenery, lighting and props?
And that 20 pounds of “snow” fall at each performance?
Watch CORE soar
30 seasons in, Decatur contemporary dance company is as original as ever.
Read MoreTHIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS | Aug. 20
Weird Sisters’ “Hot Pink” opens. “Motown” at the Fox and the 2015 Essential Theatre Festival close and “Memphis” rolls at Aurora Theatre. See a show!
Read MoreTHIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS | Aug. 13
A very full calendar includes closing weekend for Serenbe Playhouse’s “Evita” and the one-weekend-only “Shaking the Wind,” written and performed by Atlanta dynamo Minka Wiltz. Up next: “Hot Pink, or Ready to Blow” (Weird Sisters); Motown the Musical at the Fox; and Wabi Sabi — that’s dance — at Serenbe.
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This weekend's best bets: May 14
New this week: “The Whale” at Actor’s Express and “Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike” at Horizon Theatre. Don’t miss “Hands on a Hardbody” at Aurora and “XPT” at the Center for Puppetry Arts. This weekend only: Atlanta Ballet creates “MAYhem.”
Read MoreTHIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS: March 19
Our top pick is the world premiere of Atlanta Ballet’s “Camino Real” — four performances only — at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. It’s created by Atlanta Ballet resident choreographer Helen Pickett and based on the Tennessee Williams’ play from 1953. Also: Check out what’s happening at Synchronicity, Aris and Ballethnic Dance Company.
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