A modern Broadway favorite is taking the Byers Theatre stage to celebrate a special Ruby Anniversary.
Broadway star Jessica Vosk (Wicked) is joining the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus for a celebration of 40 years of music-making and community-building on April 10th at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Byers Theatre of the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.
Jessica Vosk first graced the Atlanta stage in the World Premiere of Becoming Nancy at the Alliance Theater in 2019. There, she met the AGMC’s Artistic Director Donald Milton III, and they began dreaming up a future collaboration. Almost three years later, that dream is becoming a reality.
“We are thrilled and gratified that Ms. Vosk will join us for our celebration of the AGMC’s 40th anniversary,” said Donald Milton III, the current artistic director of the AGMC. “It’s not every day that we mark such a milestone as this, and I am grateful that she has chosen to collaborate in our ‘Rubyversary’! It is sure to be a special concert that audiences won’t want to miss.”
The admiration is mutual.
“Choral singing was my introduction to this career I love so very much, so it’s been a dream of mine to be able to revisit my roots," gushes Vosk. "And now I get to sing with the incredible Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus!?! Pinch me. The gay community has been so incredibly kind and supportive of my journey, and now I’m the luckiest girl to be able to share a room with the gorgeously talented men who continue to lift me up!”
About AGMC's 40th Anniversary Concert
The 2021-22 season is the AGMC’s 40th, which is traditionally celebrated as the ruby anniversary. The inner fire of a ruby is thought to represent the burning flame of passion in the hearts of those who have been together for 40 years. This exciting anniversary show will include some of the favorite songs the AGMC has performed over its four decades, including "Tired of the Silence," "Can't Help Lovin' That Man of Mine," "Brothers Sing On," “Spaséniye Sodélal,” and "Sound Off.” The chorus will premiere several new works, including one by legendary Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz. It will also feature many previous directors conducting the all-time greatest hits.
About Jessica Vosk
Like the members of the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus, Jessica Vosk did not begin her career as a full-time artist. She worked a 9-to-5 on Wall Street and would perform at open mics in Manhattan. Now, Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for stirring roles on the musical theater and concert stage. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in November 2021 in a sold-out solo show titled “My Golden Age.”
She is most known for her acclaimed run as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, having played the role for two years. Vosk starred in New York City Ballet’s Jerome Robbins tribute Something to Dance About, directed by Warren Carlyle, and re-created the role of Fruma Sarah in the most recent Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof. Other Broadway credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland, and The Bridges of Madison County.
Tickets to Jessica Vosk with the Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus
A modern Broadway favorite is taking the Byers Theatre stage to celebrate a special Ruby Anniversary. Broadway star Jessica Vosk (Wicked) is joining the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus for a …
This summer saw in-person performances return to the Byers Theatre, and this weekend, the hills are alive with a musical theatre classic.
City Springs Theatre Company, "Atlanta’s home for professional musical theatre," kicks off its 2021-22 PNC Bank Season with “The Sound of Music,” directed by Tony Award® winner Shuler Hensley (Broadway: Oklahoma!, upcoming The Music Man revival) in the Byers Theatre at The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center playing September 10-19, 2021.
Check out a first look at the show below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGkH02t70SA
Get a taste for the musical in their extended teaser trailer!
About The Sound of Music
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein, “The Sound of Music” 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,” “Sixteen 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 a young nun in-training 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.
The Sound of Music Company
The Sound of Music stars Ellie Fishman as Maria Rainer (National Tours: Miss Saigon, Finding Neverland), Mike McGowan as Captain Gorg von Trapp (Broadway: The Book of Mormon, The Producers, Ragtime), Sumayya Ali as Mother Abbess (Broadway: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, Ragtime), John Scherer as Max Detweiler (Broadway: By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard), and Kristine Reese as Elsa Schraeder (Broadway: Les Misérables).
Featuring Callie Reagan Walker as Liesl von Trapp, Zach Landes as Rolf Gruber, Grant Martin as Friedrich von Trapp, Ava Grace Roberts as Louisa von Trapp, Carson Shelton as Kurt von Trapp, Julia Straley as Brigitta von Trapp, Kayla Furie as Marta von Trapp and Harper Allegra and Amaya Raidbard as Gretl von Trapp.
Rounding out the cast are Cleve Bosher, Karen Howell, Janine Ayn, Reverie Berger, Christa Deana, Steve Hudson, Trevor Martin, Amy Coelho, JoAnna Johnson, Yingling Zhu, Nicholas Anthony, Taylor-Kate Bishop, Corey Bryant, James Arthur Douglas, Jaymyria Etienne and Daniel Fobes.
City Springs Theatre’s production is directed by Tony Award® Winner Shuler Hensley and choreographed by Cindy Mora Reiser, with music direction from Miles Plant. The creative team includes Adam Koch (Scenic Designer), Mike Wood (Lighting Designer), Keith Bergeron (Sound Designer), and Debbie Roberts (Costume Designer). Production stage managed by Randy Lawson.
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
Performance Schedule: September 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19 Thur - Sat @ 8:00pm, Sat & Sun @ 2:00pm. All performances are held at The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center’s Byers Theatre at 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs.
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This summer saw in-person performances return to the Byers Theatre, and this weekend, the hills are alive with a musical theatre classic. City Springs Theatre Company, “Atlanta’s home for professional …
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 …
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 …
As Encore previously reported, City Springs Theatre is celebrating Mother's Day weekend with a full production of Mamma Mia! outside at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. Take a look at CST's upbeat return to live theatre below!
Meet the Cast
About Mamma Mia!
ABBA’s greatest hits help tell the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father on a sunny Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, the daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable evening’s entertainment. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
About those tickets…
Ticket packages include general admission, reserved tables, and reserved box seating, ranging from $35-$90. Season subscribers may visit the City Springs website for more information on their tickets, and all others may purchase tickets here. All tickets will be kept at will call to be picked up at the time of the performance.
Here we go again- this weekend! As Encore previously reported, City Springs Theatre is celebrating Mother’s Day weekend with a full production of Mamma Mia! outside at the Ameris Bank …
City Springs Theatre Company is kicking off its return to in-person performances with the Broadway smash hit Mamma Mia!, May 7-9. Presented outside at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (formerly Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre), the ABBA jukebox musical replaces the previously announced Into the Woods. The cast has yet to be announced.
Check out their recently released teaser for the musical!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIf69CT_4e4
About Mamma Mia!
ABBA’s greatest hits help tell the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father on a sunny Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, the daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable evening’s entertainment. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
About those tickets...
Ticket packages include general admission, reserved tables, and reserved box seating, ranging from $35-$90. Season subscribers may visit the City Springs website for more information on their tickets, and all others may purchase tickets here. All tickets will be kept at will call to be picked up at the time of the performance.
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Here we go again! Quick Facts City Springs Theatre Company is kicking off its return to in-person performances with the Broadway smash hit Mamma Mia!, May 7-9. Presented outside at …
The resident professional theatre of Sandy Springs is transporting audiences to the Golden Age of Broadway in a relaxing revue.
Quick facts
City Springs Theatre presents Sentimental Journey, an evening of musical standards by the greats, streaming November 19-22. The revue features the vocal talents of Grammy Award-winner Kayce Grogan-Wallace, Eric Moore, Maxim Gukhman, and Broadway’s Courtenay Collins.
About Sentimental Journey
Set your heart at ease and renew old memories as Atlanta’s own big-band trumpeter Joe Gransden leads the City Springs Orchestra and singers through trip down the memory lane of the great American songbook. Gershwin. Ellington. Berlin. Warren. Styne. The greats of American jazz standards, when music was tuneful and lyrics were inspiring.
The company invites audience members to have a cocktail, sit back, and enjoy memorable hits like “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend,” “I Got Rhythm,” “I Only Have Eyes For You,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “Fly Me To The Moon,” “Summertime,” “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “That Old Black Magic,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “One for My Baby (And One More For The Road),” and more.
About those tickets...
Tickets to stream are $35 and can be purchased here.
Next up at City Springs
Following Sentimental Journey, City Springs Theatre will stream Mistletoe Magic December 17, 18, 19 & 20. The 2020-21 season will return live to City Springs with Mamma Mia (March 12-21, 2021), Into the Woods (May 7-16, 2021), and West Side Story (July 9-18, 2021).
The resident professional theatre of Sandy Springs is transporting audiences to the Golden Age of Broadway in a relaxing revue. Quick facts City Springs Theatre presents Sentimental Journey, an evening …
This COVID-19 business can't stop Atlanta artists, like those at City Springs Theatre, from uplifting and entertaining the community.
Today, we bring you two new performances from City Springs Theatre Using the miracle of technology, the Sandy Springs-based company gathered performers together to deliver some Broadway magic from their home to ours. Quite literally!
Take a break from today's dreary uncertainty and soak up some good old-fashioned musical theatre sunshine!
This COVID-19 business can’t stop Atlanta artists, like those at City Springs Theatre, from uplifting and entertaining the community. Today, we bring you two new performances from City Springs Theatre …
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, a brand-new facility with two stages, opens its inaugural season in August with a 12-day celebration featuring 8 events. It will light up with theater, dance, classical music, jazz, comedy, speakers and screenings more than 70 times in its first 15 months.
The professional theater becomes the resident company at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, part of the $189 million City Springs’ downtown hub project.
