Energy of the Stage
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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The Alliance Theatre takes its annual musical, multicultural “A Christmas Carol” back to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre for a second holiday season. We have ticket dealz for Dec. 14-22.
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Steve Yockey’s sexy-scary “Reykjavik” continues at Actor’s Express; “The Royale” throws its last punch at Theatrical Outfit; the ASO takes on Mahler’s majestic 10th Symphony; and The Atlanta Opera dances and sings its way through “West Side Story.” All this and more in this week’s curated column.
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“Nick’s Flamingo Grill” ends its world premiere run at the Alliance Theatre, Steve Yockey’s “Reykjavik” opens at Actor’s Express and “The Royale” continues punching at Theatrical Outfit. Read on for details on these and much more in our weekly curated column.
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This week’s top picks include Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre, “Nell Gwynn” at Synchronicity, “Waiting for Godot” at 7 Stages, “The Royale” opening at Theatrical Outfit, the return of the Center for Puppetry Arts’ “Ghastly Dreadfuls,” “Nick’s Flamingo Grill” at the Alliance and the Atlanta Symphony.
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Atlanta Lyric Theatre uses a cast of 31 to tell a story inspired by New York City’s real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899. “Newsies” boasts a 19-song, Tony Award-winning score, a live orchestra and plenty of dancing.
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Tony Award-winning composer Andrew Lloyd Webber wants audiences to have a “really good time” at his most recent show. He calls “The School of Rock” an unabashed musical comedy.
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Performance artist Paige Hernandez found her voice through hip-hop. In her one-woman show — “Paige in Full,” at the Alliance Theatre, she wants to inspire young people to chase their own passions.
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Playwright Carla Ching double-dips with plays on two Atlanta stages; Stephen Sondheim’s on his way to Actor’s Express; the Nora show continues in AE’s “Doll’s House”; the ASO returns; and Aurora opens the intriguing “Be Here Now.”
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Our rundown of events from now through mid-November is arranged chronologically and includes eco and film fests, fried green tomatoes, big pigs, Native American traditions and chili for the chilly.
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