Energy of the Stage
More than 350 revelers were in attendance at The Fox Theatre Nov. 5 to honor Atlanta theaters best and brightest at the third annual Suzi Bass Awards. The awards committee …
Read MoreThe Color Purple is coming home to Atlanta July 15-Aug. 3, 2008, kicking off its national tour. Originally developed by the Alliance Theatre, the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel opened on Broadway on Dec. 1, 2006, and still enjoys a successful run…
Read MoreThe Drowsy Chaperone won more Tony Awards than any other musical of the 2006 season, including Best Book (Bob Martin and Don McKellar), Original Score (Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison), Costume Design (Gregg Barnes) and Scenic Design (David Gallo). But very few people realize the most celebrated musical of 2006 began as a bachelor party skit…
Read MoreBy Kristi Casey Sanders Jennifer Lott not only works for Cats (she’s the national marketing and press representative), she’s one of the show’s biggest fans. “It’s my favorite show,” she …
Read MoreOn the morning of Nov. 10, two Dillards employees took the elevator from the Atlantic Station parking garage up to the home goods department. As the glass-walled lift came to a rest, the doors opened with a chime, but they didn’t get off. Instead, they tensed imperceptibly. One of them breathed, “My God … look at that.” …
Read MoreWendy Riggs became managing director of True Colors Theatre Company, replacing co-founder and former managing director Jane Bishop, who will continue her involvement with the theater as a consultant and …
Read MoreAtlanta Ballet’s dancers, staff, patrons and parents’ favorite memories By Kristi Casey Sanders The Nutcracker not only is a family tradition; it is a dance tradition. From the people who …
Read MoreWe’ve done some window-shopping at our favorite arts organization gift shops. Here are our recommendations for books, music and more to spark the creative side of those on your gift list.
Read MoreA profile of the great American songwriter and some of his classic songs By Kristi Casey Sanders In a world where Madonna is considered an innovative musical artist because she’s …
Read MoreThe 2007-2008 Delta International Series By Kristi Casey Sanders Every year, some of the world’s most talented artists in ballet, opera, music and acrobatic dance troupes alight in Atlanta for …
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