julie bookman – Page 2 – Encore Atlanta

Alliance’s world premiere pops artist Ashley Bryan’s characters from page to stage in script by award-winning playwright Jiréh Breon Holder.

“I’m basically wanting to use Neverland as my own personal Peter Pan,” says Billy Harrigan Tighe, the Atlanta native who plays the famous scribe.

Canadian actor Dan Chameroy revels in the edgy darkness and offbeat humor of Matilda’s horrible headmistress.

Improv artist/actor Mark Kendall shines a light on the ‘Magic Negro’ stereotype. He’s going for laughs, of course, and something more.

The pop superstar’s song catalog helps turns “The Bodyguard,” a 1992 movie, into a fully realized stage musical.

MLK’s words and a visit to the Center for Civil and Human Rights inspired Ailey choreographer’s latest piece.

Kendeda-winning playwright revisits the era of Freedom Riders in “Too Heavy for Your Pocket.”

After some 30 ‘Nutcrackers’ and 22 years with Atlanta Ballet, dancer John Welker decides to step offstage for good.

Alliance’s Hertz Stage becomes a living room as singer Courtenay Collins celebrates joy, with twinkly lights, cocktails and tunes.

The Alliance’s Family Series continues with ‘Slur,’ a look at identity through middle-school eyes and an important play for the world we’re in now.