kristian bush – Encore Atlanta

Our top picks: A Topher Payne world premiere at Georgia Ensemble, a trumpeting ASO and a two-actor “Doctor Faustus” at the Shakespeare Tavern.

The world premiere musical is set in 1951 Nashville, where musical tastes and fashions are changing.

“Troubadour” creators Janece Shaffer and Kristian Bush (Sugarland) bonded over scrambled eggs and Diet Cokes.

The holiday lights dim soon for Aurora Theatre’s three shows, both at the Alliance Theatre and “Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker.”