man of la mancha – Encore Atlanta

THIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS: April 2

Apr. 2, 2015 - by Kathy Janich

Our top pick again this week is “Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet” by Tarell Alvin McCraney, onstage at Actor’s Express through April 26. Also of note: a world premiere at Fern Theatre by Atlanta playwright Theroun D’Arcy Patterson and Theater Emory’s “Marisol,” featuring a mix of students and Atlanta pros (Danielle Deadwyler, Veronika Duerr, Brandon Connor Partrick), directed by David Crowe.

THIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS: March 26

Mar. 26, 2015 - by Kathy Janich

Our top pick: “Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet” by the prodigiously talented Tarell Alvin McCraney, opening at Actor’s Express. Also new this weekend: “The Explorer’s Club” at Aurora, “Grand Concourse” at Horizon and Serenbe’s “Man of La Mancha.”

THIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS: March 19

Mar. 19, 2015 - by Kathy Janich

Our top pick is the world premiere of Atlanta Ballet’s “Camino Real” — four performances only — at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. It’s created by Atlanta Ballet resident choreographer Helen Pickett and based on the Tennessee Williams’ play from 1953. Also: Check out what’s happening at Synchronicity, Aris and Ballethnic Dance Company.