Weekend's best bets: Aug. 21
Recommended: Aurora Theatre’s musical “Mary Poppins,” before the winds change and it blows away, and either — or both — appearances by the modern dancers of Wabi Sabi (Wabi Sabi).
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Weekend's best bets: Aug. 14
Last call for “Oklahoma!” and “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” at Serenbe, as well as Essential Theatre’s “Ravens & Seagulls.” Just ahead: Jazz great Jimmy Heath and a new season at Theatrical Outfit.
Read MoreStep in time to Aurora Theatre's practically perfect 'Mary Poppins'
Aurora Theatre is staging the Broadway version of the megahit movie musical to almost universal acclaim. It’s based on the movie and P.L. Travers’ original stories, so much of the story …
Read MoreFans and critics agee: Serenbe's 'Oklahoma!' is more than OK
Serenbe Playhouse emphasizes the dark side of Oklahoma!, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical about farmers, cowmen, their loves and desires. It’s already been extended once. The critics: “The most magical production …
Read MoreThis week's best bets: July 31
Whether you desire a London fog, a trip to the Oklahoma Indian Territory or an Oz-ian escape, Atlanta theaters have your ticket. Dramatically recommended: “Ravens & Seagulls” and “Right On.” And be prepared to hear a lot about the Atlanta Artists Lab.
Read MoreThis week's best bets: July 24
Say it with musicals. Go north of town for “Mary Poppins” at Aurora Theatre or south for Serenbe’s “Oklahoma!” Tell us where you go and what you like.
Read MoreThis week's best bets: July 17
Wow! Where to begin? Must-sees in our book include “One Man, Two Guvnors” at Ga Shakes and “That Uganda Play” in the Essential festival. Openings include “Mary Poppins” at Aurora, “Right On” at Horizon and, on Monday, the Weird Sisters “Late: A Cowboy Song.” Just ahead: Serenbe’s “Oklahoma!” and Essential’s “Ravens & Seagulls.” Saddle up, playgoers.
Read MoreThis weekend's best bets: July 10
Go funny, freaky or free this weekend. Your choices include “One Man, Two Guvnors” at Georgia Shakespeare, “The Rocky Horror Show” at Actor’s Express and the Alliance Theatre’s teen-powered Collision Project. Plus more.
Read MoreActor's Express invites you to do the Time Warp again!
Damn it, Janet! If you have even a passing acquaintance with the 1975 cult movie hit “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” you know who we’re talking about. The stage version, …
Read MoreWeekend's best bets: June 26
A rare weekend of no notable openings gives you a chance to play catch-up: “As You Like It” at Georgia Shakespeare, “Spamalot” at Atlanta Lyric Theatre, “C.S. Lewis On Stage” at Theatrical Outfit and “10 Mile Lake” at Serenbe all close on Sunday.
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