Energy of the Stage
Topping our list are “1001 Nights” at the Center for Puppetry Arts, “Maple and Vine” at Actor’s Express, the ASO’s tribute to Marvin Hamlisch, “Samantha Brown” at Aurora Theatre and the opening of Rising Sage’s season with the Paris Crayton III-penned “The Best Game.” Let’s go see a show!
Read MoreThis weekend’s best can be summed up in a single word: “Pluto.” Do yourself a favor and see this world premiere at Actor’s Express. Also recommended (and following the theme): “Harabel” at Theatrical Outfit and “Salome” by Out of Hand.
Read MoreWelcome to a weekend of firsts and one-of-a-kinds. The world premiere of “Pluto” at Actor’s Express. The debut of a monthly pop-up nightlife venue at the Woodruff Arts Center. The ASO’s inaugural “First Fridays” happy-hour concert. Plus Theatrical Outfit’s stunning “Harabel: A Sparrow Over a Minefield” and Out of Hand’s one-woman “Salome,” performed for audiences of 20 to 30, in private homes. Get a ticket! See a show! Have fun!
Read MoreThe ever-unconventional Out of Hand Theater is coming to a living room near you to do a contemporary, one-woman version of “Salome.” The actor: Maia Knispel. The tickets: $25 and going fast.
Read MoreKids rule, with “The Velveteen Rabbit” at Serenbe Playhouse, “The Cat in the Hat” at the Center for Puppetry Arts and Synchronicity Theatre’s annual Playmaking for Girls. Grownups would be wise to check out the almost indescribable “Curious Encounters” hosted by 7 Stages.
Read MoreMake your weekend last with three don’t-miss offerings: Serenbe Playhouse’s “Velveteen Rabbit,” opening Friday; the second annual Atlanta Fringe Festival, making edgy art through Sunday; and “The One-Minute Play Festival,” hosted by Actor’s Express on Monday and Tuesday.
Read MoreIf we could see one thing this weekend, it’d be “Wolves” at Actor’s Express. Also high on the list: the ASO and Beethoven’s Fifth, “Titus Clown!” by Out of Hand Theater and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Last chance: “Two Drink Minimum” at Theatrical Outfit.
Read MoreLast chance for “Assassins” at Fabrefaction and “The Minotaur” at Synchronicity. Openings this weekend include Atlanta Opera’s “Carmen” and Steve Yockey’s world premiere “Wolves” at Actor’s Express. Everybody howl!
Read MoreGoogie Uterhardt on theater: “There’s nothing like being someone else for a couple of hours. You can be, or do, anything and then get a free pass, because it’s theater, it’s your job.”
Read MoreOut of Hand Theater’s “Titus Clown!” opens Wednesday; this is your last chance for the Collective Project’s “Devil Tree” and the Alliance Theatre’s “Real Tweenagers of Atlanta: The Final Weekend.”
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