Energy of the Stage
New in this week: “Perfect Arrangement” (Theatrical Outfit, pictured) and “Daughter of the Regiment” (Atlanta Opera). Going, going, almost gone: “The Followers” (7 Stages), “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” (Synchronicity) and “Rent” (Fox Theatre).
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Alvin Ailey dances on, and “King Hedley” (True Colors) and “Rent” (national tour) arrive. Last call for “Angels in America” at Actor’s Express, one of four shows closing this weekend.
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Jonathan Larson, creator of the award-winning RENT, lived his bohemian life in the moment. His innovative musical encourages us all to do the same.
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Other Broadway in Atlanta titles include “Something Rotten!,” “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” and “The King and I.”
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In “Elf the Musical,” Buddy the orphan often says that “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” How well do you know the Christmas tunes that come from Broadway shows? Take our test.
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The awards, Atlanta professional theater’s more-or-less equivalent to Broadway’s Tonys, will be handed out Nov. 2.
Read MoreWeird Sisters’ “Hot Pink” opens. “Motown” at the Fox and the 2015 Essential Theatre Festival close and “Memphis” rolls at Aurora Theatre. See a show!
Read MoreA very full calendar includes closing weekend for Serenbe Playhouse’s “Evita” and the one-weekend-only “Shaking the Wind,” written and performed by Atlanta dynamo Minka Wiltz. Up next: “Hot Pink, or Ready to Blow” (Weird Sisters); Motown the Musical at the Fox; and Wabi Sabi — that’s dance — at Serenbe.
Read MoreLast chance for “Chasin’ dem Blues,” “John Denver’s America,” “Nelle’s Story” and “The Reluctant Dragon.” Playing on: “Evita,” “Memphis” and “Rent.”
Read MoreMusicals rule. Your choices include “Memphis” (Aurora Theatre). “Rent” (Actor’s Express). “Chasin’ dem Blues” (True Colors Theatre Company). “Evita” (Serenbe Playhouse). “Drood” closes at Stage Door Players and the 2015 Essential Theatre Fest introduces “Lillian Likes It.”
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