Energy of the Stage
“West Side Story” was a game changer and cultural milestone when it premiered on Broadway in 1957. The Leonard Bernstein dance musical has, over the years, made its way from theater to the classical stage and, now, to The Atlanta Opera.
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New and/or recommended: “Merrily We Roll Along” in concert (Actor’s Express); “Nell Gwynn” (Synchronicity); “Nina Simone: Four Women” (True Colors); “Fall-en” (Terminus Modern Dance Theatre); “Nick’s Flamingo Grill” (Alliance). Have fun!
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This weekend’s Atlanta Fringe Festival, Theatrical Outfit’s “110 in the Shade,” Synchronicity’s “The Taming,” “Hamilton’s” last hurrah and the final concert of the Atlanta Symphony’s 2017/18 classical season top this week’s curated BEST BETS column.
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Actor’s Express will present a 3-night concert staging of the Stephen Sondheim musical “Merrily We Roll Along,” an epic failure in its day that musical theater lovers just won’t let fade away. Great score. Hot ticket. See it Oct. 5-7.
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Leading this week’s curated BEST BETS column: “110 in the Shade” (opening at Theatrical Outfit), Lauren Gunderson’s “The Taming” (opening at Synchronicity Theatre), the final weekend of “Vertical” (Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre) and the ongoing national tour of a little showed called “Hamilton.”
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“Sweeney Todd,” Stephen Sondheim’s masterwork, is an entertainment with a dark soul that dances on the precipice between opera and musical theater. See it at The Atlanta Opera.
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HAMILTON is still here (lottery ticket details below), Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre opens a world premiere and both top this week’s curated BEST BETS column. See, too, what’s happening at Horizon Theatre, the Make Mom Proud Project + the Shakespeare Tavern. Next week: 2 openings + the ASO returns.
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The lineup builds on what Atlanta Opera does best, its leaders say: Share high-quality programming, expand and engage the audience, and start conversations.
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“The Prom” is in full swing at the Alliance Theatre. Other top picks: “Company” at Actor’s Express and the 2016 National Puppetry Slam.
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Musicals rule! On the light side is “The Prom” at the Alliance. To go a shade darker, embrace “Company” at Actor’s Express.
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