tears of joy theatre – Encore Atlanta

THIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS | Aug. 6

Aug. 6, 2015 - by Kathy Janich

Last chance for “Chasin’ dem Blues,” “John Denver’s America,” “Nelle’s Story” and “The Reluctant Dragon.” Playing on: “Evita,” “Memphis” and “Rent.”

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.”