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Nina Simone (1933-2003) was known as the “high priestess of soul.” “Nina Simone: Four Women,” a play with music at True Colors Theatre Company, follows Simone’s shift from singer to activist.
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THE SUZI BASS AWARD NOMINATIONS are out for the best of Atlanta theater in 2017/18 and Aurora Theatre, Theatrical Outfit, Actor’s Express and the Alliance Theatre have much to celebrate. How many nominees did you see?
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The third Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival wraps + the new Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center sees its first dates. Show titles to check out: “Dot” (closing at True Colors); the independent “Black Bird” and “On the Third Day”; and the Essential New Play Fest.
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It’s all about openings in this week’s curated column, including the Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival; the East by Southeast Festival for Asian-American Voices; the award-winning “Blackbird”; + the world premieres of “On the Third Day” and “Woke.”
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Our top picks in this week’s curated column vary from the dark comedy “Black Nerd” at Dad’s Garage, to “Titanic” at Serenbe Playhouse and pop-up performances by Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre at the High Museum.
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“The Color Purple” (Actor’s Express) + “Titanic” continue, leading this week’s curated edition of BEST BETS. Also worth noting: “Dot” continues at True Colors, the “The Book of Mormon” drops into the Fox Theatre and “Newsies” opens at Aurora Theatre.
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This gentle comedy looks at issues surrounding aging parents and midlife crises during one messy, volatile Christmas with a family in West Philadelphia.
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“The Color Purple” (Actor’s Express), “Titanic” (Serenbe Playhouse) and the final days of “Winnie-the-Pooh” (Alliance Theatre) top this week’s curated edition of BEST BETS. Learn why while you check out this week’s openings, closings and what’s just ahead.
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True Colors Theatre opens its 2018/19 season in September by celebrating R&B singer/activist Nina Simone and closes it in July 2019 with “East Texas Hot Links,” a drama by actor-playwright Eugene Lee, who’ll direct.
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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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