THIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS | Aug. 20
Weird Sisters’ “Hot Pink” opens. “Motown” at the Fox and the 2015 Essential Theatre Festival close and “Memphis” rolls at Aurora Theatre. See a show!
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THIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS | Aug. 13
A 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 MoreTHIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS | Aug. 6
Last chance for “Chasin’ dem Blues,” “John Denver’s America,” “Nelle’s Story” and “The Reluctant Dragon.” Playing on: “Evita,” “Memphis” and “Rent.”
Read MoreTHIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS | July 30
Musicals 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.”
Read MoreTHIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS | July 23
Topping the list: “Chasin’ dem Blues” at True Colors, “Rent” at Actor’s Express, “Uprising” at Horizon Theatre, plus the opening of “Evita” at Serenbe Playhouse and “Memphis” at Aurora Theatre. Weekends should be a little longer, shouldn’t they?
Read MoreTHIS WEEKEND'S BEST BETS | July 16
“Chasin’ dem Blues.” “Rent.” “Uprising.” “Drood.” Start there this weekend, and enjoy.
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Seasons of love steam up summer in 'Rent' at Actor's Express
Actor’s Express promises a pulsing, reimagined Rent this summer, the award-winning musical that celebrated youth and la vie boheme. The score, from “Light My Candle” to the iconic “Seasons …
Read MoreHorizon gives Atlanta playwright's 'Uprising' its world premiere
In this world premiere, Atlanta playwright Gabrielle Fulton tells a tale of freedom and romance, and laces it with blues-rooted spirituals, danger and sweet touches of magic realism. …
Read MoreHorizon lines up co-pro, 2 world premieres
In addition to the previously announced co-production of “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” with Aurora Theatre, look for “Grand Concourse” by Heidi Schreck, “Uprising” by Atlanta’s Gabrielle Fulton and the education-themed “A+” by Sean Christopher Lewis. Also: “Avenue Q” is back for a third time — but at a new venue.
Read More3 Cyclorama events wrap Civil War anniversary
A concert featuring music from “Uprising” by Atlanta theater artist Gabrielle Fulton is one of three upcoming events marking the Civil War’s 150th anniversary at the Cyclorama.
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