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Looking to impress that special someone…or sometwo this Valentine's Day? Bring your date to Dad's Garage Theatre on Monday, February 14th at 8pm for a hot and hilarious Valentine's Day Variety Show and bring a second date for only $3!

Deeply funny and stupidly smart, PopTart is written and directed by Chris Craddock, the witty Canadian who brought Indulgences to the Dad's Garage stage in 2008. Originally set in Edmonton, Alberta the play has been 'relocated' to Atlanta, GA and given new technological elements. Throughout the play projections of video and still images act as scenery and enhance the story every step of the way.

Theatre in the Square has added six additional performances of The 39 Steps after having several sold out performances. The play, which is adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock's movie by the same title, will now have its final performance at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 27 on the Main Stage.

Thingumajig Theatre of West Yorkshire, England, is soon to take the stage at the Center for Puppetry Arts to present its production, A November Day: A War Story, a timeless fable on war and friendship, set upon the backdrop of World War I. With the recent passing of Britain's last WWI veterans, this production explores the timely question of how we remember this monumental time in modern history.

Carapace, the 2010 Winner of the Kendeda Graduate Playwriting Competition, makes its world premiere on the Alliance Theatre's Hertz Stage February 11 - March 6, 2011, under the direction of acclaimed star of stage, film, and television Judith Ivey. A portrait of a flawed Minneapolis sportscaster on a collision course with fate, this moving and funny world premiere will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Actor's Express presents 'An Evening with Rex Reed,' a one night-only performance with the legendary author and critic on January 23.

An internal investigation is going on at the Center for Puppetry Arts, and Sam Flat Foot is on the case! Artistic Director Jon Ludwig reprises his anatomical hit, The Body Detective, from January 20 - March 13, 2011. This musical adventure through the systems of the human body is part of the Center for Puppetry Arts' Healthy Children Initiative, which aims to educate children about the inner workings of the human body and encourage them to make healthy choices.

Real-life husband and wife Jason MacDonald and Catherine Dyer take the stage together in Theatre in the Square's The 39 Steps. The play, which is adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock's movie by the same title, is playing now through February 20. Tickets are available at the Box Office by calling 770-422-8369 or online at www.theatreinthesquare.com.

If you have heard of Blue Man Group or experienced one of their previous productions or tours, you know how unique and exciting their world famous productions can be. Filled with experiences that defy categorization, Blue Man Group is best known for multi-media performances that feature three bald and blue characters who take the audience on a journey that is funny, intelligent and visually stunning. When the latest tour arrives at the Fabulous Fox Theatre January 18 - 23, however, Atlanta audiences, even those who have experienced the Blue phenomenon, are in for something new and exciting. Featuring classic moments and brand new content, this first theatrical production to tour North America is sure to please. The "Blue Men" are usually men of few (or more accurately, no) words, but I got one of them, Kalen Allmandinger, a veteran Blue Man, to speak long enough to tell me a little about himself, this exciting new production and why audiences of all ages are in for a real treat.

For many people, old and young alike, the story of Peter Pan brings up very distinct images: the Darling children flying off with Peter to Neverland, the irascible Captain Hook and his band of surly pirates, or the mischevious fairy, Tinkerbell. These memories come from years of tellings and re-tellings of this classic story, but new memories will be created for theater-goers when the latest production of Peter Pan comes to Atlanta January 21 through April 10. Performing in a state-of-the-art tented structure in Pemberton Place (downtown, between the World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium) this production, which utilizes 360 degrees of CGI graphics and state of the art technology to immerse the audience in the world of Peter Pan, is sure to amaze. To learn about the production and its journey to Atlanta, we spoke with Robert Butters, one of the producers of the show and found out what we can expect when Peter and friends fly into Atlanta later this month.

"Tale as old as time.." as the title song so beautifully tells us, but when Beauty and the Beast returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre January 12 - 16, Atlanta audiences are in for something new. The hit Broadway musical has been tweaked and updated and this newly reworked tour is sure to please. Inviting audiences to "Be Our Guest" in this new production is actor Merritt David Janes who plays the fiery Lumiere. We caught up with Merritt and chatted about his career, the updates to the show and what it's like playing a candlestick.

Artistic Director Jon Ludwig's adaptation of the beloved 1964 stop-motion animated special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, won over Atlanta audiences this holiday season. Today the Center for Puppetry Arts announced that all performances to date and all remaining performances through January 2 are now sold-out. Licensed by Character Arts LLC, the show is one of the very first licensed stage productions of the timeless holiday story.

A shipwreck, separated identical twins, mistaken identities, romance and one pair of yellow stockings…welcome to Orsino's court and the zany world of Twelfth Night.

Actor's Express presents 'An Evening with Rex Reed,' a one night-only performance with the legendary author and critic on January 23.

Our heartwarming and intimate rendition of A Christmas Carol is back! Join us as we celebrate the season with Scrooge, Cratchit, Marley and three ghosts. Full of music and laughter, love and family, this show is designed to put you in the holiday Spirit! We bring it back every year as a gift to you and yours.

It's the holiday season and the Newnan Community Theatre Company is ending its 2010 season with a special gift - two holiday shows, both guaranteed to be more fun than spiked eggnog!

Launching on Saturday, December 4th at 10pm and running weekly, Relapse Theatre presents the outer space-based improv comedy show Astronaut University. Each week the crew takes you on a pleasure cruise starting with an in-flight movie spawned by your made up title, and culminates in a white-knuckled mission featuring the four best captains that Astronaut University has to offer. What will their fateful mission be? You decide

BWW Interviews: Marty Thomas, "The Baritone" in Handel's Messiah Rocks! at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, November 21 at 7:00 PM.

Christmas is officially in the air at the Center for Puppetry Arts and with the holiday season's pending arrival comes the Center's upcoming holiday show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™. Faithfully adapted and directed by the Center's Artistic Director, Jon Ludwig, the production is the first of its kind and is officially licensed through Character Arts LLC. Based on the beloved 1964 stop-motion animated special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ provides the audience with the opportunity to experience the timeless tale of Rudolph and his misfit friends in a whole new way: live on stage! I recently had the privilege of talking with Jon about his career in puppetry (and with the Center) and this exciting new holiday production.

Some timeless Irving Berlin classics will soon be heard echoing through the Fabulous Fox Theatre when White Christmas, the latest production from Theater of the Stars, opens November 2 - 7. Leading the cast of this heartwarming family classic, in the role of Bob Wallace, is veteran actor John Scherer. We caught up with John during rehearsals for the show (the production opens its holiday tour in Atlanta) to talk about his career, playing an iconic role, and the magic of this holiday classic.