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New Musical KING OF PANGAEA to Open This Month at Lyric's Plaza Theatre

Lyric Theatre will present the new musical King of Pangea beginning this month. Learn more about the musical and see how to purchase tickets.
THE PROM Returns Home to Atlanta & Opens Out Front Theatre Company's 2023/24 Season

Out Front Theatre Company - Georgia's only LGBTQIA+ professional theatre company - will open its eighth season with the Tony Award-nominated musical THE PROM, with Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin, Music by Matthew Sklar, and Lyrics by Beguelin, running October 26 through November 11, 2023.
BWW Review: HEATHERS Packs a Punch from Actor's Express and Oglethorpe University

If you’re in a Halloween-type mood and down to see a cult classic come to life onstage, then HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is a must-see this October. You’re sure to have some “Big Fun” revisiting high school. 
Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards; BECOMING NANCY, Jessica Vosk & More!

Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!
Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 19th Update: BECOMING NANCY - Alliance Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Atlanta Awards Voting

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards Update: BECOMING NANCY - Alliance Theatre Leads Best Musical!

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Atlanta Awards!

It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.
First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Atlanta Awards!

Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
Photo Flash: Actor's Express Opens Season with SKINTIGHT

Actor's Express opens its 32nd season with Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon's blistering new comedy Skintight running September 18 – October 13, 2019.
Actor's Express Opens 32nd Season With SKINTIGHT

Actor's Express opens its 32nd season with Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award winner Joshua Harmon's blistering new comedy Skintight running September 18 a?" October 13, 2019. Directed by Actor's Express Artistic Director Freddie Ashley, Skintight hilariously excoriates America's obsession with youth, sex and physical beauty. Playwright Harmon has a long history with Actor's Express, having served as the theatre's National New Play Network Playwright in Residence in 2010. Since that time, Actor's Express has produced Harmon's hits Bad Jews (2015) and Significant Other (2016).
9 TO 5 The Musical Comes to Georgia Ensemble Theatre

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET) has announced that it will open their 18-19 season with 9 to 5 the Musical at their home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. The show runs September 13 through September 30, 2018.
Georgian Ensemble Theatre Opens Season With 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET) has announced that it will open their 18-19 season with 9 to 5 the Musical at their home in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. 
Out Front Theatre Company Concludes 2017-18 Season With SORDID LIVES

Out Front Theatre Company is closing out a spectacular second season with Del Shores' Sordid Lives. Hitting the stage May 3-20, the theater's rendition of the classic comedy will reflect the current times and bring a new spin to the show with an all African American cast portraying the Sordid Lives family members for the first time in the show's history!
The 2017 Suzi Bass Awards Winners Announced- Full List!

The winners of the 13th Annual Suzi Bass Awards have been decided!
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD at Alliance Theatre

Alliance Theatre takes HAND TO GOD on the road at Dad's Garage.
HAND TO GOD to Get Atlanta Premiere at Dad's Garage

The Alliance Theatre is pleased to announce the Atlanta premiere of HAND TO GOD, the irreverent puppet comedy that was a 2015 Tony Award nominee for Best Play and the most produced play in American regional theater last season. Marc Masterson, Artistic Director of South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California, directs this darkly delightful (The New York Times) production. HAND TO GOD explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us. Performances are October 20 November 12, 2017 at Dad's Garage while the Alliance Theatre undergoes a complete renovation. Opening night is Wednesday, October 25.
The Alliance Theatre and Aurora Theatre Lead Suzi Bass Awards Nominations; Full List Announced

The Suzi Bass Awards revealed nominations for the 2016-2017 Atlanta professional theatre season on Monday evening, September 18, to patrons and industry artists.
BWW Previews: CAKEWALK at Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival

CAKEWALK is an official selection of the 2017 Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival. With lyrics and a book by Beverly Trader Austin and mucic by Bryan Mercer, the new musical will have its world premiere on July 31 at Out Front Theatre.

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