BWW Q&A: Freddie Ashley on CABARET at Actor's Express Theatre
by Joshua Wright
- July 30, 2024
Actor’s Express transforms into the Kit Kat Club, a decadent hotspot in anything-goes 1929 Berlin. An idealistic young American meets an eclectic circle of Berliners, most notably Sally Bowles, the outrageous chanteuse determined to keep the party going at all costs.
Actor's Express Announces Season 36 Featuring EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE And More
by A.A. Cristi
- July 28, 2023
Actor's Express announces its 36th season of sensational, fearless work, including two musicals, a World Premiere and two plays by well-loved playwrights with Atlanta connections. AE will also mount its third annual co-production with Oglethorpe University Theatre and will also welcome back Atlanta singing legend Libby Whittemore for her annual holiday concert.
Artistic Staff Changes Announced at Actor's Express
by Stephi Wild
- October 13, 2022
With the announcement of the 35th season, Actor's Express is excited to announce new artistic staff changes as well as the introduction of four new board members. Amanda Washington becomes the new Associate Artistic Director. Washington initially joined the AE staff in 2020 as the National New Play Network Producer in Residence and recently directed the AE production of Sunset Baby by Dominique Morisseau.
LIZZIE Comes to Actor's Express Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- June 20, 2022
Actor's Express continues its 34th season with a production of Lizzie, a blazing rock-and-roll musical based on the famous American history true crime story of Lizzie Borden. “Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.” Or did she? Lizzie is directed by Jennifer Alice Acker, with music direction by Ashley Prince and choreography by Bubba Carr.
Actor's Express Announces URINETOWN, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH and More for Season 35
by A.A. Cristi
- May 17, 2022
Actor's Express announces its 35th Season of dynamic, entertaining work, including a World Premiere and co-production with Oglethorpe University Theatre. In addition to the six-show subscription season, AE continues its foray into podcasts and also welcomes back its perennially popular cabaret partnership with Atlanta icon Libby Whittemore.
Actor's Express Returns To The Stage With Season 34
by A.A. Cristi
- June 16, 2021
Actor's Express announces its 34th Season of dynamic, entertaining work, including a World Premiere and co-production with Oglethorpe University Theatre. After a year of virtual programming, including streaming and a podcast, Actor's Express returns to in-person performances with an eight-show in-person season.
Atlanta Opera Spotlight Media Launches Next Month
by A.A. Cristi
- November 19, 2020
Next month marks the launch of Atlanta Opera Spotlight Media. Already available for pre-order, this digital subscription service will give home audiences around the world long-term access to exclusive new video content from The Atlanta Opera.