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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

‘Just for Us’ star excited to bring hit Broadway solo show to Alliance by Denise K. James

Comedian Alex Edelman’s acclaimed one-man-show Just for Us will run this weekend,... The post ‘Just for Us’ star excited to bring hit Broadway solo show to Alliance appeared first on A…

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Partners in the Arts: Theater pros Candy McLellan and Jeremiah Davison by Denise K. James

Engaged couple Jeremiah Davison and Candy McLellan share a common drive that... The post Partners in the Arts: Theater pros Candy McLellan and Jeremiah Davison appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Review: Theatrical Outfit’s ‘Christmas Story’ has fun touches, energetic cast by Denise K. James

Providing legendary actor Tom Key with a holiday showcase to show how... The post Review: Theatrical Outfit’s ‘Christmas Story’ has fun touches, energetic cast appeared first on ARTS A…

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Broadway’s Sara Edwards returns to ‘White Christmas’ to direct, choreograph by Denise K. James

No matter what the weather is like in the coming weeks, audiences... The post Broadway’s Sara Edwards returns to ‘White Christmas’ to direct, choreograph appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM
Monday, December 4, 2023

Out Front’s ‘Snowgirls’ is campy holiday escape, all about the Pole by Denise K. James

Out Front Theatre’s production of SnowGirls: The Musical, a holiday parody of... The post Out Front’s ‘Snowgirls’ is campy holiday escape, all about the Pole appeared first on ARTS A…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Stage Door’s ‘Wonderful Life’ turns the dial for a re-imagined holiday classic by Denise K. James

The holidays are often a time for nostalgia — reminiscing fondly, gathering... The post Stage Door’s ‘Wonderful Life’ turns the dial for a re-imagined holiday classic appeared first …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Review: Emory’s ‘Blood Wedding’ offers a layered, emotional lesson on loss by Denise K. James

A visually dazzling, inventively staged production of Federico Garcia Lorca’s tragedy Blood... The post Review: Emory’s ‘Blood Wedding’ offers a layered, emotional lesson on loss app…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:00PM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

Review: ‘Comet’ presents sexy parts of Tolstoy in constellation of musical talent by Denise K. James

“Leo Tolstoy: He’s a fizzy, dizzy good time!” That’s what one imagines... The post Review: ‘Comet’ presents sexy parts of Tolstoy in constellation of musical talent appeared firs…

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

7 Stages, Alliance stage plays on gun violence written by young playwrights by Denise K. James

As of the end of October 2023, the United States has experienced... The post 7 Stages, Alliance stage plays on gun violence written by young playwrights appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Review: Out Front’s ‘The Prom’ transcends high school with ageless themes, humor by Denise K. James

Returning to an Atlanta stage for the first time since its stellar... The post Review: Out Front’s ‘The Prom’ transcends high school with ageless themes, humor appeared first on ARTS A…

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

‘Wait Until Dark’ carries singular vision through tense plot twists by Denise K. James

Georgia Ensemble Theatre will introduce itself to its new Marietta audience with... The post ‘Wait Until Dark’ carries singular vision through tense plot twists appeared first on ARTS AT…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Review: Queen Mab Players’ ‘Tempest’ aims sky-high, lacks needed thunder by Denise K. James

The Queen Mab Players, a small theater troupe associated with RoleCall Theater,... The post Review: Queen Mab Players’ ‘Tempest’ aims sky-high, lacks needed thunder appeared first on A…

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Autism representation onstage increases, challenging stereotypes by Denise K. James

If I asked you to list five major plays featuring one or... The post Autism representation onstage increases, challenging stereotypes appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Review: “Home, I’m Darling” mines dark comedy from glorification of 1950s culture by Denise K. James

Home, I’m Darling, which runs at Synchronicity Theatre through October 29, opens... The post Review: “Home, I’m Darling” mines dark comedy from glorification of 1950s culture appeare…

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Review: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at City Springs is enjoyable but lacks intensity by Denise K. James

City Springs Theatre has always operated with the ethos of not trying... The post Review: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at City Springs is enjoyable but lacks intensity appeared first on ARTS AT…

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Alliance Theatre, Actor’s Express lead 2023 Suzi Bass Award nominations by Denise K. James

The 2023 Suzi Bass Award nominations, recognizing achievements in Atlanta professional theater,... The post Alliance Theatre, Actor’s Express lead 2023 Suzi Bass Award nominations appeared…

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Youth to “dream a world” with Little Amal on the global icon’s visit to Atlanta by Denise K. James

Atlanta: the birthplace of countless human rights leaders, a center for civil... The post Youth to “dream a world” with Little Amal on the global icon’s visit to Atlanta appeared first…

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Havoc brings ’Dracula’ to stage with airborne vampires, blood cannons by Denise K. James

Driven by action and buckets of blood, Dracula: The Failings of Men,... The post Havoc brings ’Dracula’ to stage with airborne vampires, blood cannons appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM

Review: ’Passing Strange’ pays musical homage to the pain, fun of being an artist by Denise K. James

This past weekend, as my fellow audience members and I filed out... The post Review: ’Passing Strange’ pays musical homage to the pain, fun of being an artist appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Review: “Tuesdays with Morrie” invites the audience to lean in and listen by Denise K. James

Simplicity and presence are key in Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher’s Tuesdays... The post Review: “Tuesdays with Morrie” invites the audience to lean in and listen appeared first on AR…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Kimberly Belflower on childhood, growing up and reclaiming the “Lost Girl” by Denise K. James

Nostalgia and growth are the driving forces behind Lost Girl, a feminist... The post Kimberly Belflower on childhood, growing up and reclaiming the “Lost Girl” appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

“Lorraine” checks us into the famous motel, offers multiple perspectives on history by Denise K. James

A safe haven for Black travelers.  A stomping ground for soul music... The post “Lorraine” checks us into the famous motel, offers multiple perspectives on history appeared first on ART…

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Monday, September 18, 2023

In True Colors’ “He-Man Ball,” the game reflects real life emotion and truth by Denise K. James

Three old friends gather at the basketball court to see who can... The post In True Colors’ “He-Man Ball,” the game reflects real life emotion and truth appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Review: “Troilus and Cressida” balances the bard’s bawdy comedy with dark drama by Denise K. James

In Shakespeare Tavern’s current production of Troilus and Cressida, running now through... The post Review: “Troilus and Cressida” balances the bard’s bawdy comedy with dark drama ap…

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Review: “Brother Coyote and Sister Fox” weaves humor and folklore into egg basket by Denise K. James

Adapted by Stephanie Diaz Reppen and Jean Enticknap and directed by Gavin... The post Review: “Brother Coyote and Sister Fox” weaves humor and folklore into egg basket appeared first on …

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Review: In Alliance’s “English,” characters show their relationships to culture by Denise K. James

“What is a common saying in your language? What does it mean... The post Review: In Alliance’s “English,” characters show their relationships to culture appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:07PM
Monday, August 28, 2023

Shakespeare Tavern suffers arson attempt, raises funds to repair damage  by Denise K. James

Officials say the shows will go on at Shakespeare Tavern and Playhouse... The post Shakespeare Tavern suffers arson attempt, raises funds to repair damage  appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:00PM
Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Q&A: Justin Anderson picked as director for “Rooted” garden of connection by Denise K. James

In Deborah Zoe Laufer’s play Rooted, plants serve as metaphors for the... The post Q&A: Justin Anderson picked as director for “Rooted” garden of connection appeared first on ARTS …

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Atlanta community theaters are staging must-see works this fall and beyond by Denise K. James

Many of us in the theater world can trace our roots back... The post Atlanta community theaters are staging must-see works this fall and beyond appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

In Alliance’s “English,” a different language opens the door to a different life by Denise K. James

Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer-winning play English, running August 16 through September 17 on... The post In Alliance’s “English,” a different language opens the door to a different life a…

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Fourth annual SheATL Festival will stage whole new worlds, written by women by Denise K. James

For those who support the creative endeavors of women and want to... The post Fourth annual SheATL Festival will stage whole new worlds, written by women appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime