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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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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Actor and chef Mitchell Anderson performs biography at Out Front Theatre by Denise K. James

Some Atlantans know Mitchell Anderson as the chef who owns MetroFresh at... The post Actor and chef Mitchell Anderson performs biography at Out Front Theatre appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM
Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Review: Set in Atlanta, raucous rock musical “Hedwig” deserves our applause by Denise K. James

With its newest production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Actor’s Express... The post Review: Set in Atlanta, raucous rock musical “Hedwig” deserves our applause appeared first on ARTS …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Q&A: “Hedwig” director believes in power of queer joy and lasting soundtracks by Denise K. James

A quarter century since it opened off Broadway, John Cameron Mitchell and... The post Q&A: “Hedwig” director believes in power of queer joy and lasting soundtracks appeared first on …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Review: Horizon’s “House” doesn’t blow roof but welcomes conversation by Denise K. James

The House That Will Not Stand explores racism and misogyny through the... The post Review: Horizon’s “House” doesn’t blow roof but welcomes conversation appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:00AM
Friday, July 14, 2023

“Killing Your Cult Leader” creators value art, humor and a dash of weirdness by Denise K. James

The Pros and Cons of Killing Your Cult Leader, a new play... The post “Killing Your Cult Leader” creators value art, humor and a dash of weirdness appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Moses, Kajese-Bolden reflect on “doubled possibilities” in Alliance leadership roles by Denise K. James

Christopher Moses and Tinashe Kajese-Bolden have long considered the Alliance Theatre to... The post Moses, Kajese-Bolden reflect on “doubled possibilities” in Alliance leadership roles …

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Q&A: Georgia high school students reflect on benefits, challenges of Jimmy Awards by Denise K. James

The celebration and cultivation of young talent is vital to the theater... The post Q&A: Georgia high school students reflect on benefits, challenges of Jimmy Awards appeared first on AR…

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Review: True Colors’ “The Wiz” brings sparkle and spectacle, lacks message by Denise K. James

True Colors Theatre Company has always been committed to Black excellence, yet... The post Review: True Colors’ “The Wiz” brings sparkle and spectacle, lacks message appeared first on …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Review: “A-Train” offers complex, layered performances and urgent moral questions by Denise K. James

In Actor’s Express’ absorbing revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ faith-and-incarceration opus, Jesus... The post Review: “A-Train” offers complex, layered performances and urgent mor…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM

Aris Theatre’s “Finn McCool” presents heroic tale with Celtic music, wit by Denise K. James

For Rob Shaw-Smith, writer-director of Aris Theatre’s new family musical The Legend... The post Aris Theatre’s “Finn McCool” presents heroic tale with Celtic music, wit appeared firs…

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Puppetry’s “Avanti Da Vinci” returns after 17 years, bringing new audiences zany fun by Denise K. James

POW! BAM! ZAP! DA VINCI!! These and other strange noises are expected... The post Puppetry’s “Avanti Da Vinci” returns after 17 years, bringing new audiences zany fun appeared first on…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM

Review: Synchronicity’s “In the Continuum” gives too-rough finish to fragile truths by Denise K. James

Before the world knew her as a katana-wielding badass on The Walking... The post Review: Synchronicity’s “In the Continuum” gives too-rough finish to fragile truths appeared first on A…

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Review: Theatrical Outfit’s “The Humans” is a feast of familial joy and darkness by Denise K. James

From the moment Erik Blake enters his daughter Brigid’s New York apartment... The post Review: Theatrical Outfit’s “The Humans” is a feast of familial joy and darkness appeared first…

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Atlanta Fringe Festival returns with “Year of Yes” to all things weird and fascinating by Denise K. James

The Atlanta Fringe Festival is back with its biggest lineup yet. Every... The post Atlanta Fringe Festival returns with “Year of Yes” to all things weird and fascinating appeared first o…

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Director and star of “Water for Elephants” look forward to bringing circus to town by Denise K. James

Water for Elephants, the world premiere musical running June 7 to July... The post Director and star of “Water for Elephants” look forward to bringing circus to town appeared first on AR…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:07PM

Review: Aurora’s “Play that Goes Wrong” falls apart for a seamless performance by Denise K. James

Who among us has never seen a bad show? We can probably... The post Review: Aurora’s “Play that Goes Wrong” falls apart for a seamless performance appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Review: Shakespeare Tavern’s “As You Like It” is an easy, breezy adventure by Denise K. James

Simple, lighthearted and witty are three words that come to mind after... The post Review: Shakespeare Tavern’s “As You Like It” is an easy, breezy adventure appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:00PM

Review: “Cats” at City Springs is catnip for fans of the musical by Denise K. James

Classic productions of classic musicals are the proclaimed specialty of City Springs... The post Review: “Cats” at City Springs is catnip for fans of the musical appeared first on ARTS A…

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Monday, May 8, 2023

Review: OutFront’s “Ruthless!” challenges society with fun, daring performances by Denise K. James

Hell hath no fury like the murderous third grader at the center... The post Review: OutFront’s “Ruthless!” challenges society with fun, daring performances appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Review: “Prayer for the French Republic” recalls history with emotion, richness by Denise K. James

“Where is safe?” one character asks during Actor’s Express’s powerful, gut-wrenching and... The post Review: “Prayer for the French Republic” recalls history with emotion, richne…

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Robeson Award winner Pearl Cleage reflects on Maynard Jackson, new work by Denise K. James

The Alliance Theatre’s playwright-in-residence Pearl Cleage, whose latest work premieres at the... The post Robeson Award winner Pearl Cleage reflects on Maynard Jackson, new work appeared…

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Review: Vernal & Sere’s “Lear” is a wild, complex production mirroring loss by Denise K. James

Vernal & Sere Theatre’s production of Lear by Young Jean Lee contains... The post Review: Vernal & Sere’s “Lear” is a wild, complex production mirroring loss appeared first o…

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Writer-performer Ingrid Griffith brings political legend Shirley Chisholm home by Denise K. James

With its latest Shows in Homes production of Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed and... The post Writer-performer Ingrid Griffith brings political legend Shirley Chisholm home appeared first on ARTS …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM

Review: “By My Will” spins intriguing theory, leaves unanswered questions by Denise K. James

I’ll just get this out of the way now — Shakespeare wrote... The post Review: “By My Will” spins intriguing theory, leaves unanswered questions appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Review: Theatrical Outfit’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” dives deep into human condition by Denise K. James

There is something therapeutic about writing a letter, especially when done under... The post Review: Theatrical Outfit’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” dives deep into human condition appear…

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Review: Georgia Ensemble’s “Bright Star” ends the season on a shining note by Denise K. James

Strong performances, excellent bluegrass music and a clever script from Edie Brickell... The post Review: Georgia Ensemble’s “Bright Star” ends the season on a shining note appeared fi…

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Review: “The Boy Who Kissed the Sky” plays Jimi Hendrix story on a happier note by Denise K. James

From Amadeus to TINA, The Tina Turner Musical, the way that playwrights... The post Review: “The Boy Who Kissed the Sky” plays Jimi Hendrix story on a happier note appeared first on ARTS…

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Review: “The Niceties” at Stage Door peels back layers on historic perspectives by Denise K. James

Debate is a spectator sport. Some playwrights understand that sometimes all you... The post Review: “The Niceties” at Stage Door peels back layers on historic perspectives appeared first…

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Review: Out Front’s “one in two” coaxes cast and audience out of comfort zones by Denise K. James

One in two is the kind of show that many people will... The post Review: Out Front’s “one in two” coaxes cast and audience out of comfort zones appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Review: “Oh, To Be Pure Again” creates equal space for rage and hope by Denise K. James

The 21st century has seen a massive shift in how the American... The post Review: “Oh, To Be Pure Again” creates equal space for rage and hope 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