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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Theater notes: Pandemic shifts schedules; a boost for scripts; troupe anniversaries by Howard Pousner

While some Atlanta theater companies appear to be getting back to normal... The post Theater notes: Pandemic shifts schedules; a boost for scripts; troupe anniversaries appeared first on ART…

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Review: Gangsters, gamblers aside, “Guys and Dolls” doesn’t risk much at Lyric by Howard Pousner

It shouldn’t be much of a gamble for Atlanta Lyric Theatre to... The post Review: Gangsters, gamblers aside, “Guys and Dolls” doesn’t risk much at Lyric appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Review: Atlanta Shakespeare stirs local soul, improvisation into fun “(Abridged)” by Howard Pousner

The plays aren’t the thing that drives The Complete Works of William... The post Review: Atlanta Shakespeare stirs local soul, improvisation into fun “(Abridged)” appeared first on ART…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:00PM
Thursday, August 25, 2022

Dig Raymond Carr’s Ninja Puppet style at Center for Puppetry’s screening, exhibit by Howard Pousner

In the early 2000s, when puppeteer and filmmaker Raymond Carr was starting... The post Dig Raymond Carr’s Ninja Puppet style at Center for Puppetry’s screening, exhibit appeared first on…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:00PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2022

An “August: Osage County” with the laughs but minus dysfunction’s depths by Howard Pousner

Dysfunction is what’s for dinner in Greenlight Acting Studios’ production of August:... The post An “August: Osage County” with the laughs but minus dysfunction’s depths appeared f…

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Friday, August 19, 2022

PushPush Arts a key player in a beehive for the arts taking shape in College Park by Howard Pousner

Since 1997, PushPush Arts has made space for artists of all disciplines... The post PushPush Arts a key player in a beehive for the arts taking shape in College Park appeared first on ARTS A…

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Review: “Desire Under the Elms” more bothered than hot at Actor’s Express by Howard Pousner

From the moment it premiered in Provincetown, Massachusetts, nearly a century ago,... The post Review: “Desire Under the Elms” more bothered than hot at Actor’s Express appeared first …

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

Review: Actor’s Express’ “Lizzie” rock musical at Oglethorpe hits with blunt force by Howard Pousner

Rigid, closed-minded members of the patriarchy might gripe and cover their ears... The post Review: Actor’s Express’ “Lizzie” rock musical at Oglethorpe hits with blunt force appeare…

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

True Colors’ Community Conversation notes progress on equity, pushes for more by Howard Pousner

Though progress has been made regarding racial representation onstage in Atlanta, efforts... The post True Colors’ Community Conversation notes progress on equity, pushes for more appeared…

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Review: True Colors’ folksy take on civil rights leader takes audience to church by Howard Pousner

The dynamic, plain-spoken Fannie Lou Hamer was a force to be reckoned... The post Review: True Colors’ folksy take on civil rights leader takes audience to church appeared first on ARTS AT…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM
Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Review: Arís’ production makes Joyce’s 1922 “Ulysses” alive for the times by Howard Pousner

(Editor’s Note: On Wednesday, Arís Theatre announced that it was canceling this... The post Review: Arís’ production makes Joyce’s 1922 “Ulysses” alive for the times appeared fir…

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

As “Fannie” for True Colors, actress found out about civil rights activist and herself by Howard Pousner

Embodying the civil rights activist in the one-woman show Fannie: The Music... The post As “Fannie” for True Colors, actress found out about civil rights activist and herself appeared fi…

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Theater notes: Rough critical response to “Trading Places,” Express’ season, more by Howard Pousner

Will the Alliance Theatre’s current tryout run of Trading Places: The Musical... The post Theater notes: Rough critical response to “Trading Places,” Express’ season, more appeared f…

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Review: Terry Burrell leaves audience with the feels in Theatrical Outfit’s “Lady Day” by Howard Pousner

The production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, onstage at... The post Review: Terry Burrell leaves audience with the feels in Theatrical Outfit’s “Lady Day” appeared first …

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Review: Alliance musical updates “Trading Places” without making it vital by Howard Pousner

Though its cast is extremely talented and its vibe is fun, the... The post Review: Alliance musical updates “Trading Places” without making it vital appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Dive into these five cool family theater shows for a break from blazing summer by Howard Pousner

It’s no secret that, for kids freshly out of school, summertime ATL... The post Dive into these five cool family theater shows for a break from blazing summer appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

All hail Atlanta actor Kerwin Thompson as the king on Disney+’s “The Quest” by Howard Pousner

As King Silas on the new Disney+ series The Quest, Atlanta actor... The post All hail Atlanta actor Kerwin Thompson as the king on Disney+’s “The Quest” appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Alliance’s “Trading Places” musical trades some dated plotlines for inclusiveness by Howard Pousner

Let no one claim that actor and writer Thomas Lennon shies away... The post Alliance’s “Trading Places” musical trades some dated plotlines for inclusiveness appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Review: Horizon’s “Roe” offers choice to be informed about issue of the moment by Howard Pousner

“It is really hard to talk objectively about history,” a character states... The post Review: Horizon’s “Roe” offers choice to be informed about issue of the moment appeared first …

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Review: In Shakespeare Tavern’s “Merry Wives,” Falstaff’s pain is such pleasure by Howard Pousner

It’s fun to watch the downfall of a jackass, and Sir John... The post Review: In Shakespeare Tavern’s “Merry Wives,” Falstaff’s pain is such pleasure appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Friday, May 13, 2022

Out there by definition, Atlanta Fringe Festival’s performers seek to connect by Howard Pousner

Fringe material exists on the edges of clothing, giving outfits an added... The post Out there by definition, Atlanta Fringe Festival’s performers seek to connect appeared first on ARTS AT…

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Review: “Homos” never stop bickering in oddly staged play at Out Front by Howard Pousner

Not every love story is a swoon-worthy romance. In Out Front Theatre... The post Review: “Homos” never stop bickering in oddly staged play at Out Front appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Explore Xperimental Puppetry Theater, a showcase where cool ideas go to hang by Howard Pousner

For more than 35 years, XPT: Xperimental Puppetry Theater, one of the... The post Explore Xperimental Puppetry Theater, a showcase where cool ideas go to hang appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Friday, May 6, 2022

“Cassie’s Ballad”: A walk in the woods addresses impact, legacy of Child Murders by Howard Pousner

Just as learning about history should not be confined to a classroom,... The post “Cassie’s Ballad”: A walk in the woods addresses impact, legacy of Child Murders appeared first on ART…

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Theater notes: New gig for Aurora’s Rodriguez; True Colors monologue winners by Howard Pousner

In one of the biggest surprises of an Atlanta theater season that... The post Theater notes: New gig for Aurora’s Rodriguez; True Colors monologue winners appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Review: “Country Wife” at Shakespeare Tavern is fertile with bawdy laughs by Howard Pousner

Sex is not a modern invention or cultural phenomenon. All the hand-wringing and... The post Review: “Country Wife” at Shakespeare Tavern is fertile with bawdy laughs appeared first on A…

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Theater notes: Alliance announces 2022-23 lineup; Aris and True Colors news by Howard Pousner

The Alliance Theatre has announced its 2022-23 season, a lineup its artistic... The post Theater notes: Alliance announces 2022-23 lineup; Aris and True Colors news appeared first on ARTS AT…

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Whoa, Nellie! “Little House’s” Alison Arngrim to tell all at Out Front Theatre by Howard Pousner

Unlike Nellie Oleson, the sneeringly snobby, sausage-curled nightmare she played for seven... The post Whoa, Nellie! “Little House’s” Alison Arngrim to tell all at Out Front Theatre ap…

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Monday, April 11, 2022

Theater notes: News on Outfit’s 2022-23 season, play-reading project, more by Howard Pousner

Theatrical Outfit has announced the four new shows scheduled for its 2022-2023... The post Theater notes: News on Outfit’s 2022-23 season, play-reading project, more appeared first on ARTS…

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Co-creators try to steal ears, hearts with new musical “Pretty Pants Bandit” by Howard Pousner

By design, musicals aren’t realistic. They’re fantastic. Writing a new musical requires... The post Co-creators try to steal ears, hearts with new musical “Pretty Pants Bandit” appea…

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Review: She sews “Intimate Apparel” but is snagged by society’s restrictions by Howard Pousner

Like its protagonist, Intimate Apparel has not had the smoothest journey to get here.... The post Review: She sews “Intimate Apparel” but is snagged by society’s restrictions appeare…

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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
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis 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