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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Alliance Theatre opens Virtual Play Club series April 16, and closes it on April 24 by Kathy Janich

Unkindness, by playwright Logan Faust, is one Southerner’s attempt to reconcile the... The post Alliance Theatre opens Virtual Play Club series April 16, and closes it on April 24 appeared…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:54AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2020

In Our Own Words: Theater and film’s Suehyla El-Attar (with boyfriend Pat Young) by Kathy Janich

Editor’s note: Atlanta’s artists face uncertainty in the age of coronavirus. To... The post In Our Own Words: Theater and film’s Suehyla El-Attar (with boyfriend Pat Young) appeared fi…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:24PM
Friday, April 3, 2020

In Our Own Words: Jessica Miesel of “The Resident,” an Atlanta stage, screen actor by Kathy Janich

Editor’s note: Atlanta’s artists face uncertainty in the age of coronavirus. To... The post In Our Own Words: Jessica Miesel of “The Resident,” an Atlanta stage, screen actor appeare…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:54PM
Thursday, April 2, 2020

Atlanta theater artist Jennifer Alice Acker’s latest role: An unfortunate face of Covid-19 by Kathy Janich

The biography section of Jennifer Alice Acker’s website starts like this: “I’m... The post Atlanta theater artist Jennifer Alice Acker’s latest role: An unfortunate face of Covid-19 …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:36PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020

In Our Own Words: Playwright, director, actor and theater advocate Topher Payne by Kathy Janich

Editor’s note: Atlanta’s artists face uncertainty in this age of coronavirus. To... The post In Our Own Words: Playwright, director, actor and theater advocate Topher Payne appeared firs…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:54AM
Thursday, March 19, 2020

“Collaborators make you brave,” says theater actor–designer–builder Barrett Doyle by Kathy Janich

If today was a normal Thursday, Barrett Doyle would be making final... The post “Collaborators make you brave,” says theater actor–designer–builder Barrett Doyle appeared first on AR…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:24PM
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Review: Actors in Out Front Theatre’s “warplay” deserve a better script by Kathy Janich

Note: Out Front Theatre’s staging of “warplay” opened and closed last weekend... The post Review: Actors in Out Front Theatre’s “warplay” deserve a better script appeared first o…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:06PM
Thursday, March 12, 2020

Review: Synchronicity Theatre’s funny-sad “Wayfinding” follows its own set of rules by Kathy Janich

In a synchronous twist of fate, the world premiere of Wayfinding happened... The post Review: Synchronicity Theatre’s funny-sad “Wayfinding” follows its own set of rules appeared first…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:12AM

Review: “Indecent” at Theatrical Outfit is gorgeous, difficult, important storytelling by Kathy Janich

Celebrated playwright Paula Vogel’s Indecent cheekily calls itself the “true story of... The post Review: “Indecent” at Theatrical Outfit is gorgeous, difficult, important storytelli…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:12AM
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Exclusive: In 2020–21, Theatrical Outfit will stage “The Humans,” “Fires in the Mirror” by Kathy Janich

Theatrical Outfit opens its 2020–21 season — the first programmed by incoming... The post Exclusive: In 2020–21, Theatrical Outfit will stage “The Humans,” “Fires in the Mirror�…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 07:24AM
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Review: It’s Mary Woolley’s world and with “Bull,” Out Front Theatre welcomes you to it by Kathy Janich

The opening lines of Bull in a China Shop — at Out... The post Review: It’s Mary Woolley’s world and with “Bull,” Out Front Theatre welcomes you to it appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:24PM
Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Review: Plenty of laughs, not much plot in comedic “Slow Food” at Theatrical Outfit by Kathy Janich

Imagine being in a restaurant with an overbearing waiter. His well-intentioned actions,... The post Review: Plenty of laughs, not much plot in comedic “Slow Food” at Theatrical Outfit ap…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 06:42PM
Monday, January 13, 2020

Horizon Theatre, 7 Stages and Serenbe Playhouse firm up their 2020 seasons by Kathy Janich

Horizon Theatre, Serenbe Playhouse and 7 Stages have quietly filled out their... The post Horizon Theatre, 7 Stages and Serenbe Playhouse firm up their 2020 seasons appeared first on ARTS AT…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:06PM
Saturday, November 9, 2019

20 by 2020: Go to the theater with photographer Jerry Siegel by Kathy Janich

As part of our ongoing 20 by 2020 series profiling Atlanta theater... The post 20 by 2020: Go to the theater with photographer Jerry Siegel appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:12PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Suzis favor Alliance Theatre; Synchronicity and Theatrical Outfit also win top honors by Kathy Janich

Suzi Bass Award voters this year liked cake and the Bard, the... The post Suzis favor Alliance Theatre; Synchronicity and Theatrical Outfit also win top honors appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 07:54AM
Friday, November 1, 2019

Review: Early LGBTQ-positive musical “La Cage” sparkles in Out Front Theatre staging by Kathy Janich

In Out Front Theatre Company’s La Cage aux Folles (through November 9),... The post Review: Early LGBTQ-positive musical “La Cage” sparkles in Out Front Theatre staging appeared first …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:36PM
Thursday, October 10, 2019

See the latest artwork from Tiny Doors ATL at the Woodruff Arts Center and 7 Stages by Kathy Janich

Atlanta’s tiny landscape has become just a bit bigger. 7 Stages, the... The post See the latest artwork from Tiny Doors ATL at the Woodruff Arts Center and 7 Stages appeared first on ARTS …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:55PM
Thursday, September 26, 2019

Theater: “Laramie Project: Ten Years Later” by Kathy Janich

Theatrical Outfit’s impressive Our Town /The Laramie Project repertory closes Sunday, but... The post Theater: “Laramie Project: Ten Years Later” appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:12PM

Review: Aurora’s “The Roommate” dances surely along line between drama, comedy by Kathy Janich

Over morning coffee in her Iowa home, a lonely divorcée confides to... The post Review: Aurora’s “The Roommate” dances surely along line between drama, comedy appeared first on ARTS A…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:12PM
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Review: “The Laramie Project” a profound moment for Atlanta theater, Theatrical Outfit by Kathy Janich

The Laramie Project is one of those rare moments in the theater... The post Review: “The Laramie Project” a profound moment for Atlanta theater, Theatrical Outfit appeared first on ARTS …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:12PM
Monday, September 16, 2019

Q&A: Matt Torney’s plan for the Outfit is “to make theater so exciting you can’t miss it” by Kathy Janich

And then there was one. His name is Matt Torney. Theatrical Outfit... The post Q&A: Matt Torney’s plan for the Outfit is “to make theater so exciting you can’t miss it” appeared …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:36PM
Thursday, September 12, 2019

Theater: Outfit rep, plus “Conceal,” “Wrath” by Kathy Janich

The Laramie Project, the second part of Theatrical Outfit’s season-launching double bill,... The post Theater: Outfit rep, plus “Conceal,” “Wrath” appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 09:18PM
Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Review: Classic “Our Town,” resonant at Theatrical Outfit, still has much to teach us by Kathy Janich

There’s a spiritual nature to Our Town. You can see it in the... The post Review: Classic “Our Town,” resonant at Theatrical Outfit, still has much to teach us appeared first on ARTS …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:18PM
Thursday, August 29, 2019

Alliance Theatre, musicals show their strength in 2018–19 Suzi nominations by Kathy Janich

The rich get richer. The Alliance Theatre, with the biggest budget and... The post Alliance Theatre, musicals show their strength in 2018–19 Suzi nominations appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:24PM
Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Profile: Tom Key plots a graceful, prepared exit from Theatrical Outfit by Kathy Janich

When Tom Key was about four years old, his mother would answer... The post Profile: Tom Key plots a graceful, prepared exit from Theatrical Outfit appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 05:42PM
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Preview: 20 titles to anticipate in Atlanta’s 2019–20 theater season by Kathy Janich

Thornton Wilder, Will Power, Dominique Morrisseau, Lisa Kron, Lauren Gunderson, Paula Vogel,... The post Preview: 20 titles to anticipate in Atlanta’s 2019–20 theater season appeared fir…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 06:48PM
Saturday, July 6, 2019

Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s “Daisy” is showing her age by Kathy Janich

Some stories, though classically loved and valued, do little more today than... The post Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s “Daisy” is showing her age appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 06:42AM
Thursday, June 27, 2019

Alliance’s “Max Makes a Million” comes up a few dollars short by Kathy Janich

Max Makes a Million, new at the Alliance Theatre, looks like a... The post Alliance’s “Max Makes a Million” comes up a few dollars short appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 07:06AM
Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Theatrical Outfit’s The Pitmen Painters asks more questions than it answers by Kathy Janich

The Pitmen Painters, at Theatrical Outfit through March 24, asks lots of questions: What is art? Does its meaning lie with the creator or viewer? Should it be political? Is there a differenc…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:32PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Pipe dream? I’m asking you. by Kathy Janich

I wonder how many of us in the nonprofit theater world woke up today and went to work to practice our craft — be it designer, director, dramaturg or actor — full time. And for pay.

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 07:53PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards