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Friday, July 12, 2024

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by Kelundra Smith

This diverse group of multi-hyphenates are spreading their wings across Houston and beyond.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:40AM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

‘We Are In The Wrong Place’ by Kelundra Smith

In 1968, one of the regional theatre’s founding mothers wrote an urgent memo to her board: It was long past time to integrate the company and diversify the audience.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:45AM
Friday, May 31, 2024

Princess for a Play by Kelundra Smith

As theatres across the country diversify their casting of Disney princesses in musicals, more girls get to see themselves onstage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Friday, May 24, 2024

New Swap Meet Musical Opens Shop in San Diego by Kelundra Smith

The creative team at TuYo Theatre on how and why they created 'Pasale Pasale.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:30AM
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Under the Big Umbrella at a Festival for Neurodiverse Audiences by Kelundra Smith

The fifth iteration of Lincoln Center's festival for neurodiverse families was shorter but broader, offering many pathways for engagement.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:54PM

2 Days in April: TCG Goes to Washington by Kelundra Smith

Theatre leaders gathered to train, talk, and meet with Congressional staff about urgent issues facing the industry.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:41PM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Black Out: An Ongoing National Movement of Audience Curation by Kelundra Smith

Led initially by playwrights Dominique Morisseau and Jeremy O. Harris, Black affinity nights are proliferating at theatres across the U.S.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:31AM
Monday, May 6, 2024

Making the Bed for ‘Slumberland’ by Kelundra Smith

A Swedish production about teen insomnia tests the boundaries of storytelling with virtual technology.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:00AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024

‘The Preacher’s Wife’ Gets Another Amen by Kelundra Smith

Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey discuss faith, adapting a classic, and loving musical theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:30AM
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by Kelundra Smith

These seasoned Atlanta artists prove that creative entrepreneurship and collaboration are keys to a vibrant career in one of the South’s most exciting cities.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:11PM
Monday, March 18, 2024

Black Feminism Finds a Niche in Austin’s Alt Theatre Scene by Kelundra Smith

In Lisa B. Thompson's new play, 'Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body,' the playwright and professor seeks a softer life for Black women as they age.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:26AM
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

“Passing Strange” director talks about mothers, sons, finding the truth in music by Kelundra Smith

It’s often said that most people spend their adulthood trying to get... The post “Passing Strange” director talks about mothers, sons, finding the truth in music appeared first on ARTS…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Review: Alliance’s “Water for Elephants” brings more circus to stage than story by Kelundra Smith

From the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, the circus was... The post Review: Alliance’s “Water for Elephants” brings more circus to stage than story appeared first on ARTS A…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:00AM
Thursday, February 2, 2023

Review: “The White Chip” dives into addiction with humor and heart by Kelundra Smith

A Gatorade with vodka for breakfast, Diet Coke with vodka mid-morning and... The post Review: “The White Chip” dives into addiction with humor and heart appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM
Monday, November 21, 2022

ATL in NYC: Six must-see Broadway shows for your holiday travels by Kelundra Smith

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Broadway is in full... The post ATL in NYC: Six must-see Broadway shows for your holiday travels appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM
Thursday, October 6, 2022

Review: Sherlock Holmes adaptation at Synchronicity brings the laughs by Kelundra Smith

The game’s afoot in Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – #2B from... The post Review: Sherlock Holmes adaptation at Synchronicity brings the laughs appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Review: “Sunset Baby” delves into the aftermath of activism trauma by Kelundra Smith

What happens to an activist when a movement loses its steam? How... The post Review: “Sunset Baby” delves into the aftermath of activism trauma appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2022

Review: Actors Express’ “Bootycandy” unwraps bitter and sweet of Black gay life by Kelundra Smith

Laughter is the best medicine, but some things just aren’t funny. However,... The post Review: Actors Express’ “Bootycandy” unwraps bitter and sweet of Black gay life appeared first …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:00PM
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Review: City Springs Theatre finds “The Color Purple’s” bluesy, beating heart by Kelundra Smith

“Dear Nettie, Things is hard here. People keep on making things worse... The post Review: City Springs Theatre finds “The Color Purple’s” bluesy, beating heart appeared first on ARTS…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:00PM
Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Review: McQueen’s singing is “Mahalia: A Gospel Musical’s” main redemption by Kelundra Smith

When Mahalia Jackson started singing in Pentecostal churches in Chicago, preachers didn’t... The post Review: McQueen’s singing is “Mahalia: A Gospel Musical’s” main redemption app…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Review: The story gets held up in Georgia Ensemble’s bouncy “Pants Bandit” by Kelundra Smith

“There’s only the mission, the moment, the money” for Marie Baker, a... The post Review: The story gets held up in Georgia Ensemble’s bouncy “Pants Bandit” appeared first on ARTS…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:00AM
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Review: Aurora’s “Cinderella” delivers fairy-tale joy at just the right moment by Kelundra Smith

Everyone has a Cinderella. Whether it’s the 1950 Disney animated version, 1997’s made-for-TV... The post Review: Aurora’s “Cinderella” delivers fairy-tale joy at just the right mo…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:00AM
Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Review: Positive aspects aside, two acts don’t unite in Aurora’s “Song and Dance” by Kelundra Smith

The ’80s are back, or perhaps they never went away. We see... The post Review: Positive aspects aside, two acts don’t unite in Aurora’s “Song and Dance” appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:00AM
Thursday, June 10, 2021

Q&A: Tiny Theater’s Cyd Prather sees in herself the next Tyler Perry by Kelundra Smith

When Cydnei Prather was a SCAD theater major it didn’t take her... The post Q&A: Tiny Theater’s Cyd Prather sees in herself the next Tyler Perry appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:08AM
Friday, January 29, 2021

Q&A: Addae Moon wants to see the “Atlanta canon” birthed at Theatrical Outfit by Kelundra Smith

Addae Moon is passionate about bringing Atlanta stories to stages across the... The post Q&A: Addae Moon wants to see the “Atlanta canon” birthed at Theatrical Outfit appeared first …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 06:11AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Review: “RIP,” by Danielle Deadwyler at Synchronicity Theatre, tears at its seams by Kelundra Smith

It’s a funny thing walking into the theater for the first time... The post Review: “RIP,” by Danielle Deadwyler at Synchronicity Theatre, tears at its seams appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 05:06PM
Friday, July 10, 2020

Racism claims shutter Serenbe Playhouse; Atlanta theater wonders what comes next by Kelundra Smith

The Black Lives Matter movement continues to impact major cities as institutions... The post Racism claims shutter Serenbe Playhouse; Atlanta theater wonders what comes next appeared first o…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:36AM
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

“Atlanta theaters, I need your imagination”: An essay from arts journalist Kelundra Smith by Kelundra Smith

Editor’s note: Kelundra Smith is an Atlanta-based arts journalist and theater critic who’s... The post “Atlanta theaters, I need your imagination”: An essay from arts journalist Ke…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 05:24PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Review: Concept cripples storytelling in “Seize the King” at the Alliance Theatre by Kelundra Smith

“And thus I clothe my naked villany With old odd ends stolen... The post Review: Concept cripples storytelling in “Seize the King” at the Alliance Theatre appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:03PM
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Six Angels Singing the ‘Blues’ by Kelundra Smith

The Harlem-set “Blues for an Alabama Sky” finally arrives in New York, with a juicy role that has attracted African-American actresses across the country.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:33AM
Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Review: Magic, wit of its Theatrical Outfit forbear goes missing in “The Wickhams” by Kelundra Smith

Many theaters spend the holiday season rotating through A Christmas Carol, It’s a... The post Review: Magic, wit of its Theatrical Outfit forbear goes missing in “The Wickhams” appear…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:54PM

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