Atlanta ShowGuide Fall 2026

Fall 2026

SPOTLIGHTS, PERFORMANCE GUIDE, DANCE CLASSES, AND SO MUCH MORE INSIDE!

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4 The Alliance Theatre Continues Its 58th Season 6 The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Little Shop of Horrors with ASO LIVE!

8 Broadway Stars Headline City Springs Theatre Company’s Les Misérables

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10 The Atlanta Opera Presents Silent Night: A Wartime Miracle 12 Atlanta Ballet 2 Returns to the Fox Theatre with Cinderella 14 The Rialto Celebrates 30 Seasons of Unforgettable

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16 Serenity and Joy: Atlanta Master Chorale Opens Its

Live Performances

2026-2027 Season

18 Galloway is “Building Creative Confidence through the Arts” 20 Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center: More Than Great Shows

22 Holiday Magic Takes Center Stage

with Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker

24 American Soundscapes and New Musical Perspectives 18 22

Take Center Stage at Schwartz

26 Discover the Arts at Oglethorpe 28 HAMILTON and DEATH BECOMES HER

to Anchor Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta

30 Georgia Symphony Orchestra

Launches Season 76 with The Sounds of America

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32 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Season Includes New Brahms Revealed Festival and Two World Premieres

34 The New South Festival Singers Presents Its 42 Season 35 Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights 43 Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide 62 Atlanta ShowGuide Dance Guide nd

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On the Cover: Alliance Theatre features Kevin Del Aguila, Jaci Calderon, and the cast of the world premiere musical, BASURA. Visit us online at www.atlantashowguide.com. Like us on facebook.com/ ATLshowGuideMagazine. Contact us at gregg.atlantashowguide@gmail.com or 770-559-1591.

The Alliance Theatre Continues Its 58th Season

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he Alliance Theatre continues its On the Coca-Cola Stage, Alliance 58th season with a world premiere will present the critically acclaimed Offand a critically acclaimed OffBroadway musical, MEXODUS (Oct. 2–16, Broadway musical, 2026). Written by Brian Alliance Theatre’s 2025/26 Season production as well as another Quijada and Nygel D. of Covenant.

Photo by Greg Mooney production inspired Robinson, MEXODUS is by a beloved a thrilling hip-hop children’s book. musical that uncovers “This season is as a hidden chapter of varied as it is vibrant American history ­— — a constellation of when thousands of stories pulsing with enslaved people fled imagination, courage, across the Rio Grande to and heart,” said freedom in Mexico.

Jennings Hertz Artistic And on the Directors Tinashe Hertz Stage, Alliance Kajese-Bolden and will produce Christopher Moses. the world premiere “These works celebrate the fearless artistry musical thriller, LIKE FATHER (Oct. 8–Nov, of our time — inviting us to gather closer, 15, 2026), by Jacob Ryan Smith & Caroline listen deeply, and rediscover the profound Pernick with direction by Tinashe Kajesepower of human connection.

Bolden (Covenant, The Preacher’s On the Goizueta Stage for Wife). Driven by a bold, innovative folkYouth & Families, the Alliance will pop score, LIKE FATHER explores legacy, produce CARMELA FULL OF WISHES (Sept. identity, and the cost of obsession, inspired 1–27, 2026). Inspired by the award-winning by the loved ones left in the wake of picture book by Matt de la Peña, CARMELA infamous serial killers — and by the trueFULL OF WISHES is a lyrical and heartfelt crime industry’s meteoric rise to over 250 story celebrating family, imagination, and million listeners worldwide. the beauty of everyday life in a vibrant For more information, or to get tickets, Latino community. visit alliancetheatre.org.

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Little Shop of Horrors

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his fall, experience two cult-classic live film screenings at Atlanta Symphony Hall, featuring special appearances by original cast members! The featured films include The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Spooktacular Tour with Brad & Columbia on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, followed by Little Shop of Horrors: 40th Anniversary Screening Hosted by Ellen Greene on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Spooktacular Tour invites audiences to join the original Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Columbia (Nell Campbell) for a screening of the original unedited movie with Atlanta’s longest running shadow cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (LDOD).

Audiences will have an opportunity to meet the original Brad & Columbia from the movie; participate in a costume contest; and interact with a live performance by the local Shadow Cast ensemble. They will be performing scenes from the movie ‘live’ on stage while the full un-edited film is shown behind them. Adding to the excitement, fans will be treated to a special live performance of ‘Once in a While’, Brad’s song from the stage show that was cut from the movie.

Limited VIP tickets are available and include a meet-and-greet with Bostwick and Campbell.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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is the iconic little movie that conquered Hollywood. The film transformed from a modest musical adaptation into a worldwide movement that continues to inspire audiences to embrace individuality and celebrate their authentic selves.

Next, celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Little Shop of Horrors with a

Little Shop of Horrors screening hosted by the original Audrey, Ellen Greene! This is a rare appearance by Ellen Greene, who originated the role in the stage musical and continued to star in everyone’s favorite film adaptation. There will also be an exclusive VIP meet-and-greet package including a piece of signed memorabilia and photoops!

Little Shop of Horrors is the 1986 cultclassic sci-fi musical comedy directed by Frank Oz, featuring a nerdy florist, Seymour Krelborn, who cultivates a man-eating, blood-thirsty plant named Audrey II. For tickets and more information on these programs, visit aso.org/live.

Broadway Stars Headline City Springs Theatre Company’s Les Misérables this September in Sandy Springs

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ity Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) kicks off its ninth season of musicals at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (SSPAC) with the legendary hit Les Misérables. It will be directed by CSTC’s Artistic Director, Shuler Hensley, who made his Broadway debut in the show’s original run, playing Javert in 2001. Since its London premiere in 1985, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 150 million theatregoers worldwide. The three-weekend run in the SSPAC’s Byers Theatre will be the first local staging of the musical in more than a decade.

“Because of its rich history and massive global success, Les Misérables probably has the broadest appeal of any musical we’ve ever produced,” says CSTC’s Executive Director Natalie DeLancey. “Les Miz changed the cultural landscape in so many ways not only by helping usher in the era of the ‘mega-musical,’ but by introducing so many new theatergoers of all ages to the art form.

Because of its immense popularity, for many, this was the first musical they had ever seen.”

Based on Victor Hugo’s iconic 1862 novel, Les Misérables is the story of a

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former convict seeking redemption while being relentlessly pursued by an unforgiving police inspector. Featuring unforgettable songs including “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” and “One Day More,” this Tony Award®-winning musical has become one of the most celebrated productions in theatre history.

Making his CSTC debut and starring as Jean Valjean will be New York-based actor Jacob Keith Watson, a veteran of seven Broadway productions including the recent Lincoln Center Tony®-winning production of Ragtime. After appearing last year as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in CSTC’s Ragtime, Jonathan Christopher returns to play the show’s ruthless Inspector Javert.

Christopher appeared on Broadway in the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd alongside his brother, Nicholas. Also making her CSTC debut as Fantine will be Grammy®-winning vocalist Anna Sailors.

Les Misérables opens Sept. 11 at the Byers Theatre in the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at CitySpringsTheatre.com or by calling the box office at (404) 477-4365.

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Tragedy.

Romance. Fate.

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If you’re captivated by extraordinary athleticism, moved by live music, or love a good story — even if you’ve never been to the ballet before — you’re probably a ‘ballet person’!

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Clockwise from top left: Jordan Leeper; Rachel Olivia Zinman & Guilherme Macial; Brooke Gilliam & Jonas Tutaj; Airi Igarashi & Mikaela Santos. Photos by Rachel Neville. Season art by Monica Lind.

The Atlanta Opera Presents Silent Night: A Wartime Miracle

Photo by Jeff Roffman

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hat would it take for you to lay down your weapon and walk toward the enemy?

This November, The Atlanta Opera opens its 2026–27 season with Silent Night, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera inspired by the true story of the Christmas Truce of 1914. In the midst of World War I, soldiers from opposing sides made the extraordinary decision to stop fighting. For one night, they emerged from their trenches, exchanged gifts, sang Christmas carols, played soccer and recognized the shared humanity of the men they had been ordered to kill.

With music by Kevin Puts and a libretto

by Mark Campbell, Silent Night brings that remarkable moment to the stage through powerful music and human storytelling.

French, British and German soldiers arrive at the front carrying languages, loyalties and hopes for the future. As Christmas Eve approaches, music travels across no-man’s-land and creates an opening for connection. The temporary peace that follows is both inspiring and fragile, offering a reminder of what becomes possible when people see one another as individuals rather than enemies.

General & Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun leads this grand-scale production, with Principal Conductor Iván López Reynoso conducting.

Photo by Zvulun previously directed Jeff Roffman the production at Ireland’s Wexford Festival Opera, where it won the Audience Choice Award. It also received the Best Opera Award at the Irish Times Theatre Awards. The cast features Sylvia D’Eramo as Anna Sørensen, Kameron Lopreore as Nikolaus Sprink, and Luke Sutliff as Lieutenant Audebert.

Performed during Veterans Day week, Silent Night offers a timely opportunity to reflect on service, sacrifice and the human cost of war. The opera does not ignore the consequences of the soldiers’ actions.

When their commanders learn of the truce, the men are reprimanded and reassigned, making their act of peace all the more powerful.

Silent Night will be presented Nov. 7, 10, 13 and 15 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The opera is sung in English, French, German and Italian with English supertitles.

Individual tickets and season subscriptions are on sale now.

For tickets and more information, visit atlantaopera.org or call (404) 881-8885.

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• Nathalie Stutzmann conducting a Brahms Revealed festival • Delta Classical Concerts featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Faure’s Requiem, and a night of French Opera music.

• Sparkling Holiday Concerts to celebrate the season

Atlanta Ballet 2 Returns to the Fox Theatre with Cinderella

Atlanta Ballet 2, Cinderella © Kim Kenney 2020

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tlanta Ballet is set to return to the Fox Theatre for the first time since 2019 as Atlanta Ballet 2 presents three performances of Cinderella, Oct. 16-17. Dancers from Atlanta Ballet 2 and the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education will perform one of the world’s most beloved fairy tales on the city’s iconic stage, marking an exclusive homecoming for the company.

Cinderella tells the timeless story of kindness, perseverance and the search for true love. Part of Atlanta Ballet’s family ballet series, the one-hour, family-friendly production is designed to introduce young audiences to the art of ballet, transporting them into a world of enchantment through immersive storytelling, vibrant costumes, imaginative sets and beloved characters.

“Having the opportunity to perform at The Fox is very meaningful for our

Atlanta Ballet 2 dancers,” said Gennadi Nedvigin, artistic director of Atlanta Ballet.

“The theatre with its whimsical decor is deeply rooted in Atlanta’s cultural history, and returning there with Cinderella allows us to share a timeless story with new generations in the magical environment.”

Choreographed by Bruce Wells, this version of Cinderella blends classical choreography with narration to suit audiences of all ages. Wells is internationally acclaimed for his role as a former soloist with New York City Ballet, where he performed works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Frederick Ashton and Anthony Tudor. Audiences may also recognize Wells’ previous Atlanta Ballet 2 works, including Beauty and the Beast, Swan Princess and Snow White.

Atlanta Ballet’s highly popular Family Ballets are short, Gianna Horton-Sibble & Icaro Queiros, Atlanta Ballet 2, Cinderella child-friendly fairy tales © Kim Kenney 2020 performed by Atlanta Ballet 2 and students from the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education, and feature narration designed to help young audiences follow the story.

Recommended for ages 4 and up. For information visit atlantaballet.com.

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Tickets: alliancetheatre.org/shows BOX OFFICE 404.733.4600

The Rialto Celebrates 30 Seasons of Unforgettable Live Performances

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his season, the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University celebrates a remarkable milestone: 30 seasons of bringing world-class artists and unforgettable performances to downtown Atlanta.

Since opening in 1996, the Rialto has become one of the city’s premier destinations for jazz, world music, dance, and cultural experiences. This celebratory season continues that tradition with an extraordinary lineup featuring GRAMMY Award winners, internationally acclaimed performers, and legendary artists across multiple genres.

The season opens on Sept. 17 with 18-time GRAMMY Award-winning banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck and his acclaimed My Bluegrass Heart tour. The celebration continues with the legendary vocal group Take 6 on Oct. 2, followed by acclaimed jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman on Oct. 16. In the new year, audiences can experience trumpet master Arturo Sandoval on Jan. 22, Atlanta’s own Arrested Development on

Bela Fleck March 11, The Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon on Apr. 23, and many more extraordinary artists throughout the season.

In addition to the series shows, the Rialto offers audiences a variety of ways to engage with the arts. Visitors can explore visual art exhibitions presented in partnership with The Sun ATL, or enjoy Feed Your Senses, a free monthly lunchtime concert series featuring Atlantabased artists. New this season, the Rialto also introduces memberships that offer exclusive benefits, early ticket access, and more ways to connect with performances and artists throughout the year.

Located at the corner of Luckie and Forsyth, the historic Rialto combines worldclass performances with the character and charm of one of Atlanta’s most distinctive theaters. Whether you’re discovering a new artist or welcoming back a longtime favorite, every performance offers the excitement of live entertainment and the chance to connect with Atlanta’s vibrant arts community.

Join us as we celebrate 30 seasons of artistry, community, and unforgettable moments. Explore the full lineup and purchase tickets at Rialto.GSU.edu.

Take-6, photo by John Abbott

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Atlanta Master Chorale Kicking off 25-26 Season, photo by Nick Almand

Serenity and Joy: Atlanta Master Chorale Opens Its 2026-2027 Season

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tlanta Master Chorale invites you to experience the beautiful duality of the human spirit as we open our 2026-2027 season with “Serenity and Joy” on Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at 8 pm. This inaugural concert explores a truth we all know intimately: while we love music that is joyful, fun, energetic, and full of life, we are equally moved by music that is slow, calm, and serene. This program brings both together — sometimes within a single piece — creating a rich and varied musical experience.

The centerpiece of the evening is the extraordinary Mass for Double Choir

by Swiss composer Frank Martin. Widely regarded as one of the greatest a cappella choral works of the 20th century, this virtuosic masterpiece draws on the intricate interplay of vocal lines found in Renaissance music, enriched by warm, rich post-Romantic harmonies. You will be captivated as the work alternates seamlessly between moments of profound serenity and exuberant joy, proving simply amazing at every turn.

This concert offers audiences a chance to experience the full emotional spectrum of choral artistry — from hushed, contemplative passages to soaring, jubilant harmonies. It’s a fitting way to launch a new season, reminding us that beauty exists in both stillness and celebration,

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and that music has the power to hold both truths at once.

Both performances take place at Emory University’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, located at 1700 N Decatur Road in Atlanta. Tickets are $42 for adults, $39 for seniors, groups of 10 or more, and Emory faculty and staff, $10 for youth under 18 and students, and $20 for livestream access. Season subscriptions are also available, with a Full Season (4 concerts) priced at $147, Build-Your-Own options at $114 (3 concerts) or $76 (2 concerts), and a Full Season Youth/Student subscription at $35.

Don’t miss this opportunity to begin the season with Atlanta Master Chorale— where music touches spirit. For tickets and information, call the Schwartz Center Box Office at (404) 727-5050 or visit atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

October 2025 Concert with Artistic Director Dr. Eric Nelson. photo by Nick Almand

Let’s Go with “Building Creative Confidence Through the Arts”

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t Galloway, the arts are more than an opportunity to perform, create, or discover a new talent; they are an essential part of how students learn, grow, and understand the world around them.

Beginning in PreK3 and continuing through 12th grade, students are encouraged to explore their creativity through music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and more. Along the way, they build confidence, develop their individual voices, and discover that there is no single way to be an artist.

At Galloway, we think of our students as three types of artists: Finders, Becomers, and Connectors. Finders are discovering new interests and experimenting with different forms of creative expression.

Becomers have found a discipline they love and are ready to deepen their skills and commitment. Connectors see how their artistic experiences intersect with other areas of learning, their community, and the world beyond Galloway.

That journey begins in Early Learning, where the focus is on exploration, imagination, and process. Students experience music, performing arts, and

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visual arts while building the creative confidence that will carry them forward.

In Middle Learning, opportunities expand as students develop foundational skills and begin making more choices about the disciplines they want to pursue. By Upper Learning, students can dive even deeper through introductory and advanced courses in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.

Throughout the program, students learn from Fine Arts faculty who are practicing professional artists themselves.

Their real-world experience brings a depth of knowledge to the classroom while giving students mentors who understand both the creative process and the courage it takes to share your work with others.

Whether a student is stepping onto a stage, picking up an instrument, working with clay, choreographing a dance, or discovering an artistic medium for the first time, there is room for them in Galloway’s Fine Arts program.

Because creativity at Galloway isn’t reserved for a select few. It is part of the experience for every learner. For more info please visit us at gallowayschool.org/arts.

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Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center: More Than Great Shows Funny Fridays with Joel Byars

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t Sandy Springs PAC, we do more than just present shows and events you’ll love. We bring you laughter with standup comedy at Funny Fridays (August 17 and September 18), promote peace and relaxation with Sound Bath Meditations, and feed your body and soul with Joe Alterman’s Toast & Jam jazz brunches. You can also reconnect with your sense of wonder in a night of incredible illusions with Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy, and laugh until it hurts with Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue.

Renew and refresh your spirit with PAC’s series of events for the soul, including three sound bath meditations with practitioner Malinie Feeney, a 500-hour yoga instructor and sound healer. All sound baths are on Mondays at 6 p.m. in our

Studio Theatre, Aug, 17, Sept. 21, and Oct. 26.

We’ve got you covered on Sundays, with our Toast & Jam Jazz brunches, hosted by local jazz legend Joe Alterman, with special musical guests for each event, and a brunch created by Executive Chef Karl Elliott. Joe welcomes Cleveland P. Jones at the September 13 brunch and Jonathan Karrant on Oct. 25.

On Oct. 10, illusionist and comedian Michael Carbonaro of TruTV’s The Carbonaro Effect brings his live show to our stage: prepare to be awed and amused! Your four favorite friends, Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia, continue the tradition of laughter and midnight cheesecake in Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, Oct. 22.

Your tickets are waiting for you at sandyspringspac.com!

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

Joe Alterman, photo by The Sintoses

Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy

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Measure for Measure September Macbeth October Turn of the Screw Last week of October Othello November

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Holiday Magic Takes Center Stage with Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker

ew Atlanta holiday traditions capture the city’s vibrant cultural spirit quite like Ballethnic Dance Company’s Urban Nutcracker. Returning to the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center in Decatur on Dec. 19 (2 p.m. and 8 p.m.) and Dec. 20 (3 p.m.), this beloved production continues to enchant audiences with a fresh, joyful reimagining of the timeless holiday classic.

Recognized as one of the nation’s first culturally reimagined adaptations of The Nutcracker, Ballethnic’s signature production treats audiences to an exhilarating blend of classical ballet, jazz, modern, and African dance, creating a unique experience while honoring the ballet’s classical foundation. The result is an uplifting performance filled with powerful storytelling, vibrant choreography, and unforgettable music that resonates with audiences of every generation.

One of the production’s greatest strengths is its celebration of community.

Professional dancers perform alongside students from Ballethnic Academy of Dance, offering young artists the rare opportunity to share the stage with seasoned performers.

The Academy, the official school of Ballethnic Dance Company, has long been recognized for nurturing technical excellence while emphasizing confidence, discipline, creativity, and leadership.

That commitment to developing the next generation of artists extends through the Ballethnic Youth Ensemble, a pre-professional training program that prepares aspiring dancers for scholarships,

apprenticeships, collegiate programs, and professional careers. The organization’s Danseur Development Project further expands its impact by providing boys and young men with rigorous dance training, mentorship, and life skills through an athletic approach to classical dance.

Ballethnic’s influence reaches far beyond the studio. Its alumni have gone on to perform on Broadway, in Hollywood, and with renowned arts organizations across the globe. Among its most celebrated former students are Grammynominated artists and actresses Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey, whose early artistic training began at Ballethnic.

More than a holiday performance, Urban Nutcracker reflects Ballethnic’s enduring mission to make dance accessible, culturally relevant, and transformational.

As one Ballethnic parent shared, “Dance is really just an excuse to infuse this curriculum. Ballethnic is an incubator for students to discover who they are, delivering a process for shaping leaders.”

Whether you’re discovering the production for the first time or returning to a cherished holiday tradition, Urban Nutcracker promises an inspiring celebration of culture, community, and the joy of dance. This December, gather family and friends and experience a performance that continues to define Atlanta’s holiday arts season.

If you’re interested in training the Ballethnic way, visit Ballethnic.org or call (404) 762-1416 to enroll today! Classes begin September 8, 2026.

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26 2 SEASON Experience the joy of live music all season long with Copland, Brahms, Shostakovich and more.

Full Schedule and Tickets available at GeorgiaSymphony.org

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American Soundscapes and New Musical Perspectives Take Center Stage at Schwartz

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Jordan Bak, photo by Titalayo Ayangade

rom expansive Later in the month, portraits of American on Thursday, October 29, musical identity to the distinguished composer and rare opportunity to hear a pianist Eleanor Alberga curates celebrated composer perform a remarkable evening her own work, the Schwartz centered on her string Center for Performing Arts invites quartets. The program traces the evolution audiences to experience music not only as of a living composer’s artistic voice with performance, but as a deeper look across the Green Room Ensemble — Thomas cultures and creative perspectives.

Bowes and Nathan Meltzer, violin; Jordan Bak, On Friday, Oct. 2, the Chamber viola; and Sterling Elliott, cello. Alberga also Music Society of Lincoln Center performs performs her Second Piano Quintet, bringing the Candler Concert Series opening a unique perspective to her own work. program, American Soundscapes. Drawing Known for its rhythmic vitality, expressive on a roster of internationally acclaimed depth, and contemporary language, Alberga’s artists, the ensemble presents a compelling work creates an intimate dialogue between portrait of American musical identity composer and performers that invites through works spanning more than half listeners into the creative process itself. a century. Audiences will experience Experience a season of artistry. This the lush romanticism of Amy Beach’s fall’s concerts showcase the enduring Piano Quintet, the cinematic intensity of power of chamber music to tell stories, Bernard Herrmann’s Psycho Suite, and the spark dialogue, and illuminate the many expansive optimism of Aaron Copland’s voices that shape our musical landscape. beloved Appalachian Spring Suite. Together, For tickets and more information, these works illuminate visit schwartz.emory.edu or call the Schwartz the many ways American Center Box Office at composers have shaped the (404) 727-5050. nation’s cultural imagination, Eleanor Alberga from the concert hall to (c) Benjamin Ealovega the silver screen.

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Urban Nutcracker, Ballethnic Youth Ensemble, & Danseur Development Auditions - $15

Danseur Development Auditions Boys and young men with rigorous dance training and life skills through an athletic approach to classical dance Ballethnic Youth Ensemble A pre-professional training program that prepares Youth dancers for scholarships, apprenticeships, and 2587 BALLETHNICcollegiate WAY, EASTprograms, POINT 30344 professional careers 02:30PM - 06:00PM

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Discover the Arts at Oglethorpe

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glethorpe University offers one of Atlanta’s most inviting cultural destinations. From theatrical productions and classical concerts to museum exhibitions, film screenings, and community events, the university hosts a wide range of performances throughout the year.

At the center of it all is the Conant Performing Arts Center, a 550-seat venue that combines professionalcaliber performances with the intimacy of Oglethorpe’s historic campus setting.

Visitors can enjoy everything from Shakespeare and chamber music to student performances and museum exhibitions without leaving Brookhaven.

The season opens Sept. 12-13 with Georgia Classic Theatre’s production of Macbeth. Shakespeare’s dark and gripping tragedy comes to the Conant stage for two performances, with audiences invited to arrive early and enjoy a picnic on the lawn outside the theater before each show. The relaxed outdoor gathering offers a fitting prelude to one of the playwright’s most enduring works.

On Oct. 4, the Skylight Gallery Concert Series returns with a performance by internationally acclaimed cellist Jesús Castro-Balbi. Held inside the spacious Skylight Gallery at the Oglethorpe

University Museum of Art, the concert series offers a distinctive experience that brings music and visual art together in the same setting. Audience members can take in both the performance and the surrounding exhibitions, creating an evening that engages multiple artistic traditions at once.

The season also showcases the talents of Oglethorpe’s own student musicians. The Oglethorpe Singers, Oglethorpe Chorale, Jazzy Petrels, and Oglethorpe University Orchestra will join forces for Heroes, Legends, and Epic Adventures, a free concert celebrating iconic music from the world of video games. Featuring arrangements for both instruments and voices, the performance promises a journey through memorable soundtracks that have inspired generations of players.

For a complete list of performances, exhibitions, and events, visit the university’s arts calendar at oglethorpe.edu/arts.

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The William Baker Choral Foundation presents

The New South Festival Singers Dr. Thomas Dixon, Music Director & Conductor Ivy Belk Pirl, Collaborative Pianist

All Creation Sings Saturday, October 24 at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 25 at 2:30 p.m.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 1520 Oak Road SW Snellville, Georgia 30078

Central Presbyterian Church 201 Washington Street SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Free parking is available in the Department of Public Safety Garage 180 Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. (formerly Central Ave.), Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Tickets at the door or online www.FestivalSingers.org/concerts

The New South Festival Singers is an ensemble of the William Baker Choral Foundation

Capturing Bursts of Beauty

Richard Calmes Photography The art of award winning Dance Photographer Richard Calmes captures the beauty, magic, and great skill of dance with artistry for all to enjoy!

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Dancer, Amelia Snyder Photo by Richard Calmes

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HAMILTON and DEATH BECOMES HER to Anchor 2026/2027 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Season at the Fox Theatre

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egions Bank Broadway in Atlanta proudly announces that the Atlanta premiere of the Tony Award® winning DEATH BECOMES HER and the return of the revolutionary HAMILTON will anchor the 2026/2027 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season at the Fox Theatre. The season lineup also features Atlanta premieres of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, BOOP! The Musical, THE NOTEBOOK, and OPERATION MINCEMEAT. The 2026/2027

a bold next chapter for Broadway in Atlanta,” said Russ Belin, vice president of Broadway in Atlanta. “From headlinemaking premieres to fan-favorite returns, this lineup reflects the creative force shaping Broadway today. We’re honored to continue growing the season alongside audiences that show up with curiosity and passion year after year.”

Four Star-Show Subscription packages start at $190, and are available until Oct. 2.

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season will also welcome back WATER FOR ELEPHANTS for its Fox Theatre debut, following the production’s world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in 2023. Season options include the highly anticipated returns of WICKED, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… By Cirque du Soleil, BEETLEJUICE and THE BODYGUARD. “The 2026/2027 season represents

the show time, day of the week and seating location. Subscriber benefits include access to the best seats available, priority access to additional tickets and ticket exchange privileges.

Visit broadwayinatlanta.com for more information on subscriptions and to sign up for priority access to purchase individual shows.

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The Sounds of America Take Center Stage as the Georgia Symphony Orchestra Launches Season 76

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here’s something uniquely powerful about hearing American music performed live. It tells our story — not as a single voice, but as a rich tapestry of traditions, cultures, and experiences woven together through sound.

As communities across the country continue commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra opens its 76th Season with American Tapestry, an inspiring concert that celebrates the spirit, energy, and complexity of our nation through music.

Presented in October, the program journeys through some of America’s most beloved musical voices. Audiences will experience the optimism of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, the unmistakable rhythms of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Joan Tower’s stirring Made in America, and works by William Grant Still, Valerie Coleman, and James Stephenson that reflect the many influences shaping American music today.

Rather than offering a single perspective, American Tapestry invites listeners to reflect on the many stories that define our nation. The result is a concert that is both celebratory and deeply human — filled with moments of excitement, beauty, nostalgia, and hope.

The season continues with festive

Holiday Pops performances, a celebration of the groundbreaking jazz artists of 1959, Brahms’ moving German Requiem, bold orchestral masterworks, and energetic big band jazz. Together, these performances reflect the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s commitment to creating musical experiences that are both artistically compelling and welcoming to audiences of every background.

Whether you’re a lifelong concertgoer or considering your first symphony performance, there’s never been a better time to experience the excitement of live orchestral music. It’s an opportunity to unplug from everyday distractions, reconnect with your community, and share an experience that can only happen in the concert hall.

Learn more and explore the full season at georgiasymphony.org, (770) 615-2908.

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ickets are now on sale for the GRAMMY® Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-27 Delta Classical Concert season — its fifth with Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann’s at the helm. In the upcoming season, the orchestra focuses on the works of Johannes Brahms (on the heels of its wildly successful Beethoven Project), welcomes new Artist-in-Residence, Anna Geniushene, and presents two world premieres.

The season-long series, Brahms Revealed, will showcase all four of the composer’s symphonies, all of his concertos, and his German Requiem, among others. ASO Executive Director Jennifer Barlament said, “This season, following the tradition of focusing on major composers, we bring Johannes Brahms into focus, hearing his works in new ways with new voices. I’m particularly excited to hear Nathalie, the Orchestra and our Chorus performing his German Requiem.”

Coming off her recent performance at the Bayreuth Festival in Germany, Stutzmann channels a flair for operatic works into concerts that feature works by Wagner, Berlioz and Gluck.

The Orchestra welcomes Artist-in-

Residence Anna Geniushene, who will perform three piano concertos throughout the season, as well as other exciting guest artists, including: Superstar violinist Joshua Bell kicks off the new season with a concert on Sep. 16.

Jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner performs Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue on Oct. 22/24 The ASO Chorus performs Faure’s Requiem with an incredible lineup of vocal talent, Nov. 12-15.

The upcoming season includes two world premieres. Composer Jasmine Arielle Barnes will debut a new work written in honor of Coretta Scott King’s 100th birthday, and Adam Schoenberg’s “Concerto for Body” debuts in April 2027.

From timeless classics to contemporary voices, this season offers something for everyone, including Family Concerts designed to inspire children under 12 to love classical music and holiday concerts to celebrate the season with family and friends. Plus, a brand-new Coffee Concert series with two Friday morning matinee performances (Mar. 12 and Apr. 23).

Visit aso.org now to purchase single tickets and explore the full schedule.

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The New South Festival Singers Presents Its 42nd Season

ounded in 1985 by William Baker as Gwinnett Festival Singers, the New South Festival Singers (NSFS) begin their 42nd concert season returning to Gwinnett County on Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m., at the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Snellville, Georgia. The program will be repeated on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25, 2:30 p.m., at the historic Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Atlanta, across from the Georgia State Capitol.

Tickets are available at the door or online at FestivalSingers.org/concerts Music Director Dr. Thomas Dixon has crafted a diverse and brilliant program on the theme “All Creation Sings” that will feature classic favorites from Haydn to contemporary composers Ralph Manuel, Russell Hepplewhite, Gwyneth Walker, and Jale Runestad, along with the Festival Singers’ signature spirituals and gospels in arrangements by Moses Hogan, Rosephanye Powell, and Shawn Kirchner.

The Festival Singers, now one of Atlanta’s longest-standing choral enterprises, has an illustrious history in its 42nd season. Known as William Baker Festival Singers from 1998-2015, NSFS is in its second season under the leadership of Dr. Thomas Dixon. The ensemble’s

performance at the 2026 Piccolo Spoleto Festival was called one of the finest in its 36 years.

The Festival Singers have performed in acclaimed concerts across the South and Midwest, along with an appearance in England’s Canterbury Cathedral. They have been featured in numerous national radio programs, including two performances on National Public Radio’s Performance Today. Their numerous recordings have been lauded in national publications including The American Record Guide and The Journal of the Anglican Association of Musicians. They have performed for regional conferences of the American Choral Directors Association, the American Guild of Organists, and the Georgia Music Educators Association.

The New South Festival Singers is the flagship ensemble of the William Baker Choral Foundation, a national arts organization sponsoring ensembles in Georgia, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas, along with the Jane Sullivan Choral Resource Library, the Institute for Choral Creativity, and the Institute for Healthy Singing & Voice Research.

For information, visit ChoralFoundation.org.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL Acting Classes for Kids and Teens The Alliance Theatre Education programs for youth and teens offer diverse and immersive theatrical experiences. Tailored for children from infancy to high school, the programs feature age-appropriate productions that ignite a passion for the arts from an early age.

Teens can engage in immersive programs that explore their artistry. Drama camps and classes provide hands-on learning opportunities, fostering creative talents in a supportive environment. These programs aim to inspire a lasting appreciation for the performing arts, nurturing the next generation of theater enthusiasts.

For more information, visit .alliancetheatre.org/classes/kids-teens/.

Arís Theatre is proud to announce the classic play The Birthday Party Arís Theatre is proud to announce their production of Harold Pinter’s classic play The Birthday Party at 7 Stages Back Space, playing opening Oct. 2-11, 2026. In a rundown English seaside boarding house, Stanley gets a birthday surprise from two mysterious guests, who push him to the edge of sanity and us to the edges of reality. The most joyful of occasions becomes a twisted nightmare.

This classic of British theatre is darkly comic, deeply unsettling, pioneering comedy of menace. One of the most important plays of 20th century British theatre by its finest playwriting Nobel laureate.

For more info check us out at aristheatre.org.

Atlanta Ballet, Still Inspiring Atlanta Dancers for 95 Years Founded in 1929, Atlanta Ballet is one of the premiere dance companies in the country and the official State Ballet of Georgia. Atlanta Ballet’s eclectic repertoire spans ballet history, highlighted by beloved classics and inventive originals. Opened in 1996, the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education provides classes for students from age 2 to adult at three convenient studio locations. After 95 years, Atlanta Ballet continues to bring together art and artists from across the globe and from our own backyard to create inspiring dance and dance education for the city of Atlanta.

To learn more, go to atlantaballet.com.

Serenity and Joy Atlanta Master Chorale opens its 2026-2027 season with “Serenity and Joy” on Oct. 9 and 10, 2026, at 8 pm. The program features Frank Martin’s extraordinary Mass for Double Choir, one of the 20th century’s greatest a cappella works, seamlessly alternating between serenity and exuberant joy. Performances take place at Emory’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Tickets: $42 adults, $39 seniors/groups, $10 youth/students, $20 livestream. Season subscriptions available.

Call (404) 727-5050 or visit atlantamasterchorale.org. Where music touches spirit.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL The Atlanta Opera opens its 2026–27 season with Silent Night

Hit Movies + Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

The Atlanta Opera opens its 2026–27 season with Silent Night, Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera inspired by the true story of the 1914 Christmas Truce during World War I. On one extraordinary Christmas Eve, French, British, and German soldiers lay down their weapons, share food, sing carols, and rediscover their common humanity across enemy lines. Directed by Tomer Zvulun and conducted by Iván López Reynoso, this acclaimed production earned top honors at Ireland’s Wexford Festival Opera and has captivated audiences worldwide.

Performances are Nov. 7, 10, 13, and 15 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Tickets and information are available at atlantaopera.org.

This fall, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) features three hit films in the Movies in Concert series lineup, presented by Invesco. The series kicks off on Sept. 26 & 27 with the sold-out film program La La Land. Then, Symphony Hall celebrates the spooky season with Hocus Pocus on Oct. 30 and November 1, 2026, and welcomes the holidays with Elf on Nov. 28 & 29, 2026. These concerts feature the full-length movie on a 40-foot screen in Symphony Hall while the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays the score live.

For tickets and more information, visit aso.org/movies.

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company is the place to complete your Bucket list item of seeing every Shakespeare play.

Explore all of his symphonies, concertos and more with your Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Kicking off in October, the Brahms Revealed festival explores the man behind the music with community events, educational opportunities, and more.

You can also hear Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner, and experience the powerful ASO Chorus when they join the orchestra for Faure’s Requiem.

It’s not too early to start thinking about celebrating the holiday season at Symphony Hall when your orchestra performs Handel’s Messiah and festive favorites.

For tickets and more information, visit aso.org.

In their 30+ years, they have completed his entire canon.... twice! Now it’s your turn! Get started on your journey this Fall with both rare and popular plays: Measure for Measure in September, Macbeth in October, and Othello in November. Come back at the end of October for an adaptation of Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw, performed in the round. We love a good ghost story.

Everything happens at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse. ShakespeareTavern.com.

Tortured by the legacy of Beethoven.

Fueled by hidden inner passions.

Brahms created a symphonic language all his own.

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Train, Audition, and Perform the Ballethnic Way!

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a Journey through Music and Memory

Ballethnic Dance Company is off to a hot start as they prepare for the fall and winter seasons! Enrollment for Ballethnic Academy of Dance is ongoing with classes beginning in September. Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and African are available for all ages and skill levels.

The company is hosting one final audition for the Danseur Development Project (specialized young men’s training), Ballethnic Youth Ensemble (advanced youth performing company), and the annual production of the Urban Nutcracker on Sept.

19, 2026 from 3- 6 p.m.

Mark your calendars, for the magical annual production of Ballethnic’s Urban Nutcracker—a soulful twist on the holiday classic! Join us Dec. 19 & 20 at Porter Sandford III Performing Arts and Community Center.

Tickets on sale now! ballethnic.org.

It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio.

Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba— until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.

Hailed as a “jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see” (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will play the Fox Theatre Oct. 27 – November 1.

Visit www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com for tickets.

On-stage Passion this Fall with Broadway In Atlanta

Directed by Tony-winner Shuler Hensley, this is the first local staging of the musical in over a decade.

The production stars Jacob Keith Watson (Broadway’s Ragtime) as Jean Valjean, Jonathan Christopher (Broadway’s Sweeney Todd) as Javert, and Grammywinning vocalist Anna Sailors as Fantine.

Part of CSTC’s 2026–2027 PNC Bank Season, Les Misérables brings this epic and legendary musical to the Byers Theatre beginning Sept. 11.

Tickets are available at CitySpringsTheatre.com.

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.

HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON returns to the Fox Theatre for three weeks only: Sept. 2-20.

Visit BroadwayInAtlanta.com for tickets.

City Springs Theatre Company presents Les Misérables, the landmark musical based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL Classical Arts Entertainment presents Cinderella

Galloway School Takes you to Tea with Alice in Wonderland.

Classical Arts Entertainment presents the United European Ballet Company in Cinderella, a dazzling full-length ballet for the entire family. Follow Cinderella from a life of hardship to a magical royal ball, where a chance encounter with a prince changes her destiny. Featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s unforgettable score, exquisite choreography, beautiful costumes, and enchanting scenery, this timeless fairy tale comes alive onstage with romance, humor, and wonder. Perfect for audiences of all ages, Cinderella is a magical theatrical experience that will leave you believing dreams really can come true.

For more information and tickets go to www.sandyspringspac.

Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice, and you’ll land in a wonderfully wacky world of rhymes and ridiculousness, checkerboards and cheeky cats, and Mad Hatters and mayhem. Alice chases the White Rabbit through the audience, attends the most absurd tea party in history, and faces off with the Queen of Hearts. What could possibly go wrong? Curiouser and curiouser For more info visit gallowayschool.org/ arts.

DRACULA: A Ballet to Die For Sink your teeth into a haunting weekend of passion, seduction, and suspense as Gwinnett Ballet Theatre presents Dracula…A Ballet to Die For at Gas South Theater.

Bram Stoker’s gothic classic comes alive through dramatic choreography, richly detailed costumes, and atmospheric staging. Choreographed by Sara Elyse Sanford and set to Philip Feeney’s powerful score, Dracula blends romance, danger, and dark fantasy into an unforgettable theatrical experience. Audience members often arrive in gothic, Victorian, and vampire-inspired attire, adding to the immersive atmosphere.

With only four performances, this is your final opportunity to experience GBT’s Dracula before a new fall production arrives next season. gwinnettballet.org gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/ dracula-2026.

Receive hands-on experiences both on stage and behind the scenes at Oglethorpe .

Visit Oglethorpe’s small, historic campus for theatre, concerts, and visual arts on a different scale.

Oglethorpe’s 550-seat Conant Performing Arts Center stages productions by the university’s acclaimed music and theatre programs, as well as guest lecturers and student-led theatre and art exhibitions.

Oglethorpe students receive hands-on experiences both on stage and behind the scenes, equipping them with valuable professional experience before graduating.

Details about upcoming events at oglethorpe.edu/arts.

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Unplug. Recharge. Connect.

The New South Festival Singers open their 42nd concert season with “All Creation Sings,” a celebration of life, hope, and wonder.

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s 76th Season is now on sale, offering a year of inspiring live music experiences that bring people together. From a sweeping celebration of American music to the profound beauty of the Brahms Requiem, from jazz nights that crackle with energy to a holiday concert that fills the room with warmth, there’s a full season of moments worth showing up for. Subscribers get the best seats, the best value, and priority access before tickets open to the public on July 27.

Explore a season that stirs the imagination, sparks conversation, and reminds us of the joy of sharing a live experience. georgiasymphony.org.

The 2026-2027 season is the second under Music Director & Conductor Dr. Thomas Dixon. Our season begins with two performances: Saturday, October 24, 6 p.m., in the nave of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Snellville, and again on Sunday, October 25, 2:30 p.m., in the nave of the historic Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Atlanta, with works by Ralph Manuel, Franz Joseph Haydn, Bob Chilcott. Jake Runestad, Shawn Kirchner, Moses Hogan, Gwyneth Walker, and others.

For information visit festivalsingers.org/ new-south-festival-singers.

The Michael C. Carlos Museum presents Anamnesis, on view September 19, 2026–January 24, 2027.

Out Front Theatre Opens New Season with Once Upon a One More Time

The Greek noun anamnesis evokes the ever-presence of the past and the act of remembering.

Using this idea as its guiding principle, the exhibition stages conversations between the work of Sergio Suárez and the museum’s collections of Indigenous American, Greek and Roman art, and Works on Paper. Through print, sculpture, and ceramic works interspersed throughout the galleries, Suárez explores the passage and presence of time on cosmic, mythic, and intimately human scales.

Learn more: carlos.emory.edu.

Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Britney Spears, Once Upon a One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a fabulous twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels (and a very cute, gay prince) embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.”

Once Upon a One More Time performs October 22 through November 7.

Season packages and single tickets are available at www.OutFrontTheatre.com.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS FALL Celebrate excellence in arts education with students at Pace Academy.

The independent college-preparatory school serves 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade and provides the highest level of artistic experience and knowledge by embedding study of the visual and performing arts in its curriculum for all ages.

Theatrical productions, concerts and arts exhibitions are open to the public.

Learn more at paceacademy.org/arts.

Celebrate the Rialto’s 30th Season The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University celebrates its 30th Season with an exceptional lineup of internationally acclaimed artists and unforgettable live performances. This milestone season features Béla Fleck, Take 6, Joshua Redman, American Ballet Theatre Studio Company, Arturo Sandoval, Canadian Brass, Bill Charlap Trio, Arrested Development, Sean Jones

Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families

with the Georgia State Jazz Band, and The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra featuring Nnenna Freelon. Alongside world-class performances, audiences can enjoy free community programming, visual art exhibitions, and exclusive member benefits.

Discover the season and the many ways to experience the arts in the heart of downtown Atlanta at Rialto.GSU.edu.

Back to School, Back to Sandy Springs PAC At Sandy Springs PAC, we do more than just present shows and events you’ll love. We bring you laughter with standup comedy at Funny Fridays, promote peace and relaxation with Sound Bath Meditations, and feed your body and soul with Joe Alterman’s Toast & Jam jazz brunches. You can also reconnect with your sense of wonder in a night of incredible illusions with Michael Carbonaro, and laugh until it hurts with Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue.

Your tickets are waiting at SandySpringsPAC.com!

School Street Playhouse Features A Chorus Line the Musical

Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 2026–27 Season on Sale!

School Street Located in Cumming, Georgia, the historic School Street Playhouse is a vibrant performing arts venue dedicated to bringing top-notch theatre, live music, and exceptional culture to our community.

Housed in a beautifully restored 1923 public school building, we blend rich local history with modern artistic passion.

Up next, we are thrilled to present A Chorus Line the Musical, running from Oct. 16 through Nov. 1. This iconic, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece follows seventeen dancers competing for a Broadway stage, sharing their raw dreams and personal struggles. Come experience unforgettable songs, high-energy dance, and one singular sensation!

For tickets or more information check us out at 770-781-9178 and schoolstreetplayhouse.com.

Experience a season of artistry at the highest level, featuring pianist Yuja Wang and her bold interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire, celebrated flutist Jasmine Choi, the renowned Academy of St. Martin in the Fields with pianist Conrad Tao, the Aaron Diehl Trio exploring the music of André Previn with soprano Mikaela Bennett, bluegrass-inspired classical arrangements with Tessa Lark, Joshua Roman, and Edgar Meyer, and more! Become a Schwartz Center subscriber by selecting four or more concerts.

Subscription packages and single tickets are on sale at schwartz.emory.edu, or by calling 404.727.5050.

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KIDS FRAME BY FRAME: THE ART OF STOP-MOTION ANIMATION Special Exhibition Now thru 11/01/26 Prices: Included w/Museum Entry ($12.50-$16.50) Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: (404) 873-3391 puppet.org THE WIZARD OF OZ Family Series Performance 9/16-9/27/26 Prices: $19-25

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EVERYBODY LOVES PIRATES Family Series Performance 9/30-10/11/26 Prices: $19-25 Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: (404) 873-3391 puppet.org

THEATRE THE AUGUST THREEPEAT (REPERTORY): THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, TWELFTH NIGHT, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Now thru 9/5/26 Prices: $25-$50 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: (404) 874-5299 shakespearetavern.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL 2026 ESSENTIAL THEATRE PLAY FESTIVAL 8/7-8/23/26 Prices: $18-$32 Essential Theatre, Inc. 7Stages Black Box 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: www.EssentialTheatre.com or EssentialTheatre.Tix.com

MEASURE FOR MEASURE 9/12-9/27/26 Prices: $25-50 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: (404) 874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

FUNNY FRIDAYS WITH JOEL BYARS 8/28 & 9/18/26 Prices: $37.71+ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

MACBETH BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 9/12-9/13/26 Prices: $45 Georgia Classic Theatre Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: (404) 724-8162 georgiaclassictheatre.org

OLD MACDONALD’S ATLANTA BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL — 15TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON 9/3-9/5/26 Prices: $10–$65 Atlanta Black Theatre Festival Spelman College’s New Performing Arts Centers 440 Westview Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 TIX: abtf.ludus.com atlantabtf.org

GARY OWEN – NO HARD FEELINGS TOUR 9/26/26 Prices: $59-$286+ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

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C.S. LEWIS ON STAGE 9/27/26 Prices: $59-$286+ Fellowship for Performing Arts Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 fpatheatre.com THE BIRTHDAY PARTY BY HAROLD PINTER 10/2-10/11/26 Prices : $20-$30 ARIS 7 Stages Back Stage 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30307 TIX: (404) 523-7647 aristheatre.org MACBETH 10/3-25/26 Prices: $25-50 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: (404) 874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

TRAP 10/3, 10/4, 10/9-11/26 Oglethorpe University Theatre Honor Fraternity Alpha Psi Omega’s Chi Kappa Chapter Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: (404) 504-1074 oglethorpe.edu/arts MICHAEL CARBONARO: WONDERBOY 10/10/26 Prices: $57.75+ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LAUGHS CONTINUE 10/22/26 Prices: $45.35+ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

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2026 National Black Arts Festival Event Guide EXPOSE. EDUCATE. ENGAGE. ENTERTAIN. NBAF Celebrates 38 Years of Arts Excellence in Atlanta.

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL THE TURN OF THE SCREW 10/29-11/1/26 Prices: $25-50 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: (404) 874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com ALICE IN WONDERLAND 11/5-11/7/26 Prices: $15 The Galloway Theatre Company Chaddick Center for the Arts 215 Chastain Park Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30342 TIX: gallowayschool.org/arts OTHELLO 11/7-11/29/26 Prices: $25-50 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: (404) 874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX – EMERGENCE 11/28/26 Prices: $66-$100 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

MUSICAL THEATRE THE CHARLIE BROWN CABARET Saturday Nights @ 9 p.m.

Prices: $8 Eagle Atlanta (Upstairs Cabaret) 1492 Piedmont Ave Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: atlantaeagle.com TESLA VS EDISON Now thru 8/23 Prices: $24-30 Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: (404) 873-3391 puppet.org

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PURPOSE 8/28-9/20/26 Prices: $35+ Alliance Theatre The Coca Cola Stage 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 733-4600 alliancetheatre.org

A MEAL 9/17-9/19/26 Prices: $15-$77 Leimay Ensemble 7 Stages 1105 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA TIX: (404) 523-7647 7stages.org/shows/a-meal/

HAMILTON 9/2-9/20/26 Prices: Tickets start at $35 Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com

SARA BAREILLES – THE GOOD GRIEF TOUR 9/24/26 Prices: $80-$200 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 foxtheatre.org

LES MISÉRABLES 9/11-9/27/26 Prices: $73-$135 City Springs Theatre Company Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (404) 477-4365 CitySpringsTheatre.com/lesmiz

UNDERTALE – THE DETERMINATION SYMPHONY 9/25/26 Prices: $60-$167 Lambert Jackson Productions Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 undertalesymphony.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL LIKE FATHER 10/8-11/15/26 Prices: $39+ Alliance Theatre Hertz Stage 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 733-4600 alliancetheatre.org/production/2026-27/likefather/ A CHORUS LINE THE MUSICAL 10/16-11/1/26 Prices: $35 Bellissimo Theatre Company School Street Playhouse 101 School Street , Cumming, GA 30040 TIX: 770-781-9178 www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME 10/22-11/7/26 Prices: $40+ Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

DAN & PHIL – HARD LAUNCH WORLD TOUR 10/23/26 Prices: $70-$300 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB 10/27-11/1/26 Prices: Tickets start at $35 Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 BroadwayInAtlanta.com SILENT NIGHT 11/7, 11/10, 11/13, 11/15 Prices: $45-$270 The Atlanta Opera Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (404) 881-8885 atlantaopera.org

Alliance Theatre World Premier TRADING PLACES, photo by Greg Mooney

DEATH BECOMES HER 11/17-11/22/26 Prices: Tickets start at $35 Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com

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RENEW & REFRESH: SOUND BATH MEDITATION 8/17, 9/21, & 10/26/26 Prices: $31.25 Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com THE R&B LOVERS TOUR 8/29/26 Prices: $105-$480+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com SOCIAL DISTORTION 9/1/26 Prices: $74-$282 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL CHANCE THE RAPPER COLORING BOOK 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR 9/3/26 Prices: TBA Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

JUANES – NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 9/9/26 Prices: $54-$472 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

JACK HARLOW – MONICA TOUR 9/4/26 Prices: $64-$194 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

MYLES SMITH – MY MESS, MY HEART, MY LIFE TOUR 9/10/26 Prices : $43-$200 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

JESSE & JOY – EL DESPECHO TOUR 9/6/26 Prices: $52-$196+ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 jessejoy.com

LUCKI – THE BAD INFLUENCER TOUR 9/11/26 Prices: $90-$500+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

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AIR SUPPLY: A MATTER OF TIME TOUR 9/11 at 7:30 p.m. Prices: $59-129 Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: (404) 733-4800 aso.org/live TCHAIKOVSKY’S “SOUVENIR OF FLORENCE” ECMSA: COOKE NOONTIME SERIES Fri 9/11, noon Free, No Tickets Required Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu MIKE CAMPBELL WITH THE ASO 9/12 at 7:30 p.m. Prices: $59.50-119.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: (404) 733-4800 aso.org/live

ADVENTURE AWAITS! CINEMA MUSIC FOR THE FAMILY 9/12/26 Prices: $10.00 Georgia Symphony Orchestra Jennie T. Anderson Theatre 548 South Marietta Parkway SE Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: (770) 615-2908 georgiasymphony.org NURSE JOHN – AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE TOUR 9/12/26 Prices: $51-$323+ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 nursejohnshows.com TOAST & JAM JAZZ BUNCH WITH JOE ALTERMAN & CLEVELAND P. JONES 9/13/26 Prices: $70+ includes brunch; concertonly tickets also available Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL ELENA CHOLAKOVA AND AARON STAMPFL EMORY MUSIC DEPARTMENT FACULTY RECITAL Sun 9/13, 4 p.m. Free, No Tickets Required Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu

DEKALB SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tue 9/15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10-$46 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu

KEN CARSON – XPERIMENTING TOUR 9/13/26 Prices: $60-$300+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com

BELA FLECK: MY BLUEGRASS HEART 9/17/26 Prices: $50 -$90 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu

THEE SACRED SOULS, LA LOM & THE WOMACK SISTERS 09/15/26 Prices: $76-$140+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

Alliance, 2021 Darlin Cory, photo by Greg Mooney

LEDISI WITH THE ASO 9/19 at 7:30 p.m. Prices: $49.50-129.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: (404) 733-4800 aso.org/movies

JAZZ MEETS CLASSICS ECMSA: EMERSON SERIES 9/19, 8:00 p.m. Free, No Tickets Required Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu CHAYANNE – BAILEMOS OTRA VEZ TOUR 9/20/26 Prices: $80-$788+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com AESPA – SYNK COMPLAEXITY TOUR 9/24/26 Prices: $90-$800+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com

DANTE GEBEL – WORLD TOUR DESPEDIDA 9/24/26 Prices: $60-$176 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com UNDERTALE – THE DETERMINATION SYMPHONY 9/25/26 Prices: $60-$167 Lambert Jackson Productions Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 undertalesymphony.com LITTLE BIG TOWN – FOR THE ART OF IT TOUR 9/26/26 Prices: $76-$200+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 foxtheatre.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL GARY OWEN – NO HARD FEELINGS TOUR 9/26/26 Prices: $59-$286+ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com SUKI WATERHOUSE – THE LOVELAND TOUR 9/29/26 Prices: $64-$200 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com KACEY MUSGRAVES – MIDDLE OF NOWHERE TOUR 9/30/26 Prices: $70-$815+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com

INDIGO GIRLS 10/02/26 Prices: $62-$500+ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER: AMERICAN SOUNDSCAPES Candler Concert Series 10/2, 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$55 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu GENTE DE ZONA 10/02/26 Prices: $76-$200 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 foxtheatre.org

The cast of the Alliance Theatre’s world premiere musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, photo by Matthew Murphy

TAKE 6 10/2/26,8 p.m. Prices: $65-$105 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu

DON LEMON & DL HUGHLEY: DL + DL ‘ANYTHING GOES’ 10/9 at 7:30 p.m. Prices: $39.50-69 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live

THE BASEMENT YARD LIVE 10/03/26 Prices: Check Back Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

SERENITY AND JOY 10/9 & 10/26, @ 8 p.m.

Prices: $42 Adults; $39 Seniors, Groups of 10+, Emory Faculty & Staff; $10* Youth (under 18) and Students; $20 Livestream Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA TIX: (404) 727-5050 atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts

SKYLIGHT GALLERY CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS CELLIST JESÚS CASTRO-BALBI 10/4/26 Price: $10 Oglethorpe University Museum of Art 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: oglethorpe.edu/arts

WAVE TO EARTH – THE PIECES TOUR 10/06/26 Prices: $75-$306+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

CHARLI XCX 10/06/26 Prices: $120-$500+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 charlixcx.com

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB – TOURIST HISTORY 10/09/26 Prices: $77-$230+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

JAZZ ON THE GREEN Emory Music Department 10/8 and 10/15, 6:30 p.m.

Free, No Tickets Required Patterson Green, adjacent to Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu

GOV’T MULE AND ZIGGY MARLEY 10/10/26 Prices: $83-$275+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

LAS ALUCINES 10/09/26 Prices: $60-$235 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 lasalucines.com

WEEZER – THE GATHERING 10/10/26 Prices : $61-$400+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 weezer.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL AMERICAN TAPESTRY 10/10/26 Prices: $15.00-49.50 Georgia Symphony Orchestra Bailey Performance Center | KSU 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: 770-615-2908 georgiasymphony.org SYMPHONY AT SUNSET: HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR WITH THE ASO 10/11 at 6 p.m. Prices: $10-30 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009 TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live VITAMIN STRING QUARTET & GIRL NAMED TOM: THE CRAZY ORDINARY WORLD TOUR 10/11 at 7 p.m. Prices: $29.50-79.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live

The Atlanta Opera & Alliance Theatre’s, Fiddler on the Roof, Photo by Rafterman

PHOEBE BRIDGES – THE LOST TOUR 10/13/26 Prices: $165-$460+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com ARCANGEL – LA 8VA MARAVILLA WORLD TOUR 10/15/26 Prices: $100-$560+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com KATSEYE – THE WILDWORLD TOUR 10/15/26 Prices: $245-$900+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com

GUSTER WITH THE ASO 10/16/26 & 10/17/26 at 7:30 p.m.

Prices: $50.50-110.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: (404) 733-4800 aso.org/live

BLACK VIOLIN: BE FREE TOUR Mon, 10/19 at 7 p.m.

Prices: $39.50-$89.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live

JOSHUA REDMAN 10/16/26, 8 p.m. Prices: $59-$99 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu

JOURNEY – FINAL FRONTIER TOUR 10/19/26 Prices: $62-$500+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 journeymusic.com

DON OMAR – THE LAST KING WORLD TOUR 10/17/26 Prices: $96-$500+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 donomar.com

TEDDY SWIMS – THE UGLY TOUR 10/20/26 Prices: $52-$500+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 teddyswims.com

POLYPHIA TOUR MMXXVI 10/17/26 Prices: $67-$600+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

SOMBR – YOU ARE THE REASON TOUR 10/22/26 Prices : $61-$400+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 sombrmusic.com

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: SPOOKTACULAR TOUR WITH BRAD & COLUMBIA Sun, 10/18 at 7 p.m. Prices: $54.50-104.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live

BRAND NEW – 7 + 13 YEARS OF THE DEVIL… 10/22/26 Prices: $65-$200 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 foxtheatre.org HEROES, LEGENDS, AND EPIC ADVENTURES 10/22/26 Prices: FREE Oglethorpe University Symphony & Chorale Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: oglethorpe.edu/arts

OUTLANDER IN CONCERT – ECHOES THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS 10/18/26 Prices: $65-$140 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 outlanderinconcert.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL MATT MCCUSKER: THE HEALING FREQUENCY TOUR 10/23 at 8 p.m. Prices: $29.75-$55.75 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live EMORY UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Emory Department of Music 10/23 and 10/24, 8 p.m.

Tickets are free, but required Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX:404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu SONIC – LIVE IN CONCERT 10/24/26 Prices: $65-$100+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 foxtheatre.org THE NEW SOUTH FESTIVAL SINGERS SEASON OPENING CONCERTS: ALL CREATION SINGS. Concert 1, 10/24/26, at 6 p.m.

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 1520 Oak Rd SW, Snellville, GA 30078 Concert 2, 10/24/26, at 2:30 p.m.

Central Presbyterian Church 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Prices: $25-$75 The William Baker Choral Foundation TIX: 913-488-7524 festivalsingers.org/concerts TOAST & JAM JAZZ BRUNCH WITH JOE ALTERMAN & JONATHAN KARRANT 10/25/26 Prices: $70+ includes brunch; concertonly tickets also available Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

JOHNNY BLUE SKIES & THE DARK CLOUDS 10/25/26 Prices: $75-$270+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB 10/27-11/1/26 Prices: Check Back Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 foxtheatre.org THE GREEN ROOM ENSEMBLE: STRING QUARTET CYCLE BY ELEANOR ALBERGA Candler Concert Series 10/29, 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$40 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu BECK – RIDE LONESOME TOUR 10/30/26 Prices: $100-$1,300+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com DISNEY’S HOCUS POCUS IN CONCERT WITH THE ASO 10/30 at 7:30 p.m. and 11/1 at 3 p.m.

Prices: $39.50-99.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/movies FETTY WAP – NOSTALGIA TOUR 11/06/26 Prices : $80-$600 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

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NIER – ORCHESTRA CONCERT 12026 11/07/26 Prices: $102-$225+ AWR Music Productions Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 nierconcert.com SILENT NIGHT 11/7-11/15/26 Prices: $45-$270 The Atlanta Opera Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 theatlantaopera.org THE NEIGHBOURHOOD – THE WOURLD TOUR 11/10/26 Prices: $112-$500+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.tour.thenbhd.com OLIVIA RODRIGO – THE UNRAVELED TOUR 11/11-11/12/26 Prices: Sold Out – Check Back State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com THE RED CLAY STRAYS 11/13/26 Prices: $57-$500+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 statefarmarena.com LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS: 40TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING HOSTED BY ELLEN GREENE 11/13 at 8 p.m. Prices: $49.50-79.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live

CARL COX 11/13/26 Prices: $67-$70 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com SUBTRONICS 11/14/26 Prices: $77-$300+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com ROCKY IN CONCERT: CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROCKY 11/16 at 7 p.m. Prices: $39.50-89.50 Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800 aso.org/live 10 YEARS OF 6LACK TOUR 11/15/26 Prices : $62-$155+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com DEATH BECOMES HER 11/17-11/22/26 Prices: Check Back Universal Theatrical Group Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 deathbecomesher.com TESSA LARK, JOSHUA ROMAN, AND EDGAR MEYER CANDLER CONCERT SERIES Thu 11/19, 8 p.m.

Tickets $10-$65 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE FALL JACK WHITE – LIVE 2026 11/20-11/21/26 Prices: $156-$1,000+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

CINDERELLA 10/2/26 Prices: VIP- $165/128 /$108 $78.50/$ $58.50 All fees included Classical Arts Entertainment, Inc. Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30338 TIX: (770) 206-2022 sandyspringspac.com

THE ROCK OPERA BY CANDLELIGHT 11/21/26 Prices: $80-$150 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 therockoperabycandlelight.org

SUGARLOAF YOUTH BALLET PRESENTS: PETER PAN October 3, & 4/26 at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Prices :25-65 Sugarloaf Youth Ballet Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: (470) 639-8243 sugarloafballet.org/

THE STRAY CATS – US TOUR 11/27/26 Prices: Check Back Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 foxtheatre.org

ATLANTA BALLET 2 PRESENTS CINDERELLA 10/16-17/26 Prices: $21-$115 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 892-3303 atlantaballet.com

ELF IN CONCERT WITH THE ASO 11/28 at 7 p.m. &11/29 at 3 p.m.

Prices: $39.50-99.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: aso.org/movies

THE PLAY BY JEANINE DURNING CANDLER DANCE EVENT 10/23 & 10/24, @7:30 p.m.

Price: $10-$30 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Dance Studio 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX:404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu

BEARTOOTH – PURE ECSTASY WORLD TOUR 11/29/26 Prices: $63-$100 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

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DRACULA: A BALLET TO DIE FOR 10/23 & 10/24/26,@7:00 p.m.

10/24 & 10/25/26 at 3:00 p.m.

Prices: Starting at $32.55 Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: (470) 639-8243 gassouthdistrict.com/events/detail/dracula-2026 gwinnettballet.org/

PASSION & PRIDE 9/18-10/26 Prices: $35 to $180 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (404) 892-3303 atlantaballet.com

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE STUDIO COMPANY 11/14/26, 8 p.m. Prices: $45-$85 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu URBAN NUTCRACKER 12/19-12/20 Prices: $40-$80 Ballethnic Dance Company Porter Sandford III Performing Arts & Community Center 3181 Rainbow Drive Decatur, GA 30034 TIX: (404) 762-1416 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ballethnic-dancecompany-15311740121?aff=ebdsshcopyurl

FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS & MORE BLOODY PEACH FILM FESTIVAL 8/28 -8/30/26 Prices: $20-$150 Bloody Peach Film Festival Moving In the Spirit, MODEx Studio Moving In the Spirit 1458 La France Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307

MODEX Studio 3005 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 TIX: www.bloodypeachfilmfest.com COMPASSION: WHAT MOVES YOU? Now thru 10/25/26 Prices: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors and Children ages 6-17, Free for Carlos Members, College students with ID, Children ages 5 and below Michael C. Carlos Museum Emory University | Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-4282 carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/compassion ANAMNESIS Exhibition On Display 9/19/26 – 1/24/27 Prices: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors and Children ages 6-17, Free for Carlos Members, College students with ID, Children ages 5 and below Michael C. Carlos Museum Emory University | Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-4282 carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/anamnesis

Amber Riley and the cast of the Alliance Theatre’s world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE, photo by Greg Mooney

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Physically Integrated Modern Dance for dancers with and without disabilities Prices: Donation-based beginning at $0 2977 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 724-9663 ullradiusdance.org/classes

BALLETHNIC DANCE COMPANY

Ballet, Pointe, Pas De Deux, African, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Ballethnicize Prices: $20 (per class) $150 (series) 2587 Ballethnic Way, East Point, GA 30344 (404) 762-1416 www.ballethnic.org

GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE

Company Auditions for 2025-2026 Season Free, registration required Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center 1070 Northbrook Parkway Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 237-0046 GwinnettBallet.org

Alliance Theatre’s Candide with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and ASO Chorus, photo by Greg Mooney.

TOTAL DANCE/DANCICAL PRODUCTIONS, INC.

Mojah (Modern African) Prices: $15-$30 915 New Hope Road, South Fulton, GA 30331 (770) 256-6400 www.dancicalproductions.com

ATLANTA BALLET CENTRE FOR DANCE EDUCATION

Summer Programs for ages 2 & up Prices: vary Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Buckhead Centre, 4279 Roswell Road, Atlanta 30342 Virginia-Highland Centre, 504 Amsterdam Ave, Atlanta 30306 TIX: (404) 873-5811 centre.atlantaballet.com

TOLBERT YILMAZ SCHOOL OF DANCE Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Aerial Silks, Kinderdance, Hip-Hop Prices: Start at $85 per month 601 Houze Way, Roswell GA TIX: (770) 998-0259 www.tysod.com

Venues & More 7Stages

High Museum of Art

Alliance Theatre

Horizon Theatre

Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern

Micheal C Carlos Musem

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Out Front Theatre

City Springs Theatre

Rialto Center for the Arts

Cobb Energy Center Conant Performing Arts Center

Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center School Street Playhouse Schwartz Center @ Emory Uni The Fox Theatre Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance Woodruff Arts Center

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2 0 2 6 - 2 7 S e as o n

composer Kevin Puts | librettist Mark Campbell Nov 7, 10, 13, 15, 2026 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

In the darkest hour, hope sings across the trenches.

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