Issuu

Holiday 2026

ATLANTA BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER WILL ADD A LITTLE MAGIC TO YOUR HOLIDAYS

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

This is Your Moment! Discover the experience of a lifetime C H I N A B E FO R E CO M M U N I S M

Jan 8–17 Presented by Falun Dafa Association of Atlanta

ShenYun.com/Atlanta 877-663-7469

Group of 8 or more? Call 404-384-5508 for special pricing

C O N TEN T S

4 Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker 6 A Different Kind of Holiday Story 8 AGMC’s 46th Annual Holiday Concert 10 Atlanta Master Chorale Welcomes Mezzo-Soprano Jamie Barton for a Christmas Celebration

10 16

12 The 2026/27 Season of the Alliance Theatre Continues 14 The Rialto’s 30th Season: More to Experience 16 Shen Yun Returns to Atlanta in 2027 18 Roswell Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker! 20 Anastasia at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs 22 Atlanta Freedom Bands Opens Its 34th Season 24 New! Jazz Sessions with Joe Alterman 26 Candlelight, Carols, and an Emory Christmas Tradition 28 From Gallery Walls to Center Stage at Oglethorpe 30 The New South Festival Singers is One of Atlanta’s Storied Choral Ensembles

32 Atlanta Women’s Chorus Finds ‘Peace and Joy’ 34 Building Connections Across Atlanta Theatre 36 Kristin Chenoweth with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 38 Act3 Playhouse and 360 Arts Blvd 40 Start Your Holidays with Us at Sandy Springs PAC 41 Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights 49 Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide 62 Atlanta ShowGuide Dance Guide On the Cover: Atlanta Ballet dancers in The Nutcracker © Kim Kenney 2022. Visit us online at www.atlantashowguide.com. Like us on facebook.com/ ATLshowGuideMagazine. Contact us at gregg.atlantashowguide@gmail.com or 770-559-1591.

Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker will Add a Little Magic to Your Holidays

Atlanta Ballet Dancers,The Nutcracker © Kim Kenney 2023

tlanta Ballet has a long history of making The Nutcracker part of Atlanta audiences’ holiday tradition that goes back over 60 years. In 1958, Robert Barnett left George Balanchine’s storied New York City Ballet to become a principal dancer and associate director with Atlanta Civic Ballet, later renamed Atlanta Ballet, and in 1962 he was named artistic director. During his tenure, he helped Atlanta Ballet secure its professional status and gifted both the organization and local audiences with the magic of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Atlanta Ballet was the first regional company outside of New York City Ballet to perform this famed version of the holiday classic when Mr. Balanchine granted Mr. Barnett, his original Sugar Cane male soloist in the production, exclusive permission to restage the ballet in 1959. Now, 67 years later, Atlanta Ballet brings a Nutcracker for the next generation to the stage at Cobb Energy Centre. Awardwinning choreographer Yuri Possokhov reinvented this classical ballet in 2018 exclusively for Atlanta Ballet with intricately designed costumes, larger-than-life sets, advanced lighting and state-of-the-art video projections. The Washington Post lauded Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker, claiming it “tops them all as the most entertaining as well as the smartest.”

As one of the few regional Nutcracker productions with live music, the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra will perform the traditional Tchaikovsky score bringing the beautiful and intricate ballet to life. The Atlanta Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker has been hailed as one of the most technically advanced versions of the show and promises to transport audiences to a charming yuletide German city for its whimsical story involving an unexpected gift, a mysterious journey and two acts of enchantment. Snowstorms, dancing dolls, bullfights, snake charmers and much more bring panoramic adventure to the stage. A winter wonderland awaits you, where falling snowflakes, twirling flowers and spinning stars come to life in this reimagined production. Travel with Marie and her Nutcracker Prince through a dream-like world of delights that is nothing shy of extravagant. LEARN MORE Links to: atlantaballet.com/performances/ nutcracker Facebook: facebook.com/AtlantaBallet Instagram: instagram.com/ atlantaballet/?hl=en Youtube: youtube.com/user/ AtlantaBalletatlantaballet.com Links to: atlantaballet.com

NOV 14–DEC 27 On the Coca-Cola Stage

PRESENTED BY

The Dickens classic is brought to life with beautiful live music and a richly imagined world or characters. By CHARLES DICKENS Adapted by DAVID H. BELL Directed by AMANDA WATKINS Based on the Original Direction by LEORA MORRIS

Book your tickets at alliancetheatre.org/christmas BOX OFFICE 404.733.4600

Photo by Casey G. Ford

A Different Kind of Holiday Story

very holiday season brings familiar traditions: twinkling lights, favorite songs and beloved stories revisited year after year. But for audiences looking for something beyond the usual seasonal fare, All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 offers something unexpected: a story born from one of history’s darkest moments that still captures the music, warmth and hope of Christmas. Set against the devastation of World War I, All Is Calm recounts the remarkable true events of Christmas Eve 1914, when soldiers emerged from their trenches and for a few extraordinary hours, laid down their weapons. Enemy soldiers met in No Man’s Land, exchanged greetings and gifts, and joined together in song. Created by Peter Rothstein, the work draws from firsthand accounts, weaving soldiers’ letters, diaries, poetry and historical documents together with more than 30 songs from the period. Familiar carols mingle with soldiers’ songs in an intimate theatrical experience driven not by elaborate spectacle, but by voices, music and the words of the men who lived through the war.

That unusual combination of history and holiday tradition is precisely what makes All Is Calm such a compelling addition to the season. Writing for New York Theater, critic Jonathan Mandell called the work a “beautifully sung, intelligent Christmas concert.” At its heart, the story explores many of the themes that draw us back to holiday traditions year after year: hope, generosity, connection and the possibility of finding common ground. This December, The Atlanta Opera and Theatrical Outfit join forces to bring All Is Calm to audiences at The Balzer Theater at Herren’s. For those searching for a holiday outing beyond the usual, or a meaningful experience to give someone instead of another present to unwrap, the production offers something distinctive: an evening of theater rooted in history, music and a remarkable reminder of our shared humanity. All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 runs December 2-27, making it the perfect opportunity to add a different kind of story to this year’s holiday traditions. More information available at atlantaopera.org.

AGMC’s 46th Annual Holiday Concert Brings Music and Magic to Atlanta Photo courtesy of Dan Lax Media

or decades, the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus has helped Atlanta welcome the holidays with music that stirs the heart, lifts the spirit, and brings people together. That cherished tradition returns Friday, December 4, 2026, and Saturday, December 5, as the AGMC presents its 46th Annual Holiday Concert at the Cathedral of St. Philip. The beauty of the Cathedral provides a setting for one of the city’s most anticipated seasonal events. This year, the chorus will be joined by a live orchestra, adding richness, scale, and energy to a program of beloved holiday favorites and inspiring contemporary works. Audiences can expect the signature combination that has defined AGMC for nearly five decades: exceptional music, storytelling, irresistible humor, and moments powerful enough to produce plenty of goosebumps. Often described as Atlanta’s unofficial kickoff to the holiday season, the annual concert has become much more than a performance. For longtime patrons, it is a treasured tradition shared with

family and friends. For first-time guests, it is an invitation into an experience filled with warmth, wonder, and belonging. From jubilant musical celebrations to quiet moments of reflection, the evening captures the many emotions that make the season meaningful. “The AGMC holiday show is always full of surprises,” said Donald Milton III, artistic director of the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus. “New arrangements of holiday favorites, emotional experiences of beauty, and you never know what costumes or puppets might show up. Over 150 voices soaring over these orchestral arrangements is going to be very special.” The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus 46th Annual Holiday Concert takes place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, December 4, and at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Whether it continues a beloved tradition or begins a new one, audiences can expect to laugh, cry, and leave carrying the holiday spirit. For information and tickets visit www.voicesofnote.org.

Singer Jamie Barton, photo by Nick Almond

Atlanta Master Chorale Welcomes Mezzo-Soprano Jamie Barton for a Christmas Celebration, Then Heads to Minneapolis

he most wonderful time of the year arrives with a joyful noise as Atlanta Master Chorale presents Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale, featuring internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton as guest artist. Performances are Friday, December 11, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, December 12, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., in Emerson Concert Hall at Emory University’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Barton returns to the Schwartz Center stage after joining the Chorale for Christmas in 2013, the year she won both the main prize and the Song Prize at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. A Georgia native, she has since received the 2015 Richard Tucker Award and the Metropolitan Opera’s 2017 Beverly Sills Artist Award. Her album Unexpected Shadows earned a 2022 Grammy nomination. Her radiant voice has graced the world’s great opera houses, and now it lends its glow to the season of carols and candlelight. The program ranges from the jingling cheer of “Jingle Bells” to the hushed wonder of “O Holy Night.” It promises songs of hope, joy and peace, and a chance to gather with family and friends and listen for the song of the angels. For many Atlanta families, it is a

treasured holiday tradition. The merriment comes with national recognition. Atlanta Master Chorale has been selected as a participating choir at the American Choral Directors Association’s 2027 National Conference, “Singing Through The Ages,” in Minneapolis, March 7-10, 2027. Artistic Director Eric Nelson, who also directs choral studies at Emory University, leads the ensemble. The honor follows the Chorale’s 2017 appearance at ACDA’s national conference in Minneapolis, where it was one of fewer than 30 choirs selected nationwide. For more than four decades, the Chorale has lived by its motto, “where music touches spirit.” It received Chorus America’s Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence in 2013. Tickets are $42 for adults, with $10 student and youth tickets. Livestreamonly access is $20, so loved ones far from Atlanta can share the season. Reserve tickets for Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale or visit the Atlanta Master Chorale website for the full 2026-2027 season. Tickets are also available by phone at the Schwartz Center box office, 404-727-5050, Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.

Trent Lawson and Alan Mendez in the Alliance Theatre’s 2026-2027 season production of MEXODUS, photo by Greg Mooney.

The 2026/27 Season of the Alliance Theatre Continues with New Musicals and World Premieres

he 58th season of the Alliance Theatre continues in January 2027 on the Goizueta Stage with a new production of LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE: THE MUSICAL (Jan 23-Feb 14, 2027). Inspired by Bernard Waber’s beloved picture books and the motion picture of the same name, LYLE, LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE: THE MUSICAL is packed with humor, heart, and showstopping tunes that will have audiences roaring along. On the Hertz Stage, the Alliance will produce the world-premiere play, MISEDUCATED (Jan 27-Feb 21, 2027). Based on Brandon P. Fleming’s memoir and written by Rudi Goblen, MISEDUCATED is an electrifying theatrical experience that

follows a debate coach as he guides his students toward a high-stakes Harvard competition. Through debate, music, and spoken word, MISEDUCATED reveals the transformative power of mentorship and the courage it takes to claim your voice. On the Coca-Cola Stage, Alliance will produce the spectacular world premiere musical ALICE IN NEVERLAND (Feb 20-Apr 4, 2027) — a sequel to Alice in Wonderland and a prequel to Peter Pan. ALICE IN NEVERLAND is a sweeping new musical that explores the magic of reclaiming childhood — and the sacrifice required to never grow up. To learn more or to purchase tickets, visit alliancetheatre.org.

Jay Jones and Donna Biscoe in the Alliance Theatre’s 2026/2027 season production of PURPOSE, photo by Greg Mooney

2026-2027

VOICES OF NOTE presents

H FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2026 • 8:00pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026 • 2pm & 6pm The Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Rd. NW | Atlanta, GA 30305 Donald Milton III, Artistic Director

VIP: $100.00 General Admission: $45.00 Students/Seniors/Veterans: $40.00

For Tickets:

voicesofnote.org Photo Courtesy of Ames Studios

The Rialto’s 30th Season: More to See, Hear and Experience

he Rialto Center for the Arts continues its 30th-season celebration with an exciting lineup of world-class performances, classic films, and free community concerts in downtown Atlanta. From ballet and jazz to brass, hip-hop and holiday traditions, the season continues to offer something for every arts enthusiast. On November 14, the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company takes the stage, showcasing the extraordinary talent and artistry of the next generation of professional ballet dancers. The 29th Annual Holiday Gala follows on December 6, bringing a festive celebration of music and seasonal favorites, led by the Georgia State School of Music. The new year welcomes an impressive lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians. Legendary trumpeter Arturo Sandoval performs January 22, followed by the celebrated Canadian Brass on February 12. Jazz lovers can look forward to the Bill Charlap Trio’s elegant artistry on February 27, while Grammywinning hip-hop group Arrested Development brings its distinctive sound and socially conscious music to the stage on March 11. The season continues April 9 with the

Georgia State Jazz Band featuring trumpeter Sean Jones, before concluding April 23 with the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra featuring vocalist Nnenna Freelon. Beyond the concert stage, the Rialto is embracing its cinematic roots with the new Rialto Film Series, bringing beloved movies back to the big screen. Upcoming screenings include “Friday Night Lights” on November 19 and the holiday favorite “Elf” on December 8, offering audiences another reason to experience this historic downtown venue. For a refreshing midweek escape, the Rialto also presents Feed Your Senses, a free monthly lunchtime concert series spotlighting talented Atlanta artists. Held every third Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m., the series invites downtown workers, students and visitors to take a break, discover local music and enjoy a little creativity during the workday. As the Rialto celebrates three decades as a performing arts center, its commitment to connecting artists, audiences and community remains at the heart of every experience. Explore the season and plan your next visit at Rialto.GSU.edu.

Where Holiday Magic Comes Alive! The Carlos Family in Honor of Thalia N. Carlos Presents

DECEMBER 5–26 Cobb Energy Centre “...Entertains with humor, high-tech magic...” —ArtsATL

Tickets from $35 atlantaballet.com Powered by

Shen Yun Returns to Atlanta in 2027: Experience China Before Communism

Photo courtesy of Shen Yun

n January 2027, Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to Atlanta, inviting audiences to experience the beauty and wonder of China’s 5,000-year-old civilization through an extraordinary combination of classical Chinese dance, music, storytelling, and visual artistry. Before decades of communist rule, China was known as the “Land of the Divine,” where generations drew inspiration from values such as compassion, loyalty, courage, and faith. Shen Yun brings this rich cultural heritage to the stage, presenting stories and traditions that have been passed down through thousands of years. At the heart of every Shen Yun performance is classical Chinese dance, one of the world’s most expressive and technically demanding dance forms. Dancers perform intricate movements, dramatic leaps, flips, and tumbling techniques while portraying characters ranging from legendary heroes and imperial figures to ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. Shen Yun’s colorful handmade costumes and patented animated backdrops transform the stage into sweeping landscapes, heavenly realms, ancient palaces, and scenes from different

periods of Chinese history. The performers appear to move seamlessly between the stage and the digital backdrop, creating an experience that combines traditional performing arts with innovative technology. Music is another distinctive part of the performance. A live orchestra accompanies the dancers, uniquely blending the sounds of traditional Chinese instruments, including the erhu and pipa, with a full Western orchestral ensemble. Original compositions help bring each story and dance to life. Each Shen Yun production is completely new every season, featuring a collection of short dance pieces, musical performances, ancient legends, and stories inspired by both China’s past and present. Audiences can expect moments of beauty, humor, drama, courage, and hope throughout the performance. Shen Yun will appear in metro Atlanta from January 8–17, 2027, with performances at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Discover a civilization of breathtaking beauty and experience China before communism. For performance schedules, tickets, and additional information, visit ShenYun.com/Atlanta.

Roswell Dance Nutcracker

Roswell Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker!

rom November 27 to December 6, Character Meet & Greets with autographs join Roswell Dance Theatre for The and photos, Girl Scout troop options and Nutcracker, an iconic holiday group sales. To commemorate the shows, tradition. Thrilled to return to Byers Theatre there is an extensive Nutcracker-themed in Sandy Springs, Roswell Dance Theatre gift boutique where audience members of is proud to present its revered rendition all ages will find the perfect souvenir. of this beloved classic, directed by Nancy Join us this season and create cherished Tolbert Yilmaz, Mary Lynn Taylor and holiday memories at The Nutcracker. Kassandra Taylor Newberry. Roswell Dance Theatre, a 501c3 This timeless tale follows young Clara organization, is the performing company of through a dreamlike journey from a grand the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance. party at her parents’ festive home to the shimmering Kingdom of Sweets. With Note to patrons: spectacular sets, iconic choreography, and RoswellNutcracker.com and moments of pure wonder, The Nutcracker SandySpringsPAC.com are the only is a cherished family tradition that captures authorized sellers for tickets. Avoid thirdthe warmth of the holiday season. party sites that offer tickets at extremely Featuring a cast of world-class inflated prices. professionals, company Roswell Dance Nutcracker, photo by Brian Wallenberg students from RDT, and dance students of all ages from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, the production is sure to delight both the young and the young at heart. The 10-show run opens Friday, November 27, 2026, and will continue through Sunday, December 6, 2026. Special performance opportunities feature four

presented by

VOICES OF NOTE

December 19, 2026 2 pm & 7 pm Holy Innocents Church 805 Mount Vernon Highway NW | Atlanta, Georgia 30327

DR. MELISSA ARASI, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

VIP: $50.00 General Admission: $35:00 Students/Veterans/Seniors: $25.00 Children: 10 and Under: FREE

Tickets and more at:

voicesofnote.org

From Screen to Stage: Anastasia Comes to the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs

uring the movie animation boom of the nineties, 1997’s “Anastasia” was an outlier success in cinemas. It was directed by former Disney animators, and the film’s songs were by a pair of composers not really known outside of Broadway circles. Still the film won over audiences, becoming an even bigger hit on home video. (The clamshell VHS box cover is still iconic all on its own.) A decade ago, the films’ original songwriters, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty got together with their frequent collaborator Terrence McNallay and revisioned the film for the Broadway stage. They ditched the film’s over-the-top villain (Rasputin, and his talking bat sidekick Bartok) and crafted a more modern, romantic and political narrative that would take the female title character on a journey worthy of the Broadway stage. This December, City Springs Theatre Company will take audiences from St. Petersburg to Paris, presenting the sweeping stage musical in the area’s first major production outside of the original Broadway tour. Directing and choreographing the production is

Broadway legend and Tony Awardrecipient Baayork Lee, who has previously helmed CSTC’s productions of A Chorus Line, Beauty and the Beast and The Wizard of Oz. Stepping into the title role is Amanda Fallon Smith, who previously played Nessa in the National Tour of Wicked, and in CSTC’s productions of Beauty and the Beast and Jersey Boys. Making his CSTC debut as Vlad is Nathan Madden, who has appeared on Broadway in Chicago and Hello, Dolly! Atlanta-area favorite Terry Burrell will play the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna. With its sweeping score (including the hit songs “Once Upon a December” and “Journey to the Past”) and stunning costumes, Anastasia offers something for longtime fans and first-time audiences alike. So bring the family, and get ready as Anastasia runs December 11–27 at the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets and showtimes are now on sale at www.CitySpringsTheatre.com/anastasia.

The William Baker Choral Foundation presents

The New South Festival Singers

Dr. Thomas Dixon, Music Director & Conductor

CANDLELIG HT & CAROLS featuring

Georgia Youth Choir

Alyssa Gangarosa, Conductor

Sunday, December 6 at 6 p.m. St. James United Methodist Church 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, Georgia 30342

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

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

Atlanta Freedom Bands Opens Its 34th Season with a Globe-Trotting Holiday Tour

oncert Band Artistic Director O’Shae Best leads the audience on a journey through music and traditions from cultures around the world. In one whirlwind evening, we will celebrate Solstice, Hannukah, Christmas, Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year), the Lunar New Year, and more! We expect a visit from the Krampus, but there is still time to get on the “nice” list before then! Featured pieces on the program include “So Wondrous Bright” by Carol Brittin Chambers, “A Christmas Tale (Beware the Krampus) by Randall Standridge, “Betelehemu” (a traditional Nigerian Carol), “Judean Exultations” by Benjamin Robers, “Spring Festival” by Chen Yi, and “A Home Alone Christmas” with music by John Williams. The fabulous, award-winning TAYLOR ALXNDR will be the host and tour guide for all the stops on the musical itinerary. A co-founder of Southern Fried Queer Pride, TAYLOR is an underground drag icon and queer artist making a big splash in Atlanta and beyond. Raised in the country outskirts of bustling ATL, they have been

making waves and turning heads in the big city since 2011. They are the Mother of the House of ALXNDR, an Atlanta-based drag family and events hub that creates dragcentered, inclusive spaces for marginalized folks to build community. The concert will include the first work of this year’s Student Composer Residency Program. We will welcome Georgia State student Ahmad Duncan to the program with his contemplative work “Stargazer”, the perfect soundscape for taking in the wonders of the cosmos on a clear winter’s night. The concert takes place Saturday, December 19, 7 p.m., at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at historic Morehouse College. For tickets and information, visit atlantafreedombands.com. For a third of a century, Atlanta Freedom Bands has represented our city’s LGBTQ+ community in music. With four performing ensembles and over 140 volunteer performers and musicians, AFB’s members appear in civic events, parades, and the concert hall all through the year.

2026-27 Jazz Series, Joe Alterman, photo courtesy of Ticketmaster

New! Jazz Sessions with Joe Alterman

oe Alterman is a storyteller. For the jazz pianist, whose hard-bop piano improvisations usually seem tinged with a sunny optimism, weaving an informative narrative around the music is a crucial part of performance. “I’ve realized how much it can add to the experience,” he said, “both in terms of feeling closer to the music and the person that you’re watching.” He’s not interested in long pedantic digressions about tunes or short, pithy remarks about songs in his setlist; he’s trying to reach an entertaining, thoughtprovoking middle ground. Talking is part of the structure of his concerts. It’s how he works with the music to create a rewarding and fulfilling evening that leaves the audience with something to ponder, to reflect upon, when the night is over. But he’s certainly never told stories about classical music. Starting in January, Alterman and his trio will bring jazz-influenced takes on melodies by Bach, Brahms and Rachmaninoff on Fridays at the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families in the Woodruff Arts Center. Presented by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Alterman plans to

connect classical melodies to the world of improvisation, breaking down genre barriers for three wide-ranging evenings of music. “Everyone says these guys improvised, but we didn’t get to hear it,” he said of the classical composers he’s targeted for musical profiles. “They probably didn’t play their pieces the same way every time.” Jazz Sessions: Joe Alterman & Friends • JAN 8 | Inspired by Rachmaninoff • FEB 26 | Inspired by Brahms • APR 23 | Inspired by Bach For the Goizueta concerts, Alterman will be joined by drummer Justin Chersarek and bassist Kevin Smith. Chersarek began his 15-year professional association with Alterman in 2011. “We just really connected musically,” Chersarek said. “He genuinely puts his joy and his passion into what he’s playing. He’s a funny guy, loves comedy. And I feel the humor — the spirit of humor and positivity and play in what he’s doing.” Learn more about the ASO’s Jazz Sessions with Joe Alterman at aso.org/ jazz-sessions. 24

Celebrate the Season in Song Reserve Your Seats Today

Holiday Tradition at Glenn Memorial UMC

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Fri., December 4 | 8 PM Sat., December 5 | 4 PM and 8 PM

Special Guest Jamie Barton, mezzo-soprano

Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale Fri., December 11 | 8 PM Sat., December 12 | 4 PM and 8 PM SCHWARTZ.EMORY.EDU (404) 727-5050

Photo by Kay Hinton

Candlelight, Carols, and an Emory Christmas Tradition

or generations, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols has offered audiences a meaningful beginning to the holiday season through candlelight, choral music, scripture, and moments of reflection.

C Brown Photography The Lessons and Carols format originated in England, pairing scripture readings with music illuminating each part of Photo by Kay Hinton the Christmas narrative. At Emory, members of the university community share the readings, interspersed with carols performed by the Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus.

The musical experience ranges from intimate a cappella works to selections accompanied by piano, organ, brass, and percussion, with the audience joining the choirs for familiar favorites. The Emory tradition has developed its own rich history. Dr. Eric Nelson, Emory professor of music and director of choral studies, has conducted the concert for more than 25 years. The festival routinely fills three performances in Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church’s sanctuary, welcoming nearly 3,000 guests from across the community. For returning concertgoers, it has become part of the rhythm of the season. For newcomers, it offers a chance to discover why this enduring event holds a special place in Atlanta’s Christmas celebrations. Presented by Emory Choirs and the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols heralds the beginning of the holidays with performances Friday, December 4, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, December 5, at 4 and 8 p.m. at Glenn Auditorium. Tickets are $20 and available through the Schwartz Center Box Office by calling 404-727-5050 r at schwartz.emory.edu.

101 School Street Cumming, GA 30041 770-781-9178 Tickets: schoolstreetplayhouse.com

From Gallery Walls to Center Stage at Oglethorpe

glethorpe University offers yearround opportunities to experience concerts, performances and art exhibitions in a setting that feels different from the city’s biggest stages: intimate, evocative, and memorable. At the heart of campus arts is the Conant Performing Arts Center, the university’s premier 550-seat venue, which hosts student and professional productions and musical concerts throughout the year. The season gets swinging Oct. 29 with Jazz Night at Town Brookhaven, a free outdoor concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Just down Peachtree Road from campus, the evening brings Oglethorpe’s musical programming into the Brookhaven community. Back on campus, the spotlight shifts to the stage as Oglethorpe University Theatre presents “Cyrano de Bergerac” Nov. 13, 14, 20, 21 and 22 at the Conant Performing Arts Center. Cyrano, a brilliant wordsmith convinced of his own ugliness, secretly loves Roxane but instead lends his eloquence to the handsome yet inarticulate Christian, creating a love triangle built on attraction, deception and the power of language. Martin Crimp’s bold adaptation reimagines the classic story through

spoken word, contemporary poetry and rap, creating a world where words are everything. Across campus, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art offers its own slate of exhibitions and special programming throughout the year. On Nov. 7 at noon, OUMA Community Days brings the campus and community together with free food from local vendors, student art pop-up shops, games and live music. Later in the month, the museum becomes a performance space for the Skylight Concert Series with Voices Within on Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. The concert invites audiences to experience live music surrounded by art, while the museum’s exhibitions and lectures offer even more reasons to visit throughout the year. Oglethorpe’s fall arts calendar closes Dec. 7 with the Oglethorpe University Musical Theatre Showcase in Lupton Auditorium on the university’s campus. The free musical theatre performance offers one more opportunity to see Oglethorpe performers take the stage before the year ends. All Oglethorpe campus events take place at 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. Explore Oglethorpe’s complete arts calendar at oglethorpe.edu/arts.

Roswell Dance Theatre presents

NOV 27 - DEC 6

City Springs’ Byers Theatre

BOX OFFICE: 770-206-2022

Tickets & Info: RoswellNutcracker.com Roswell Dance Theatre

Resident Company at the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance

tysod.com

770-998-0259

Photo by Jon Bauer Photography

The New South Festival Singers is One of Atlanta’s Storied Choral Ensembles

reated in 1985 by William Baker as Gwinnett Festival Singers and known from 1998 to 2015 as William Baker Festival Singers Atlanta, the 40-voice ensemble has performed across the South and Midwest, enjoyed recognition in national publications for its exceptional recordings, and set a standard for expressive performances of sacred a cappella classics and spirituals in addition to masterworks such as Bach’s Mass in B Minor and St. John Passion.    Led by its founder for 30 seasons, the Festival Singers was conducted by Atlanta choral leaders Lynn Swanson and Dr. Andrew Schmidt from 2015-2025. Dr. Thomas Dixon was appointed Music Director & Conductor for the 2025-2026 season and has made his mark on the Festival Singers’ legacy. One critic extolled the ensemble for its exceptional intonation and richness of choral timbre. The Festival Singers have sung to capacity audiences at Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival annually since 1989. The 2026 performance was widely considered among its best. The theme of 2026-2027, 42nd Master Season of the New South Festival Singers is “All Creation Sings,” a

celebration of life and creativity. The season opens with performances on Saturday, October 24, at the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Snellville, and Sunday, October 25, at the Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Atlanta. “Christmas With the New South Festival Singers” will feature innovative selections and beloved carols. In February, the Festival Singers celebrates its annual “Tribute to the American Black Composer,” joining with local ensembles in a celebration of traditional selections and music of American Black composers.    Each year the Festival Singers presents a major choral-orchestral masterwork in memory of choral enthusiast and late member of the Festival Singers, Andrew Cain. The 2027 concert will feature Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantata No. 79, “Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild,” and contemporary composer Jake Runestad’s “Into the Light.” The 42nd season of the Festival Singers will conclude with an Atlanta Home Concert in May and their annual appearance at Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival on Memorial Day.   For Information and tickets, visit NewSouthFestivalSingers.org.

AG Gay ay Fantasia F antasia on Holiday Themes

www.OutFrontTheatre.com

2025 AWC Holiday Performance

Atlanta Women’s Chorus Invites the Community to Find ‘Peace and Joy’

mid the noise and to-do lists of the holiday season, the Atlanta Women’s Chorus invites Atlanta to slow down and reconnect. On Saturday, December 19, 2026, AWC presents “Peace and Joy” at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, an afternoon of music celebrating hope, belonging, and the beauty of gathering together. Filled with warmth and reflection, “Peace and Joy” is designed as both a holiday celebration and a welcome pause. Through a selected program, the chorus will explore the emotions and traditions that give the season its meaning — from quiet moments of contemplation to joyful expressions of community. Audiences can expect harmonies, inspiring musical selections, and the blend of artistry and connection that the Atlanta Women’s Chorus brings to every performance. “Holiday music carries so many different memories and emotions, and that gives us a wonderful range to explore as an ensemble,” said Dr. Melissa Arasi, artistic director of the Atlanta Women’s Chorus. “We want audiences to hear the warmth and beauty of these voices, but we also want them to experience the personality of

AWC — the connection, energy, and sense of celebration that these singers bring to the stage.” That invitation feels timely. During a season that can bring celebration alongside stress, uncertainty, or longing, “Peace and Joy” makes room for the full range of human experience. The concert reminds audiences that peace is not merely the absence of noise and joy is not limited to perfect circumstances. Both can be discovered through music, shared presence, and the reassurance that no one celebrates — or carries the season — alone. The Atlanta Women’s Chorus has used music to create spaces where people feel seen, connected, and uplifted. “Peace and Joy” continues that tradition while offering a seasonal experience for longtime supporters, families, friends, and first-time guests alike. “Peace and Joy” takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church. Come gather, breathe, listen, and leave renewed for the holidays ahead. For information and tickets visit www.voicesofnote.org.

k c a J theB eanﬆalk &

! Anot Arís her Mad m o r f o cap Holiday P a n t

aristheatre.org

December 4-12, 2026 Agnes Scott College, Winter Theatre, 141 E. College Ave, Decatur, GA

Suzi Bass Awards 2025 Highlights, Robert Mitchel Owenby Photography

More than One Night: Building Connections Across Atlanta Theatre

ach November, Atlanta’s professional theatre community comes together for the Suzi Bass Awards. Actors and directors mingle with designers, stage managers, producers and theatre patrons. Awards are presented, but just as important are the reunions, introductions and conversations among people whose work is usually scattered across stages throughout metro Atlanta. For more than two decades, the Suzis have celebrated excellence in Atlanta professional theatre. Increasingly, though, we are thinking about the other 364 days. Atlanta doesn’t lack theatre. On any given weekend, audiences can find new plays and classics, musicals and Shakespeare, puppetry, theatre for young audiences, and work in spaces they may never have visited. Artists move among those theatres constantly, creating a community that is far more interconnected than audiences may realize. The opportunity for the Suzis is to help strengthen those connections — between theatres, artists and audiences. That thinking is behind several new yearround efforts. Suzi Recommended helps audiences discover productions while they are still onstage. The new Atlanta Professional Theatre Calendar brings

together professional productions from across the metro area, whether they are part of the Suzi judging process. And The Suzi Scene offers stories, news and a closer look at what is happening throughout Atlanta theatre. Connection also happens away from the stage. This fall, a Suzi Salon at Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum brought together artists, judges, scholars and audience members for a conversation about classical theatre. It was a reminder that sometimes building a theatre community simply means creating a place for people to gather. The annual awards will always be at the heart of the Suzis. Recognition matters, and so does the chance to celebrate exceptional work together. But a theatre community is built all year long. A calendar can lead someone to a theatre they have never visited. A story can introduce an audience member to an artist or an idea. A conversation can create a new connection. Atlanta already has remarkable theatre. Our opportunity is to help more people find it — and one another. For more info visit us at TheSuzis.org.

Logo Design Brochures and Flyers Business Card Design E-Mail Blasts Posters/Invitations Advertisements Postcards Billboards Specialty/Promo Items Social Media Graphics

traci@traciwithaneye.com | 404.271.2593

TRACIWITHANEYE.COM

ART IS NOT A LUXURY — IT’S A NECESSITY

2026 National Black Arts Festival Event Guide EXPOSE. EDUCATE. ENGAGE. ENTERTAIN. NBAF Celebrates 38 Years of Arts Excellence in Atlanta. For more information on the current NBAF events please visit the NBAF 2026 Guide online: https://bit.ly/nbaf2026

Courtesy of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Kristin Chenoweth with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

his December, Beyond the stage, Emmy® and the Hollywood Walk of Tony® Award Fame honoree received winning actress an Emmy® Award for her and singer Kristin role as Olive Snook in Chenoweth, joins the 2008’s Pushing Daisies. Atlanta Symphony She was nominated for Orchestra (ASO) for a two Emmy® Awards and a special performance People’s Choice Award for on December 16, 2026 her role on Glee. She also at Atlanta Symphony starred in two seasons of Hall. The West Wing and Apple Kristin TV’s Schmigadoon. Her Chenoweth’s career films include RV, Holidate spans film, television, Courtesy of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Four Christmases. In voice-over and 2024, she starred alongside stage. She first rose to prominence on Lindsey Lohan in Netflix’s Our Little Secret, Broadway winning a Tony Award for her which became the most-watched holiday performance as Sally in You’re A Good movie in U.S. households of the season. Man, Charlie Brown (1999). She went on to She has released 8 studio albums originate the role of Glinda the Good Witch and performed with some of the most in the international juggernaut musical prestigious symphonies around the world. Wicked (1999), for which she received Most recently, Chenoweth produced and her second Tony® nomination. She was starred in the new Broadway production Tony nominated again in 2015 for her lead The Queen of Versailles, based on the role in Roundabout Theatre Company’s award-winning 2012 documentary. On The Twentieth Century, for which she To learn more about Kristin, visit also garnered Drama Desk, Outer Critics OfficialKristinChenoweth.com. Circle and Broadway.com Audience Choice For tickets and more information on awards. this program, visit aso.org/live.

Scott Robbins, IABD, 2025

Thrive at 35 - Ballethnic’s Season of Excellence Expert Training - Ballethnic Academy of Dance

Our academy prepares aspiring dancers for the rigor and beauty of professional performance.

Professional Opportunities - Ballethnic Dance Company

Ballethnic elevates classical ballet by fusing it with African dance concepts placing it sur la pointe We nurture homegrown talent and showcase excellence on local, national, and global stages.

Ballethnic Way - A Cultural Gathering Place

Host your next event or join ours! Ballethnic Way is a hub for community, celebration, creativity, and connection.

Global Performance Outreach

Invite Ballethnic to your venue! Our dancers tour globally, offering powerful, performances that reflect cultural pride and technical mastery.

2587 Ballethnic Way East Point, GA 30344 follow @Ballethnic IG | FB

BALLETHNIC.ORG info@ballethnic.org 404-762-1416

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

Visit www.richardcalmes.com for ordering information.

Act3 Into the Woods

Act3 Playhouse and 360 Arts Blvd Bring New Theatre Model to Sandy Springs

ourteen years after setting up shop in Sandy Springs, and after a Georgia Ensemble Theatre short-term residency, the Act3 Playhouse at 6285R Roswell Road is expanding the length and variety of the theatre’s season through additional resident and visiting theater groups. “This new approach allows multiple theater companies, performing arts organizations and individual artists to offer patrons a variety of entertainment options, while each bears only a fraction of the annual operations,” said Act3 Board Member Cheri Morris. Local organization 360 Arts Blvd is launching a collaborative arts venue at the theatre, bringing together multiple production companies and a youth conservatory under one shared calendar. Two resident theatre companies anchor the calendar: • Ovations Theatre - Stand-up, sketch comedy, and theatrical productions is the resident Mainstage anchor for both Mainstage productions and comedy programming. • Spotlight Conservatory - Brings theatre education to the Act3 Playhouse for youth and adults alike, with classes in acting, musical theatre, and technical theatre.

Additional partners bring Mainstage productions and limited engagements throughout the year: • Snug Concerts - Intimate live concerts in cozy, small-scale settings • The Overture Series - Concert versions of rarely staged musicals • Mad Artists’ Entertainment Producing high-quality musicals and plays Cabarets, recitals, and smaller productions from other local groups round out the calendar. The Act3 Playhouse is also now home for the BLVD, a membership community for creative professionals of all disciplines and the people who support them. BLVD members work together to equip one another with the entrepreneurial skills, resources, and peer network necessary to build the infrastructure for a sustainable creative career. The intimate, 100-seat Act3 Playhouse is located in the heart of Sandy Springs in Sandy Springs Plaza at 6285R Roswell Road (enter through the breezeway next to Five Guys). Ample free parking is available. Visit www.360artsblvd.com.

Dance Fashions Superstore

Largest Selection of Dance Shoes and Apparel in the Southeast!

10400 Alpharetta Street Roswell, GA 30075 770-998-0002 415 Peachtree Parkway Suite 250 Cumming, GA 30041 770-888-1115 www.DanceFashions.com

Start Your Holidays with Us at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

oliday magic arrives early at Sandy Springs PAC! The jaw-dropping spectacle of A Magical Cirque Christmas is November 21, showcasing gravity-defying acrobatics, astounding feats of strength and agility, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartwarming magic. It’s a great show for the whole family. If revisiting the glory days of the 1980s is more your style, join us for Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band on November 22, bringing all those great memories of hair bands and great rock & roll, with the original band members of the Broadway megahit Rock of Ages. Put on your Spandex,

get out that can of AquaNet, and brush up on your air guitar! Our Toast & Jam jazz brunch series concludes with a special holiday edition on December 13 with special guest Joe Gransden, and our New Year’s Eve event featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is back by popular demand on, you guessed it, December 31! Tickets make a great holiday gift, and we’re confident that tickets to see Jay Leno would please many people on your gift list! Come see the comedian, TV host and writer who worked in nightclubs 300 nights a year until he landed The Tonight Show on NBC and hosted it for 20+ years. Leno was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2014, and his standup is all about jokes — no politics, no lectures, no opinions on every issue of the day. And it’s clean! Your tickets are waiting at sandyspringspac. com!

ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS HOLIDAY Step into one of Atlanta’s most cherished holiday traditions with A Christmas Carol at the Alliance Theatre. This dazzling adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic follows Ebenezer Scrooge on a transformative journey through past, present, and future, as three spirits guide him toward a new understanding of compassion, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas. Brought to life with stunning visuals, beautiful live music, and a richly imagined world of characters, this timeless story of redemption is filled with heart, wonder, and festive spirit. Alliance Theatre’s A Christmas Carol is an unforgettable holiday experience for audiences of all ages. alliancetheatre.org/ production/2026-27/a-christmas-carol/

FEE, FI, FO, FUN! Arís continues its holiday Panto tradition with our fairy-time funny-tale, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK! This childhood favorite has something for everyone: Magic beans, a ferocious giant, judgmental livestock. And all served up with the Arís magic you’ve enjoyed for years. NEW LOCATION! This year’s Arís panto will be performed in the beautiful Winter Theatre (how appropriate!) in the Dana Fine Arts Building on Agnes Scott College. The venue is located at 141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. Visit aristheatre.org

Atlanta Ballet Continues Creating Inspiring Dance and Dance Education 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 97 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.

Take a world-wide musical journey with Atlanta Freedom Bands. Our 80-piece Concert Band presents “Holiday Passport”, a globe-trotting tour of music and traditions from cultures around the world. This whirlwind show celebrates Solstice, Hannukah, Christmas, Oshogatsu (Japanese New Year), the Lunar New Year and more! Your tour guide and host will be the fabulous, award-winning TAYLOR ALXNDR. This special holiday trip takes place Saturday, December 19, 7 PM, at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at historic Morehouse College. For tickets and information, please visit atlantafreedombands.com.

Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Presents the 46th Annual Holiday Concert Celebrate the season with the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus as we return to the breathtaking Cathedral of St. Philip for our 46th Annual Holiday Concert. For more than three decades, this beloved Atlanta tradition has filled the Cathedral with music, joy, wonder, and the spirit of the holidays. This year’s concert is made even more spectacular with the addition of a live orchestra accompanying the chorus, bringing new depth and excitement to an evening of cherished holiday favorites and inspiring new works. Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or joining us for the first time, you’ll experience the signature blend of heart, humor, and musical excellence that has made this concert one of Atlanta’s most anticipated holiday events.

ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS HOLIDAY Often called the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season in Atlanta, an AGMC holiday concert is more than a performance, it’s an experience. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll get goosebumps. Most of all, you’ll leave filled with the spirit of the season. Join us as we celebrate hope, community, and the music that brings us together. For more info visit voicesofnote.org.

Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale: A Festive Spotlight Celebrate the season as Atlanta Master Chorale welcomes mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World winner and Richard Tucker Award recipient, for an evening of carols, candlelight and joy. Join us Friday, December 11, at 8 p.m., or Saturday, December 12, at 4 and 8 p.m., at Emory’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. The merriment continues in March 2027, when the Chorale takes part as a selected choir at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference in Minneapolis. Tickets are $42, with $10 student tickets and $20 livestream access. Reserve your seats at the Atlanta Master Chorale www.atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 This holiday season, experience the remarkable true story of All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, which recounts the extraordinary events of a Christmas Eve during World War I when enemy soldiers laid down their weapons and shared a moment of peace. Drawn from soldiers’ letters, diaries, and songs, and brought to life through powerful a cappella voices, All Is Calm offers an intimate and deeply moving reflection on

compassion and humanity. The Atlanta Opera and The Theatrical Outfit present this unforgettable holiday experience December 2–27 suitable for ages 8+. Learn more at atlantaopera.org.

Holiday Concerts with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Join the GRAMMY® Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a variety of holiday concerts that the entire family can enjoy together at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Concerts include music sure to appeal to every music lover, from traditional performances such as Christmas with the ASO and Handel’s Messiah to Elf in Concert (part of the Movies in Concert series, presented by Invesco). There are also family concerts featuring holiday orchestra favorites (Winter Wonderland), and concerts with celebrated musicians such as Celtic Woman. Learn more at aso.org/concerts-tickets/allevents/holidays

Kristin Chenoweth with the ASO This December, Emmy® and Tony® Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth joins the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) for a special performance on December 16, 2026, at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Known for her iconic role as Glinda the Good Witch in the international juggernaut musical Wicked and her Tony® Award-winning performance in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Chenoweth has built an extraordinary career spanning Broadway, television, film, and music. Experience an unforgettable evening with one of Broadway’s most celebrated performers as Chenoweth brings her signature voice, captivating stage presence, and beloved songs to Atlanta Symphony Hall. For tickets and more information, visit aso.org.

Atlanta Women’s Chorus Brings Peace and Joy Filled with warmth, reflection, and uplifting music, Peace and Joy invites audiences to pause amid the rush of the holidays and experience an afternoon or evening of song that honors connection, hope, and the shared spirit of the season. “This concert is our invitation to the community to gather, breathe, and celebrate the beauty of the holidays together,” said Melissa Arasi, Artistic Director of the Atlanta Women’s Chorus. “Through music, we hope to create a space where every listener feels welcomed, inspired, and renewed.” At a time when we feel particularly needing peace and joy, the AWC hopes to celebrate the season with you! For more info visit voicesofnote.org.

Cirque du Soleil’s holiday-themed family theatrical spectacle returns to the Fox Theatre from December 2 - 13. ‘Twas the Night Before... is an exhilarating new spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil can imagine. This vibrant acrobatic spectacle about the joy of sharing and friendship promises to spark lasting memories in the hearts of children and adults alike. Visit BroadwayInAtlanta.com for tickets.

Rediscover Anastasia with City Springs Theatre Company Dust off the VHS and rediscover a beloved story as City Springs Theatre Company brings Anastasia to life onstage at the Byers Theatre! Inspired by the animated classic, Anastasia is a journey from St. Petersburg

to Paris about discovering who you are and where you belong. Directed by Tony Award-recipient Baayork Lee and starring Atlanta’s own Amanda Fallon Smith and Broadway’s Nathan Madden, Anastasia runs December 11-27 at the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Tickets and showtimes are now on sale at www.CitySpringsTheatre.com/anastasia.

Candlelight and Carols Sunday, December 6, 6:00 pm St. James United Methodist Church, Atlanta Welcome the holiday season with The New South Festival Singers at our beloved Candlelight and Carols concert. Experience timeless a cappella gems alongside fresh arrangements of treasured holiday favorites. Brilliant brass and organ will ring in the joy of Christmastide, featuring music by Bob Chilcott, K. Lee Scott, Elaine Hagenberg, Roland Carter, and more. We’re delighted to share the stage with Georgia Youth Choir for an unforgettable evening of reflection, joy, and candlelight. For tickets, visit choralfoundation.org/ tickets/nsfs/2026-12-06.

From Africa to Hip-Hop: “Girl Why You Dance Like That?” Celebrates Black Dance Heritage Total Dance/Dancical Productions, Inc. continues its KWANZAA tradition with Girl Why You Dance Like That?, a powerful production featuring Mojah Dance Theatre and special guest performers, Saturday, December 26th ( UMOJA - Unity ) on mainstage at Southwest Arts Center at 8 pm. Originally titled Fusion from Africa to Hip-Hop, the production toured colleges nationwide from 1994 to 1997. Produced by Vagabond Productions and Speech, leader of the Emmy Award-winning conscious hip-hop group Arrested Development,

ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS HOLIDAY the original production was co-written by Speech and Terrie Ajile Axam, a member of Arrested Development at the time. Inspired by a poem by Kikora Franklin, Director of Theatre and Professor of Dance at Penn State University, the production follows a young Black girl guided by ancestral angels on a journey to discover the cultural significance and historical roots of African Diaspora dance. Honoring legendary dancers Katherine Dunham, Pearl Primus, and Josephine Baker, the production celebrates generations of artists, mothers, and grandmothers who preserved history through movement. From traditional African dance to contemporary hip-hop, this inspiring performance explores identity, cultural pride, and ancestral connections. Through storytelling and dance, audiences are reminded that movement is more than entertainment — it is a living expression of history, resilience, and heritage. This Kwanzaa tradition invites audiences to honor the past while celebrating the future of Black dance. For more information visit: www,dancicalproductions.com

Get Radical With Full Radius Dance As an art form, dance has historically been performed by what is considered the ideal body; therefore, when a disabled body appears on stage or screen, it’s a radical act. It challenges what dance has been and what it can be. It defies society’s conception of the dancing body. Atlanta’s own Full Radius Dance is one of the nation’s preeminent physically integrated dance companies, where dancers with and without apparent and nonapparent disabilities are a part of the creation, rehearsal, and performance of the work. Come be radical with us this season. Visit us at fullradiusdance.org for our event calendar.

Galloway School Presents Alice in Wonderland 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, Mad Hatters and mayhem. In this head-spinning show, Alice chases the White Rabbit through the audience, attends the most absurd tea party in history, and faces off with the ragingly red Queen of Hearts. What could possibly go wrong? Curiouser and curiouser… For more information please contact us at gallowayschool.org/arts.

Oglethorpe Equips You to Perform 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.

Out Front Theatre Celebrates the Holidays with Liza’s Christmaz with a Z! Start spreading the news: Liza’s back for the holidays! It’s the early 1970s, and there’s a snow storm that has New York City frozen in its tracks. Everyone’s favorite chaotic EGOT winner finds herself in one of the city’s iconic gay bathhouses where Bette Midler and Barry Manilow are bringing some much needed holiday cheer. Madcap shenanigans, a lot of sequin (HALSTON!)

Discover What’s Next at the Rialto

and a visit from the Jolly man in red himself will leave heads spinning and hearts full. Liza’s Chistmaz with a Z, written by Blake Fountain, performs December 3-19. Tickets are available at www.OutFrontTheatre.com

The celebration continues at the Rialto Center for the Arts! Our milestone 30th Season brings an exciting mix of music, dance and cultural experiences to downtown Atlanta. From American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and jazz legend Arturo Sandoval to Arrested Development and the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, there’s something for every arts enthusiast. Beyond the stage, rediscover movie favorites with the new Rialto Film Series or enjoy free lunchtime concerts featuring local Atlanta artists through Feed Your Senses. There’s more to see, hear and experience this year at the Rialto. Plan your next visit at Rialto.GSU.edu.

Celebrate excellence in arts education with students at Pace Academy. The independent collegepreparatory 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.

Atlanta Ballet Dancer Fuki Takahashi, photo by G. Schiavone

ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS HOLIDAY Celebrate the Magic of The Nutcracker this Holiday Season!

November 27, through Sunday, December 6. Tickets are available at RoswellNutcracker.com, Roswell Dance Theatre, 770-998-0259.

Join Clara and her Prince on an enchanting adventure through the Land of Snow and into the Kingdom of Sweets at Atlanta’s premiere Nutcracker production. This iconic holiday tradition, highly anticipated by Atlanta-area families year after year, is the perfect way to kick off the season! The two-week run features 10 performances, including matinees, evenings and special events. Join us for this timeless holiday tradition with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Flowers, Candy Canes, Arabian, and more starting Friday,

Sandy Springs PAC is Here for Your Holidays Holiday magic arrives early at Sandy Springs PAC! The jaw-dropping spectacle of A Magical Cirque Christmas is November 21, showcasing gravity-defying acrobatics, laugh-out-loud comedy, and heartwarming magic. Our Toast & Jam jazz brunch series concludes with a special holiday edition on December

Atlanta Ballet Dancers Prodigal Son, Choreography by George Balanchine (c) The George Balanchine Trust © Kim Kenney 2025

SHEN YUN 2027 Experience China Before Communism

13 with special guest Joe Gransden, and our New Year’s Eve event featuring the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is back by popular demand on, you guessed it, December 31! Your tickets are waiting at SandySpringsPAC.com.

Step into a world of beauty, courage, and timeless tradition as Shen Yun returns to Atlanta. Breathtaking classical Chinese dance, vibrant costumes, stunning animated backdrops, and a unique orchestra blending Eastern and Western instruments bring 5,000 years of Chinese civilization to life. Discover inspiring stories of ancient legends and imperial dynasties, filled with humor, valor, compassion, and hope. Experience an unforgettable journey through a magnificent culture nearly lost under communism — and witness the beauty of China before communism. January 8–17, 2027, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center & Cobb Energy Centre. Tickets & information: ShenYun.com/ Atlanta

The School Street Playhouse Presents A Christmas Carol School Street The School Street Playhouse, located in Cumming, GA, is a community-focused venue that frequently brings classic productions to the stage. One of its hallmark offerings is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This beloved holiday production explores the transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge and has become a seasonal tradition for the playhouse. Performances typically feature evening and matinee showtimes, inviting local audiences to enjoy the classic tale of redemption during the holiday season. Tickets and schedule information are available through their official website at www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com

Discover The Suzi Scene What’s happening on Atlanta stages right now? The Suzi Scene is a new year-round guide from the Suzi Bass Awards, created to help audiences discover more of Atlanta’s professional theatre community. Find out what’s opening and what’s playing, explore Suzi Recommended productions, and read stories about the artists, organizations and ideas shaping Atlanta theatre. The Scene also connects readers to the new Atlanta Professional Theatre Calendar, bringing productions from across metro Atlanta together in one easy-to-use place. There’s a lot of theatre happening in Atlanta. We want to make it easier to find. Explore The Suzi Scene at TheSuzis.org.

Bach, Bluegrass, and Three Extraordinary Artists Three singular musical voices come together for an evening that bridges centuries. Acclaimed violinist Tessa Lark and cellist Joshua Roman join Schwartz Center favorite and seven-time Grammy winner Edgar Meyer for a program inspired by Bach’s Sonata for Viola da Gamba in G Major. Meyer’s bluegrass-inflected arrangements bring a fresh perspective to Bach’s timeless music, showcasing the virtuosity and musical imagination of this remarkable trio. Experience an evening where classical tradition meets the distinctive sounds of American roots music on Thursday, November 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at schwartz. emory.edu, or by calling 404-727-5050.

NOV 28/29 DEC 6 DEC 10/12/13 DEC 17 DEC 19/20 DEC 23

ELF in Concert Winter Wonderland Family Concert Christmas with the ASO Handel’s Messiah Celtic Woman with the ASO Sounds of the Season

buy tickets today to secure the best seats! TICKETS AT ASO.ORG

ELF and all related characters and elements © & ™ New Line Productions, Inc.

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY As of press time the following events are scheduled, but may be subject to change:

KIDS FRAME BY FRAME: THE ART OF STOP-MOTION ANIMATION Special Exhibition Now-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 EVERYBODY LOVES PIRATES Family Series Performance Now-11/15/26 Prices: $19-25 Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: (404) 873-3391 puppet.org ROOB AND NOOB 11/1-11/7/26 $10 for children & $20 for Adults. GOIZUETA STAGE FOR YOUTH & FAMILES 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 733-4600 alliancetheatre.org RUDOLPH THE RED -NOSED REINDEER Family Performance 11/11-12/27/26 Prices: Included w/Museum Entry ($12.50$16.50) Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: (404) 873-3391 puppet.org KNOCK, KNOCK 11/14-12/23/26 $10 for children & $20 for Adults. SELIG FAMILY BLACK BOX THEATRE 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 733-4600 alliancetheatre.org

SHADOW QUEST Family Performance 1/6-17/27 Prices: Included w/Museum Entry ($12.50$16.50) Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: (404) 873-3391 puppet.org LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE: THE MUSICAL 1/23-2/14/27 $10 for children & $20 for Adults. GOIZUETA STAGE FOR YOUTH & FAMILES 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 733-4600 alliancetheatre.org

THEATRE 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 11/5-7/26 Prices: $15 The Galloway Theatre Company Chaddick Center for the Arts 215 Chastain Park Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30342 TIX: gallowayschool.org/arts CYRANO DE BERGERAC 11/13, 14, 20, 21, 22 Prices: $20 Oglethorpe University Theatre Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: (404) 504-1074 oglethorpe.edu/arts

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY OTHELLO 11/7-29/26 Prices: $25-50 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: (404) 874-5299 ShakespeareTavern.com

THE ADDAMS FAMILY YOUNG@PART 12/10-12/26 Prices: $15 Galloway Middle Learning Theatre Company Chaddick Center for the Arts Theatre 215 Chastain Park Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30342 TIX: gallowayschool.org/arts

MUSICAL THEATRE

2026 SUZI BASS AWARDS. 11/16/26 @ 6 p.m. Prices: $25 SUZI BASS AWARDS Oglethorpe University’s Conant 4484 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta GA 30319 TIX: TheSuzis.org.

THE CHARLIE BROWN CABARET Saturday Nights @ 9 p.m. Prices: $8 Eagle Atlanta (Upstairs Cabaret) 1492 Piedmont Ave Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: atlantaeagle.com

FEED YOUR SENSES FEATURING BECKY SHAW 11/18/26, 12:00 p.m. Prices: Free Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu

ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Now-11/ 7/26 Prices: $40+ Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

RIALTO FILM SERIES PRESENTS FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 11/19/26, 7:30 p.m. Prices: $7 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu

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 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.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 www.cobbenergycentre.com

SILENT NIGHT 11/7, 10, 13, 15,/26 Prices: $45 - $270 The Atlanta Opera Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (404) 881-8885 atlantaopera.org

“JACK AND THE BEANSTALK” 12/4-12/26 Prices: TBA Arís Winter Theatre, Agnes Scott College 141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. TIX: (678) 612-8362 aristheatre.org/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk/

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 11/14-12/27/2026 Prices: $39+ Alliance Theatre Coca Cola Stage 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 733-4600 alliancetheatre.org/production/2026-27/achristmas-carol/

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

THE STRAY CATS - US TOUR 11/27/26 Prices: Check Back Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 www.foxtheatre.org ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE 12/2-12/13/26 Prices: $118 - $270+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 www.foxtheatre.org/

A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS 11/21/26 Prices (range): $69.50+ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 12/2-12/20 Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat at 7:30 Sun matinee at 2:30 Prices: $35 -37.50 LCS Productions School Street Playhouse 101 School Street Cumming ga 30040 TIX: (770) 781-9178 www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com

BROADWAY’S ROCK OF AGES BAND 11/22/26 Prices: $58+ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

Atlanta Ballet 2, Cinderella © Kim Kenney 2020

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY LIZA’S CHISTMAZ WITH A Z 12/3-19/26 Prices: $45 Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

TOAST & JAM HOLIDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH JOE ALTERMAN & JOE GRANSDEN 12/13/26 Prices (range): $70+ includes brunch; concert-only tickets also available Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 12/2-12/27/26 Prices: $20-$59 A co-production of The Atlanta Opera and Theatrical Outfit The Balzer Theater at Herren’s 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (678) 528-1500 theatricaloutfit.org

MRS. DOUBTFIRE 12/15 -12/20/26 Prices: Start at $35 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 atlanta.broadway.com

29TH ANNUAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC HOLIDAY GALA 12/6/26, 8 p.m. Prices: $17-$36 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu

STRAIGHT NO CHASER - MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT TOUR 12/22/26 Prices: $111-$200+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 sncmusic.com

OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE 12/7/26 Prices: Free Oglethorpe University Theatre Lupton Auditorium, Oglethorpe University 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: oglethorpe.edu/arts

JOHN OLIVER - LIVE IN CONCERT 12/28/26 Prices: $81-$135+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 www.foxtheatre.org/

RIALTO FILM SERIES PRESENTS ELF 12/8/26, 7: p.m. Prices: $7 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu

BOOP! THE MUSICAL 1/12-1/17/27 Prices: $40 - $320+ Fleischer Studios Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 www.foxtheatre.org/

CITY SPRINGS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL 12/11-27/26 Prices: $76-$161 Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (404) 477-4365 CitySpringsTheatre.com

RIALTO FILM SERIES PRESENTS SCHOOL OF ROCK 1/13/27 7:30 p.m. Prices: $7 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu

JO KOY - KOY MEETS WORLD 2027 1/22/27 Prices: $50 - $220+ Studio 71 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 jokoy.com

MISEDUCATED 1/27-2/21/ 27 Prices (range): $35+ Alliance Theatre Hertz Stage 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404.733.4600 www.alliancetheatre.org/production/2026-27/ miseducated/

THE BALD AND THE BEAUTIFUL LIVE - VERY BALD, VERY BEAUTIFUL 1/23/27 Prices: $60-$230+ Studio 71 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 www.foxtheatre.org/

CARMEN 1/30-2/2, 5, 7,/27 Prices: $45 - $270 The Atlanta Opera Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (404) 881-8885 atlantaopera.org

LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE 1/23-2/14/27 Prices: $20+ Alliance Theatre Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX : (404) 733-4600 www.alliancetheatre.org/production/2026-27/lylelyle-crocodile/

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 2/2-2/07/27 Prices: $50 -$300 PigPen Theatre Co. Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 www.foxtheatre.org/

Atlanta Ballet 23/24 Coco Chanel, photo by Conrad Dy-Liacco

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY ANNIE JR. 2/22 & 23 at 7 p.m. Prices: $5-$10 Pace Academy Pace Academy Fine Arts Center 966 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 TIX: pace.booktix.com

CONCERTS PIANO BAR WITH ROBERT RAY Fri. & Sat.-9:30 p.m.-Midnight Prices: No Cover Campagnolo! 980 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Dinner served nightly until 10p.m. TIX: Reservations Suggested (404) 343-2446 EMORY UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORUS Emory Department of Music Fri, 10/23 and Sat 10/24, 8:00 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 www.foxtheatre.org

THE NEW SOUTH FESTIVAL SINGERS Season Opening Concerts: All Creation Sings. 10/24/26, at 6:00 PM St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 1520 Oak Rd SW, Snellville, GA 30078 10/24/26, at 2:30 PM Central Presbyterian Church 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Prices: $25-$75 The William Baker Choral Foundation TIX: (913) 488-7524 www.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 Arena1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 /www.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 www.foxtheatre.org THE GREEN ROOM ENSEMBLE: STRING QUARTET CYCLE by Eleanor Alberga Candler Concert Series Thu 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

JAZZ NIGHT AT TOWN BROOKHAVEN 10/29/26 at 7:30 PM Price: Free Oglethorpe University Town Brookhaven 4330 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: oglethorpe.edu/arts

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 www.nierconcert.com

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

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/www.theatlantaopera.org

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

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

YOUNG MIKO – LATE CHECKOUT TOUR 10/31/26 Prices (range): $85 - $400+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.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 www.statefarmarena.com

Atlanta Ballet Dancers, The Nutcracker, (c)Shoccara Marcus 2024

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY 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 JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESC ARENA TOUR 11/15/26 Prices: $38-$300+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.statefarmarena.com 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 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

DOJA CAT - TOUR MA VIE WORLD TOUR 11/17/26 Prices: $85 - $500+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.statefarmarena.com ROD WAVE – DON’T LOOK DOWN TOUR 11/18/26 Prices: $125 - $700+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.statefarmarena.com TESSA LARK, JOSHUA ROMAN, AND EDGAR MEYER Candler Concert Series Thu 11/19, 8 p.m. Price: $10-$65 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX:404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu 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 EMORY UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH THE EMORY WIND ENSEMBLE Emory Department of Music Sat, 11/21/26, 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 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 www.therockoperabycandlelight.org

SKYLIGHT CONCERT SERIES: “VOICES WITHIN” 11/22/26 @ 3 p.m. Price: $10 Oglethorpe University Oglethorpe University Museum of Art 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 TIX: oglethorpe.edu/arts

EMORY BIG BAND AND JAZZ COMBOS Emory Department of Music Tue, 12/1, 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

RUSH - FIFTY SOMETHING 11/25-11/27/26 Prices: $113-$600+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.statefarmarena.com

A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Emory Department of Music Fri 12/4, 8 p.m. Sat, 12/5, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$20 Glenn Auditorium at Glenn Memorial UMC 1634 N Decatur Rd., Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu

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

ATLANTA GAY MEN’S CHORUS 46TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT Friday 12/ 4/26, at 8 p.m. Saturday 12/5/26 at 2 p.m. & 6 pm. Prices: $100-$45 Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Cathedral of St. Philip 2744 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta GA 30305 TIX: AGMC 46th Annual Holiday Concert http://www.voicesofnote.org

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

MATTEO LANE: WE GOTTA CATCH UP! 12/4 at 7 p.m. Prices: $39.75-79.75 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: aso.org/live

DISNEY DESCENDANTS - ZOMBIE & CAMP ROCK 11/30/26 Prices: $67-$400+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.statefarmarena.com

THE NEW SOUTH FESTIVAL SINGERS CANDLELIGHT & CAROLS CONCERT 12/6/26, at 6:00 p.m. Prices: $25-$75 The William Baker Choral Foundation St. James United Methodist Church 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia TIX: (913) 488-7524 www.choralfoundation.org/season

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY WINTER WONDERLAND FAMILY CONCERT WITH THE ASO 12/6/26, 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: 404.733.4800

PENTATONIX - CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY TOUR 12/10/26 Prices : $60-$280+ Universal Music Group State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.ptxofficial.com

MATT FRASER: AMERICA’S TOP MEDIUM 12/7/26 at 7:30 p.m. Prices: $39.50-69.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: aso.org/live

CHRISTMAS WITH ATLANTA MASTER CHORALE 12/11/26, 8 p.m.;12/12/26, 4 p.m. & 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 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu/

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE! 12/9 at 7 p.m. Prices: $34.75-74.75 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: aso.org/live STEPHEN WILSON JR. - GARY THE TORCH TOUR 12/09/26 Prices: $65-$125+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com HOLIDAY PASSPORT 12/19/26, 7 p.m. Prices: $25 General Admission, $20 Seniors, $15 Students Atlanta Freedom Bands Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College 900 West End Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 TIX: (404) 941-0250 atlantafreedombands.com JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING 12/10/26 Prices: $55 - $85 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

PJ MORTON: SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY MORNING WITH THE ASO 12/11 at 8 p.m. Prices: $49.50-119.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: aso.org/live UNDEROATH – DEFINE THE GREAT LINE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 12/13/26 Prices: $60-$80 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com KRISTIN CHENOWETH WITH THE ASO 12/16 at 7:30 p.m. Prices: $59.50-159.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: aso.org/live SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: THE FUTURE IS VINTAGE TOUR 12/18 at 7:30 p.m. Prices: $48.00-91.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: aso.org/live

CELTIC WOMAN SILVER BELLS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2026 WITH THE ASO 12/19 at 8 p.m. & Sun, 12/20 at 3 p.m. Prices: $59.50-129.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: aso.org/live

LESLIE ODOM, JR.: THE CHRISTMAS TOUR 12/21 at 7:30 p.m. & Tues, 12/22 at 7:30 p.m. Prices: $59.50-149.50 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: aso.org/live NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 12/31/26 Prices: $65+ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

YACHT ROCK REVUE – 18TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL 12/19/26 Prices: $53-$280+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

RING IN THE NEW (NEW YEAR’S EVE AFTERPARTY) 12/31/26 Prices : $65 Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

“PEACE AND JOY” 12/19/26, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Prices: $50-$25 - Children under 10 FREE Atlanta Women’s Chorus Holy Innocents Episcopal Church 805 Mount Vernon Highway NW, Atlanta GA 30327 TIX: Atlanta Women’s Chorus - “Peace and Joy” www.voicesofnote.org

Atlanta Ballet Dancres, Jessica He & Mayu Nakayama Coppelia Choreography by George Balanchine (c)The George Balanchine Trust © Kim Kenney 2025

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE HOLIDAY TOY FACTORY PROJECT 12/31/26 Prices: $92 - $250+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 TIX: (404) 881-2100 www.foxtheatre.org/ GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA - GREATEST HITS SHOW 1/14/27 Prices: $56-$132 Glenn Miller Productions Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916-2852 www.glennmillerorchestra.com JAY LENO 1/15/27 Prices: $104.75+ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com KENNEDY CENTER HONOREE, RECIPIENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM, AND 10X GRAMMY AWARD WINNER ARTURO SANDOVAL 1/22/27 Prices: $65 - $105 Rialto Center for the Arts 80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 413-9849 Rialto.gsu.edu ANDREA BOCELLI 2/2/27 Prices: $91-$600+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.statefarmarena.com GRACIE ABRAMS - LOOK AT MY LIFE TOUR 2/23 -2/24/27 Prices: $90 - $506+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 www.statefarmarena.com

DANCE THE PLAY BY JEANINE DURNING Candler Dance Event Fri, 10/23 and Sat 10/24, 7:30 p.m. Prices: $10 - $30 Schwartz Center for Performing Arts: Dance Studio 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX (404) 727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu DRACULA: A BALLET TO DIE FOR 10/23 & 24/26, 7 p.m. 10/ 24/26, 3 p.m. Prices: Starting $32.55 Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Gas South Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: (770) 626-2464 GwinnettBallet.org PASSION & PRIDE 10/26/26 Prices: $35 to $180 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (404) 892-3303 atlantaballet.com 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 ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE’S THE NUTCRACKER 11/ 27-12/6/26 Prices: $30 - $55 Roswell Dance Theatre Byers Theatre at City Springs 1 Galambos Way, Atlanta GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 RoswellNutcracker.com UP CLOSE & PERSONAL 12/ 5/26 Prices: Pay What You Want Full Radius Dance Dance Foundry 2977 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 TIX: www.fullradiusdance.org

THE NUTCRACKER 12/5-26/26 Prices: $35 to $190 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (404) 892-3303 atlantaballet.com

THE GREAT GATSBY 2/13-21/27 Prices: $35 to $190 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta GA 30339 TIX: (404) 892-3303 atlantaballet.com

MIDDLE AND UPPER LEARNING DANCE CONCERT 12/13 and 14 Prices: $5 Galloway Dance Ensemble Chaddick Center for the Arts Theatre 215 Chastain Park Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30342 TIX: gallowayschool.org/arts

EXHIBITS, FESTIVALS & MORE COMPASSION: WHAT MOVES YOU? Now-11/1/26 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

URBAN NUTCRACKER 12/19-20 Prices: $40-$80 Ballethnic Dance Company Porter Sandford III Performing Arts & Community Center 3181 Rainbow Drive Decatur, GA 30034 TIX: (404) 762-1416 www.eventbrite.com/o/ballethnic-dancecompany-15311740121?aff=ebdsshcopyurl

FRAME BY FRAME: THE ART OF STOP-MOTION ANIMATION Special Exhibition Now-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

“GIRL WHY YOU DANCE LIKE THAT? FUSION FROM AFRICA TO HIP-HOP 12/26/26 Prices: $35-$45 Total Dance/Dancical Productions, Inc. Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Rd. SW South Fulton, GA 30331 TIX: (770) 256-6400 www.dancicalproductions.com

ANAMNESIS Exhibition On Display Now – 1/24/27 Prices: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, 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

THE HIPHOP NUTCRACKER 12/26/26 Prices: $103 -$200+ Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 3030 TIX: (404) 881-2100 www.foxtheatre.org SHEN YUN 2027 1/8-1/13, 2027 & 1/15-1/17/2027 Prices: $98.50-$266 Shen Yun Performing Arts Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 & Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (877) 663-7469 ShenYun.com/Atlanta

OUMA COMMUNITY DAYS 11/ 7 at 12 PM Price: Free Oglethorpe University Museum of Art 4484 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 oglethorpe.edu/arts

DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS GUIDE FULL RADIUS DANCE

ATLANTA BALLET CENTRE FOR DANCE EDUCATION

Physically Integrated Modern Dance for dancers with and without disabilities 2977 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 TIX: 404-724-9663 fullradiusdance.org/classes

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

TOTAL DANCE/DANCICAL PRODUCTIONS, INC.

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

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 TIX: 404-762-1416 www.ballethnic.org

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

Greater Atlanta’s Performing Arts Magazine In print and online at www.atlantashowguide.com

Contact us at gregg.atlantashowguide@gmail.com or (770) 559-1591 Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/ATLShowGuideMagazine) to keep up with Atlanta’s latest performing arts news!

The Christmas Truce of 1914 written by Peter Rothstein | vocal arrangements Erick Lichte & Timothy C. Takach

A different kind of Christmas story for the whole family.* Dec 2 - 27, 2026 Theatrical Outfit *Suitable for ages 8+

ATLANTAOPERA.ORG | 404-881-8885