Atlanta ShowGuide Summer 2025

Summer 2025

THE ALLIANCE THEATRE ANNOUNCES MAJOR PRODUCTIONS FOR 57TH SEASON

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

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PROFESSIONAL SERIES Shadow Girls Cult Presents: UNRAVELING, a Cinematic Shadow Puppetry Show September 5 - 7, 2025 | Stillwell Theater

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble October 4, 2025 | Morgan Hall

Delfeayo Marsalis & KSU Jazz Ensemble I January 24, 2026 | Morgan Hall

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

January 30-31, 2026 KSU Dance Theater on Marietta Campus

Kronos Quartet

February 20, 2026 | Morgan Hall

Tickets on sale July 2025, at ArtsKSU.com

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The Alliance Theatre Announces Major Productions for 57th Season

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Essential Theatre — Giving a Voice to Georgia Playwrights

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Insistent Presence at the Michael C. Carlos Museum

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Tradition — With a Twist: Atlanta Opera’s Bold 2025-26 Season

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Kennesaw State University Announces the 2025-2026 ArtsKSU Professional Series

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Classic Children’s Books Come Alive at Center for Puppetry Arts

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The Atlanta Shakespeare Company: More Than Just The Bard

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces a Season of Mystery, Music, and Laughter

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Sandy Springs PAC Presents Its Biggest Season to Date!

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The Historic Holly Theatre Presents: The Magic of Life

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Atlanta Master Chorale Celebrates a Triumphant Return for 2025-26 Season

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Wellness the Ballethnic Way: A Journey to Mental and Physical Wellbeing

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ABTF Celebrates 14 Years of Bold Innovation

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Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights

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Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide

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Atlanta ShowGuide Dance Classes

On the Cover: Alliance Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, photo by Greg Mooney.

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The Alliance Theatre Announces Major Productions for 57th Season

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he 2025/26 season of the Alliance Theatre includes important classics and new works, and will culminate with a blockbuster world premiere musical.

In the fall on The Coca-Cola Stage, the Alliance will co-produce with The Atlanta Opera a bold new staging of the beloved classic musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. A story of resilience and hope, FIDDLER weaves together family tradition challenged by the winds of change through one of Broadway’s most unforgettable scores. This production is directed by The Atlanta Opera’s Artistic Director, Tomer Zvulun.

CAROL on The CocaCola Stage.

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by The Atlanta JournalConstitution as “high art of the season…a nostalgic feast for the eyes”, audiences will be transported to the streets of London for the uplifting redemption story of Ebenezer Scrooge, told with beautiful live music.

The season will close with the world premiere musical, BASURA. Ninetime Grammy Award® winner Gloria Estefan — whose music has sold over 100 million records worldwide — has shaped generations through song. Now, she joins her daughter, acclaimed singersongwriter Emily Estefan, to co-write the music and lyrics for BASURA, a powerful and bold new musical inspired by the true story of Paraguay’s Recycled Orchestra, where young artists turn scrap material into instruments, and music into possibilities. This world premiere musical continues Estefan’s global legacy — proving that music can rise from anywhere and change everything.

For more information, or to get tickets, visit alliancetheatre.org.

Classics, new works, and a blockbuster world premiere musical for the 57th Season!

On the Hertz Stage, the Alliance will produce the Atlanta premiere of the critically acclaimed thriller, COVENANT. Described as “a striking Southern Gothic work” (The New York Times), COVENANT explores the gripping power of belief and the thin veil between rumor and truth. COVENANT is directed

by Jennings Hertz Artistic Director Tinashe Kajese-Bolden.

For the holidays, the Alliance will again present the Dickens classic, A CHRISTMAS

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Essential Theatre — Giving a Voice to Georgia Playwrights

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ssential Theatre has given Georgia playwrights a voice for over 25 years, producing more than 40 World Premieres and helping launch the careers of nationwide successes like Topher Payne and Lauren Gunderson. The 2025 Essential Theatre Festival continues this tradition with four packed weeks of presentations of works by Georgia playwrights, including the world premiere of 2025 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award Winner Matt Hoffman’s A Very Special Hospital, plus readings, showcases, and presentations of Georgia playwrights’ work.

About the World Premiere Production: Winner of the 2025 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award, A Very Special Hospital is Hoffman’s second full-length play.

The first, The Manuscript, won the 2023 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award and premiered two summers ago to enthusiastic acclaim.

A dark comedy about healthcare with a piercing family story, A Very Special Hospital takes the audience on an increasingly surreal journey that nevertheless delivers the poignant connection that audiences so loved in Hoffman’s first play.

About the Festival: The festival also includes several onenight-only presentations, in addition to the world premiere production: • The Atlanta Fringe Festival’s Homegrown Award winner (Thursday, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m.)

• Essential’s 10 Minute Play Bootcamp Showcase (Saturday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m.)

• Only an Actor by Tim McDonough (Monday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m.)

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Matthew Hoffman • King of Caribou Lake by Larry Larson and Carol Larson (Thursday, Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m.)

• How to Make a Home by Amina S. McIntyre, with Out of Hand (Saturday, Aug.. 23, 2 p.m.)

• I’m Not Supposed to Talk About This by Lee Nowell (Monday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.)

• Day by Emma Yarborough (Thursday, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m.)

• And the Bare Essentials Play Reading series, curated by Artistic Director Peter Hardy and featuring developmental readings of three new plays by Georgia playwrights. This year’s lineup includes: • Ladies of the by Hailey Sipes (Tuesday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.)

• Snowblind by Laura King (Tuesday, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m.)

• The Interim by Caroline Donica (Tuesday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.)

The Essential Theatre Play Festival runs August 8-31 at 7Stages Theatre in Little Five Points. 26 performances, 18 playwrights, 4 weeks. Performance schedule and other details are available at www.EssentialTheatre.com.

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Insistent Presence at the Michael C. Carlos Museum

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rawn from the collections of the Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and curated by Emory PhD candidate Margaret Nagawa, Insistent Presence features works of sculpture, painting, ceramics, and printmaking by 24 artists who have lived and work on the African continent and in the diaspora.

The exhibition examines how artists have reimagined the human figure to pose questions about social and political histories, contested identities, and a possible future for how we relate to one another. The artists in the exhibition think about 21st-century ways of being in the world and invite us to reflect on ourselves, our relationships, and the worlds we inhabit.

The exhibition features 24 artists that span the continent, from Tunisia and Egypt to Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa. Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania are also among the countries represented in the exhibition.

The works came to the Chazen as part of the Contemporary African Art Initiative, a five-year project that built upon several contemporary African artworks the Chazen

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collected in the late 1990s.

“Insistent Presence offers a digest of African culture that invites viewers to experience life over many decades across the vast continent,” said Margaret Nagawa, the exhibition’s curator. “Each work in the exhibition provides a lens through which the viewer can gain insight into the social, political and religious context in the region. As the artists use the human figure to chronicle decolonization, restitution and other eras of African history, visitors will consider the role of the body in colonialism, humanism and modernity.”

Nagawa is a Ugandan artist and curator with expertise in African art and the relationships between visual, literary and performance art. She is pursuing doctoral studies in art history at Emory University and holds a master’s degree in curating from Goldsmiths, University of London and a bachelor’s degree from the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, where she studied painting and sculpture.

Insistent Presence is on view September 13 through December 14, 2025.

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Tradition — With a Twist: Atlanta Opera’s Bold 2025-26 Season La traviata, Violetta Valéry, sung by Venera Gimadieva, stands among the chorus of dinner guests.

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radition!” declares Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof — not as a cry to preserve the past untouched, but as a reminder that the old and the new can dance together. It’s a fitting overture for The Atlanta Opera’s 2025–26 season: a vibrant, genre-defying journey that honors operatic legacy while reshaping it for today’s stage.

At the heart of this bold programming is General and Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun, whose creative leadership continues to push the boundaries of what opera can be. Under his vision, Atlanta Opera has emerged as one of America’s leading companies — where tradition is a foundation and the future is unbound.

The season opens with Fiddler on the Roof (Sept. 4–Oct. 5), presented in collaboration with the Alliance Theatre.

Rich with folkloric spirit, musical grandeur, and emotional depth, Fiddler is not just a beloved musical — it’s an operatic story of resilience and transformation, fully at home in this company’s hands.

In November, audiences are treated to a magical double offering: Philip Glass’

movie-opera inspired by Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film, La Belle et la Bête (Nov. 15), followed by Verdi’s masterwork La traviata (Nov. 8–16), in a stirring production that gives full voice to love, loss, and redemption.

Spring brings the sparkling intrigue of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro (March 14– 22), where wit and romance collide under the surface of class and politics. Then, a new production of Puccini’s Turandot (April 25–May 3) storms the stage with towering vocals and stunning spectacle. With a twist to the opera’s conclusion, Zvulun breaks boundaries again in this powerful opera.

The season climaxes with Wagner’s Twilight of the Gods (May 30–June 7), the awe-inspiring finale to Atlanta’s first full Ring Cycle — an operatic achievement years in the making, and a crowning testament to Zvulun’s long-range artistic ambition.

Six productions. Infinite stories.

One powerful season that invites you to experience opera as it was meant to be: timeless, fearless, and alive.

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Alliance Theatre, A Tale of Two Cities

Kronos Quartet with Paul Wiancko

Kennesaw State University Announces the 2025-2026 ArtsKSU Professional Series Shadow Girls Cult Presents: UNRAVELING KSU’s Department of Theatre and Performance Studies presents UNRAVELING, a Cinematic Shadow Puppetry Show, from Sept. 5-7, 2025. The show is a compilation of short shadow vignettes, each featuring a new character, story, genre and visual style, weaving together poignant tales that encompass longing, loneliness, identity and grief through a surreal lens.

and education. The concert will feature KSU’s Jazz Ensemble I, which recently performed at the National JEN Conference, directed by Sam Skelton.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will be hosted by KSU’s Department of Dance from Jan. 30-31, 2026. For 48 years, Hubbard Street has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance, bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond.

“The company, under the leadership of artistic director Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, seems to be evolving...toward a commitment to the legacy and the here-and-now of Chicago and American dance.”

—Chicago Reader

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble On Oct. 4, 2025, the Bailey School of Music will present The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble.

The ensemble draws its membership from the principal players of the internationally acclaimed UK orchestra, The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.

Kronos Quartet The Bailey School of Music presents the Kronos Quartet on Feb. 20, 2026. For 50 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has challenged and reimagined what a string quartet can be. Founded at a time when the form was largely centered on longestablished Western European traditions, Kronos has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the string quartet into a living art form that responds to the people and issues of our time.

Delfeayo Marsalis & KSU Jazz Ensemble The Bailey School of Music presents Delfeayo Marsalis & the KSU Jazz Ensemble I on Jan. 24, 2026. An acclaimed, Grammywinning producer, trombonist, composer and NEA Jazz Master, Marsalis has dedicated his prolific career to promoting music theatre

Tickets on sale July 2025 at artsksu.com.

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Winner of the 2025 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award

A Very Special Hospital

by Matt Hoffman Opens August 8

Featuring the world premiere of Matt Hoffman's A Very Special Hospital, winner of the 2025 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award, a dark comedy about healthcare with a piercing family story, along with more than a dozen staged readings and special presentations of other new plays

by Georgia playwrights.

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Classic Children’s Books Come Alive at Center for Puppetry Arts

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his summer, the Center for Puppetry Arts invites visitors of all ages to experience the magic of storytelling through puppetry with two standout productions: Harold and the Purple Crayon (June 24–August 3) and Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type (August 13–17).

Perfect for families, Harold and the Purple Crayon brings the classic children’s book to life as Harold draws his imaginative world with a magical crayon. Every ticket includes a Create-A-Puppet Workshop™ To-Go Kit, giving all patrons the chance to craft their own puppet at home.

Also ideal for young audiences, Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type is a laugh-outloud musical comedy featuring clever cows and their typewritten demands. Based on the award-winning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, this charming production

highlights themes of communication, compromise, and standing up for what’s right — with plenty of farmyard fun along the way.

All performance tickets include same-day access to the Center’s Worlds of Puppetry Museum, featuring the celebrated Jim Henson Collection, the global treasures of the Global Gallery, and the vibrant special exhibition, Affectionate Anarchy: Creating with Jim Henson — a tribute to Henson’s creative genius and collaborative spirit.

With free onsite parking, awardwinning productions, and hands-on experiences, the Center for Puppetry Arts offers an unforgettable day of creativity in the heart of Atlanta. Tickets and details are available at puppet.org.

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The Atlanta Shakespeare Company: More Than Just The Bard id Shakespeare write A Christmas Carol?”

It’s a common question The Atlanta Shakespeare Company hears anytime they produce a non-Shakespeare show. It makes sense, his name is in the name of the company and the building ASC has performed in since 1989. However, the tagline for the company has always been “Shakespeare and the classics in a casual Tavern atmosphere.”

They certainly are not questioning the efficacy of their lifelong dedication to the works of William Shakespeare. The fact remains that with twelve months of programming to present each year, more than any other theatre company in the state, there are opportunities to step out and present something that is “Shakespeare Adjacent” (aka “Nearspeare”). Or maybe they just want to tell a timeless tale that Shakespeare didn’t write.

It’s a benefit to everyone from educators being able to bring their students to see, for instance, Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” at a theatre they trust, to wellseasoned subscribers who are interested in expanding their horizons, to actors stretching their performing chops in a new way.

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their kids to the theatre, ASC regularly offers summertime adventure classic tales, like Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: the Adventures of Robin Hood and his version of Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers. Of course, let’s not forget about Charles Dickens every December for the past 20+ years!

Audiences are on board for the variety.

For two Octobers in a row, ASC, along with Havoc Movement, presented a month-long version of Dracula: The Failings of Men that was the quickestselling show in their history. In April 2024, along with Belle Esprit, ASC thrilled audiences with a fresh new adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, and in May 2025 they brought Pride & Prejudice to life.

Of course, for those “Shakespeare-specific” kinds of patrons, The Atlanta Shakespeare Company will always produce more ‘Speare every year than any other company in the country. After all, they are the only Shakespeare company in the world to have completed his 39-play canon...twice.

It IS the SHAKESPEARE Tavern Playhouse after all. So naturally it’s “All Shakespeare all the time . . .except when it’s not!”

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces a Season of Mystery, Music, and Laughter

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labama Shakespeare Festival is excited to announce its 2025-2026 season — the inaugural season for Artistic Director Quin Gresham.

“The plays and musicals in our 2025–2026 season, though diverse in style and story, are all united by a common thread: they explore the power of connection, justice, resilience, and identity,”

“Each production, in its own way, delves into how we navigate deep emotional bonds...” said Gresham. “Each production, in its own way, delves into how we navigate deep emotional bonds — through family, friendship, love, or personal reinvention — and how those relationships shape who we are.”

Season 54 opens in October with a thrilling, classic mystery, Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. The holidays will welcome a family favorite to the Festival Stage that took Broadway by storm: Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical.

The new year ushers in The Lehman Trilogy, a riveting true tale with Montgomery roots, followed by

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Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. In late spring, ASF will stage ReCON$truXion, a world premiere

by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan.

ASF kicks off summer in the South with Chicken & Biscuits, a delicious comedy about family and funerals. Season 54 wraps up in July and August by celebrating a legendary singer-songwriter with the smash Broadway hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s subscribers enjoy exclusive benefits and the greatest savings on tickets with a 7-Show Full-Season package or a 5-Show Flex package. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing at ASF.net.

Single tickets for Season 54 go on sale to the public on July 15. Buy tickets online any time at ASF.net or call the ASF Box Office at (334) 271-5353 from noon-5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. Ticket prices range from $30 – $70.

Atlanta ShowGuide readers can receive a 15% discount (Zones A+, A, B, or C) with promo code ATLSHOWGUIDE15.

ASF also offers special rates for groups over 10. Book your group today with the official State Theatre of Alabama!

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Sandy Springs PAC Presents Its Biggest Season to Date!

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andy Springs PAC has announced part of its 2025-26 season with a great variety of shows, ranging from family fun to a capella harmonies, Broadway moxie, a tribute to Taylor Swift, and its alwayspopular New Year’s Eve event.

BUT FIRST — take a break from the worries of the world and laugh with friends at our Funny Fridays series, July 18 and August 22, with award-winning host Joel Byars and a rotating cast of local comedians performing “clean-ish” stand-up in a comedy club atmosphere. Tickets at SandySpringsPAC.com.

October brings family fun with Blippi: Join the Band Tour on October 4 (two shows!) and Dog Man: The Musical on October 11 and 12 (three shows!) And if you love the holidays all year long, come see a capella sensation Straight No Chaser in their Holiday Road Tour, October 24. On sale now at SandySpringsPAC.com.

On November 2, Blank Space, the

Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute, is your chance to relive the entire Eras Tour, costume by costume and song by song! It’s a full-scale recreation of her record-breaking tour with musicians and dancers, dazzling visuals, and intricate choreography. GRAMMYwinning Los Lonely Boys bring their bluesy “Texican rock & roll” sound and the Cinderella story that brought them worldwide fame with blockbuster hit “Heaven,” to our Byers Theatre November 20.

Broadway diva Jessica Vosk takes the stage November 22 with music from her holiday album SLEIGH, in what promises to be a memorable show. And we are always happy to present the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on New Year’s Eve, this time in a program of light classics — with a swell party afterward.

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The Historic Holly Theatre Presents: The Magic of Life

he Holly Theatre in Dahlonega is excited about our new 2025-2026 season ‘The Magic of Life’. As a vital part of the local community, The Holly is committed to showcasing the abundant regional talent throughout the remaining months of this celebratory season.

Artistic Director Taylor Jarrard takes pride in the community’s collective efforts throughout the season and can’t wait to see what the rest of the season has in store.

“It’s always really special to see a season play out, after months of hard work and discussion amongst the artistic committee.”

This December, the Holly Theatre invites you to immerse yourself in the Classic A 1940’s Radio Hour Christmas Carol. It’s a seamlessly combo drama and comedy, heartbreak and hope, A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol will sing its way into your heart. If you enjoyed 1940’s Radio Hour, step back in time once again with the Feddington Players, and get into the

holiday spirit with A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol. We invite you to come have dinner and see the show in our beautiful town of Dahlonega!

The Holly Theatre is steadfast in its commitment to providing opportunities for children to learn and perform. We have kid shows through out the year. Additionally, the theater offers an abundance of summer camps catering to students of all ages, starting as early as age 3!

As a longstanding pillar in the North Georgia community, the historic Holly Theatre continues to be a cherished venue. The venue’s beautiful and relaxed atmosphere creates an intimate and inviting setting for guests to unwind and immerse themselves in the enchanting world of theater. For detailed show and ticket information, visit info@hollytheater.com or call ( 706) 530-5162. Join The Holly Theatre in celebrating the magic of live performances and the vibrant spirit of community theater!

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Atlanta Master Chorale Celebrates a Triumphant Return for 2025-26 Season

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fter a year’s absence due to medical Anything More?” on March 13-14, 2026, leave, beloved Artistic Director Eric featuring a dazzling journey through Nelson returns the Great American to the podium for what Songbook. Gershwin, promises to be Atlanta Porter, Rogers, and Master Chorale’s most Hart classics come memorable season yet. alive through choral Dr. Nelson, who has arrangements, led the ensemble since enhanced by acclaimed 1999 and serves as jazz pianist Gary Artistic Director Eric Nelson Professor of Music and Motley and his trio’s Director of Choral Studies at Emory Uniimprovisational genius. versity, brings his internationally acclaimed The season concludes with “Early expertise back to Atlanta audiences eager Genius” on May 1-2, 2026, showcasing for his distinctive musical programming youthful masterworks by Handel, Mozart, and unique interpretation. and Mendelssohn. Audiences will witness The season opens with “Homecoming” Handel’s “Dixit Dominus” (composed at 21) on October 10-11, 2025, at 8 p.m. — a fitting and Mozart’s first Mass (written at age 12), celebration of Nelson’s return featuring revealing the extraordinary sophistication soul-stirring choral music that explores the these composers possessed from their universal longing for home. This emotional earliest years. journey kicks off the new season with the Season subscriptions are available breathtaking sentiment: “There is no such now: Full Season (four concerts) for $147, beauty as where you belong.”

Build-Your-Own packages starting at $76, The beloved holiday tradition and Student/Youth subscriptions for just continues with “Christmas with Atlanta $35. Individual tickets go on sale August Master Chorale” on December 12 at 8 p.m.

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Wellness the Ballethnic Way: A Journey to Mental and Physical Wellbeing

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allethnic continues its commitment to holistic healing through mindfulness, movement, and art with its transformative BWell wellness retreats. These events are uniquely designed to nurture both the mind and body through dance, mindfulness, and community connection.

The upcoming BWell retreat, Vitalize, will be held on Friday August 16th from 4 to 7 p.m. on Ballethnic Way. This three hour offering presents self-care practices and classes led by knowledgeable and compassionate wellness professionals rooted within the community. The retreat will center around mental and physical well being, inviting participants to release stress, restore balance, and revitalize the body.

Curated for adults of all fitness and experience levels, this August retreat will include impactful healing sessions in yoga and meditation, sound healing, health and nutrition, and thought-provoking conversations geared for self-inquiry and self-reflection. The retreat also offers time for journaling, light refreshments, and meaningful connections, fostering a supportive space for healing and reflection.

A highlight of this retreat is a health food tasting curated and prepared by holistic health coach, Ma’at Dewitt.

“At Ballethnic, we believe that wellness is an essential part of artistry and life,” says

co-founder Nena Gilreath. “These retreats are about more than just movement.

They’re about reclaiming joy, finding peace, and building a healthier community together.”

Whether you are a dancer, creative, caregiver, or someone simply seeking vitality and rejuvenation, this retreat is a powerful opportunity to pause, breathe, and move with intention.

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ABTF Celebrates 14 Years of Bold Innovation at the New LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center

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he Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) is proud to announce its 14th annual festival at the new LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center. This state-ofthe-art, renovated venue reflects the festival’s ongoing commitment to showcasing the arts in a setting that is as daring and innovative as the stories it elevates.

This year’s festival emphasizes a curated experience that is intentionally intimate and bold, with carefully selected programming designed to foster deeper connections between audiences and artists.

“This space reflects our new vision of honoring traditions while creating a platform for cutting-edge, groundbreaking storytelling,” says Toni Simmons Henson, festival director. “Every planning detail is attended to amplify the voices that push artistic boundaries and inspire change.”

A key highlight of this year’s festival is its partnership with Spelman College, which is part of the Atlanta University Center. This partnership creates a pipeline of exposure and opportunities for students to engage directly with arts practitioners through internships, mentorships, and skill-

building workshops. The partnership aims to cultivate the next generation of Black leaders in digital and live performance.

Building on the legacy of the past 14 years, ABTF will feature five fully mounted productions, a full-day Creative Arts Conference at the Hilton Atlanta Airport with readings of original works, professional development workshops, a short film showcase, the 7th annual Dr. Doris Derby Collegiate Monologue Competition, and an outdoor Black Art and Business Expo. The event will culminate in an Awards and Cabaret Gala featuring the new Netflix breakout star, Ursula O. Robinson.

“By elevating new voices and fostering artistic excellence, we’re paving the way for future storytellers in film, art, and live performance,” Winston A. Wilson, ABTF board chair, adds. “This festival is a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the power of storytelling to shape culture and inspire change.”

The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival and Creative Arts Conference will run from Aug. 28 to 30, 2025 on Spelman University’s campus. Visit the atlantabtf.org for schedule and ticket information.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SUMMER MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD to Kickoff Newest Season of the Alliance Theatre The 57th season of the Alliance Theatre will begin this summer with MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD, a new musical for young audiences based on the beloved book by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson. With playful songs by Atlanta’s own Christian Magby and Christian Albright (The Incredible Book Eating Boy) and a book by Atlanta native Terry Guest, MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD is a story of hope, empathy, and the boundless power of creativity. MILO runs June 25 through July 27, 2025. For more information, visit https://www.alliancetheatre.org/milo.

Atlanta Master Chorale: 2025-26 Season Spotlight Atlanta Master Chorale’s beloved Artistic Director Eric Nelson triumphantly returns after a year’s medical leave for an unforgettable 2025-26 season.

The journey begins with “Homecoming” (October 10-11), celebrating Nelson’s return with soul-stirring music. Holiday magic continues with “Christmas with Atlanta

Master Chorale” (December 12-13), followed

by Great American Songbook classics in “Who Could Ask for Anything More?” (March 13-14) featuring jazz pianist Gary Motley. The season concludes with “Early Genius” (May 1-2), showcasing youthful masterworks by Handel, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. Season subscriptions available now starting at $76.

Individual tickets on sale August 4. Visit AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts or call (404) 727-5050.

Single tickets on sale starting July 15 for The Atlanta Opera’s thrilling 2025–26 season!

Experience timeless classics and bold new visions, from Fiddler on the Roof and La traviata to Turandot and Twilight of the Gods, the epic finale of the Ring cycle. Whether you’re drawn to sweeping romance, mythic power, or irresistible melodies, there’s something for every music lover. With productions at both the Cobb Energy Centre and Alliance Theatre, this season promises unforgettable nights at the theater. Don’t wait — great seats are limited, and the music is calling.

Get your tickets now at atlantaopera.org.

Alliance Theatre, A Christmas Carol Photo by Greg Mooney

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SUMMER Laugh this Summer with the Characters at The Shakespeare Tavern The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse is bursting with laughter and mischief this summer. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream this July, a fairy King and Queen meddle in the lives of four runaway lovers and a gaggle of amateur actors trying to rehearse a play in the forest. In August, from (some of) the people who brought you the The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) comes another wacky and heavily edited masterpiece: William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged). This play is the literary holy grail: an “actual” manuscript in Shakespeare’s own hand showing all his most famous characters and familiar speeches in a brandnew story. ShakespeareTavern.com

The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) Celebrates its 14 Years The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) celebrates its 14th anniversary at the new LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center. The event highlights bold Black artistry through five productions, a creative arts conference, workshops, a short film showcase, a collegiate monologue competition, and a Black Art and Business Expo. Partnering with Spelman College’s Department of Theatre, the festival aims to nurture future leaders in the arts.

The celebration concludes with an Awards and Cabaret Gala, emphasizing resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of storytelling. For more info please visit us at atlantabtf.org

Revitalize with Ballethnic’s BWell Retreat Join Ballethnic for yet another revitalizing BWell Retreat on Saturday August 16th from 4:00-7:00 PM on Ballethnic Way. This three-hour wellness experience is designed to introduce various healing modalities, to restore vitality, and mental and physical wellbeing through movement, meditation, and community connection. Open to all levels, the retreat blends Ballethnic’s commitment to the community and cultural arts with mindfulness practices to uplift the mind, body, and spirit. Expect gentle movement sessions, outlets for artistic expression, and a nurturing space for self-reflection.

Limited spots are still available for summer dance and drum classes for children, teens, and adults! Learn more at www.ballethnic.org.

We’re Off to See the Wizard at ASF Follow the yellow brick road to Alabama Shakespeare Festival this summer to see The Wizard of Oz on the Festival Stage from July 9 – August 17. Join young Dorothy Gale and her loveable pup, Toto, on a whirlwind adventure over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz. The whole family will love this delightful musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale that features the iconic score from the MGM film. This show is recommended for ages 5+, and tickets start at $30. Visit ASF.net to book your seats today!

Insistent Presence, on view September 13 through December 14.

Drawn from the collections of the Chazen Museum of Art at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and curated by Emory PhD candidate Margaret Nagawa, Insistent Presence features works of sculpture, painting, ceramics, and printmaking by 24 artists who have lived and work on

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the African continent and in the diaspora.

The exhibition examines how artists have reimagined the human figure to pose questions about social and political histories, contested identities, and a possible future for how we relate to one another. The artists in the exhibition invite us to reflect on ourselves, our relationships, and the worlds we inhabit. https://carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/ Insistent-Presence

The Center for Puppetry Arts invites families to enjoy Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Harold and the Purple Crayon is a playful adaptation of the classic children’s book.

Follow Harold as he uses his magical crayon to draw himself into exciting adventures.

Also showing is Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type, a hilarious musical about cows who type — and go on strike! Both productions are perfect for all audiences. Each ticket includes a Create-A-Puppet Workshop™ To-Go Kit, plus access to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, special exhibition, and free onsite parking. Plan your visit and get tickets at puppet.org.

A Stunning Visual Story of Memorial Drive at Dekalb History Center This exhibit showcases a vibrant sampling of the people and places that make Memorial Drive the animated, multicultural community it is today. Peter Essick’s modern photography and gathered objects from local businesses present an imaginative means to view this historic corridor. This stunning visual story is also supported by the history of how and why Memorial Drive came to be. Opening July 25, 2025.Learn more at dekalbhistory.org.

Essential Theatre Celebrates 25+ Years of Giving Georgia Playwrights a Voice Essential Theatre has given Georgia playwrights a voice for over 25 years, producing 40+ World Premieres and helping launch the careers of nationwide successes like Topher Payne and Lauren Gunderson. The 2025 Essential Theatre Festival continues this tradition with the world premiere of the 2025 Essential Theatre Playwriting Award Winner, A Very Special Hospital by Matt Hoffman, a dark

Alliance Theatre, 2021 Darlin Cory Photo by Greg Mooney

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SUMMER comedy about healthcare with a piercing family story. With more than a dozen other staged readings and special presentations of new plays by Georgia playwrights, the Festival runs August 8-31 at 7Stages.

Performance schedule and more info at www.EssentialTheatre.com.

PLAY your part in one of the largest youth orchestras in the Southeast!

Summer auditions for the Georgia Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 20th season will run June 24-July 30. From elementary through high school, talented young musicians are invited to pursue excellence on an individual and collective artistic level. Members will develop creativity, confidence, and technical skills in a nurturing environment led by top professionals in this unique program.

Opportunities for students of all levels.

Need-based scholarships are available.

Learn more at GYSO.org.

Small-town Charm, Big-town Quality at The Holly Theatre The Holly Theatre, Dahlonega, is a historic, 300-seat community theater featuring small-town charm and big-town quality. The Holly provides a choice for every taste from our current productions like Tuck Everlasting to various cover bands like Chris Collin’s & Boulder Canyon band (Tickets at hollytheater.com). We showcase the vast talents of our Georgia mountains region: old-timey traditions of singin’, fiddlin’, and strummin’ translate into musical experiences that give Broadway a run for its money.

Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra Spotlights British Composers The Kennesaw State University Symphony Orchestra will present a concert spotlighting British composers as part of the university’s “Year of the United Kingdom” celebration, in collaboration

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with the Global Education department. The program will feature Sir Edward Elgar’s orchestral masterpiece, the “Enigma Variations,” and Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “The Lark Ascending.” Helen Kim, professor of violin in the Bailey School of Music, will perform as soloist. The orchestra will be conducted

by Nathaniel F. Parker, director of orchestral studies. The event highlights the university’s commitment to global engagement through music and international exchange.

For more info on our events please visit: https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/ academics/dance/performances-events/ index.php

Out Front Theatre Company Gears Up for Season Ten Having just finished their acclaimed ninth season, Out Front Theatre Company — Georgia’s only LGBTQIA+ focused theatre — is preparing to announce their milestone

10th season. Promising another dose of queer joy, Out Front will celebrate their decade-long tenure with a beloved musical, a world premiere holiday show, and three hilariously poignant plays. They will announce their season on June 30, and tickets will go on sale starting July 1! Head to www.OutFrontTheatre.com for more information on their upcoming season and special events.

Sandy Springs PAC’s next season is a BIG one!

Sandy Springs PAC has announced part of its 2025-26 season with a great variety of shows, ranging from musical family fun, to a capella harmonies, Broadway moxie, a tribute to Taylor Swift, and its always-popular New Year’s Eve event.

Watch SandySpringsPAC.com for more shows added soon!

Alliance Theatre, Toni Stone Photo by Greg Mooney

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

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COCA-COLA FILM SERIES - STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE 7/25/25 ——— COCA-COLA FILM SERIES – THE SOUND OF MUSIC SING-A-LONG 7/27/25 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 foxtheatre.org

MARY POPPINS JR 6/14-6/22/25 Prices: $10-$14 The Holly Theater 69 W Main Street Dahlonega GA 30533 TIX: (706) 530-5162 info@hollytheater.com HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON FAMILY SERIES SHOW 6/24-8/3/25 Prices: $22.50 - $28.00 Center For Puppetry Arts at 18th 1404 Spring St NW TIX: (404) 873.3391 puppet.org

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S LONG LOST PLAY (ABRIDGED) 8/2-17/25 Prices: $26-$48 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: (404) 874-5299 x 0 Shakespearetavern.com

WINNIE THE POOH KIDS 6/27-29/25 Prices: $10-$14 The Holly Theater 69 W Main Street Dahlonega GA 30533 TIX: (706) 530-5162 info@hollytheater.com

2025 ESSENTIAL THEATRE PLAY FESTIVAL 8/8-31/25 Prices: $28-32 Essential Theatre, Inc. 7Stages Black Box 1105 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: N/A www.EssentialTheatre.com or EssentialTheatre.Tix.com

THEATRE A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 7/5-27/25 Prices: $26-$48 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: (404) 874-5299 x 0 Shakespearetavern.com

FUNNY FRIDAYS #3 8/22/25 Prices: $37.11+ (all-in pricing) Sandy Springs PAC 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

TUCK EVERLASTING 7/18-8/3/2025 Prices: $15-$35 The Holly Theater 69 W Main Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: (706) 530-5162 info@hollytheater.com

THE VENETIANS BY MATT BARBOT 8/23-9/7/25 Prices: $26-$48 The Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX#: (404) 874-5299 x 0 Shakespearetavern.com

FUNNY FRIDAYS #2 7/18/25 Prices: $37.11+ (all-in pricing) Sandy Springs PAC 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 SandySpringsPAC.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SUMMER ATLANTA BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL 8/28-30/25 Prices: $0-$219 Friends of Atlanta Black Theatre Festival LaTanya Richardson Jackson & Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center & Hilton Atlanta Airport 350 Spelman Lane, Atlanta & 1031 Virginia Ave, Hapeville TIX: abtf.ludus.com atlantabtf.org ARTSKSU, KSU THEATRE, AND SHADOW GIRLS CULT PRESENTS UNRAVELING 9/5-7/25 & 8 p.m. Prices: $5-$20 KSU Geer College of the Arts Stillwell Theatre 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/ concerts-calendar/index.php

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

Prices: $8 Eagle Atlanta (Upstairs Cabaret) 1492 Piedmont Ave Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: atlantaeagle.com FRIDAYY 6/19/25 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com

96-HOUR OPERA FESTIVAL 6/20-6/22/25 Prices: $25-35 The Atlanta Opera Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College 900 West End Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 TIX: (404) 881-8885 https://www.atlantaopera.org/about/96houropera-festival/ THE BOOK OF MORMON 6/24-29/25 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com

ANGERIA’S BIG BREAK 7/12/25 Prices: $35+ Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318: TIX (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 9/4-10/5/25 Prices:$25 - $150 The Coca-Cola Stage at Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 733-4600 www.alliancetheatre.org/fiddler

Photo by Kim Kenney

MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD (MUSICAL) 6/25-7/27/25 Prices:$10 child, $20 adult Hertz Stage at Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree Street NE TIX: (404) 733-4600 www.alliancetheatre.org/milo

WIZARD OF OZ 7/9-8/17/24 Prices: $30 to $70 Alabama Shakespeare Festival Festival Stage – Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: (334) 271-5353 ASF.net

The Centre for Dance Education has been inspiring future dancers for nearly 30 years.

Whether your child loves to skip and twirl, enjoys ballet technique at the barre, or is ready to take the leap into a professional career, our qualified and experienced instructors will be with them every step of the way.

To register for Fall, visit

centre.atlantaballet.com

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Sun., July 20 2–4 pm

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SUMMER RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE - WERQ THE WORLD TOUR 9/04/25 Prices: $67 - $307+ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com BACK TO THE FUTURE 9/23-28/25 Prices: $35+ Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com

CONCERTS PIANO BAR WITH ROBERT RAY Fri. & Sat.-8:30p.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 BIRTHDAY BASH ATL 6/21/25 Prices: $60-$238+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com GEORGE HARRIS 6/21/25 Prices: $75-$146+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

DISNEY PRIDE IN CONCERT 6/21/25 @7:00 p.m.

Prices: $39.00 - $161.00 Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus Atlanta Symphony Hall Woodruff Arts Center: 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: Disney PRIDE in Concert | Atlanta Symphony Orchestra www.voicesofnote.org KANSAS & 38 SPECIAL WITH THE OUTLAWS 6/21/25 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com THE WIGGLES: BOUNCING BALLS TOUR 6/25/25 Prices: $25-$140+ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.thewiggles.com PEDRO FERNANDEZ: AVE FENIX TOUR 6/27/25 Prices: $49-$207+ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com YOUNG NUDY 6/27/25 Prices: $64-$209 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com LAST PODCAST ON THE LEFT: JK ULTRA TOUR 6/28/25 Prices: $54-$170+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

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GHOST - SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR 7/01/25 Prices: $52-$284+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com NAS WITH THE ATLANTA POPS ORCHESTRA 7/ 5/25 ——— SUMI JO MAD FOR LOVE 7/9/25 ——— DIANA KRALL 7/11/25 ——— RICHARD KIND HOW NOT TO BE FAMOUS: A CONVERSATION 7/19/25 ——— THE SWELL SEASON 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 8/2/25 ——— SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX MAGIC & MOONLIGHT TOUR 8/10/25 ——— GOOD INTENTIONS 2025 TOUR TOAD THE WET SPROCKET WITH SPECIAL GUESTS KT TUNSTALL AND SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER 8/22/25 ——— ALL THE GOOD TIMES: THE FAREWELL TOUR NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST JACK SCHNEIDER 8/28/25 ——— Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St NE TIX: (404) 733-4800 aso.org/live

SUNSET SIPS FEATURING GSO JAZZ 7/10/25 at 7pm Prices: $17.24 - $21.55 Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chattahoochee Nature Center 9135 Willeo Rd Roswell, GA 30075 TIX: (770) 992-2055 https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/events/sunsetsips-gso-jazz/?occurrence=2025-07-10 ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR 7/10/25 Prices: $154-$610 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com GHOST - SKELETOUR 7/11/25 Prices: $77-$388 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SUMMER JESSIE REYEZ - PAID IN MEMORIES TOUR 7/16/25 Prices: $49-$192+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 https://www.jessiereyez.com

XDINARY HEROES <BEAUTIFUL MINDS> WORLD TOUR 8/08/25 Prices: $238-$642+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

THE ROSE - ONCE UPON A WRLD TOUR 7/18/25 Prices: $74-$830 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com

THE CONCERT - A TRIBUTE TO ABBA 8/15/25 Prices: $57-$198 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.atctheconcert.com

KEYSHIA COLE 7/22/25 Prices: $63-$429+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com

D4VD - WITHERED WORLD TOUR 8/15/25 Prices: $54-$136+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

JEEZY 7/26/25 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 foxtheatre.org

OSCAR MAYDON - RICO O MUERTO TOUR 8/16/25 Prices: $98-$447+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

THE FLAMING LIPS & MODEST MOUSE 8/01/25 Prices: $76 - $250+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

INTROCABLE - ANTOLOGIA TOUR 8/16/25 Prices: $71-$332 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com

CHRIS COLLIN’S & THE BOULDER CANYON BAND 8/8/25 Prices: $41.00 The Holly Theater 69 W Main Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: (706) 530-5162 info@hollytheater.com

KATY PERRY - THE LIFETIMES TOUR 8/20/25 Prices: $86-$358+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.katyperry.com

SHAWN MULLINS CONCERT 8/8/25 Prices: $49.00 The Holly Theater 69 W Mail Street Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: (706) 530-5162 info@hollytheater.com

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SHINEDOWN - DANCE, KID, DANCE TOUR 8/24/25 Prices: $49-$227 State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com

EDEN MUNOZ - COMO EN LOS VIEJOS TIEMPOS TOUR 8/29/25 Prices: $70-$448 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com

BOMBA ESTEREO - RAWAYANA ASTROPICAL TOUR 8/27/25 Prices: $64-$212 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

MEN I TRUST - EQUUS TOUR 8/29/25 Prices: $45-$118 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

OLE 60 8/28/25 Prices: $48-$173+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

DISNEY - DESCENDANTS/ZOMBIES 9/02/25 Prices: $65-$444+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com SIMPLE PLAN - BIGGER THAN YOU THINK! TOUR 9/03/25 Prices: $83-$152 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

Alliance’s world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE Photo by Greg Mooney

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SUMMER COHEED AND CAMBRIA — TAKING BACK SUNDAY 9/05/25 Prices: $75-$213 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

SUMMIT PIANO TRIO 9/8/25 | 7:30 p.m.

KSU Geer College of the Arts Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/ concerts-calendar/index.php

CAAMP 9/5,/25 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 foxtheatre.org

ELADIO CARRION - DON KBRN WORLD TOUR 9/09/25 Prices: $98-$404+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

BABY MONSTER 9/05/25 Prices: $66-$452+ State Farm Arena 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: (404) 878-3000 https://www.statefarmarena.com

TYRONE JACKSON, JAZZ PIANO 9/11/25 | 7:30 p.m.

KSU Geer College of the Arts Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/ concerts-calendar/index.php

PAW PATROL LIVE! 9/06/25-9/07/25 Prices: $56 - $180+ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com

JESSIE MURPH - WORLDWIDE HYSTERIA 9/12/25 Prices: $117-$415+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

LOUIS CK 9/6/25 Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: (855) 285-8499 foxtheatre.org

JESÚS CASTRO-BALBI AND FRIENDS 9/13/25 | 3:00 p.m.

KSU Geer College of the Arts Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/ concerts-calendar/index.php

CHEVELLE, ASK ALEXANDRIA AND DEAD POETS SOCIETY 9/07/25 Prices: $71-$200+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

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TREY WRIGHT, JAZZ GUITAR 9/15/25 | 7:30 p.m.

KSU Geer College of the Arts Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/ concerts-calendar/index.php

KSU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS ELGAR’S “ENIGMA” VARIATIONS AND VAUGHAN WILLIAMS’ “THE LARK ASCENDING” FEATURING HELEN KIM, VIOLIN 9/24/25 | 7:30 p.m. Prices (range): $5-$10 KSU Geer College of the Arts Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/ concerts-calendar/index.php

MARCA MP - ONLY ENAMORADOS TOUR 9/20/25 Prices: $89-$170+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

QUINN XCII - LOOK! I’M ALIVE TOUR 9/24/25 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

JOHN WARREN, CLARINET, AND FRIENDS 9/22/25 | 7:30 p.m.

KSU Geer College of the Arts Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/ concerts-calendar/index.php

DYLAN SCOTT 9/25/25 Prices: $53-$167 Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com

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

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SUMMER BEN RECTOR THE RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD TOUR 9/26-27/25 Prices: $53-$286+ Coca-Cola Roxy 800 Battery Ave SE #500 Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (470) 351-3866 cocacolaroxy.com KSU UNIVERSITY CHOIRS 9/26 | 8:00 p.m. Prices: $5-$10 KSU Geer College of the Arts Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/ concerts-calendar/index.php JOSH JOHNSON - THE FLOWERS TOUR 9/27/25 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: (770) 916 2852 https://www.cobbenergycentre.com STEPHEN WADSACK AND RYAN MOSER, TRUMPETS 9/29/25 | 7:30 p.m.

KSU Geer College of the Arts Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/music/ concerts-calendar/index.php HOMECOMING 10/10 & 11/25 Prices: $42 adults to $10 youth: season subscription packages available Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road, Atlanta GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-5050 AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts

DANCE BALLETHNIC WELLNESS RETREAT 8/16/25 Prices: $30.00 Ballethnic Dance Company 2587 Cheney Street, East Point, GA 30344 TIX: (404) 762-1416 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ballethnic-dancecompany-15311740121 KSU DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS DOUBLE EXPOSURE 8/21/25 7:30 p.m., 8/22-23/25 8 p.m.

Prices: $15-$20 KSU Geer College of the Arts KSU Dance Theatre 860 Rossbacher Wy, Marietta, GA 30060 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/dance/ performances-events/index.php BALANCHINE & PECK 9/12-14/25 Prices: $35 - $150 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta 30339 TIX: atlantaballet.com KSU DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS CHOREOLAB 9/21/25 5 p.m. Prices: Free KSU Geer College of the Arts KSU DANCE CHASTAIN POINTE STUDIOS 1200 Chastain Road, Bldg. 300, Suite 306 TIX: (470) 578-6650 https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/academics/dance/ performances-events/index.php

FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS & MORE ANONYMOUS FRAGMENTS Now-6/29/25 Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-4282 https://carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/Timothy-Hull

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CALL AND RESPONSE Now-6/22/25 Prices: $10 for adults, $8 Seniors & children, free for Members, College students with ID, and children ages 5 and below Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-4282 https://carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/call-response

DECATUR ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOUR 7/15/25, 7:00 pm Prices: $5-12.50 700 block of Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 TIX: dekalbhistory.org ENCHANTED MASQUERADE, SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER 8/23/25, 6:30 - 10:00 pm Prices - $40-50 DeKalb History Center, 101 E Court Square, Decatur GA 30030 TIX: dekalbhistory.org

PROJECTS WALLS EXHIBITION: BETH LACOUR, MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS Now-7/25/25, Price: Free Zuckerman Museum of Art, a unit of the KSU School of Art and Design Zuckerman Museum of Art 492 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: No ticket required.

Stay informed at https://www.kennesaw.edu/arts/ academics/visual-arts/zuckerman/

INSISTENT PRESENCE Michael C. Carlos Museum and Chazen Museum of Art 9/13-12/14/25 Price Adults $10, Seniors & Children 6-17 $8, Carlos Museum Members Emory University students, faulty, and staff with valid ID Emory Healthcare employees with valid ID College and university students with valid ID Children ages 5 and under Michael C. Carlos Museum 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: (404) 727-4282 https://carlos.emory.edu

AFFECTIONATE ANARCHY: CREATING WITH JIM HENSON, SPECIAL EXHIBITION Now-10/26/25 Prices: Included with Museum Entry ($12.50$16.50) Center For Puppetry Arts at 18th 1404 Spring St NW TIX: (404) 873-3391 puppet.org

Alliance Theatre World Premier TRADING PLACES, Photo by Greg Mooney

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DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS GUIDE FULL RADIUS DANCE Physically Integrated Modern Dance for dancers with and without disabilities Prices: Donation-based beginning at $0 2977 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 (404) 724-9663 fullradiusdance.org/classes TOTAL DANCE/DANCICAL PRODUCTIONS, INC. Mojah (Modern African); Prices: $15 - $30 915 New Hope Road, South Fulton, GA 30331 770-256-6400 www.dancicalproductions.com BALLETHNIC DANCE COMPANY Ballet, Pointe, Pas De Deux, African, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Ballethnicize Prices: $20 (per class) - $150 (series) 2587 Ballethnic Way, East Point, GA 30344 (404) 762-1416 www.ballethnic.org GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE Company Auditions for 2025-2026 Season Free, registration required Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center 1070 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 237-0046 https://GwinnettBallet.org

Alliance Theatre, A Christmas Carol Photo by Greg Mooney

ATLANTA BALLET CENTRE FOR DANCE EDUCATION Summer Programs for ages 2 & up; Prices: vary Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Buckhead Centre, 4279 Roswell Road, Atlanta 30342 Virginia-Highland Centre, 504 Amsterdam Ave, Atlanta 30306 TIX: (404) 873-5811 centre.atlantaballet.com TOLBERT YILMAZ SCHOOL OF DANCE Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Aerial Silks, Kinderdance, Hip-Hop Prices: Start at $85 per month 601 Houze Way, Roswell GA TIX: (770) 998-0259 www.tysod.com

Venues & More 7 Stages

Ferst Center @ Ga Tech

Actor’s Express

High Museum of Art

Alliance Theatre

Horizon Theatre

Southwest Arts Center

Atlanta Symphony Hall

Gas South Theatre

Syncronicity Theatre

Center For Puppetry Arts

Michael C Carlos

Schwartz Center @

Museum

Emory University

City Springs Theatre Company

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Out Front Theatre

The Fox Theatre

Cobb Energy Center

Rialto Center For The Arts

The Holly Theatre

Conant Arts Center @

Roswell Cultural Arts

Tolbert Yilmaz

Oglethorpe University Dekalb History Center

Center

School Of Dance Woodruff Arts Center

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