Atlanta Showguide Spring 2024

Spring 2024

REGIONS BANK/ BROADWAY IN ATLANTA

WRAPS UP 2023-2024 SEASON ANNOUNCES 2024-2025 SEASON

SPOTLIGHTS, PERFORMANCE GUIDE, WORKSHOPS, AND SO MUCH MORE INSIDE!

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CO NT E N T S Bank Broadway in Atlanta 4 Regions Wraps Up 2023/2024 Season and

Announced the New Season Line Up

Premieres at the Alliance Theatre 6 Two Close the 2023-2024 Season Women’s Chorus Presents 8 Atlanta ‘Phoenix Rising’: A Musical Journey

Through Atlanta’s History and Identity

and Sassy. Here’s the Cutting 10 Smart Edge of American Opera

12 Atlanta Fringe Festival Returns June 3-9 Historic Holly Theatre Presents: 14 The A Season for Dreamers the Weekend with ASF’s 16 Spend Southern Writers Festival Springs PAC Hosts Guitar and 18 Sandy Trumpet Stars in June Springs Theatre Company 20 City Announces Seventh Season Center Announces the 22 Schwartz 2024-2025 Concert Season Wraps Up Academic Year with 24 ArtsKSU Exciting Events Impact, and a Place to 26 Opportunity, Belong: The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra

Jazz Festival presents two 28 Atlanta concerts Memorial Day Weekend!

Express Continues 36th Season 30 Actor’s with a Fabulous Pearl Cleage Play Master Chorale Celebrates 32 Atlanta 40th Anniversary Season

34 Atlanta ShowGuide Spotlights 41 Atlanta ShowGuide Performance Guide 54 Atlanta ShowGuide Dance Workshops On the Cover: Broadway In Atlanta, SIX, The Musical Visit us online at www.atlantashowguide.com. Like us on facebook.com/ATLshowGuideMagazine. Contact us at gregg.atlantashowguide@gmail.com or 770-559-1591.

Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta Completes their 2023/2024 Season and Also Announced the New Season Line Up

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he 2023-2024 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season will wrap up with three sensational shows at the Fox Theatre, including the newly-adapted TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and beloved musicals LES MISÉRABLES and FUNNY GIRL. Visit www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com for more information and tickets.

All rise for Academy Award® Winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Emmy Award® Winning actor Richard Thomas will play the role of Atticus Finch in this production that has sparked conversations with multiple generations. The New York Times Critic’s Pick and 60 Minutes praised “the most successful American play in Broadway history”, which will visit the Fox Theatre May 7-12.

Set against the backdrop of 19th Century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. With a magnificent score, including the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” and “One Day More”, LES MISÉRABLES will return June 4-9.

FUNNY GIRL will make its Atlanta premiere from July 30-August 4. Featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time, including classic songs “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People,” this letter to the theatre is the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice, a girl from the Lower East Side who dreamed of a life on the stage. Everyone told her she’d never be a star, but then something funny happened— she became one of the most beloved performers in history, shining brighter than the brightest lights of Broadway.

Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta has also announced that the Atlanta premiere of the 2023 Tony Award® nominated & JULIET will anchor the 2024/2025 season at the Fox Theatre. The lineup is also set to feature the Atlanta premieres of CLUE, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, PARADE, PETER PAN, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE by Cirque du Soleil and SHUCKED. Season options include anticipated returns of the six-time Tony Award® winning Disney’s THE LION KING, the 25th anniversary tour of the ultimate feel-good show MAMMA MIA! and the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical THE BOOK OF MORMON. Season tickets are available now at www.BroadwayInAtlanta.com.

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The deliciously funny, Pulitzer Prize-winning new play reinventing Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

By JAMES IJAMES Original Direction by STEVIE WALKER-WEBB Direction by DAWN M. SIMMONS

A stirring new musical inspired by the beloved blockbuster film and starring Amber Riley, Loretta Devine, Akron Lanier Watson, Donald Webber Jr, and many more!

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Two Premieres at the Alliance Theatre Close the 2023-2024 Season

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pring at the Alliance Theatre features two premieres. One, the Atlanta premiere of FAT HAM. The other, the world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE. Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in drama, FAT HAM follows the story of Juicy, a queer, Southern college kid, grappling with some serious questions of identity as the ghost of his father shows up at their backyard barbecue and demands Juicy avenge his murder. Playwright James Ijames has reinvented Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Hamlet, creating what The New York Times calls “a hilarious yet profound tragedy smothered in comedy.” FAT HAM, running April 3 through May 19, marks the return of Marshall Mabry, IV, to the Alliance’s Hertz Stage. alliancetheatre.org/fatham The season will close on the Coca-Cola Stage with THE PREACHER’S WIFE. Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, the stirring new musical is about the power of hope. In their fast-gentrifying Harlem neighborhood, Preacher Henry and his wife Julia struggle to keep their congregation going in the face of development.

When all seems lost, Henry asks God for help, and receives it in the form of an angel.

Through it all, Julia must find her voice and the strength to lead. The show features an original gospel-infused score by actor, comedian, and writer

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Tituss Burgess (TV’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and a book by Burgess and actress, producer, and writer Azie Dungey (TV’s Harlem), and stars Loretta Divine and Amber Riley. THE PREACHER’S WIFE runs on the Coca-Cola Stage, May 11 through June 16. alliancetheatre.org/preacherswife

Atlanta Women’s Chorus Presents ‘Phoenix Rising’: A Musical Journey Through Atlanta’s History and Identity

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he Atlanta Women’s Chorus is set to captivate audiences with their upcoming performance, “Phoenix Rising” scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Lawrenceville Arts Center, Home of Aurora Theatre.

This thought-provoking show promises a deep exploration of what it truly means to call Atlanta home. Through a series of poignant musical pieces and reflective narratives, the chorus will traverse the rich tapestry of Atlanta’s history and cultural heritage.

From the indigenous Native American tribes who first inhabited the land to the seismic events of the Civil War and the transformative Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta’s story is one of resilience and evolution. The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. looms large, a beacon of hope and justice that continues to inspire generations.

Yet, the chorus doesn’t shy away from addressing the challenges that Atlanta, like any city, faces. Discussions on issues such as gay rights highlight the ongoing struggle for equality and inclusion. The Atlanta Women’s Chorus seeks to foster a dialogue on these important topics and inspire

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positive change through their performance.

One of the hallmarks of Atlanta’s identity is its rich musical heritage, which the chorus celebrates with a diverse repertoire ranging from classical to popular to hip-hop. These musical influences reflect the city’s vibrant cultural landscape and its role as a melting pot of artistic expression.

While the show pays homage to Atlanta’s past achievements and cultural contributions, it also serves as a call to action. The chorus acknowledges that while there is pride in being Southerners and in Atlanta’s storied history, there is still work to be done. It’s a reminder that progress is not a destination but a continuous journey, and that by coming together as a community, we can create a brighter future for all.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music and storytelling with the Atlanta Women’s Chorus performance of “Phoenix Rising.” Join us as we celebrate Atlanta’s past, embrace its present, and envision a more inclusive and equitable tomorrow.

For tickets and more information visit voicesofnote.org.

PERFORMANCE ART + DANCE + COMEDY THEATRE + CIRCUS + STORYTELLING

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The 96-Hour Opera Project Showcase – June 12, 2023, Morehouse College’s Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, photo by Raftermen

he mayor’s annoyed, the town is in an uproar. Forsyth County is flooded with mysteries. A private detective and a witch are put on the trail to discover what is causing the trouble in this dynamic new work. The Atlanta Opera, with Morehouse College, presents the world premiere of its first commission with the new opera from Marcus Norris and Adamma Ebo, Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier) to open the 3rd Annual 96Hour Opera Festival. Selected as winners of the 96-Hour Opera Project in 2022, Norris and Ebo were commissioned to write the one-act opera now presented as the first of many new works that will be launched from the annual competition. Directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden, the Jenning Hertz Artistic Director at the Alliance Theater, the new work is a dark comedy that captures the energy of improv traditions from the African diaspora coupled with structures and techniques of European classics.

“I was immediately attracted to this opera because of how accessible the art is!” says Kajese-Bolden. “The depth of heart, levity, and humor are all the more compelling because of Marcus’s capacity to encompass diverse influences in a creatively charged synthesis.”

The Festival also brings five new 10-minute operas to the stage for the 96Hour Opera Project — a competition that has been the centerpiece of the project since it

launched in 2022. The Project Showcase is the culmination of a new works competition that starts with the application and selection of five composer-librettist teams. The Atlanta Opera invites applications from creatives across the country who self-identify as under-recognized in the opera field. Ten people are selected and paired into teams to create new mini-operas and compete for the $10,000 Antinori Grand Prize and commission. Audience enthusiasm counts in the judging of the competition, so cheer on your favorites!

96-Hour Opera Project Winners, Marcus Norris and Adamma Ebo The 96-Hour Opera Festival opens with the world premiere of Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier) on Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. and the Project Showcase is on Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m.

Performances are at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Centre at Morehouse College.

Tickets are available at atlantaopera.org or by calling 404-881-8885.

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Speakeasy Sirens, Bite Me

Life on the Fringe Annual Festival Highlights Artistic Risk-Takers from Across the Country

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ringe Festivals have always been a place where outsider art can shine, where anybody can take a big risk and try something strange and fun and new. To be sure, Diana Brown, Executive Director of the Atlanta Fringe Festival, has seen it all while producing a massive live performance festival for the last 12 years.

“Whatever you can think of, we’ve had it. All kinds of puppets, dancers with live music, a LOT of naked people, performance artists dressed up as killer robots. People just go for it at a Fringe, because it’s relatively inexpensive to produce and our audience is always up for anything!”

2023 Artist (and Producer’s Choice Award winner) CB Goodman agrees. “The audience was so game. They were so ready to play. The call and response was so wonderful. I don’t know — it was so different from when I did (this show) in New York and in Austin. Here, they were like ‘Let’s go, let’s party, let’s have fun.”

Her experience is typical for out of town artists who trek in from all over the country for the annual week-long performance festival. Year after year the artists venture

into traditional spaces and makeshift venues in and around Little Five Points and find audiences filled with Atlanta arts patrons who are supportive, curious, and ready to experience something new.

“I’ve always viewed festivals as a medium for experimental performance,” adds 2024 artist Benjamin Goldberg of BFG Images. “You can break the conventions of traditional storytelling because the audience has no expectations for what they’re about to see. The freedom to explore in these unconventional ways is why so many of us create art.” And, like most Fringe artists, Goldberg’s intention is rooted in community. “I really just wanted to direct/produce a show that I could include as many working artists as I know. Atlanta has such a strong sense of community and collaborative spirit; with artists who do an incredible job of uplifting each other and I wanted this to become a way to work with a number of the artists I have met over the years.”

For more info check us out at www.AtlantaFringe.org

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2024 finalists

world-premiere performance

Marcus Norris music & lyrics

Adamma Ebo book & story

June 15, 2024–8:00pm @ Morehouse College The Antinori Foundation Grand Prize

Competition

June 17, 2024–7:00pm @Morehouse College The Rich Foundation

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Matilda, photo by Elliot Wallis

Elf, photo by Kailey Moster

The Historic Holly Theatre Presents: A Season for Dreamers

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Music Man, photo by Elliot Wallis

he Holly Theatre in Dahlonega is excited to finish out its 30th Anniversary Season, “A Season for Dreamers!” 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.”

In April and May, the Holly Theatre invites you to immerse yourself in the compelling production of Bonnie & Clyde, the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country. Directed by Sean Newman, this show promises to be a highlight of the Spring season. Following this, the summer brings the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz, a timeless tale that continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

The Holly Theatre is steadfast in its commitment to providing opportunities for children to learn and perform. The most recent spring production of Finding Nemo Jr. is a testament to this dedication.

Additionally, the theater offers an abundance of summer camps catering to students of all ages, starting as early as age 3. This year’s summer programming includes favorites like Madagascar Jr., A Year With Frog and Toad Kids, and so much more!

As a long-standing 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 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!

For more info contact us at hollytheater.com.

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Spend the Weekend with ASF’s Southern Writers Festival and the Premiere of Zelda in the Backyard

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labama Shakespeare Festival celebrates its Southern Writers Festival in June with the festival’s return and the world premiere of Zelda in the Backyard.

Zelda in the Backyard is a one-woman play written by SWF favorite Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder that stars Nancy Bell, running June 13-30. When Libby inherits a wrecked 1961 Rolls Royce named after fellow Alabama native Zelda Fitzgerald, she sets off on a journey to reassemble the car and pieces of the past her father left behind. A little broken herself, Libby’s path leads her to a new understanding of love, marriage, and family.

Rick Dildine directs Zelda in the Backyard, his final project as ASF’s artistic director.

Zelda in the Backyard was workshopped during the 2022 Southern Writers Festival, concluding with a staged reading of the play. Wilder’s Gee’s Bend and White Lightning were also developed during past festivals and later produced by ASF.

The 2024 Southern Writers Festival will be a day-long event on Saturday, June 15, scheduled around performances of Zelda in the Backyard. It will feature two theatrical readings, stimulating conversation, playwrights’ panel discussion, and delicious food. SWF explores Southern identity via works that reflect the shared histories and unique narratives of those who have called the South home. Visit ASF.net for complete details as they are announced.

Atlanta ShowGuide readers can receive a 15% discount on tickets for Zelda in the Backyard (zones A+, A, B, or C only) with promo code ATLSHOWGUIDE. Ticket prices range from $26 – $70. Buy tickets online any time at ASF.net or call the ASF Box Office at 334-271-5353 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. ASF offers a military discount, senior discount, and special rates for groups over 10 — call today to book your group with the official State Theatre of Alabama!

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Sandy Springs PAC Hosts Guitar and Trumpet Stars in June

Chris Botti to the Sandy Springs PAC for a concert on his Volume 1 Tour. The album features numbers such as “Danny Boy,” “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” “Someday My Prince Will Come,” and “My Funny Valentine.” Tickets start at $70. citysprings.com A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships, and surrendering on his own terms. His finest album is 1987’s Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983’s Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008’s Same Old Man, and 2021’s Leftover Feelings. His lyrics and melodies have graced more than 20 studio albums, have been recorded

by Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, and scores of others, and have earned him a place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, a BMI Troubadour award, and a Lifetime Achievement in Songwriting designation from the Americana Music Association.

Hiatt and his guitar will be on stage for an evening of acoustic joy in Byers Theatre June 13; tickets start at $37.70. citysprings.com.

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RAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the world’s most popular instrumentalists for nearly 30 years. He’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others. He’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple gold and platinum records, performed with symphony orchestras and on prestigious stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House. On June 8, Botti comes

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City Springs Theatre Company Announces Seventh Season

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ity Springs Theatre Company is currently coming off its fastestselling production ever (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), and after repeatedly breaking records during 2023, it is poised to continue entertaining enthusiastic North Atlanta theatergoers heading into its newly-announced 2024-2025 season.

“We are very excited to bring four legendary Broadway musicals to area audiences,” said City Springs Theatre Company’s Executive Director Natalie DeLancey. “We will again be casting local and Broadway talent for all our shows here in Sandy Springs, and we’re super excited that we will be designing and building all of this season’s sets at our new production facility in Marietta.”

The award-winning theatre company’s seventh season at the Byers Theatre will launch in September with Tony® and Olivier Award®-winning Artistic Director Shuler Hensley directing the Broadway classic Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, September 6th through 22nd. Hensley recently played Marcellus Washburn in the hit Broadway revival of the show (opposite Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster), and certainly knows his way around the material. Hensley has previously helmed the classics The Sound of

Music and Fiddler On The Roof for CSTC. The season then continues in December, as the company mounts its second regional premiere of the year (this summer’s Jersey Boys will be the first), when it presents Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical (December 13-29). That will be followed in 2025 by the much-beloved Flaherty-Ahrens musical, Ragtime (March 14 –30), and then the season will come to a close with the jukebox hit, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (May 2–18).

Since subscription renewals started on March 11, the company says it has processed more orders, faster than ever before, and interest in new subscriptions (available May 6) is at an all-time high.

DeLancey says, “You cannot underestimate the enthusiasm of family audiences, and if a title like Frozen helps generate subscriptions, that’s a win for us, and a win for our community.”

City Springs Theatre Company will round out its’ 2023-2024 season in May with Legally Blonde: The Musical (May 3-19) with Broadway’s Lily Kaufmann as “Elle Woods” and original Broadway cast member Nikki Snelson directing the show.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit CitySpringsTheatre.com.

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Schwartz Center Announces the 2024-2025 Concert Season

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he upcoming concert season at Emory University’s Schwartz Center for Performing Arts features universally beloved classical music from world-renowned artists, journeys through a history of American composers, and dives into new and contemporary compositions with exciting up-and-coming musicians.

inspired by this lineup of artists who are joining us for the 2024-2025 season and hope the exceptional programs they have created will inspire our audiences as well.”

The Schwartz Center is also proud to bring acclaimed artists to Emory’s campus through the Schwartz Artist-in-Residence program, including contemporary music

Imani Winds, photo by Shervin Lainez 2021

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PUBLIQuartet Highlights of the Candler Concert Series include a return of the incomparable violinist Sarah Chang, the Atlanta premiere of a new project from Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens, violinist Daniel Hope with Polish Chamber Orchestra, a collaboration with Imani Winds and Boston Brass, and a recital from internationally celebrated flutist Emmanuel Pahud of the Berlin Philharmonic.

“The Candler Concert Series is the hallmark of the programming at the Schwartz Center,” says Rachael Brightwell, managing director. “It is such a privilege to bring these visiting artists to campus to engage with our students and perform in the intimate and acoustically stunning setting of Emerson Concert Hall. We are

ensemble PUBLIQuartet with their newest program, Rhythm Nation, and the timehonored tradition of Emory Jazz Fest with the Gary Motley Trio. The Schwartz Artistin-Residence program includes lectures, demonstrations, and master classes— providing Emory and the community opportunities for meaningful contact with artists from around the world. Explore the season artists at schwartz.emory.edu/24-25.

Subscription ticket packages are available to order now with selections from the Candler Concert Series and the Schwartz Artist-in-Residence Program. Single tickets to all concerts go on sale Thursday, August 1. For more information visit schwartz.emory.edu or call 404.727.5050.

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ArtsKSU Wraps Up Academic Year with Exciting Events Student Dance Festival

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he College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University will finish the academic year with events featuring the School of Art and Design, the Department of Dance, the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, and the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music. Interim Dean Dr. Harrison Long said, “It’s been an incredible year at the College of the Arts, and we hope patrons will come out to see some of our last few events of the spring semester.”

Celebrating 10 Years at the ZMA The School of Art and Design’s Zuckerman Museum of Art will present “Reflections: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future, Ten Years of the Zuckerman Museum of Art,” now through May 11.

“Reflections…” features a thoughtful, careful selection of works from the Museum’s permanent collection. Free.

New Works and Ideas Festival The Department of Theatre and Performance Studies will celebrate 10 days of new works and ideas in the 2024 New Works and Ideas Festival. Enjoy plays, staged readings, storytelling, musicals, showcases, and additional studentgenerated works. The Festival covers a true variety of genres, styles, stories, and material. Tickets: free to $5 each.

David Biedenbender Student Dance Concert Kennesaw State University Department of Dance will finish their 2023-2024 season with the Student Dance Concert, April 2627 at 8 p.m. This juried event showcases the diverse student body displaying their artist voices and creative talents. The performance will be held at the KSU Dance Theater on the Marietta campus. Buy tickets. Next, don’t miss the cutting-edge production of LuminAI: A Collaborative Performance of Dance and AI! Friday, May 3, 8 p.m., at the KSU Dance Theater on the Marietta campus. Free.

Award-winning Composer The Bailey School of Music welcomes award-winning composer David Biedenbender on April 20 at 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of music by Biedenbender and others, performed by the KSU Wind Ensemble — under the direction of David T. Kehler — and the KSU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Daniel Lee. Biedenbender has written music for the concert stage, as well as for dance and multimedia collaborations, and his work is often influenced by his diverse musical experiences in wind, brass, rock, and jazz bands, and by his study of Indian Carnatic music. Buy tickets.

Learn more: kennesaw.edu/arts.

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Opportunity, Impact, and a Place to Belong:

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The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra

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ore than just an orchestra — The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) is a community where young musicians connect with peers who share their love of making music. Students form lasting friendships and have the opportunity to broaden their horizons beyond their own communities.

Established in 2006 as part of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, GYSO is among the largest youth orchestra programs in the Southeast, serving students from 17 metro counties in elementary through high school. Through five orchestras and seven instrumental chamber ensembles, including jazz and percussion, GYSO provides a place for everyone.

A Place to Belong: Cellist Antonia Patel is a member of GYSO’s Camarata Orchestra and a fifth-grader at Mount Bethel Elementary School who joined GYSO three years ago.

She has advanced to a higher-level ensemble each school year since, all while making new friends from different schools. “I love the challenge of playing harder and harder music and seeing my friends each week,” said Antonia.

Impacting Futures: Will Weaver, a

senior at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, has been a violist with GYSO for the past six years. Currently a member of GYSO’s most-advanced Symphony Orchestra, as well as its Honors String Quartet, Will plans to attend college next year as a music major and credits his GYSO experiences as being influential in receiving several scholarship offers. “One thing I’ve really enjoyed about GYSO is how many different ensembles there are, so you have opportunities to focus on things that might not be offered in school orchestral programs, like chamber music.”

What sets GYSO apart is its dedication to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for young musicians to develop their skills and perform at the highest level. Led by professionals in their fields, each ensemble works tirelessly to prepare for performances throughout the year, giving students a comprehensive music experience that fosters excellence on both an individual and collective level.

Auditions are now in progress for the fall 2024 season. For more information about the GYSO program, audition process or need-based scholarships, visit georgiayouthsymphony.org.

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Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Dancer, Amelia Snyder Photo by Richard Calmes

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The Atlanta Jazz Festival presents two special concerts over Memorial Day Weekend!

Lil John Roberts and the Senators/WCLK @ 50 event, photo courtesy of Lil John Roberts

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his year WCLK Jazz 91.9 FM celebrates its 50th anniversary! The Atlanta Jazz Festival will honor the station and Atlanta’s fabulous community of jazz artists by presenting the concert event WCLK AT 50: Featuring Lil John Roberts with an Atlanta All-Star Band on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. at Atlanta Symphony Hall.

Award-winning drummer Lil John Roberts will lead the band, DJ Kemit will add some grooves, and poet and writer Jon Goode will narrate the program with stories about the history and legacy of WCLK. There will be performances by special guests Kathleen Bertrand, Tony Hightower, Julie Dexter, Cleveland P. Jones, Rhonda Thomas, Dashill Smith, Alexandra Jackson and Imani-Grace Cooper. The Atlanta AllStar Band will include Atlanta musicians: Phil Davis, Rodney Edge, Tres Gilbert, Derek Scott, Joe Gransden, Kebbi Williams, Melvin Jones, Miguel Gaetán, Jamel Mitchell, Mike Burton, Saunders Sermons, and Daniel Wytanis.

The exhilarating 90-minute musical journey will highlight some of the most

endearing jazz music from the 1930s through today. Classic songs like “Maiden Voyage,” “I Got Rhythm,” “So What,” and “Take 5” will be performed as well as modern compositions “Watermelon Man,” “Everybody Loves The Sunshine,” “Dominoes,” and “Rise.”

A Late-Night Jazz Concert with vocalist and songwriter Lauren Henderson will take place on Saturday, May 25 at 10 p.m. at Park Tavern.

Henderson uncovers the layers of her diverse background in English and Spanish. Her compositions paint stories reflecting journeys through the African Diaspora in connection to her Panamanian, Montserratian, and Caribbean roots, and her North American upbringing. Her music infuses flavors of Jazz, Latin Jazz, Flamenco, R&B and Soul.

Described as “somewhere between a comforting whisper and a cogent declaration” by The New York Times, Henderson paints reflective and impassioned stories with her haunting voice and enchanting compositions.

To reserve tickets for these concerts, visit atljazzfest.com.

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Actor’s Express Continues 36th Season with a Fabulous Pearl Cleage Play

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ctor’s Express is proud to continue its 36th season with Blues For An Alabama Sky by Atlanta’s favorite playwright, Pearl Cleage. Amid the creative swirl of the Harlem Renaissance, a close-knit group of friends find themselves at a crossroads. Angel, a recently fired and newly single Cotton Club singer, is faced with choosing between a Parisian life of adventure with her costume designer friend Guy and a stable marriage with Leland, a suitor who has just arrived in New York from down south. Little does she know that her decision will have shocking consequences and change the lives of everyone around her forever. Blues For An Alabama Sky will be directed by Amanda Washington, and is sponsored by the Counter Narrative Project.

Actor’s Express will have previews of Blues For An Alabama Sky on May 30 and 31. The play will open June 1 and close June 23. Thursday and Friday performances are at 7:30 p.m., Saturday performances are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. To reserve tickets please call the box office at 404-607-7469 or visit our website at

actors-express.com. For ADA seating arrangements, please contact the box office at (404) 607-7469 or email tickets@actorsexpress.com.

About Actor’s Express Actor’s Express was founded in 1988

by Chris Coleman and Harold M. Leaver.

Originally located in a church basement on Clairmont Road, the Express soon moved to a location in Inman Park where it remained until 1994. Since that time, AE has been in West Midtown’s King Plow Arts Center, a sprawling complex converted from a former plow factory.

Founder Chris Coleman led the theatre until 2000. He was succeeded by Wier Harmon, who served as Artistic Director until 2003. Upon Herman’s departure, Jasson Minadakis took the reins and served until 2006. Since July 2007, Freddie Ashley has been serving as the theater’s Artistic Director.

For 35 years, AE has been considered one of the most daring, provocative and high-caliber theatres in Atlanta. The work continues to appear on local best-of lists and has garnered dozens of awards. actors-express.com.

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Atlanta Master Chorale Celebrates our 40th Anniversary Season Looking back at the past and forward towards the future

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lot has happened in the past forty years! 1985 was dotted with many notable events around Atlanta, from Chick-fil-A’s Dwarf House opening to the Prince and the Revolution and Grateful Dead concerts, to the advent of the first Sony portable Discman. Through all the countless events, Atlanta Master Chorale has grown and evolved, providing captivating and inspiriting music to the Atlanta community.

Now in our fourth decade, the chorale has crafted one of America’s finest choral sounds, bringing singers and audiences to a place “where music touches spirit.”

Under the exceptional leadership of Dr. Eric Nelson, our professionally trained volunteer community choir has been propelled to amazing artistic heights. And throughout the years, we have consistently brought something of beauty and lasting value into the lives of people who hear our music.

Even during the pause in live performances caused by COVID-19, Atlanta Master Chorale continued delivering on our mission to touch spirit. Through our Virtual Concert Hall, we remained connected with our faithful patrons and

drew a broader audience, reaching new listeners both nationally and globally. Our YouTube channel now has more than 2.5 million views, and Atlanta Master Chorale’s performances have been viewed in all 50 states and more than 100 countries worldwide.

As we celebrate 40 years of spirittouching music, we are thrilled to announce our 2024-2025 concert season.

We begin October 18 and 19 with A Choral Tapestry, celebrating the beauty of each individual piece’s uniqueness while weaving an integrated tapestry through the program in its entirety. Then get in the holiday spirit with three performances of Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale on December 13, 14 and 15. We continue our season’s journey with Pathways on March 14 and 15. Come along as we plot a course, blaze a trail, or maybe choose the road less traveled. And the season concludes with An Evening with Mozart, featuring Mozart’s well-loved classical works, Requiem and Coronation Mass For more details about Atlanta Master Chorale and upcoming concerts, visit our website at www.AtlantaMasterChorale.org.

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SPRING A Truly Immersive Experience! Curious Sensory Encounters at 7 Stages

The Fox Theatre presents To Kill A Mockingbird

7 Stages’ wildly popular recurring (yet ever-changing) immersive journey explores all of the intricacies of a theme with numerous performances and installations throughout the entire theatre.

This year, we will explore the senses, sighthearing-taste-smell-touch, as they relate to Ilya Kaminsky’s politically charged book Deaf Republic. Artists of various disciplines will create performances in response to the book and themes, providing a range of sensory experiences. All tickets Pay-WhatYou-Choose. Learn more at 7Stages.org/ shows/curiousencounters

The history-making production of To Kill A Mockingbird will play at the Fox Theatre from May 7 – 12, starring Emmy Award®-Winning actor Richard Thomas as Atticus Finch. Set in Alabama in 1934 and based on Harper Lee’s classic novel, Aaron Sorkin’s new play centers the enduring story of racial injustice and childhood innocence. Please visit www.BroadwayinAtlanta.com for tickets.

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The Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to Piedmont Park on Memorial Day Weekend: May 25-27 One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of music, culture, and the art of jazz. This year’s artists include Something Else!, Paquita D’Rivera, Lizz Wright, André 3000 performing New Blue Sun LIVE, and Cécile McLorin Salvant.

There will be a KidZone area with games and interactive play for all ages. Food vendors will tempt your taste buds with BBQ, burgers, Caribbean food and more.

Browse booths for art, clothing, jewelry, and this year’s signature festival t-shirt and poster.

Take your festival experience to the next level by booking a reserved tent at The Jazz Spot. For more information visit atljazzfest.com.

Les Misérables at the Fox Theatre June 4-9 The Fox Theatre welcomes Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables for a oneweek engagement, playing from June 4–9.

Prices start at $34 with a select number of premium tickets available. Enjoy an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption — a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

For tickets, please visit www.BroadwayinAtlanta.com.

City Springs Theatre Company Presents Regional Premiere of Jersey Boys With a songbook of instantly-recognizable tunes, JERSEY BOYS has been a solid hit worldwide. When City Springs Theatre Company presents the musical story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons this July/August, it will be for an ambitious five full weeks - the longest run for a CSTC show ever! While the

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company often brings in Broadway veterans for select leading roles, the local Atlanta talent pool proved irresistible for director Shane DeLancey. Starring as the titular foursome will be Haden Rider as Frankie Valli, Nick Walker Jones as Bob Gaudio, JD Myers as Nick Massi, and newcomer Alec Beard as Tommy DeVito. The production will also feature choreography by Meg Gillentine, and music direction by Miles Plant. Tickets are on sale at CitySpringsTheatre.com/jb

Play your part in the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestras Among the largest youth orchestra programs in the southeast, GYSO has been a leader in music education for over 18 years. Students develop creativity, confidence and technical skills in a nurturing environment led by top professionals in their fields. From elementary through high school, talented young musicians are invited to pursue excellence on an individual and collective artistic level.

High caliber performances. Top tier instruction. A place to belong.

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Auditions open April 15, 2024 www.gyso.org

The Michael O’Neal Singers present The Songs of Our Lives George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, and LinManuel Miranda are all names associated with popular songs that include witty and thoughtful texts. The MOS 2024 season finale concert features many of their most famous creations, all accompanied by a stage band.

Composed of a 130-voice auditioned chorale and 40-voice vocal ensemble, MOS provides a unique opportunity to the north metropolitan Atlanta community to

experience choral presentations of artistic excellence and programmatic variety, both in person and online. Visit www.mosingers.com for more information about The Michael O’Neal Singers.

Out Front Theatre Kicks Off Summer with Psycho Beach Party A manic party-mix of 50’s psychological thrillers, 60’s beach movies, and 70’s slasher films, Psycho Beach Party follows Chicklet Forrest, a teenager who desperately wants to be part of the surf crowd on Malibu Beach in 1962. One thing getting in her way is her unfortunate tendency towards split personalities, including a sexually voracious vixen named Ann Bowman, who has nothing less than world domination on her mind. This cultclassic, camp comedy by Charles Busch will close out Out Front’s acclaimed eighth season. Tickets and more available at www.

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Atlanta Cabaret Star, Robert Ray invites you to “Sing Along.”

Former Broadway Performer Robert Ray performs Show tunes, Pop & Jazz Standards and encourages the crowd to join him at the Piano Bar at Campagnolo!

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ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SPRING and welcome in summer, Roswell Cultural Arts Center continues to host the best of internationally-celebrated musicians and acclaimed local talent, while engaging the communities of north-metro Atlanta with dazzling live performances. Whether it’s a youth and family show on the mainstage or a concert at our popular Riverside Sounds concert series, we have a seat in the theater or a spot on the lawn especially for you! https://roswellcac.showare.com/

School Street Playhouse Presents “Don’t Dress for Dinner.

School Street Playhouse School Street announces its spring show “Don’t Dress for Dinner.”

Bernard’s plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress are complete with a gourmet caterer and an alibi courtesy of his friend, Robert. But when Bernard’s wife learns that Robert will be visiting for the weekend, she decides to stay in town for a surprise tryst of her own…setting the stage for a collision course of assumed identities and outrageous infidelities.

Broadway in Atlanta, To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Julieta Cervantes

Showtimes April 26-May 19. Fri & Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:30. Tickets can be purchased online www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com

Phoenix Rising,”Set to Captivate Audiences The Atlanta Women’s Chorus is set to captivate audiences with their upcoming performance of “Phoenix Rising,” scheduled for Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Lawrenceville Arts Center, Home of Aurora Theatre. This thought-provoking show promises a deep exploration of what it truly means to call Atlanta home. Through a series of poignant musical pieces and reflective narratives, the chorus will traverse the rich tapestry of Atlanta’s history and cultural heritage. Join them in celebrating Atlanta’s past, embrace its present, and envision a more inclusive and equitable tomorrow. “Phoenix Rising”, Aurora Theatre (lvilleartscenter.com) http://www.voicesofnote.org

Announcing Atlanta Master Chorale’s 20242025 Concert Season!

The Student Dance Concert

by Kennesaw State University Department of Dance

Join us for our 40th Anniversary concert season! Our season begins October 18 and 19 with A Choral Tapestry, celebrating the beauty of each individual piece’s uniqueness while weaving an integrated tapestry through the program in its entirety. Then get in the holiday spirit with three performances of Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale on December 13, 14 and 15. We continue our season’s journey with Pathways on March 14 and 15. Come along as we plot a course, blaze a trail, or maybe choose the road less traveled. And the season concludes with An Evening with Mozart, featuring Mozart’s well-loved classical works, Requiem and Coronation Mass.

For more information, visit www. atlantamasterchorale.org/concerts.

Kennesaw State University Department of Dance will present a unique program to finish the 2023-2024 season.

The Student Dance Concert, April 26-27 at 8 p.m., highlights works created by—and for— our students. This juried event showcases the diverse student body, displaying their artist voices and creative talents. The performance will be held at the KSU Dance Theater on the Marietta campus. Tickets: KSUDance.com.

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center to Host more Stars in June After an eventful spring, featuring appearances by actor/ comedian Kevin Hart, the reigning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman in a sold-out concert, and a delightful new spin on traditional tales brought by “Jake and Will” in Grimmz Fairy Tales, we host more stars in June.

GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has collaborated with some of the

Broadway in Atlanta, Les Miserables Photo by Matthew Murphy

ATLANTA SPOTLIGHTS SPRING biggest superstars on the planet, has topped the jazz charts, and has performed on prestigious stages worldwide; he plays here June 8. John Hiatt’s lyrics and melodies have graced more than 20 studio albums, have been recorded by Emmylou Harris, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, and scores of others; he and his guitar are here June 13. citysprings.com.

96-Hour Opera Festival at The Atlanta Opera Do you love creative, smart new works? Then get your tickets now for The Atlanta Opera’s 96-Hour Opera Festival.

Forsyth County Is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier),a sassy new mystery opera, is the very first commission of The Atlanta Opera. See the world premiere onJune 15 at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Centre.

The Festival continues with a new works showcase as five teams of emerging artists compete for the top prize and honors.

Enjoy five 10-minute operas and vote for your favorite on Monday, June 17. A coproduction with Morehouse College. Details at AtlantaOpera.org

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Emory Music Programs Take the Schwartz Center Stage!

Emory University’s spring music calendar is filled with a wide range of performances and collaborations — many of which are free to attend. Explore the calendar online at schwartz.emory.edu/ calendar and enjoy concerts from Emory Jazz Studies, Emory University Symphony Orchestra, Emory Choirs, and Emory Chamber Music Festival of Atlanta. Most concerts take place in the Schwartz Center for Performing Art’s Emerson Concert Hall.

Free parking is available on weekends and after 6 p.m. in the Fishburne parking deck. schwartz.emory.edu

Actor’s Express Challenging Conventional Thinking Actor’s Express inspires people to question themselves, their communities and the world by creating live theatre in an inclusive space designed to challenge conventional thinking and reflect contemporary human experiences.

Through eclectic programming, a bold approach to production and a robust

commitment to social accountability, AE encourages audiences and artists to share a journey of adventure, becoming brave change-makers in a world that is spinning into a new era.

Actor’s Express leans into its commitment to the future of our field by nurturing the next generation of artists through rigorous training, and by developing and producing new work.

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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Brings Mystery to the Stage Mystery fans have until May 12 to catch ASF’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery. The uproarious adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous tale promises intrigue and laughter as five actors deftly portray about 40 characters. In June, join ASF for the 2024 Southern Writers Festival during opening weekend of Zelda in the Backyard.

The Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder play runs June 13–30 and was developed during 2022’s SWF. Zelda chronicles a woman’s journey through love and loss as she returns to Alabama to claim an inherited 1961 Rolls Royce named after Zelda Fitzgerald, a native of the state’s capital city. Learn more at ASF.net.

Sounds from the Past Echo on Stage 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 Bonnie & Clyde The Musical to various cover bands like REO Survivor & Co.: Tribute to REO Speedwagon, Loverboy, and Survivor and Songs of the

South: A Tribute to Alabama (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! For more info contact us at hollytheater.com

The Alliance Theatre adds more dates to FAT HAM A week into the run of the Pulitzer Prize-winning show, FAT HAM, the Alliance Theatre extends its run. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up at their backyard barbecue, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. But here’s the rub! Revenge doesn’t come easy to Juicy, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man in search of his own happiness and liberation. Now running April 3 through May 19 on the Hertz Stage. Purchase tickets at alliancetheatre.org/fat-ham

The Atlanta Fringe Festival Returns, June 3-9 The Atlanta Fringe is back in action and bigger than ever! They’re bringing together theatre artists, puppeteers, storytellers, magicians, performance artists and more from across the globe for a jam-packed week of live performances throughout venues in Little Five Points, East Atlanta Village and more. This 12th annual edition of the festival will also include free shows for families, a free street festival, and special events featuring Atlanta-based artists. Full schedule and tickets, including multi-show passes and more info about all of this year’s amazing artists available via www.AtlantaFringe.org.

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

KIDS SHOWS STELLALUNA FAMILY SERIES PERFORMANCE 3/26-5/19/24 Prices: $22.00-$27.00 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404.873.3391 puppet.org SELFISH GIANT FAMILY SERIES PERFORMANCE 5/24-5/26/24 Prices: $22.00-$27.00 Puppet & Its Double Theatre, Taiwan Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404.873.3391 puppet.org SESAME STREET: THE MUSICAL FAMILY SERIES PERFORMANCES 6/6-8/4/24 Prices: $22.00-$27.00 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404.873.3391 puppet.org TANGLEWOOD MARIONETTES’ SLEEPING BEAUTY 6/18-6/22/24 Prices: (range): $7 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6120 https://roswellcac.showare.com

NEBRASKA BACKWARDS 4/18/24, 7:30pm; 4/28/24, 3pm Prices: $5 462 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Department of Theatre and Performance Studies TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1164754 BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY 4/18-5/12, 2024 Prices: $26 - $70 Alabama Shakespeare Festival Festival Stage – Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 ASF.net THE KSU COLORS SHOWCASE 4/20/24, 8pm Prices: $5 471 Bartow Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Department of Theatre and Performance Studies TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1164186 DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER 4/26-5/19/24 Prices: $20 -25 School Street Playhouse 101 School St. Cumming, Ga 30040 TIX: 770-781-9178 www.schoolstreetplayhouse.com

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BONNIE & CLYDE 4/26-5/5/24, Fri. & Sat. @ 7:30 pm, Sun. @ 2 pm Prices: $15 - $35 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com

THE PREACHER’S WIFE 5/11 -6/16/24 Prices: TBA Alliance Theatre Coca Cola Stage 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4600 alliancetheatre.org

THE 10 MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL 4/27/24, 8pm Prices: $5 471 Bartow Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Department of Theatre and Performance Studies TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1164187

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SPRING XPT Adult Performances 5/1-5/5/24 Prices: $18.00 Center For Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404.873.3391 puppet.org

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD 5/7-12/24 Prices: Tickets start at $27 Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 www.BroadwayinAtlanta.com

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BY THÉÂTRE DU RÊVE 5/3-5/5/2024 Prices: $17.50-$35 Happenstance Theater 7 Stages Theatre 1105 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: 404-523-7647 7Stages.org

SHAKESPEARE OUT OF A HAT: HAMLET 5/12/24 (One Night Only) Prices: $26-$46 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 x 0 ShakespeareTavern.com

LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST 5/4-26/24 Prices: $26-$46 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 x 0 ShakespeareTavern.com

CURIOUS SENSORY ENCOUNTERS 5/17-20/24 Prices: Pay-What-You-Choose 7 Stages Theatre 1105 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: 404-523-7647 7Stages.org

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101 School Street Cumming, GA 30040 770-781-9178

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HASAN MINHAJ: OFF WITH HIS HEAD TOUR 5/18/24 Prices: $53.50+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY 5/30-6/23/24 Prices: $25 Actor’s Express King Plow Arts Center 887 West Marietta Street Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: 404-607-7469 https://actors-express.com/ KEN LUDWIG’S THE THREE MUSKETEERS 6/1-6/30/24 Prices: $26-$46 Atlanta Shakespeare Company The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse 499 Peachtree St NE Atlanta GA 30308 TIX: 404-874-5299 x 0 ShakespeareTavern.com

ZELDA IN THE BACKYARD 6/13-6/30/24 Prices: $26 - $70 Alabama Shakespeare Festival Octagon Stage – Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 ASF.net THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN 6/15-16/24 Prices: $20 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6120 https://roswellcac.showare.com UNBOSSED & UNBOWED: SHIRLEY CHISHOLM 6/15-16/24 Prices: $20 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6120 https://roswellcac.showare.com

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SPRING MUSICAL THEATRE THE CHARLIE BROWN CABARET Saturday Nights @ 9 p.m. Prices: $5 Eagle Atlanta (Upstairs Cabaret) 1492 Piedmont Ave Atlanta GA 30309 TIX: atlantaeagle.com

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL 5/3-5/19/24 Prices: $42-$98 City Springs Theatre Company Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: CitySpringsTheatre.com/blonde

MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE 4/28/24, 7:30pm Prices: $5 471 Bartow Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Department of Theatre and Performance Studies TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1164188

WILD KRATTS LIVE 2.0: ACTIVATE CREATURE POWER! 5/5/24 Prices: $30+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

PSYCHO BEACH PARTY 5/2-18/24 Prices: $15-$25 Out Front Theatre Company 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: (404) 448-2755 www.OutFrontTheatre.com

BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY 5/30-6/23/24 Prices: $25 Actor’s Express King Plow Arts Center 887 West Marietta Street NW Atlanta, GA 30318 TIX: 404-607-7469 https://actors-express.com/

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LES MISÉRABLES 6/4-6/9/24 Prices: Tickets start at $34 Broadway in Atlanta Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 https://atlanta.broadway.com FORSYTH COUNTY IS FLOODING (WITH THE JOY OF LAKE LANIER) 6/15/24 @ 8pm Prices: $20 or $25 (Festival pass) The Atlanta Opera 96-Hour Opera Festival Ray Charles Performing Arts Centre 900 West End Ave SW, Atlanta, 30310 TIX: 404-881-8885 https://www.atlantaopera.org/ 96-HOUR OPERA FESTIVAL SHOWCASE 6/17/24 @ 7pm Prices: $10 or $25 (Festival pass) The Atlanta Opera Ray Charles Performing Arts Centre 900 West End Ave SW, Atlanta, 30310 TIX: 404-881-8885: https://www.atlantaopera.org/

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JERSEY BOYS DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY SARA EDWARDS 7/12-8/11/24 Prices: $37-$87 City Springs Theatre Company Byers Theatre/Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center TIX: CitySpringsTheatre.com

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980 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Dinner served nightly until 10pm TIX: Reservations Suggested 404-343-2446 GEORGIA YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS SPRING AUDITIONS 4/15 - 5/31/24(Virtual Auditions) INFO: 770-615-2908 http://gyso.org

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SPRING GRIMMZ FAIRY TALES 4/18/24 Prices: $20+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs PAC 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: 770-206-2022 citysprings.com

EMORY CONCERTO AND ARIA COMPETITION 4/21/24 at 4:00 p.m. Prices:Free Emory Department of Music Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu

STUTZMANN CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN WITH PIRES 4/18 & 4/20/24, 8pm GERSHWIN’S RHAPSODY IN BLUE 4/25 & 4/26/24, 8pm Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: www.aso.org 404-733-4800

GERSHWIN’S RHAPSODY IN BLUE 4/25-4/26/24 Prices:$40-$150 Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: www.aso.org 404-733-4800

MARSHALL GILKES AND THE GSU JAZZ BAND 4/19/24 8 PM Price: $17 - $36 Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University 80 Forsyth St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 TIX: 404-413-9849 rialto.gsu.edu https://events. rialtocenter.gsu.edu/online/article/gilkes24 EMORY WIND ENSEMBLE 4/19/24 at 8:00 p.m.

Prices:Free, No Tickets Required Emory Department of Music Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu AN EVENING WITH COMPOSER DAVID BIEDENBENDER & KSU WIND SYMPHONY, AND KSU WIND ENSEMBLE. 4/20/24 , 8:00pm - 10:00pm Prices: $10-$12 (students $5) Bailey Performance Center 488 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 TIX: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35355/ production/1162111 BIG PEACH SWING BAND’S SPRING CONCERT 4/21/24 Prices: $20-$25 Big Peach Swing Band Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA TIX: 770-594-6120 www.roswellcac.com

EMORY UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND UNIVERSITY CHORUS PRESENT VERDI’S REQUIEM 4/26-4/27/24 at 8 p.m. Prices:Free Emory Department of Music Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-5050 schwartz.emory.edu UNIVERSITY CHORALE AND SINGERS CONCERT 5/2/24, 8 p.m. Prices: Free — OGLETHORPE JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT 5/3/24, 8 p.m. Prices: Free —OGLETHORPE ORCHESTRA CONCERT 5/5/24, 4 p.m. Prices: Free Oglethorpe University Conant Performing Arts Center 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA TIX: oglethor.pe/ARTS A CAPPELLA SOUNDSCAPES 5/3 & 5/4/24 @ 8 PM Prices: $38 (adult) - $10 (youth) Atlanta Master Chorale Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 N Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307 TIX: 404-727-5050 AtlantaMasterChorale.org/concerts

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VICTOR MANUELLE - RETROMANTICO TOUR 5/3/24 Prices: $63+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org CASTING CROWN: 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 5/4/24 Prices: $44.50+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org THE SONGS OF OUR LIVES: PORTER, GERSHWIN, SONDHEIM, AND MIRANDA 5/5/24 at 3 pm Prices: $20 students, seniors 60+/$25 adults The Michael O’Neal Singers Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770.594.7974 www.mosingers.com

ROBERT SPANO + GARRICK OHLSSON 5/9 &5/11/24 8pm Prices: $40-$150 — ROBERT SPANO + RITE OF SPRING 5/16 &5/18/24 8pm Prices: $40-$150 Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: www.aso.org 404-733-4800 CHERRY EMERSON MEMORIAL ALUMNI CONCERT 5/12 at 1:30 p.m. Prices: Free Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Schwartz Center for Performing Arts 1700 North Decatur Rd Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404.727.5050 schwartz.emory.edu LAUREAMOR Y EMIDILIO 5/13/24 Prices: $60 - $100 Gas South District Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: 470-639-8243 gassouthdistrict.com

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ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SPRING REIK: PANORAMA TOUR 5/23/24 Prices: $50-$200 Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX:770-916-2852 Cobbenergycentre.com ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS WCLK AT 50 FEATURING LIL JOHN ROBERTS AND THE SENATORS 5/24/24 Prices: $25-$50 City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 678-701-6114 atljazzfest.com

ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL LATE NIGHT CONCERT FEATURING LAUREN HENDERSON 5/25/24 Prices: $50 City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs Park Tavern 500 10th Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 678-701-6114 atljazzfest.com ROSWELL RIVERSIDE SOUNDS: EMILY NENNI 5/25/24 Prices: Free Roswell Cultural Arts, Roswell Riverside Park 575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075 TIX:(770) 641-3705 www.roswell365.com/categories/riverside-sounds/

MARISELA: ZAS! WORLD TOUR 5/24/24 Prices: $60-$160 Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX:770-916-2852 cobbenergycentre.com

SILVESTRE DANGOND: ‘TA MALO USA TOUR 5/26/24 Prices: $50-$250 Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX: 770-916-2852 Cobbenergycentre.com

BRIT FLOYD: PULSE 2024 TOUR 5/25/24 Prices: $40-$70 Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX:770-916-2852 Cobbenergycentre.com

LUNA DE MIER 5/31/24 Prices: $56 - $106 Gas South District Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy TIX:Duluth, GA 30097, 470-639-8243 gassouthdistrict.com

REO SURVIVOR & CO.: A TRIBUTE TO REO SPEEDWAGON, LOVERBOY, AND SURVIVOR 5/25/24 @ 8 pm Prices: $39 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com 2024 ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL 5/25-27/24 Prices: $0 City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs Piedmont Park 1320 Monroe Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30306-3440 TIX: 678-701-6114 atljazzfest.com

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HOW SWEET THE SOUND: AMERICA’S #1 GOSPEL MUSIC COMPETITION 6/1/24 Prices: $50-$100 Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX:770-916-2852 Cobbenergycentre.com P1HARMONY 6/1/24 Prices: $54.50+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org SOMOS AMIGOS: SONIA DE LOS SANTOS & THE OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS 6/1/24 Prices: $12 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6120 roswellcac.showare.com

SONGS OF THE SOUTH: A TRIBUTE TO ALABAMA 6/1/24 @ 8 pm Prices: $39 The Holly Theatre Company 69 W Main St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 TIX: 706-530-5162 hollytheater.com PHOENIX RISING 6/1/24, @2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Prices: $30.00 Gen. Adm., $20.00 Seniors/Veterans/Military and Students, Children under 12 FREE. Voices of Note - Atlanta Women’s Chorus The Lawrenceville Arts Center, Home of Aurora Theater 125 N. Clayton St. Lawrenceville, GA 1 30046 TIX: Phoenix Rising | Aurora Theatre (lvilleartscenter.com) http://www.voicesofnote.org NATHALIE STUTZMANN + THE RING WITHOUT WORDS 6/6& 8/24, 8pm Prices: $40-$150 Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: www.aso.org 404-733-4800

CHRIS BOTTI 6/8/24 Prices: $70+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs PAC 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 citysprings.com MARIA DEIRISARRI IN CONCERT: IN THE BEGINNING 6/8/24 Prices (range): Gen. Adm.$20, $18/Senior/ Student Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6120 https://roswellcac.showare.com NATALIA JIMÉNEZ: ANTOLOGÍA 20 AÑOS 6/9/24 Prices: $60-$180 Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX:770-916-2852 Cobbenergycentre.com

Broadway in Atlanta, Beetlejuice Photo by Matthew Murphy

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SPRING ALL HANDS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER STUFF 6/11-6/15/24 Prices: $7 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6120 https://roswellcac.showare.com FIREBIRD FINALE WITH NATHALIE STUTZMANN 6/13-6/15/24, 8pm Prices: $40-$150 Atlanta Symphony Hall 1280 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: www.aso.org 404-733-4800 JOHN HIATT 6/13/24 Prices: $37.70+ City of Sandy Springs Sandy Springs PAC 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 TIX: (770) 206-2022 citysprings.com SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY 6/14-16/24 Prices: $50-$150 Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX:770-916-2852 Cobbenergycentre.com ITZY 6/18/24 Prices: $59.50+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org ALT BLK 6/19/24 @ 7 pm-11 pm Prices: First 150 tickets free, $25 Gen. Adm. Seating NBAF (National Black Arts Festival) Center Stage Theater 1374 W Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: (404) 885-1365 https://nbaf.org/black-music-month/ AN EVENING WITH GOOSE 6/20-6/22/24 Prices: $38.50+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

PANDORA Y FLANS: INESPERADO USA TOUR 2024 6/20/24 Prices: $60-$200 Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX:770-916-2852 Cobbenergycentre.com ROSWELL RIVERSIDE SOUNDS: PAUL MCDONALD 6/22/24 Prices: Free Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Riverside Park 575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075 TIX:(770) 641-3705 www.roswell365.com/categories/riverside-sounds/ YURI: EUPHORIA 6/22/24 Prices: $60-$160 Cobb Energy Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 TIX:770-916-2852 Cobbenergycentre.com THE JOE GRANSDEN QUINTET “SWINGIN’ AT THE HAVEN” WITH SPECIAL GUEST KENNY BANKS SR. 6/23/24 Prices: $37.50/Gen. $33.75/Senior/ Student/Military Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX:770-594-6120 https://roswellcac.showare.com FRISCH MARIONETTES PRESENTS: THE JUNGLE BOOK 6/25-29/24 Prices: $7 Roswell Cultural Arts Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell GA 30075 TIX: 770-594-6120 https://roswellcac.showare.com BLACK GIRLS ROCK AWARDS 6/27/24 Prices: $104+ The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30308 TIX: 855-285-8499 foxtheatre.org

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DANCE CINDERELLA & FRIENDS 4/22 thru 5/5/24 Prices: $21 Buford School of Ballet Gas South District Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: 470-639-8243 gassouthdistrict.com STUDENT DANCE CONCERT 4/26-27/24, 8 pm Prices: $20 KSU Dance Theater, Marietta campus Department of Dance TIX: https://calendar.kennesaw.edu/event/ student_dance_concert_7658 LIQUID MOTION 5/10-5/12/24 Prices: $35 - $150 Atlanta Ballet Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy Atlanta 30339 TIX: 404-892-3303 Atlantaballet.com BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 5/19/24 Prices: $21 - $58 Northeast Atlanta Ballet Gas South District Theater 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097 TIX: 470-639-8243 gassouthdistrict.com

Broadway in Atlanta, Shrek, The Musical Photo by @FullOutCreative

THE MODERN ATLANTA DANCE (MAD) FESTIVAL 6/7 & 6/8/24 Prices: Donations Requested.

Full Radius Dance Emory Performing Arts Studio 1804 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-724-9663 https://fullradiusdance.org/mad-festival-2024 BALLETHNIC ACADEMY OF DANCE Prices: $180-$750 Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Pointe, Pas de Deux, African, Jazz, Modern (Horton), Tap, Ballethnicize, Afro Yoga, Hip Hop, Dance History, Terminology *Adult classes available 2587 Cheney Street East Point, GA 30294 TIX: 404-762-1416 www.ballethnic.org TOTAL DANCE/ DANCICAL PRODUCTIONS MOJAH Ballet, Jazz, African, Hip Hop, Mojah Prices: $10-$15 Southwest Arts Center 915 New Hope Rd, SW South Fulton, GA 30331 TIX: 770-256-6400 www.dancicalproductions.com FULL RADIUS DANCE Physically Integrated Modern Dance Virtual classes TIX: fullradiusdance@gmail.com www.fullradiusdance.org

ATLANTA PERFORMANCE GUIDE SPRING FESTIVALS, EXHIBITS, & MORE THE UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME Open now until 2025 Price: Free DeKalb History Center, 1st floor 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 More info: dekalbhistory.org RECASTING ANTIQUITY: WHISTLER, TANAGRA, AND THE FEMALE FORM Now - 5/19/24 Prices: 8 adults, $6 seniors and children, free for Members, College students with ID, Children ages 5 and below Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-4282 carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/recasting-antiquity SONGS FROM THE COMPOST: MUTATING BODIES, IMPLODING STARS Now - 5/19/24 Prices: 8 adults, $6 seniors and children, free for Members College students with ID, Children ages 5 and below Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University 571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322 TIX: 404-727-4282 carlos.emory.edu/exhibition/recas VISITING ARTIST LECTURE: MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST ATO RIBERO 4/24/24, @12pm Prices: Free 492 Prillaman Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Zuckerman Museum of Art TIX: ci.ovationtix.com/35355/production/1165631 DRISKELL CONVERSATION: ARTIST EBONY G. PATTERSON 4/25/24, 7-8 p.m.

Prices: Members: $0; None Members: $15 High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St. NE TIX: high.org/event/driskell-conversation-artistebony-g-patterson/

DOWN IN FRAGGLE ROCK MUSEUM SPECIAL EXHIBITION 5/10-11/3/24 Prices: Included with Museum Entry $16.00 Center For Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St NW TIX: 404-873-3391 puppet.org DUTCH ART IN A GLOBAL AGE: MASTERPIECES FROM THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON 4/19-7/14/24 — TYLER MITCHELL: IDYLLIC SPACE 6/21-10/27/24 — PATTERNS IN ABSTRACTION: BLACK QUILTS FROM THE HIGH’S COLLECTION 6/28/24-1/5/25 — Prices: General Admission ($18.50) High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE TIX: high.org/exhibition/dutch-art-in-a-global-age/ VIGTEL CONVERSATION: REMBRANDT PRINTS 5/4/24, 1-3 p.m.

Prices: Members: $0; None Members: $15 High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE TIX: high.org/event/vigtel-conversationrembrandt-prints/ FIRST SATURDAY 5/4/24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Prices: General Admission (programs offered may require separate registration and fees) — HIGH SPIRITS: HOW COCKTAILS MIXED AMERICA 5/11/24, 6-7 p.m.

Prices: Members: $100; Not-Yet-Members: $125 — ACCESS FOR ALL 5/15/24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices: Free — EXAMINING A CHANGING WORLD: DUTCH ART IN A GLOBAL AGE 5/21/24, 5/28/24, 6/4/24 & 6/1/24: 10:30 a.m.noon Prices: Members: $200; Not-Yet-Members: $250 High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE TIX: high.org/event/first-saturday-8/

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TIMELESS ECHOS Reception: Sun., 6/2/24, 2-5 pm 5/2 -6/30/24 Prices: Reception Free and Open to the public $18.50 admission tickets, Free for Museum Members and Museum Pass holders NBAF (National Black Art Festival) High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 TIX: 404-733-4400 https://nbaf.org/youth-programs/ 12TH ANNUAL ATLANTA FRINGE FESTIVAL 6/3-6/9/24 Prices: $15 individual ticket, multi-show passes available.

Atlanta Fringe Festival Multiple venues, HQ at 7 Stages TIX: www.AtlantaFringe.org 2024 SOUTHERN WRITERS FESTIVAL 6/15/24 Prices: TBA Alabama Shakespeare Festival Octagon Stage – Alabama Shakespeare Festival 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117 TIX: 334-271-5353 ASF.net

VISIT DECATUR There’s always something fun happening in Decatur.

Check our comprehensive online events calendar to keep you up to speed. Here are some highlights: DECATUR FARMERS MARKET: EVERY WED. & SAT; LITTLE SHOP OF STORIES: Regular author events,readings, and signings; THREE TAVERNS COMEDY ON DRAFT: Last Wednesday of every month; EDDIES ATTIC: Live music (ticketed performances) More: visitdecaturgeorgia.com Ongoing: Decatur Artway outdoor sculptures Ongoing art: Decatur Artway outdoor sculptures, new murals, #lookupdecatur street signs, signal box paintings, buskers. FREE Browse for Music and Comedy: There’s always something fun happening at Decatur venues, so be sure to check out our comprehensive events calendar on our website.

City of Decatur Visitors Center 113 Claremont Ave. Decatur, Georgia 30030 For more information: 678-615-0915 visitdecaturga.com Instagram: @visitdecaturga Facebook.com/VisitDecaturGa decaturartway.com, decaturartsalliance.org

Broadway in Atlanta, To Kill a Mockingbird Photo by Julieta Cervantes

DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS GUIDE GWINNETT BALLET THEATRE AUDITIONS

Professional Company Audition 1070 Northbrook Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30097 TIX: 770-237-0046 https://GwinnettBallet.org

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

TOTAL DANCE/ DANCICAL PRODUCTIONS INC

Mojah, Ballet, African, Tap, & Hip-hop Prices: $10-$15 1661 S. Gordon St. SW Atlanta, Ga TIX: 770-256-6400 www.dancicalproductions.com

ATLANTA BALLET CENTRE FOR DANCE EDUCATION

Summer Programs for ages 2 & up Prices: vary Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education Buckhead Centre, 4279 Roswell Road, Atlanta 30342 Virginia-Highland Centre, 504 Amsterdam Ave, Atlanta 30306 Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre, 1695 Marietta Blvd NW, Atlanta 30318 TIX: 404-873-5811 centre.atlantaballet.com

BALLETHNIC DANCE COMPANY

Ballet, Ballethnicize, Modern, Tap, Jazz and African Dance and Stretch classes.

Prices: $18 per class and monthly rates 2587 Cheney Street East Point GA 30344 TIX: 404 762-1416 Ballethnic.org

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Syncronicity Theatre

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Ferst Center @ Ga Tech

Schwartz Center @ Emory

Callanwolde

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Horizon Theatre

The Holly Theatre

Center For Puppetry Arts

Gas South Theatre

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