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comedy, “stupid human tricks,” technology and original music – but no words.

Nolan, who grew up outside Chicago, was 12, when the aunt who bought him his first drum set took him to see Blue Man Group in New York. “That was the beginning of my fascination with this crazy, wacky show,” he says.

Being part of it never gets old, says this former music teacher, whereas “130 performances of West Side Story was enough.”

Can one show really be so different from the next?

Absolutely, Nolan says. “There’s an order to things, but you never know what might

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esse Nolan feels just a wee bit sorry for the typical patron enjoying a Blue Man Group performance.

“I can’t help it,” he says. “I feel bad for audience members who see just one show because I’m the one who gets so much spontaneous joy night after night after night. Even I can’t believe how lucky I am to get to go to work and have all this fun.”

As resident music director for the North American tour and one of two drummers in the live band, Nolan has tallied more than 700 performances of the show that blends comedy, improvisation, innovation, slapstick

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“I feel bad for audience members who see just one show. … Even I can’t believe how lucky I am to get to go to work and have all this fun.” happen in-between those things.”

Time and again, Blue Man Group is described as “indescribable,” as a theatrical entertainment that defies categorization. Even its own website says Blue Man Group “cannot be explained; it can only be experienced.”

Adds Nolan: “It really is still pretty radical.”

If Blue Man Group is “about” anything, it’s about two different cultures coming together to try to learn more about each other, says Nolan. Those cultures are the bald Blue Men and the audience. The Blue Men explore the audience, as if getting familiar with a new species.

The always-silent, always-curious Blue Man character was created 25 years ago by Phil Stanton, Chris Wink and Matt Goldman. These first Blue Men staged “small disturbances” around New York City well before they took to an actual stage and started selling tickets. To date, Blue Man Group has been seen by millions worldwide and has numerous productions, including permanent shows in New York, Orlando and Las Vegas.

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BLUE BIZ FACTS • There are about 70 Blue Men on the payroll in various companies worldwide. Most are trained in theater or drumming.

• More than 30 million people have seen a live Blue Man Group performance.

• Each Blue Man is nameless and has his own track to follow throughout the show — named left, center and right. Cast members rotate in those parts.

• Wacky props used on a weekly basis include 45 drumsticks, 360 pounds of Jell-O, 15 pounds of Cap’n Crunch cereal, 10 gallons of egg-based tempera paint; 100 cakes of blue makeup; 36 bald caps; 640 marshmallows; 910 bananas; 36 pieces of white chocolate candy.

connect with other humans.

By the end of the interactive show “people are attached to the Blue Man character,” Nolan says. “They forge a relationship with this character. When you see a more traditional show, like Beauty and the Beast, the relationship is between the characters onstage. But here, the relationship is between the audience member and the Blue Man.” The Blue Man is the show’s poster boy, but Nolan considers the tribal music its guiding force. “The job of the music is to create a sonic landscape for an otherwise silent character to exist in and to move through.

A lot of the performance energy of the show has to be translated through the music. How do we make a sound that supports the feeling that the Blue Man is conveying at any given moment?”

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He answers that soon enough: “We try to live in those moments, accept it all while it’s happening and go with it.”

Nolan calls the connection between the three Blue Men and the band “the center of the show. It’s pretty cool. It can seem almost telepathic.”

When you put three Blue Men and more than 2,000 audience members in one place, “something is going to happen,” Nolan says.

“Make that something great is going to happen, but you don’t know what.”

And the not knowing, he adds, well, that’s another something great.

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BIOS KALEN ALLMANDINGER (Blue Man Swing) has performed with Blue Man Group all over the world. He studied acting at Chicago College of Performing Arts, where he worked with Lookingglass, About Face, and Chicago Shakespeare theater companies.

MIKE BROWN (Blue Man) has been Blue for over a decade. Hailing from Virginia, Mike has performed as a Blue Man in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, Berlin, Oberhausen and on Norwegian Cruise Lines. He’s thrilled to now be here performing in BMG’s National Tour. For him this is a dream come true. He wouldn’t be here without the love and support from his family and friends. He thanks you and hopes you enjoy the show.

DANIEL CARTER (Blue Man) Actor / Musician / Vocalist / Part-time Cowboy. Daniel is from London, England, and very happy to be working on this side of the pond. London West End credits include Les Misérables, Taboo and We Will Rock You. Film credits include Closer (Mike Nichols), Cassandra’s Dream (Woody Allen.) Daniel has had the pleasure of performing as a Blue Man all over the world and is excited to be now touring The States with the Blue Man Group national tour.

MICHAEL RAHHAL (Blue Man Swing). An avid chocolatier and fledgling camouflageist, Michael appreciates the subtle differences between you and him. Deadly with his dog and in love with his wife, he hopes you will stay just far enough away for you and him to remain friends, yet close enough to still smell one another. He will perform for you if asked.

SCOTT SPEISER (Blue Man Swing) is from Chapel Hill, NC, and graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in theater. He has performed with Blue Man all over the U.S. as well as in Japan, Germany, and Brazil. He’s been bald and blue on “Ellen,” “Access Hollywood,” and “The Latin Grammys.” Other TV credits include “Criminal Minds,” “Mike & Molly,” and “Intelligence.” Feature films: Southbounders and May the Best Man Win. He is allergic to penicillin and cats.

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BRIAN TAVENER (Blue Man) from Asheville, NC, has performed as a Blue Man for over six years, mainly in Boston, MA. While not bald and blue, Brian writes, engineers, and produces his own music as “Tav.” He also has his own record label, Carrot Policeman Records. Brian would like to thank his family, friends, and you for making life so great.

ADAM ZUICK (Blue Man) is overjoyed to be joining the cast. Prior to the National Tour, Adam was a Blue Man at the Briar Street Theater in Chicago. He was also a part of Blue Man’s tribute video for Wrigley Field’s 100th anniversary. Previous favorite roles: Smudge in Forever Plaid, Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf in Into the Woods, Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown. A special shout out to Adam Berger and love to my family, friends, Jenn, and to my mom for always supporting my dreams - no matter how big they are.

ANTONIO AGUIRRE (Strings) is a guitarist and songwriter whose live performances range from rock to country to South American folk music. His unorthodox influences conjure an emotive, organic and powerful style. Antonio recorded three full-length albums before age 17. He has worked with Inca Spirit, toured nationally with Transmit Now and toured South Korea and the British Indian Ocean Territory for Armed Forces Entertainment. Antonio performs with Blue Man Group in Orlando, FL and on its national tour.

JERRY KOPS (Strings Swing) is a New Yorkbased musician who is extremely grateful to be a part of the Blue Man Group family. He has been a Chapman stick sub in the NYC production of Blue Man Group since Fall 2006 and has also had the good fortune of performing as a rhythm guitarist in the Broadway musical Rock of Ages. Thank you to my beautiful wife Katie, mom, dad and our little four-legged boy Ziggy. I wouldn’t be anywhere without all your love and support!

JESSE NOLAN (Music Director, Percussion/ Kit). M.M. in Jazz Studies and B.A. in Music Education (Indiana University). Three years with Blue Man Group in the Chicago,

BIOS Norwegian Epic and North American Tour casts. Performance credits include West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, James Moody, David Baker, and the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra. Currently Director of Education for MashPlant and member of the Jazz Education Network Committee and Vic Firth Education Team. Love and thanks to my family and incredible wife Amy! DARREN RAY (Strings Swing) has been playing with Blue Man Group since 2007 when he helped to open the Blue Man show at Universal Studios in Orlando. Since then, he has performed with Blue Man Group in Boston, Chicago, New York, two of the seven seas on the Norwegian Epic, and now the National Tour. When he’s not rocking out with Blue Man Group or his band The Notagains, Darren likes to spend time with his family, keep his son Nico out of trouble, and talk about himself in the third person.

ANTHONY RISCICA (Percussion/Kit) has written and recorded for both screen and television playing for clients such as VH1, Nickelodeon, and National Geographic. He has also recorded with such artists as Prince Paul, Shock G (aka Humpty Dumpty), and Newkirk.

His touring experience has brought him everywhere from Brazil to Berlin and back. Anthony currently lives in New York City where he writes for Modern Drummer Magazine, teaches, and DJs. Anthony would like to give a special thanks to his super supportive family.

TERRY TUNGJUNYATHAM (Strings) joined Blue Man Group Boston in 2007 as a Chapman Stick and Zither player. He has also performed with Blue Man Group on Norwegian Cruise Line. In his spare time, Terry designs and builds his own line of guitar effects pedals called Push+Pull Pedals.

CLEMENT J. WALDMANN, III (Percussion / Kit Swing) has been performing with Blue Man Group since October of 1995.

He is very fortunate to have performed with many artists in numerous venues all over the world. Many thanks go out to family and friends for all their love and support.

RANDY WOOTEN (Percussion/Kit Swing) Graduate of New England Conservatory. Recorded/toured with original projects: The Rockett Band, Zig Zag Zen, The Daddys, Gary Chaffee’s Chomp, Gill Aharon Trio, performed with: Christian McBride, Chris Potter, Slide Hampton, Doc Severinson, Burt Bacharach, Danilo Perez, Tom Scott, performed opposite: Ziggy Marley, The Meters, Los Lobos, The Roots, Jimmy Cliff, Corey Glover, and worked/studied with: Gary Chaffee, Bob Moses, Cecil McBee, George Russell, Peter Erskine, Alan Dawson, and Steve Houghton. www.randywooten.net JEFFREY ALAN WRIGHT (Percussion / Kit Swing) began drumming in middle school and never stopped. He was a proud member of Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps, and The Concord Blue Devils. Jeff was hired by Blue Man Group in 2007 and spent 18 months on the North American Tour between 2010 and 2012.

He is very happy to remain involved with the tour on a more limited basis while fulfilling his duties in the Orlando based version of the show.

JACK STEPHENS (Company Manager) has hit the road for, among others, national tours of Miss Saigon, Magic of David Copperfield, Rent, Annie, Dora the Explorer LIVE!, Sweeney Todd, A Chorus Line (US and Tokyo), and Disney’s Beauty & the Beast. Producer: Masters of Magic.

SARAH GARRETT (Production Stage Manager) has spent the last three years working for Blue Man Group Orlando and is excited to be hitting the road! Other recent SM credits include: Walt Disney Entertainment (shows and media events,) Two River Theater Company, Berkshire Theatre Group, The Ohio Light Opera. Hobbies include hot air balloon wrangling and learning sign language.

STEPHANIE LARSON (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be a part of Blue Man Group.

NYC: Playboy of the Western World (Pearl Theater Company.) Select Regional: Whisper House, The Odyssey: The Musical (The Old Globe,) Shear Madness, Family Secrets (Florida Studio Theatre.) Special thanks to Scott, her family and friends for their support and love.

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BIOS CHRIS WINK, PHILIP STANTON, MATT GOLDMAN (Creators) Longtime friends Chris Wink, Philip Stanton, and Matt Goldman founded Blue Man Group as a way to celebrate the human spirit through music, science, art, and theatre. After giving more than 1,000 performances in New York, the original three Blue Men stepped off-stage to focus on building Blue Man Productions into a successful global creative company. What started as a threeperson operation has expanded into a decadeslong partnership encompassing live theatre, Grammy Award® -winning original music, two rock concert tours, various children’s educational offerings including the founding of the Blue School, and multiple appearances on major television shows.

CHRIS DYAS (Artistic and Musical Collaborator) has been performing and writing music with Blue Man Group since 1997. Before that he played in too many bands to mention. His current NYC based project is the Lingering Doubts.

LARRY HEINEMANN (Artistic and Musical Collaborator) has worked with Blue Man Group since its inception in 1988 in a variety of capacities including musical director, composer, performer, instrument designer, recording engineer and recording producer.

Outside of Blue Man Group, Larry has worked with Caroline Records recording artists Springhouse as both bass player and producer, Point Music recording artists Code Mesa as musician and producer and his latest project is playing bass for NY-based band Donkeys, whose first CD was recently released.

IAN PAI (Co-composer and Artistic Collaborator) is Blue Man Group’s original drummer, co-composer and artistic collaborator. He is also the Musical Director and drummer for the art-pop group Fischerspooner.

As a composer and musician he has done work for theatre, film, dance, performance and rock in general. He graduated from Pratt Institute with a B.F.A. in Painting.

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he’s helped create and direct 16 shows with them including the London, Tokyo and Berlin versions. They’re all a little different but this one’s the best. He lives in Brooklyn where he practices telepathy with his pit bull, Brooklyn.

His other gig is as a Canadian.

JEFF TURLIK (Associate Creative Director) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and shortly thereafter began his life’s journey on the wings of the bird we call music. Through many pathways and skyways he learned and performed, listened and expressed, and lived and loved, occasionally making a little scratch.

In Boston, 1999, he began his collaboration with Blue Man Group. He currently resides in New York City. Together they have seen many places around the globe. Shared many experiences. Rocked many houses. Tore the roofs off the suckers.

JOEL MORITZ (Production and Lighting Designer). This is Joel’s third Production Design for Blue Man Group which have also included Zurich and one aboard the NCL ship Epic. He has designed lights for Blue Man Group’s international productions in Tokyo, Berlin, Oberhausen, Stuttgart, Amster-dam and Basel as well as at Universal Studios Orlando.

Recent New York/Off Broadway work includes productions at: NYTW, Rattlestick, The Public, Ma-Yi, The Culture Project, Rising Phoenix and Juilliard. Joel’s regional theater and opera lighting design has been seen across the nation in theatres such as Arena Stage, Long Wharf, The Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago Opera Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Lookingglass Theatre, The Goodman, Steppenwolf and Kansas City Rep. International theatrical productions at: The Traverse Theatre, Assembly Theater in Edinburgh and productions in Buenos Aires, Lima, Hong Kong, Paris, Prague, Taipei and Cairo. Joel is an avid snowboarder and photographer.

CARYL GLAAB (Video Design) began working with the founders of Blue Man Group in 1989 and continues to enjoy the collaboration.

MATT KOENIG (Sound Design) has been working with Blue Man Group since 2000 and is known as Monitor Matt and Chef.

BIOS KEVIN ADAMS (Additional Lighting Design). Broadway: American Idiot (Tony Award), Spring Awakening (Tony Award), Next To Normal (Tony nom), Hair (Tony nom), The 39 Steps (Tony and Drama Desk Awards), Everyday Rapture, Passing Strange, one person shows by Eve Ensler and John Leguizamo. Off-Broadway: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Carrie, Rent, The Scottsboro Boys.

Blue Man Group (Las Vegas Monte Carlo show, Hollywood Bowl). www.ambermylar.com PATRICIA MURPHY (Blue Man Character Costume) has worked on the Broadway productions of Black and Blue, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Dracula and Wicked, among others. She has worked with many ballet companies, on several movies including the features Dracula and Far From Heaven and on Bette Midler’s Kiss My Brass tour. Other credits: Tick, tick...BOOM!; Once Around the City; The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin; Bright Lights, Big City.

TODD PERLMUTTER (Recorded Sound Design and Musical Supervisor) Credits with Blue Man Group include performing in shows, sound design, music direction, and composition. Todd produces all of Blue Man Group’s music output including their 2 full length albums, “Audio” and “The Complex.”

He has the pleasure of working out of the newly renovated Loho Studios in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Todd has recently started a record label called L.E.S. Recs. He will have 2 releases by 2011, one of which will be a record with longtime Blue Man Group music collaborator Chris Dyas and another with country legend Greg Garing. Look for them at lesrecs.com.

BYRON ESTEP (Music Director) started playing Chapman Stick in the Blue Man Group band in 1994 as part of the “TUBES” show at the Astor Place Theater in New York City.

Since then, he has been involved in the opening and direction of many Blue Man Group shows throughout the world. He currently works as a Music Director for Blue Man Productions and plays both Chapman Stick and Zither in the band. He has also played guitar and/or banjo on numerous recordings outside of Blue Man

Group and composed several movie and video game soundtracks.

STEVE BALLSTADT (Associate Music Director) has been with Blue Man since 2005 opening the Toronto, Canada, production performing on percussion/kit. Since then Steve has performed in productions in Amsterdam, Stuttgart, Basel, Zurich, Tokyo, Berlin, Boston, and New York as well as Blue Man gigs in Beijing and Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Steve resides in New York City and works as a Music Director for Blue Man Productions helping to oversee all Blue Man Group productions, domestic and international. In his down time Steve is a composer for several projects including: instrumental groove band Metro Jesus (which can be found on iTunes) and Rockstar Energy Drink Motocross Nationals.

DAVID BRAY (Associate Director). After training as an actor in London, David joined the Argentine theatre company’s De La Guarda at the Roundhouse Theatre. For six years he continued to perform and train new casts and became Assistant Director for productions around the world. In Buenos Aires in 2003, he was part of the creative team developing the off-Broadway hit Fuerza Bruta. David has directed and performed with Berlin-based battleRoyal and 3:0. He has extensive experience as a creative director for live theatrical events. At the start of his career, David was introduced to Blue Man in Las Vegas but didn’t return to New York for training until 2005 and opened the show in London that fall.. He has performed in Blue Man Group across Europe, U.S., and Asia, including Tokyo, Japan, where he opened the show in 2007 and Berlin, Germany. In June 2013 David joined the Artistic Direction department at Blue Man Productions as Associate Director.

MICHAEL DAHLEN (Associate Director).

Off-Broadway: The New Bozena, Cherry Lane Theatre, Hudson Theater (L.A. Weekly Award, Nominated for Best Ensemble Performance, Winner for Best Direction, Rainn Wilson).

Regional: Colorado Shakespeare Festival.

Film: How the Grinch Stole Christmas dir. Ron Howard, Men In Black II dir. Barry Sonnenfeld.

Television: “Law & Order” (NBC), “Viva Variety” (Comedy Central).

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BIOS ALLIED LIVE (Marketing and Press) is a full-service marketing and advertising agency representing Broadway shows, national tours, performing arts institutions and experiential entertainment entities. Current clients include: The Book of Mormon, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Elf, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Motown The Musical, Once, Peter and the Starcatcher and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.

NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS LLC (Producer) from its inception nearly 20 years

ago has been an industry-leading producer of touring musical theatre productions and remains committed to delivering quality entertainment to its audiences. Having toured over 60 productions extensively throughout North America, NETworks is now expanding its tours into many international markets including South America, Greece, Italy, Turkey, and South East Asia. Its current touring season includes Cameron Mackintosh’s The Phantom of the Opera, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Dirty Dancing, Blue Man Group, Flashdance, Anything Goes and Elf the Musical.

ATTENTION Strobe lights and other atmospheric effects will be used during this performance.

Please be aware that certain physical elements of the show, including paint and other non-toxic materials, may reach some members of the audience.

Audience interaction is also part of this production. Speak to any staff member if you have any questions about this performance.

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STAFF STAFF FOR Blue Man Group Executive Producer Ken Gentry General Management Gentry & Associates Angela Rowles, Tyler Soltis, Bobby Maglaughlin Blue Man Productions Consulting General Manager Kori Prior Production Management NETworks Presentations, LLC Jason Juenker, Ben Neafus Company Manager Jack Stephens Tour Marketing and Publicity Allied Live Laura Matalon Marya Peters Anne Dailey Meyer Anne Waisanen Production Stage Manager....................................Sarah Garrett Ass’t. Stage Manager.....................................Stephanie Larson Head Carpenter........................................................ Zac Phillips Flyman................................................................Shelby Damron Assistant Carpenter................................................ Tyler Delong Head Electrician..................................Cassady Miller-Halloran Ass’t. Electrician............................................ Brittany Deventer Head Audio...............................................................Mark Rivet Ass’t. Audio...........................................................Alberto Yong Head Video...........................................................Christian Lind Ass’t Video................................................................. Ian Wright Head Props............................................................... Bret Haines Ass’t. Props............................................................. Sara Schultz Head Wardrobe............................................. Kathryn Trantham Instrument Tech.................................................Jordan Wesolek Ass’t. Set Designer...................................................Ann Bartek Assistant Lighting Designer............................ Tabitha Rodman Sound Supervisor................................................... Marcus Ross Lighting Programmer....................................... Benny Kirkham Assistant Video Designer........................................Matt Tennie Video Control Programmer..................................... Josh Fleitell Video Studio.............................. Zarah Cabanas, Luke Schantz, Patricio Harris, Lauren Kushner, Tae Gook Ahn, John Richard Sanchez, Nico Sarudiansky, Jon Knight Assistant Sound Designer..................................... Matt Werden Sound System Engineer/Assoc. Sound Designer David Lee Sound Consultant...............................................Shannon Slaton Video & Interactivity Consultant...........................Bob Bonniol Print Design, Radio and Television Spot Production Blue Man Group and SpotCo Website................................Story Worldwide/Mess Marketing Merchandising............................ Creative Goods Merchandise Merchandise Manager...................................Karen Williamson Accounting ...............................NETworks Presentations, LLC Tour Accountant..................................................... Laura Carey Legal......................................................F. Richard Pappas, Esq. HR & Payroll Services.......................... Human Resources Inc. Insurance............................................. Maury, Donnelly & Parr Bob Middleton, Meghan Shriver Housing Coordination.................Lisa Morris, Road Concierge Travel Agency...................................................... Janice Kessler Carlson Wagonlit Travel Trucking...............................................................Clark Transfer Bus Services.........................................................Clarion Coach Mark Erway, Gordy McConnell NETworks Staff Chief Executive Officer............................ Kenneth Gentry Chief Operating Officer...........................Scott W. Jackson President.............................................................. Orin Wolf Executive Vice President Production................Seth Wenig Director of Finance...........................................John Kinna Controller.................................................. Jennifer Gifford Executive Producers.............. Kary M. Walker, Dani Davis

Associate Producer......................................Angela Rowles Director of Booking..........................Charmaine McVicker Senior General Manager.................. Gregory VanderPloeg General Managers................... Mary K. Witte, Tyler Soltis Associate General Managers.............. Bobby Maglaughlin, Curt Owens Senior Production Manager..........................Jason Juenker Production Managers................. Ben Neafus, Lauren Dieli Associate Production Manager..................... Evan Rooney Warehouse Manager...........................................Brad Korff Director of Marketing/PR..............................Heather Hess Database Manager.........................................Siba Mahanty Music Coordinator..........................................John Mezzio Office Manager........................................ Buddy Piccolino Administrative Assistant................... Esther Schwarzbauer Intern................................................................. Anne Cape Credits Scenery Fabrication provided by PRG-Scenic Technologies a division of Production Resource Group, LLC., New Windsor, NY and Daedalus Design and Production. Show control and scenic motion control feature stage command systems® by PRG-scenic technologies, a division of Production Resources Group, LLC., New Windor, NY. Stage Construction performed by TAIT Towers, Inc. Video equipment provided by Nocturne Productions. Lighting equipment provided by Epic Productions. Sound system provided by Sound Associations. Blue Man instruments provided

by Polyphonic Workshop and Bill Swartz. Props & special effects provided by Practical Props and Van Adams Technologies. Zygote Interactive Balls provided by Tangible Interaction. Puppet provided

by Michael Curry Design. Additional props provided by Square Root Studios, Three Byte Intermedia, Raphael Abrams, digiLED, Jerard Studios, Chase Tyler Designs, Dana Burkart. Makeup provided

by Alcone Paramount. Company Shipping Provided by Airways Freight. Reusable Seat Covers provided by “Sit-At-Ease” Rehearsed at the Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield, IL Special Thanks to Laura Clement Barbara Darwall, Paul Ackerman, David Baker, Leslie Case, Lydia Cheuk, Carol Chiavetta, Bizzy Coy, Melody Easton, Lloyd Edelman, Carl Flanigan, Max Frey, John Hickey, Clista Jarrett, Elizabeth Kandel, Tom Kingsley, Jon Knight, Tahra Millan, Rachel O’Connor, David Russo, Steven Varon EXCLUSIVE TOUR DIRECTION BY: Columbia Artists Theatricals Tax & Financial Consulting, Accounting Services, IT Services CliftonLarsonAllen LLP George Wilson, Linda Rubenstein Pat Guerieri, Tim Pizza Financial Services and banking arrangements by M&T Bank Music Credits “Free Bird” written by Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant All rights owned or administered by © Songs Of Universal, Inc. on behalf of itself and Longitude Music Co. (BMI) Used by permission.“Theme from ‘Bonanza’” written by Ray Evans, Jay Livingston. All rights owned or administered by Wixen Music Publishing and Jay Livingston Music. Used by permission. “Whip It” written

by Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh. All rights owned or administered by BMG Music. Used by permission. “Tequila” written by Daniel Flores. All rights owned or administered by Universal Music Publishing and Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

Used by permission. “Smoke on the Water” written by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice. All rights owned or administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing.

Used by permission.

Visit the Blue Man Group website at www.BlueMan.com All stage work performed by employees represented

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In celebration of 35 years presenting the best of Broadway to Atlanta audiences, Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta is rolling out the red carpet for another series of blockbuster musicals, Atlanta premieres and returning crowd pleasers for the 2015/16 series at the Fox Theatre. The lineup will feature Atlanta debuts of the 2013 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical Kinky Boots, Beautiful — The Carole King Musical, 2013 Tony Award-winner Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Elf the Musical, If/Then, and stunning new productions of audience favorites The Sound of Music and The Wizard of Oz. Jersey Boys and NETworks presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will return as options to the regular series subscription. By popular demand, The Book of Mormon, which played a record breaking two week run in 2014 also returns to Atlanta for a limited two week engagement. For more information about our series or to read the latest Broadway Buzz, please visit BroadwayInAtlanta.com.

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Members of the Fox Theatre’s Friends of the Fox program help support the Fox Theatre Institute, the theater’s community engagement arm. The Fox Theatre’s legend lives on through their generosity, supporting the theater, the city of Atlanta and communities across Georgia.

The Fox Theatre would like to thank the following Friends of the Fox who have given at the Entourage ($1,000), Encore ($2,500) and Legend ($10,000) levels:

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION THE THEATRE A fully restored 1929 “Movie Palace,” the Fox Theatre, with 4,665 seats, is a multiple-purpose facility, housing Broadway shows, ballet, symphonies, concerts, movies, and private corporate events.

PRIVATE ROOMS The Fox Theatre has three private rental spaces, with accommodations for 25 to 1,200 guests. Our Egyptian Ballroom and Grand Salon are beautifully decorated and can be set up to your specifications. The Landmarks Lounge is adjacent to the lobby and is perfect for a small pre-show and intermission event. To book your “Fabulous Fox” evening, please call 404.881.2100 or visit us at www.foxtheatre.org.

TICKET OFFICE The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is located in the arcade entrance to the theatre. The Ticket Office is open for walk up ticket sales Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., and Saturday,10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Fox Theatre Ticket Office is not open on Sundays unless there is a performance. On event days, the Ticket Office opens two hours prior to show time. Doors to the Fox open one hour prior to show time.

Tickets for all performances at the Fox may be purchased online at www.FoxTheatre.org, all Ticket Alternative outlets and all Atlanta-area Whole Foods Markets, by calling 855-285-8499, or by visiting the Fox Theatre Ticket Office in person during regular Box Office hours.

GROUP SALES The Fox Theatre Group Sales Department offers discounts to Groups for most Broadway shows. The Group Sales office is open Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. Call 404 881-2000 or email foxgroup@foxtheatre.org.

CONCESSIONS Concession stands are located in the Spanish Room, main lobby, and on the mezzanine lobby level.

RESTROOMS Restrooms are located off the Main Lobby (downstairs), Mezzanine Lobby levels, and the Gallery level. Accessible restroom facilities are located in the Spanish Room and Accessible/Family restrooms are located through the Office door in the main lobby.

GIFT SHOP The Fox Theatre operates a gift shop selling history books, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and an assortment of other theatre-related merchandise. The gift shop is located in the Spanish Room.

TOURS Fox Theatre Tours are conducted Mondays and Thursdays at 10 AM, 11 AM, noon and 1 PM. Saturday tours are offered at 10 AM and 11 AM. Fox Theatre Tours are guided by Fox employees well-versed in the Fox’s history, current events, awards, and upcoming shows.

Tickets for Fox Theatre Tours are available at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office or online at www.foxtheatre.org.

Special Tours can range from backstage to architectural to a school or college group. Please contact the Fox Theatre by calling 404.881.2100 to schedule your group tour.

LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items are turned in to the Event Staff’s office.

To check on lost items, please call 404-881-2119. Lost and found items will be retained for 30 days.

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION In the event of an emergency, and for your safety, please follow the directions provided by the Fox Theatre staff.

SMOKING In accordance with the Fulton County Clean Air Ordinance, the Fox Theatre is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas.

ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY The Fox Theatre strives to make events accessible to all guests.

The Fox Theatre offers the use of wheelchairs, listening devices and booster seats at no additional charge. Our Ambassadors will assist you to special restroom accommodations. Note: Steep Steps lead to all seats on the upper levels. For assistance needed or additional information on programs, please contact the Event Staff’s office at: 404-881-2119.

TICKETS To purchase accessible seating at the Fox Theatre please call: 404-881-2016 Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or on Saturday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. A Fox Theatre Ticket Office Associate will be happy to help you. Ticket buyers may also visit the ticketing site at www.foxtheatre.org.

PROGRAMS PROVIDED Opened Captioning Performance Sponsored in partnership through TDF (Theatre Development Fund).

ELEVATORS Elevators are located at the north end of each lobby. The elevators are available during all performances and make it possible to access each lobby without the use of stairs. Patrons should be aware that access to upper seating areas do involve stairs.

PARKING Parking is available within a four-block radius in all directions of the Fox Theatre. Advanced reserved parking is available for sale at the Fox Ticket Office or by calling 855-285-8499. The Fox Theatre assumes no responsibility for vehicles parked in any of the privately owned parking lots operating in the Fox Theatre district.

PERFORMANCE NOTES All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket in order to be admitted to the theatre. Not all events are suitable for children.

Infants will not be admitted to adult programs/performances. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance.

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the management, in conjunction with the wishes of the producers.

Please turn off all pagers and cell phones prior to the beginning of each performance.

Camera and recording devices are strictly prohibited.

Backstage employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E.)

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ETIQUETTE 1. Please arrive early. Latecomers may not be seated until intermission.

2. Take care of personal needs (drinks of water or restroom) before the performance begins.

3. Please silence or turn off all electronic devices, including cell phones, beepers, and watch alarms. We encourage you to share your experience at the Fox via social media, but please refrain from doing so or texting during performances; the glow from your device is distracting.

4. Most shows do not allow photography of any kind.

Flash photography inside the theatre is never allowed as it is a distraction to those around you and a danger to the performers.

5. The overture is part of the performance. Please cease talking at this point.

6. Dear Lovebirds, when you lean your heads together, you block the view of the people behind you. Please consider the people that will be seated behind you when choosing whether or not to wear a hat or what hair style you choose.

7. Please refrain from talking, humming, or singing along with the show, except when encouraged to do so by the artist or show.

8. Please wait for an appropriate moment to dig something out of your pocket or bag.

9. Go easy with the perfume and cologne, many people are highly allergic.

10. If you need assistance during the show, please go to your nearest volunteer usher. If additional assistance is needed the usher will get the appropriate person to further help you.

11. Yes, the parking lot gets busy and public transportation is tricky, but leaving while the show is in progress or before the actors have taken their final bows is discourteous. Wait until it is over and then exit with the rest of the audience.

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THE FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30308 404.881.2100 â&#x20AC;˘ www.foxtheatre.org

STAFF

Allan C. Vella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President & C.E.O. Adina Alford Erwin . . . Vice President & General Manager Jeff Quesenberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President & C.F.O. Jennifer S. Farmer . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Sales/Ballrooms Jay Forrester . . . Director of Concessions & Merchandising Molly Fortune . . . . Director of Restoration and Operations Elton Houze . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Information Systems Jamie Vosmeier . . . . . . . . Director of Ticket Sales & Service Shelly Kleppsattel . . . . . . . . . Booking & Contract Associate Rick Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Rachel Bomeli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Office Manager Nikki Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales Manager Carmie McDonald . . . . Community Engagement Manager Shelby Moody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Sales Manager Dan Goldberger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-Commerce and Social Media Manager Amy Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Len Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Manager Gary Hardaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Carpenter Larry Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Flyman Scott Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Master Ray T. Haynie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Electrician Cary Oldknow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Electrician Rodney Amos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Sound Engineer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edward L. White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chairman Keith O Cowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice Chairman Clara Axam, Robyn Barkin, Beauchamp Carr, Renee Dye, Sheffield Hale, John Holder, Edward Hutchison, Walt Huntley, Craig Jones, Jay Myers, Glen Romm

EMERITUS MEMBERS John Busby, Jr., Anne Cox Chambers, Pat Connell, Rodney Cook, Ada Lee Correll, Richard Courts, Jere Drummond, Richard Flinn, Julia Grumbles, Steve Koonin, Charles Lawson, Robert Minnear, Starr Moore, Joseph Myers, Edward Negri, Edgar Neiss, Joe Patten, Carl Patton, Herman Russell, Sylvia Russell, Nancy Simms, Preston Stevens, Alan Thomas, Clyde Tuggle, Carolyn Wills

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A Streetcar

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Connecting 12 downtown stations and numerous tourist attractions, the streetcar costs $1 a ride and $3 for a one-day pass.

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owntown Atlanta’s newest form of transit is also one of its oldest: The long-awaited, much-delayed Atlanta Streetcar began running its loop in December, harking to the late 1800s and early 1900s, when city transit operated on streetcar and trolley

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bus systems. This new rendition is sleek and modern and a spectacle for a city with iffy public transit, but don’t go looking for any San Francisco-style cable car ambience.

The Atlanta Streetcar’s 2.7-mile East-West route connects major tourist destinations (CNN Center, Georgia Aquarium, World of

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Atlanta’s newest transit system connects downtown. By Hally Joseph

Coca-Cola) with historic landmarks (the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Historic Oakland Cemetery).

The ride is woven directly into the bar and food culture of Edgewood Avenue (Sweet Auburn Curb Market, bars like MOTHER and Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room & Ping-Pong Emporium). It offered free rides its first three months, seeing more than 100,000 passengers, each with an opinion of their ride.

I decided to try the streetcar out as a destination, planning to jump on MARTA at North Avenue, take the train two stops

south to Peachtree Center, and then board the main event, the purple-green bottle-nosed streetcar.

These plans were derailed, literally, by MARTA maintenance.

Let that be a warning to you, too.

When I finally get to Peachtree Center, I realize it’s a particularly bustling weekend downtown, join the long queue for the streetcar and step aboard.

It’s standing-room-only inside, and I grasp for a silver bar above.

The streetcar, which has had plenty of critics, appears clean and contemporary, crowded with wideeyed eventgoers. Children press up to the windows and exclaim, “Look at that!”

This won’t be a leisurely tour of downtown history, not without a seat. And, since the streetcar shares lanes with cars, the stop-and-go traffic makes enjoying the ride on your feet a comical test of balance.

Tears of laughter appear as I jostle into my friend, more focused on staying upright than looking out the window.

For families, it’s an instant urban experience in a friendlier-than-MARTA format, slightly more of an event than the underground getting-there of a subway train.

“The Atlanta streetcar can be a fun outing for families. It’s a cheap and easy way to explore what downtown has to offer,” says Patrick Sullivan, taking all four members of his family on a ride from Centennial Olympic Park to Woodruff Park. His son didn’t mind the crowd. “I was surprised that it was packed with people,” says 6-year-old Gerard. “It can hold a bunch of people.”

These crowds seem to prove that the streetcar will suit the needs of downtown tourists, and the small fee ($1 one-way, $3 for a day pass, free for kids — available via the MARTA Breeze Card system) shouldn’t deter anyone.

IF YOU GO WHAT IT COSTS: $1 one-way; $3 one-day pass; $11 weekly pass; $40 monthly pass; $10 five-day visitor pass. Up to two children (46 inches tall and under) free with paid adult.

WHEN IT RUNS: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

Monday-Thursday; 6 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday; 8:30 a.m.-1 a.m.

Saturday; and 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sunday.

WHERE IT STOPS: The loop runs counterclockwise, includes these 12 stops — Peachtree Center; Carnegie Way at Spring Street; Centennial Olympic Park; Luckie at Cone Street; Park Place; Hurt Park; the Sweet Auburn Market; Edgewood Avenue at Hilliard; the King Historic District; Dobbs Plaza; Auburn Avenue at Piedmont Road; Woodruff Park.

HOW OFTEN IT RUNS: every 10–15 minutes depending on ridership demand and traffic.

WHAT’S NEARBY: The College Football Hall of Fame, CNN Center, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia Dome, Georgia State Capitol, Georgia World Congress Center, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Historic Oakland Cemetery, Meehan’s Public House, MLK Jr. Birth Home, MLK Jr. National Historic Site, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Pemberton Place, Philips Arena, the World of Coca-Cola.

MISCELLANEOUS: Food and alcohol not permitted.

Nonalcoholic drinks (coffee) OK in a container with a sealed lid.

Easy access for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.

Leashed guide dogs and companion animals if they’re leashed or otherwise contained.

Bikes and Segways allowed in bottom section only and owners must stand by them.

ON THE WEB: streetcar. atlantaga.gov.

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For native Atlantans, the old-school appeal may promise a resurgence of out-and-about activity downtown.

“Trolley lines once crisscrossed the entire city, so it’s exciting to think that the face of the city could change again and we’d see more people out for an evening, or even commuting on the streetcar,” says frequent user Scott Morris.

So far he’s tested it as part of his commute and as a convenient ride to meet friends for dinner. He’s even developed a bar crawl along the streetcar’s 12 stops.

Once the streetcar whizzes past the SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel and the Tabernacle, I remember a time several years ago when I was a Georgia State undergrad and two German tourists asked how

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to reach the World of Coca-Cola.

I pointed the way through the complicated triangular districts of downtown and hoped they’d be OK. The streetcar eliminates that confusion for visitors and connects some of the city’s best-loved destinations for all of us.

As the streetcar network expands, it may change the shape of Atlanta. “In the long run,” says rider Sullivan, “I believe the streetcar will prove to be an integral part of downtown’s transit system and will spur much needed infill development along the routes.”

For now, Atlanta’s latest transit has that predictable pull of old and new. Nora Sullivan, age 5, puts it this way. “I liked it because you can look out at the city and see different places.”

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Streetcars once ran up and down Peachtree Street, connecting Buckhead to south Atlanta, and east-west from West End to Oakhurst, near Decatur.

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heart in decades: Is it bustling downtown with the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola? Piedmont Park with its sunny-day strollers? Peachtree Street because it’s the central dividing line?

With Ponce City Market (PCM), the eatall, shop-all indoor market opening this spring and summer, Atlanta may be acquiring a shiny, new heart. Rumors, updates and anticipation have been thump-thumping for years as it’s readied for the public. Eater, a website in 24 U.S. cities including Atlanta, recently named PCM one of the 23 most anticipated food halls in the country.

The concept isn’t new. New York, Los Angeles, Seattle and Portland, Ore., are among a number of cities that have had food halls for

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Atlanta hasn’t had a true

PONCE CITY MARKET WHERE: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. in the Old Fourth Ward.

WHAT: Atlanta’s landmark Sears building has been renovated to include retail space, offices, residences and the Central Food Hall. When fully completed, expect 400 parking spaces for bikes as well as an outdoor bar — made from a train boxcar — that will be built out with a deck.

WHEN: Dancing Goats Coffee Bar is open now. Almost everything else is expected to open throughout spring and summer.

FOOD VENDORS: Bellina (Italian market); Dub’s Fish Camp; Farm to Ladle (European cafe, farmstand); H&F Burger and Bread Co., Honeysuckle Gelato; Jia (Szechuan); Indian street food by Chai Pani; Juice Box (juices, cleanses); Minero (Mexican); Ton Ton (ramen, yakitori, sushi); Simply Seoul Kitchen; and Strippaggio (smallbatch olive oils, vinegars, etc.); RETAIL: Anthropologie (women’s clothing, gifts); Binders (custom framing, fine arts products); The Frye Co. (leather boots, bags, accessories); Goorin Bros. Hat Shop; J. Crew; Lou Lou Accessories; Madewell (women’s retailer); Michael Stars (custom-fit T-shirts and sweaters for men/women); Mountain High Outfitters; Oakleaf and Acorn (men’s boutique); Rejuvention (classic American lighting); West Elm (home goods); and Williams-Sonoma.

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ON THE WEB: poncecitymarket.com, Facebook.

some time and are getting new ones, while first-of-their-kind food halls are underway in Charleston, Chicago, Denver, New Orleans and San Diego as well as Atlanta. That we know of.

You’ll look no farther than the Central Food Hall at PCM, as it’s called, for Linton Hopkins’ famous burgers and fries, seafood sandwiches from Bacchanalia’s Anne Quatrano, a brandnew spot from chef Hector Santiago (formerly of Abbatoir), an outpost of Minera, Sean Brock’s Charleston-based Mexican restaurant, fresh bread, gelato, cold-pressed juices and small-batch olive oils.

Ponce City Market, the former Sears, Roebuck and Co. distribution center, is centrally located along Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, near the Atlanta BeltLine and at the crossroads of the Midtown, Poncey Highland and Virginia-Highland neighborhoods. More than $200 million has been spent to create an all-encompassing 1.1 million-sq. ft. space.

You’ll be able to eat, drink, work and play here, but lovers of history should also feel content in the adaptive reuse of the building.

PCM is pursuing LEED Core & Shell Silver certification, with water-efficient fixtures and landscaping, LED lighting and efficient HVAC systems. Many of the building’s historic masonry, columns and design elements remain intact after the update.

While finding great food has never been a problem in this city, have you ever had a tourist ask, “Where can we go shopping?” and stared at them befuddled?

Previous options were the live-work-play development at Atlantic Station in West Midtown or a mall 10 miles away. PCM serves the middle ground with such retailers as the Frye Co., Madewell, Anthropologie, Michael Stars, Williams-Sonoma Home, Oakleaf and Acorn, Binders Art Supplies, West Elm and J. Crew, among others.

So far, only those who pay rent for apartments and office space have gotten a foot in the door of this much-anticipated complex. The Flats at Ponce City Market, steps from the boutiques and eateries, combine modern, stainless steel touches and the building’s original brick and concrete. You’ll pay to live here though, with rent for the smallest studio starting at $1,292.

Even more shops and eateries will be opening this spring, with more to come later this year and possibly into 2016 (including a “magic rooftop” with old-school carnival rides and games). When PCM finally does open wide, and the acronym becomes part of our everyday lingo, it will be a bit like Willy Wonka at his mysterious chocolate factory. What joys will be found behind those doors?

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DINING GUIDE

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local restaurants before or after the show. For dinner-and-show packages, visit encoreatlanta.com/offers.

THE LAWRENCE — A Midtown restaurant concept where quality, innovation, style and comfort are the focus, as are delivering an unexpected and unique experience. The Lawrence strives to rethink food in a fresh way in a comfortable intown neighborhood setting. 905 Juniper St. N.E. 404.961.7177. thelawrenceatlanta.com, M LOBBY — The menu at this sophisticated American restaurant focuses on seasonal fare. In the lobby of TWELVE Atlantic Station. 361 17th St. N.E., 404.961.7370, lobbyattwelve.com, M THE MELTING POT — A premiere fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. Four Atlanta locations. 754 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.389.0099, meltingpot.com. M MURPHY’S — This restaurant has one of the city’s top brunch menus, but it’s known for great people-watching and contemporary comfort food. 997 Virginia Ave N.E., 404.872.0904, murphysvh.com, VH

near Piedmont Park. 559 Dutch Valley Road, 404.892.4111, onemidtownkitchen.com. M

TWO URBAN LICKS — “Fiery” American cooking meets live music at this hip hangout. 820 Ralph McGill Blvd., 404.522.4622, twourbanlicks.com. M

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PRIME — Enjoy steak, sushi and seafood in a festive atmosphere near Lenox Square mall. 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.812.0555, h2sr.com. B RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE — A favorite local steakhouse with multiple locations near shopping and entertainment hot spots. Sides are generous, and the quality of the steaks and seafood is excellent. Four locations: Alpharetta, 11655 Haynes Bridge Road, 770.777.1500; Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.365.0660; Centennial Olympic Park, 267 Marietta St., 404.223.6500; Kennesaw, 620 Chastain Road N.W., 770.420.1985; ruthschris.com. A, B, D NEIGHBORHOODS CODES: A-Alpharetta, B-Buckhead, DK-Dekalb, D-Downtown, DW-Dunwoody, IP-Inman Park, M-Midtown, OFW-Old Forth

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DINING GUIDE SOUTH CITY KITCHEN — With a stylish, Southern-contemporary menu, this DiRoNA restaurant helped make grits hip for the business crowd. Two locations: Midtown: 1144 Crescent Ave., 404.873.7358; Vinings: 1675 Cumberland Parkway, 770.435.0700, southcitykitchen.com. M, V

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PARISH — New Orleans-inspired dishes served with a modern twist and a fully stocked raw bar. A N’awlins-inspired brunch is served on weekends.

Downstairs, a takeaway market sells sandwiches, spices, pastries and beverages. 240 North Highland Ave. N.E., 404.681.4434, parishatl.com. OFW

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GORDON BIERSCH — Fresh-brewed beers are a tasty accent to this brewery-restaurant’s hearty pizzas, salads and sandwiches. For a small additional fee, pre-show diners can leave cars in the lot while they’re at the Fox Theatre.

Two locations: Midtown: 848 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.870.0805; Buckhead: 3242 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.264.0253, gordonbiersch.com. M, B TAP — A gastropub offering easy-to-share pub fare and an extensive beer selection. The patio is a great place to chill after work. 1180 Peachtree St. N.E., 404.347.2220, tapat1180.com. M

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ECCO — Esquire Magazine named this casual, European-influenced bistro a best new restaurant in America. It’s received raves for its wine list, wood-fired pizzas, and impressive meat and cheese menus. 40 7th St. N.E., 404.347.9555, ecco-atlanta.com. M

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DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE — At Phipps Plaza in the heart of Buckhead. 3500 Peachtree Road N.E., 404.844.4810, davios.com/atl. B LA TAVOLA — Neighborhood hub for classic Italian comfort food has a cozy, exposed-brick interior & a back patio. 992 Virginia Avenue N.E., 404.873.5430, latavolatrattoria.com. M

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DINING GUIDE VENI VIDI VICI — Upscale Italian fare, including homemade pastas, in relaxed-but-elegant setting near Symphony Hall. 41 N.W. 14th Street, 404.875.8424, buckheadrestaurants.com. M

MEXICAN

AGAVE — Offering creative Southwestern fusion, a tequila bar and specialty margaritas.

Specializing in company meetings, events and family celebrations. Rated excellent by Zagat 2003-11. Just a short drive from the Fox Theatre.

242 Boulevard S.E., 404.588.0006. agaverestaurant.com, OFW

At Ruth's Chris, try the Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce (left). Falcons QB Matt Ryan is an eat-out kind of guy. You’ll often find him at Davio’s (above).

ety of raw or steamed oysters, clams and mussels, along with signature fresh catch entrees. 111 West Paces Ferry Road N.W., 404.869.0777, h2sr.com. B

CANTINA TEQUILA & TAPAS BAR — In the Terminus building on the corner of Peachtree and Piedmont roads. It features authentic Mexican cuisine and has become one of Buckhead’s favorite watering holes. 3280 Peachtree Road N.W., Terminus 100, Suite 150, 404.892.9292, h2sr.com. B

GOLDFISH — This fun seafood/sushi restaurant has happy hour specials Monday-Friday and nightly entertainment in its lounge. 4400 AshfordDunwoody Road, 770.671.0100, h2sr.com. P LURE — A modern interpretation of a classic fish house with a focus on seasonality and freshness.

1106 Crescent Ave., 404-817-3650. lure-atlanta.com. M OCEAN PRIME — A modern American supper club committed to serving the highest-quality seafood, steak, handcrafted cocktails and award-winning wines. 3102 Piedmont Road N.E., 404.846.0505. oceanprimeatlanta.com B

EL TACO — An eco-friendly watering hole serving fresh Mexican food made with all-natural meats and tasty margaritas. 1186 North Highland Ave. N.E., 404-873-4656, eltaco-atlanta.com.VH

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NOCHE — A Virginia-Highland favorite known for its Spanish-style tapas dishes and margaritas.

1000 Virginia Ave., 404.815.9155, h2sr.com. VH STRIP — This sophisticated steak, seafood and sushi restaurant offers an in-house DJ and a rooftop deck. Atlantic Station at 18th Street, 404.385.2005, h2sr.com. M

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FOX IN A BOX

BY THE NUMBERS: ★ 24 feet by 24 feet: The carpet upon which the exhibit sits. ★ 8 feet: The exhibit’s height. ★ 4 hours: How long it takes to build.

Watch it (in fast-forward) on YouTube at youtu.be/-IRXNkxYQ3g ★ 10 weeks: The time an interior design class at SCAD Atlanta took to research and develop the project. Local design firm Station16 Creative built on SCAD’s vision, working with curriculum team Verbaleyze to finish the Box.

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The Fox Theatre Institute (FTI) has launched “Fox in a Box,” a traveling interactive school exhibit that focuses on how important events in the theater’s timeline intersect with key classroom learnings, from American history and the civil rights movement, to the economy and the importance of communities.

“Fox in a Box challenges elementary students to think about how communities come together to share an experience and to protect what’s important to them,” says Carmie McDonald, FTI’s community engagement manager. Fox in a Box debuted in December at the Museum School in Avondale Estates.

“The exhibit illustrates how art, culture and humanity connect to create a better community and a better reality for our world. As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Save the Fox campaign, our goal is to teach students about the role that the people of Atlanta played, showing them that anyone can make a difference in their community.”

Through this interactive exhibit, students can imagine experiencing the venue in different roles — as a young child seeing a movie for the first time, for example, or as someone who helped build the building. Read on for some other facts.

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