Overview

ENCORE’S EXCITED FOR…

STORY BY Sally Henry Fuller

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Alliance Theatre

November 12-December 24 on the Alliance Theatre’s Coca-Cola Stage, streaming online December 17-January 9

The Alliance Theatre’s beloved production of A Christmas Carol will return to the Coca-Cola Stage this year with an elaborate new staging, including a completely reimagined set design and stunning new costumes. Audiences will be transported to the streets of London to revisit the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey to redemption, told with beautiful live music and an all-star cast. For tickets and information, visit www.alliancetheatre.org/christmas. For tickets and information, visit www.alliancetheatre.org/christmas.

THE NUTCRACKER Atlanta Ballet

December 4-29 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

One year past its intended Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre debut, Atlanta Ballet will make its longanticipated return to the theatre stage to present Yuri Possokhov’s The Nutcracker. This innovative production features larger-than-life sets and bold costumes enhanced by striking video projections, created by a world-class creative team that includes Tony Award-winning and -nominated designers. Visit www.CobbEnergyCentre.com to purchase tickets.

LESLIE ODOM, JR., “THE CHRISTMAS TOUR” Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE

December 15

Delta Atlanta Symphony Hall LIVE and Zero Mile Presents are bringing multi-talented star Leslie Odom, Jr. back to perform with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for “The Christmas Tour.” Famous with Broadway fans for his Tony Awardwinning portrayal of Aaron Burr in Hamilton ,his career span all performance genres. He has also received recognition with Emmy and Grammy Awards and, most recently, two Academy Award nominations, for his excellence and achievements in Broadway, TV, film, and music. Visit www.ASO.org to purchase tickets.

CLUB HERTZ LIVE Alliance Theatre

December 8-24 on the Alliance Theatre’s Hertz Stage

Experience a special concert series featuring some of Atlanta’s most exciting performers and musicians in a relaxed lounge atmosphere. Each night of CLUB HERTZ LIVE will feature a new act from a variety of performance genres ranging from comedy to music. Chosen by a panel of music-industry professionals, each act has been selected as part of Alliance Theatre’s initiative to lift up new and diverse voices. Learn more about each act and purchase tickets at www.AllianceTheatre.org.

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