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News Articles: Fox Theatre

The star-studded concert at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre earlier in September raised money to support the international programs of The Carter Center, which Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter founded in 1982 with the mission to “ wage peace, fight disease, and build hope.” The concert airs on Georgia Public Broadcasting on Oct. 1.

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A concert and 30 new homes mark Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday and long legacy of giving

A benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes are among the many celebrations marking President Jimmy Carter's unprecedented 100th birthday on Oct. 1. Both build on Carter's lifelong philanthropic commitments.

September 30, 2024
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at “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a 100th birthday tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, held at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Tuesday, September 17. Photo by Rick Diamond/The Carter Center

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Star-studded performance in Atlanta honors former President Jimmy Carter

Musical artists paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday in celebration of his upcoming birthday. Artists and community leaders praised Carter’s legacy inside and outside of the White House as they walked the red carpet at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.

September 18, 2024
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  • Sarah Kallis
Jimmy Carter 100

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Jimmy Carter 100: Artists pay tribute ahead of star-studded birthday concert

Singers Angelique Kidjo and Carlene Carter reflect on their favorite Jimmy Carter moments and why music is the best way to celebrate the former president's life and legacy.

September 14, 2024
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  • Kristi York Wooten
Oct. 1, 2024 is Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday. A concert featuring more than a dozens celebrities and musical acts will pay tribute to the former president at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Sept. 17, 2024.

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Star-studded 'Jimmy Carter 100' concert celebrates former president's love for music, faith

A lineup featuring musicians Chuck Leavell, Maren Morris, the Drive-By Truckers, DJ D-Nice, The War and Treaty, Grouplove, Eric Church and more will perform at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Sept. 17 in honor of the former president's 100th birthday. 

August 01, 2024
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  • GPB News Staff
Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival Poster.

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‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Casablanca’ on the bill for Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at the Fox

Tickets are available now for the 2024 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival at the Fox Theatre, Aug. 23-25. The opening film on Aug. 23 has not been announced, but there will be a sing-a-long showing of “The Little Mermaid” at 3 p.m. and “Bohemian Rhapsody” at 8 p.m. on Aug. 24,.

 

June 24, 2024
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  • Rough Draft Atlanta
Actor Richard Thomas portrays Atticus Finch in the national touring production of 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' based on Harper Lee's 1960 novel set in depression-era Alabama. The story was adapted for the Broadway stage in 2018 by writer Aaron Sorkin. The play runs through May 12, 2024 at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.

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Actor Richard Thomas on his run as Atticus Finch and why he loves Southern audiences

During an interview with castmates Maeve Moynihan and Yaegel Welch, Thomas told GPB about his role in the national touring production of To Kill a Mockingbird, why the play offers lessons on politics and the appeal of portraying Southern characters — including Atticus Finch and John-Boy Walton.

May 09, 2024
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  • Kristi York Wooten
Morehouse College graduate Yaegel Welch (right) performs in the Broadway touring production of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' with actor Richard Thomas. The cast performs in seven shows from May 7 to 12, 2024 at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.

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'To Kill a Mockingbird' actor Yaegel Welch on the story's timeless lessons about race and truth

Morehouse College graduate Yaegel Welch stars with Richard Thomas in the current Broadway touring adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee's 1960 novel about Southern life in the 1930s. He spoke with GPB ahead of its run at Atlanta's Fox Theatre May 7 through May 12.

April 23, 2024
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  • Kristi York Wooten
Emily Saliers (left) and Amy Ray (right) of Indigo Girls.

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Emily Saliers on Fox benefit concert and Indigo Girls renaissance

From playing shows to seeing artists like Janelle Monáe and Greta Van Fleet, Emily Saliers — one-half of the Atlanta-based duo Indigo Girls, along with Amy Ray — has a plethora of memories that she could share about the historic Fox Theatre. And she’s about to be able to add one more.

April 18, 2024
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  • Sammie Purcell
Indigo Girls Emily Saliers (left) and Amy Ray are enjoying a year of resurgence thanks the film projects and high-profile appearances. The Atlanta duo's latest album "Look Long" was released on Rounder records in 2020.

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Revival benefit concert returns to Fox Theatre, featuring Indigo Girls and Charlie Starr

The Fox Theatre in Atlanta announced the return of its annual benefit concert, Revival, scheduled for April 28.

February 27, 2024
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  • Rough Draft Atlanta
The nearly century-old Onion Dome atop the Fox Theatre undergoing renovation in 2023.

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Atlanta's Fox Theatre completes renovation on ‘Onion Dome’

Restoration of the Fox Theatre’s “Onion Dome” is now complete.

January 23, 2024
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  • Rough Draft Atlanta
Kevn Kinney and Ed Roland visit the GPB Studios on  April 14, 2023. Collective Soul and Drive N Cryin will perform at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on May 13, 2023.

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Plugged in: Collective Soul headlines Fox Theatre's third 'Revival' to benefit historic theaters

GPB's Peter Biello spoke with Ed Roland of Collective Soul and event host Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin to find out more about the May 13 concert which also includes Peter Buck of R.E.M., David Ryan Harris, Lenny Kaye, Mother’s Finest and Jet Black Roses.

 

May 01, 2023
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  • Peter Biello
Naomi Rodgers as Tina Turner in Tina musical

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Tina Turner musical at Fox Theatre features Emory grad in complex role of Ike Turner

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical explores the life and musical genius of the Queen of Rock and Roll –– and in some scenes, her abusive former husband.

February 20, 2023
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  • Leah Fleming
The Fox Theatre sits in the Midtown section of Atlanta.

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Celebrating The History, Impact Of The Fox Theatre On Its 90th Birthday

This year, Dec. 25 is not only Christmas, but a date marking a special place in the Atlanta arts and culture scene. This Christmas, the famed Fox...

December 27, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
Rachel Maddow speaks to On Second Thought host Virginia Prescott at the Fox Theater on Oct. 13

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Rachel Maddow's New Book, 'Blowout,' Takes On The Global Oil And Gas Industry

The Rachel Maddow Show is the biggest draw on MSNBC’s primetime line-up. The show tilts against Fox News’ Sean Hannity in the high stakes battle for...

October 17, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Pria Mahadevan ,
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On Second Thought For Thursday, May 17, 2018

Colleges and universities across Georgia have wrapped up the semester, but one Morehouse College student has more work to do. Last year, Julien Turner...

May 17, 2018
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