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News Articles: Musical theater

With songs by The Avett Brothers, <em>Swept Away</em> is inspired by the true story of an 19th century shipwreck in which seamen resorted to cannibalism to survive.

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  • Music

Truth, forgiveness: 'Swept Away' is a theatrical vessel for Avett Bros' music

With songs by the Avett Brothers, Swept Away follows four men fighting to survive a shipwreck. The musical is inspired by the true story in which men resort to cannibalism to survive.

January 09, 2024
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By:
  • Elizabeth Blair
Andrew Caira (left) and Adam Parbhoo (right) star in a performance of <em>Saw the Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw</em> at Manhattan's AMT theater.

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  • Arts & Life

A musical parody of 'Saw' teases out the queer love story from a cult horror hit

A love story is not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of the Saw franchise, but that's exactly what a new musical is – and then some.

November 26, 2023
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By:
  • Brianna Scott
The Mold that Changes the World Chorus

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British musical about penicillin launches in Atlanta with dreams of Broadway

The Mold that Changed the World is a historical musical centered on the life of Alexander Fleming, the Scottish scientist who discovered penicillin after WWI. 

October 29, 2022
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  • Kristi York Wooten
Abby Wright (center) is a junior at Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton, Georgia. When her school's production of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" was caneled due to coronavirus, Wright found support through the viral #SunshineSongs hashtag.

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Viral #SunshineSongs Hashtag Allows Young Theater Students To Celebrate Canceled Performances

Abby Wright is among the thousands of students disappointed when her school’s spring musical was canceled due to concerns about possible spread of...

April 10, 2020
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By:
  • Pria Mahadevan
Sierra Boggess stars as Danielle de Barbarac in Alliance Theatre's production of "Ever After."

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Cinderella Gets An Update With Alliance Theatre's Production Of 'Ever After'

Alliance Theatre is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a revamped stage and the Atlanta debut of a new musical, "Ever After." The production is based...

January 25, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
Neil Patrick Harris won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" on Broadway.

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  • Theater

Atlanta Native Chad Darnell Steps Into New Role In 'Hedwig And The Angry Inch'

Atlanta native Chad Darnell hits the stage as Hedwig in a new Atlanta production of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," opening at the Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre...

January 09, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
Tony Award nominee Grey Henson grew up in Macon, Georgia.

From Macon, Georgia To Mean Girls, The Musical

Here’s something you add to your burn book. "Mean Girls" is now a Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical . The musical is up for 12 awards. (That’s so...

May 29, 2018
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott

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