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News Articles: Theater

Actors Rebeca Robles and Joe Sykes photographed on set for "The Hero's Wife."

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  • Theater

In 'The Hero's Wife,' Veteran And Young Wife Grapple With PTSD

We hear stories about the sacrifices military spouses make. But the wife's perspective is rarely at the center. That's why playwright Aline Lathrop...

May 02, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott

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"On Second Thought" For Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The Masters begins tomorrow at the legendary Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It's among professional golf's most prestigious tournaments...

April 10, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more
Atlanta actress Lane Carlock stars as the title character in the play 'Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End.' The play finishes a sold-out run Sunday at Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre.

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  • Theater

'At Wit's End' Play Explores Erma Bombeck's Feminism, Comedy

For more than three decades, Erma Bombeck drew laughs from her life as a suburban mom. Bombeck's syndicated newspaper column reached some 30 million...

April 10, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Playwright Pearl Cleage sits in on rehearsals for her new show, "Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous."

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  • Theater

Pearl Cleage's New Play Illuminates The Murky Intersections Of Society, Aging And Identity

Atlanta-based playwright and author Pearl Cleage invites people to examine the messy, frequently irrational parts of being human. In several best...

March 21, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott

Schuler Hensley-Awards To Honor Next Generation Of Actors

Today, the nominations will be revealed for the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards , also known as the Shuler Hensley Awards.

February 21, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Spelman College and Morehouse College theater students rehearse for "R+J" production.

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  • Theater

Shakespeare's 'Romeo And Juliet' Gets Makeover At Spelman College

Spelman College students are giving an old classic new features with their presentation of "R+J" ahead of Valentine's Day weekend. "R+J" is an...

February 13, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Jamil Jude directs Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company's production of "Skeleton Crew."

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  • Theater

Detroit Auto Workers Face An Uncertain Future In Play 'Skeleton Crew'

Auto company General Motors recently announced it is shutting down production at five plants across North America, leaving thousands of workers without...

February 13, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
High school actors from all over the state gather in Columbus this weekend for the annual Georgia Thespian Conference.

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  • Theater

High School Theater Students Gather In Columbus For Georgia Thespian Conference

Columbus takes center stage for the annual Georgia Thespian Conference this weekend. Thousands of high school theater students with gather there for...

February 08, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Joseph De Rocher, the death row inmate, is played by Michael Mayes in the Atlanta production of "Dead Man Walking."

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  • Theater

Violence, Trauma, Radical Empathy In The Atlanta Opera's 'Dead Man Walking'

The Atlanta Opera's production of "Dead Man Walking" tells the story of Sister Helen Prejean and her relationship with death row inmate Joseph de Rocher...

January 31, 2019
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By:
  • Sarah Zaslaw and
  • Virginia Prescott
Sierra Boggess stars as Danielle de Barbarac in Alliance Theatre's production of "Ever After."

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  • Theater

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
The Alliance will open its first production on the Coca-Cola Stage in Jan. 16 with "Ever After," the musical based on the hit film inspired by the Cinderella fairytale.

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  • Theater

Behind The Scenes Of The Alliance Theatre 50 Years Later

Atlanta's Alliance Theatre opened its doors 50 years ago when it premiered Henry Purcell's "King Arthur." The theatre is now the largest regional...

January 15, 2019
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By:
  • 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

Atlanta's Found Stages Theater Group Launches Text Message Play

The Atlanta theater company, Found Stages, is launching a new play with a twist: it reaches the audience through just text messages. Playwright Neeley...

December 17, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor

On Second Thought For Tuesday, August 22, 2017

It’s been two weeks since the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The violence there renewed conversations about race relations, and...

August 22, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 3 more
Kenny Leon

Kenny Leon On Theater, Directing NBC's 'Hairspray,' And More

For Georgians who love theater, watching the career arc of Kenny Leon has been thrilling. He’s now a Tony Award-winning director with numerous Broadway...

November 21, 2016
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  • Bill Nigut
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