Hailee Beltzhoover Zuniga grappled with a decision on whether to give up her dreams and take care of family. Then she co-wrote a new musical inspired by the journey. :: Seeds of the new musical Dandelion, inspired by the life of Atlanta-based co-creator Hailee Beltzhoover Zuniga, were first planted during her high school years, when…
Get yourself to the Kit Kat Club. The strong ensemble of performers in the Actor’s Express production of Cabaret, running through September 1, are putting on a hell of a show. In addition to terrific work from Callie Johnson and Hayden Rowe — who play singer Sally Bowles and the enigmatic master of ceremonies in…
Jason Hines has big plans at the Center for Puppetry Arts — including more partnerships with theaters and more stage time for puppet characters. :: The Center for Puppetry Arts recently announced that Jason Hines, resident puppet builder since 2002, would be appointed co-artistic director alongside Jon Ludwig. On October 2, Ludwig will transition into…
You Did This Theatre Company’s largely improvised, audience-driven show, This Is Not a Cult, running monthly at Onward Theatre and next scheduled for August 10, deserves to have its own cult following. It’s a very fun time. Go see it. Though done on a shoestring budget, the show does not lack imagination or invention. This…
Fans of classic literature, hip-hop and Atlanta history will find Theatrical Outfit’s new season to deliver on all that and more. :: For its 2024-25 season, Theatrical Outfit will bring four mainstage productions to our city, including an American classic, a holiday favorite, an Atlanta premiere of an acclaimed play and a world premiere hip-hop…
For its 56th season, the Alliance Theatre will feature six world premiere productions on its stages, including those celebrating two iconic Atlanta leaders who transformed the American Civil Rights Movement and new works from Pulitzer Prize finalists and Tony Award winners. “What binds each of these seemingly disparate stories together is the palpable sense of…
After 40 years, Horizon eschews a midlife crisis in favor of local premieres, beloved favorites and comedic collaboration. For its landmark 40th season, Horizon Theatre will stage a variety of Atlanta premieres and also bring back some of its biggest hits. “We looked all over the country for plays that we loved by amazing…
Whether your preference for theater is spicy or poignant, the first Lavender Fest at Out Front has something for everyone — even straight folks. :: A new theater festival aimed at showcasing queer storytellers from all over North America will hold its first-ever event from June 19 through June 23 at Out Front Theatre. Festival…
The Wash, running at Synchronicity Theatre through June 30 and then Impact Theatre from July 10 through July 28, is a terrific, witty play that brings a lesser-known chapter of Atlanta history to life. The production, which is full of fun dialogue, clever staging, vibrant design and great characters, feels inspirational without coming across as…
When Shakespeare Tavern breaks away from productions by the Bard, the results can be spirited fun. But as much as its take on The Three Musketeers wants to be all for fun and fun for all, its dazzling elements don’t overcome some of the script weaknesses. Families with children, in particular, will have a blast…
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