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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Review: Georgia Ensemble's "Bright Star" ends the season on a shining note by Denise K. James

Strong performances, excellent bluegrass music and a clever script from Edie Brickell... The post Review: Georgia Ensemble's "Bright Star" ends the season on a shining note appeared first on…

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Review: "The Boy Who Kissed the Sky" plays Jimi Hendrix story on a happier note by Denise K. James

From Amadeus to TINA, The Tina Turner Musical, the way that playwrights... The post Review: "The Boy Who Kissed the Sky" plays Jimi Hendrix story on a happier note appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Review: "The Niceties" at Stage Door peels back layers on historic perspectives by Denise K. James

Debate is a spectator sport. Some playwrights understand that sometimes all you... The post Review: "The Niceties" at Stage Door peels back layers on historic perspectives appeared first on …

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Review: Out Front's "one in two" coaxes cast and audience out of comfort zones by Denise K. James

One in two is the kind of show that many people will... The post Review: Out Front's "one in two" coaxes cast and audience out of comfort zones appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Review: "Oh, To Be Pure Again" creates equal space for rage and hope by Denise K. James

The 21st century has seen a massive shift in how the American... The post Review: "Oh, To Be Pure Again" creates equal space for rage and hope appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Friday, February 24, 2023

Review: "Women in Jeopardy" provides laughs, but may leave audience puzzled by Denise K. James

When strong performers are having a good time playing off each other,... The post Review: "Women in Jeopardy" provides laughs, but may leave audience puzzled appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Review: In "Good Bad People," binary thinking on racial violence is blown to bits by Denise K. James

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, it's easy to... The post Review: In "Good Bad People," binary thinking on racial violence is blown to bits appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Review: "Hot Wing King" presents gay Black experience with hope, joy and spice by Denise K. James

Writer-director Katori Hall's Pulitzer Prize-winning The Hot Wing King, onstage at the... The post Review: "Hot Wing King" presents gay Black experience with hope, joy and spice appeared fir…

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Jennie T. Anderson's "Next to Normal" sheds light on mental illness by Denise K. James

"Our health-care system in America is broken. Period, full stop," says Amanda... The post Jennie T. Anderson's "Next to Normal" sheds light on mental illness appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Review: "Urinetown" is a royal flush in performance, wit and timeliness by Denise K. James

Atlanta's first truly must-see, 10-out-of-10 production of 2023 has arrived via the... The post Review: "Urinetown" is a royal flush in performance, wit and timeliness appeared first on ARTS…

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Review: "Kim's Convenience" centers Korean voices, complex ideas, laughs by Denise K. James

It's easy to see how Kim's Convenience, which runs at Aurora Theatre... The post Review: "Kim's Convenience" centers Korean voices, complex ideas, laughs appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Friday, January 20, 2023

"Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" inspired by beloved storybook, family legacies by Denise K. James

The Randolph Caldecott Medal-winning children's book Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale... The post "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" inspired by beloved storybook, family legacies a…

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Review: Despite boho enthusiasm, Pinch 'N' Ouch hits a few flat notes with "Rent" by Denise K. James

Pinch 'N' Ouch Theatre Company has re-opened their production of Rent, now at... The post Review: Despite boho enthusiasm, Pinch 'N' Ouch hits a few flat notes with "Rent" appeared first …

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Review: "Edward Tulane" inspires love for live theater through emotion and skill by Denise K. James

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, a production for young audiences onstage... The post Review: "Edward Tulane" inspires love for live theater through emotion and skill appeared first …

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Review: A few missteps distract from otherwise hilarious "Christmas Dearest" by Denise K. James

Out Front Theatre is operating well within its wheelhouse this Christmas with... The post Review: A few missteps distract from otherwise hilarious "Christmas Dearest" appeared first on ARTS …

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Aurora's "Christmas Canteen" brings holiday cheer variety to Lawrenceville by Denise K. James

With Christmas Canteen, Aurora Theatre's annual holiday musical showcase onstage through December... The post Aurora's "Christmas Canteen" brings holiday cheer variety to Lawrenceville appea…

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Holiday Roundup: Savor the season with local theater by Denise K. James

Theaters throughout Atlanta are determined to get us into a festive mood,... The post Holiday Roundup: Savor the season with local theater appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

"Y'allmark" brings comedy gold, Hallmark storytelling and a wall full of wigs by Denise K. James

Those Christmas-obsessed heroes and heroines from made-for-TV romances get to choose their... The post "Y'allmark" brings comedy gold, Hallmark storytelling and a wall full of wigs appeared …

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Review: Alliance's "Christmas Carol" delivers fresh effort, standout production by Denise K. James

With the systematic gutting of Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk, the 2022... The post Review: Alliance's "Christmas Carol" delivers fresh effort, standout production appeared first on ARTS A…

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Staff changes at Actor's Express will enhance future programs and initiatives by Denise K. James

Since its founding in 1988, Actor's Express has grown into one of... The post Staff changes at Actor's Express will enhance future programs and initiatives appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Suzi Awards honors Jon Ludwig; top prizes go to "Dream House," "Ain't Misbehavin" by Denise K. James

The 2021-22 Suzi Awards presentation spread the wealth among its nominated shows,... The post Suzi Awards honors Jon Ludwig; top prizes go to "Dream House," "Ain't Misbehavin" appeared first…

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Review: Mix of elements in Tavern's "Tempest" creates less-than-perfect storm by Denise K. James

Though its cast is committed to the strangeness of the material, The... The post Review: Mix of elements in Tavern's "Tempest" creates less-than-perfect storm appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre celebrates 20 years of excellent Black art by Denise K. James

Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre marks its 20th anniversary this weekend with... The post Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre celebrates 20 years of excellent Black art appeared first on ARTS A…

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Theatrical Outfit's inaugural Made in Atlanta program lifts Southern voices by Denise K. James

Atlanta is on the rise when it comes to new play development,... The post Theatrical Outfit's inaugural Made in Atlanta program lifts Southern voices appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Review: "Turn of the Screw" characters enhance unhinged, spooky portrayal by Denise K. James

Henry James' The Turn of the Screw, adapted into a two-person play... The post Review: "Turn of the Screw" characters enhance unhinged, spooky portrayal appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Review: Out Front's "Kinky Boots" breaks mold with Broadway-sized panache by Denise K. James

Out Front Theatre's effervescent production of Kinky Boots, running through November 5, is... The post Review: Out Front's "Kinky Boots" breaks mold with Broadway-sized panache appeared f…

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Review: "Little Shop of Horrors" takes big swings and misses a few by Denise K. James

Marietta Theatre in the Square's new production of Little Shop of Horrors... The post Review: "Little Shop of Horrors" takes big swings and misses a few appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Review: Modern renovations don't improve upon the original "Designing Women" by Denise K. James

The lights have gone up in Georgia with the staging of Linda... The post Review: Modern renovations don't improve upon the original "Designing Women" appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Review: Challenging, erotic "Hurricane Season" stretches audience boundaries by Denise K. James

Hurricane Season, the new Vernal & Sere Theatre production onstage at Windmill... The post Review: Challenging, erotic "Hurricane Season" stretches audience boundaries appeared first on …

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Review: Shakespeare Tavern's "Macbeth" is lacking in emotional payout by Denise K. James

While sword fights may be a staple of Shakespearean tragedy and creepy... The post Review: Shakespeare Tavern's "Macbeth" is lacking in emotional payout appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Alliance Theatre leads the pack with 62 Suzi Bass Award nominations by Denise K. James

The Alliance Theatre dominated the Suzi Bass Award nominations announced last week,... The post Alliance Theatre leads the pack with 62 Suzi Bass Award nominations appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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