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December 5 - 10
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theater goers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production–just as you remember it and just when we need it most.
Annie, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award® winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.
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January 9 - 14 (2024)
Discover a whole new world at Disney’s ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical.
From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.
See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is “exactly what you wished for!” (NBC-TV).
Hamilton Tickets On Sale Nov. 20
Performances Jan. 30 – Feb. 25, 2024 at The Fox Theatre
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta announce today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. at foxtheatre.org/hamilton, in person at the Fox Theatre box office (660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta) or by calling (855)-285-8499. Tickets will be available for performances Jan. 30 – Feb. 25, 2024, as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2023/2024 season.
There is a maximum purchase limit of 8 tickets per account for the engagement; tickets from $39 to $179 with premiums from $199. There will be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for all performances. Details will be announced closer to the engagement.
Jeffrey Seller notes, “It's tempting to get tickets any way you can. There are many sites and people who are selling overpriced, and in some cases, fraudulent tickets. For the best seats, the best prices and to eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets, all purchases for the Atlanta engagement should be made through foxtheatre.org/hamilton.
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards®, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Find More Information and Access to Tickets (After 11/20) HERE
The Light in the Piazza
Music & Lyrics by
ADAM GUETTEL
Book by
CRAIG LUCAS
Based on the 1960 novella by Elizabeth Spencer, the show is set in the 1950s and tells the story of Margaret Johnson, a wealthy Southern woman, and Clara, her daughter, who is developmentally disabled due to a childhood accident. The two spend a summer together in Italy. When Clara falls in love with a young Italian man, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara's future, but her own deep-seated hopes and regrets as well.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 - 8PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 - 2PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 - 8PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 - 2PM
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL brings the Tony-nominated, Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Featuring composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a long-forgotten part of herself. Through the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take a long-abandoned dream off the shelf. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie.
Dec 8 - 11
Night Cap: Y’allmark
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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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10:30 PM 11:30 PM
Join us Saturdays at 10:30 PM for late-night improv with performances by our ensemble members.
Featuring:
Topher Payne
Amber Nash
Kevin Gilese
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Music& Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives & Paul Blake
Performances Nov 10 - Dec 17 // 2023 (Fri - Sun)
“A jolly live extravaganza that only Scrooges can resist.” – New York Magazine
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.
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Our Fastest Selling Holiday Show in History!
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“JUST AS KINDLY AND JUST AS COCKEYED AS A CHRISTMAS STORY IS MEANT TO BE” — Orlando Sentinel
Gather the entire family for a new holiday theatrical tradition – A CHRISTMAS STORY live on stage! The world’s most famous nine-year-old – Ralphie Parker – takes us on a hysterical, hijinks-filled avalanche of adventure filled with all the trappings of a perfect family holiday – an exploding furnace, an innocent experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost, a Red Ryder range bb gun with a compass in the stock, and a wild rash of theatrical fantasies not for the “fra-gee-lay” of heart. Come see this beloved Christmas story live on stage for a night filled with madcap humor, unforgettable characters, and the true warmth of the holiday season.
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Please Note: A Christmas Story is a family friendly play that contains mild instances of comedic violence and references to bullying. We recommend this show for audiences ages seven and older.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Venue: Theatrical Outfit - The Balzer Theater
6:30pm Doors Open
7:30pm Stories Begin
HOME: Prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is. Where you're from... your humble abode, your roots, your heritage or where your mama lives. Your comfort, refuge, or domestic bliss! Or perhaps a dysfunctional swamp with no lifeboat in sight. Your zip code, your people, your culture, your pajamas. There's no place like it!
LIBBY’S AT THE EXPRESS
HO HO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
DECEMBER 14 – 17, 2023
She’s back! Atlanta cabaret legend Libby Whittemore reprises her annual holiday show “Ho, Ho, Home for the Holidays and a Connie Sue Day Christmas” at Actor’s Express this December.
A TRADITION LIKE NO OTHER
The Paisley Sisters' Christmas Special
Lyrics by Jim Ansart, Joel Benjamin, & Bret Silverman
Music by Bret Silverman
Book by Steve Silverman, Jim Ansart, Joel Benjamin & Bret Silverman
December 7 – 17, 2023
Wednesday at 10:30am
Thursday & Friday at 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday at 3:00pm
It’s 1964. America’s Songbirds, the Paisley Sisters (Connie, Bonnie, Lonnie, and Abigail) are airing a brand-new color-television holiday extravaganza that they hope will put them back in the Top 40. They end up with a hilarious television holiday special full of backstage drama, questionable corporate sponsors, secret telephone calls, assumed identities and general Holiday mayhem.
2024 SEASON
We are excited to share our 2024 season with you! Come hit the road with us this year as we make the move to Marietta’s Theatre in the Square, and present BIGGER musicals for you!
Based on the 1992 movie, bet the house on HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, an insanely funny new musical full of skydiving Elvises, captivating chorus girls, red-hot romance, and really cold feet. Score by Tony-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown. Rated PG-13.
Feb 28 - Mar 9, 2024
10 contestants. 4 days. 1 truck. Inspired by a true story and infused with a fresh, roots-rock vibe with music by Trey Anastasio of Phish, HANDS ON A HARDBODY is a hilarious, heartfelt, hard-fought contest where only one winner will drive away with the American dream. Rated PG-13.
Dates TBA
An electrifying story of love, adventure, and crime follows two small-town nobodies’ journey to becoming America’s most renowned folk heroes in this thrilling Tony-nominated musical, BONNIE & CLYDE. The sultry score combines blues, gospel, and rockabilly sure to blow you away. Rated R.
Dates TBA
Kick off your flip-flops and set your clock to island time. We’re heading on an ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, a tropical paradise where love and laughter abound and hit songs by Jimmy Buffett beckon you to put your toes in the water and get those fins up! Rated PG-13.
Dates TBA
November 25th
Our Endowment Fundraiser!
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
2 pm matinee, 7:30 pm evening show
A title known the world over, Elf The Musical is a must-see holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
Dec 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 2023
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm
Sundays at 2pm
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And, Coming Soon to theHistoric Holly Theatre in Dahlonega
Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth Night plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia, a woman with her own household, attracts Duke (or Count) Orsino. Onto this scene arrive the twins Viola and Sebastian; caught in a shipwreck, each thinks the other has drowned. Viola disguises herself as a male page and enters Orsino’s service. Orsino sends her as his envoy to Olivia—only to have Olivia fall in love with the messenger. The play complicates, then wonderfully untangles, these relationships.
Feb 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2024
When his son Nemo is captured by a diver, clownfish Marlin sets out to rescue him and meets some interesting sea life along the way!
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
April 5-7, 2024
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Bonnie & Clyde
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.
Apr 26-28, May 3-5, 10-12, 2024
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.
Aug 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 2024
Give the Gift of Live Theatre:
Aurora Theatre Mini Season Tickets Now Available for Purchase
An Aurora Original
Directed by Katie Chambers
Choreography by Kari Twyman
Music Direction by Ann-Carol Pence
Now in its 28th year, Christmas Canteen continues to infuse undeniable holiday magic over all of Metro Atlanta. Thousands flock to the sumptuous Lawrenceville Arts Center each season to experience the joy of this unique theatrical tradition. This magnificent revue overflows with spectacular musical numbers, riotous bursts of comedy and the perfect touch of nostalgia. All ages love to indulge in this holiday treat that promises to be the highlight of the festive season!
November 24-December 23, 2023
Clyde & Sandra Strickland Grand Stage
LAC Limited Engagement
GALA: A Cirque Show
An AKmē instant circus presentation from Akrosphere Aerial & Circus Arts
December 1 - 3, 2023
Embark on an enchanting journey into a night of unparalleled revelry, where the spirit of celebration intertwines seamlessly with the allure of a grand party. Welcome to Gala: A Cirque Show, a mesmerizing gathering that transports you to a world where acrobatics and awe-inspiring feats set the stage ablaze, while subtle hints of intrigue gently linger in the air. Delve into the captivating interplay of light and shadow, where this extraordinary event blurs the boundaries between festivity and the gentle intrigue that beckons. Embrace this unforgettable circus experience.
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Clyde & Sandra Strickland Grand Stage
Teatro Aurora presenta
Noche de Velas
Dec 07, 2023
Miércoles, 7 de diciembre, 7–9pm
Teatro Aurora le da la bienvenida a las fechas navideñas— y qué mejor que compartiendo las tradiciones y costumbres de otros países. Este 7 de diciembre te invitamos a que compartas con tu familia, amistades y la comunidad hispana de esta tradición navideña al mejor estilo colombiano; con comida, música y una velita al anochecer.
Trae una velita, regalos sin envolver ó alimentos enlatados para donar como parte de nuestro Festival de Árboles, y disfruta de esta tradición navideña junto a los Hemanos Calero!
Aurora Theatre welcomes the holiday season—and what better way than sharing traditions and customs from other countries. This December 7 we invite you to share with your family, friends and our Hispanic community this holiday tradition, Colombian style—with food, music and a candle in the evening!
Bring your candle, an unwrapped gift or non-perishable food items to donate for our Festival of Trees and celebrate this Christmas tradition with Hermanos Calero!
EVENTO GRATUITO!
FREE EVENT!
Content advisory: suitable for all ages
Aurora Theatre Presents
A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2023
Dec 08, 2023-Dec 23, 2023
Adapted by Tony Brown
Directed by Katie Erin Chambers
Aurora Theatre Co-Founder Anthony Rodriguez returns in the unforgettable one-man A Christmas Carol for a 17th smash year! You will be truly immersed in the holiday classic as Anthony’s mesmerizing storytelling is enhanced with state-of-the-art technology in the Bartow & Leslie Morgan Cabaret at LAC. This exciting can’t-miss production is an intimate experience which truly captures the spirit of Christmas!
More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
Bartow & Leslie Morgan Cabaret
Content advisory: contains discussions about hardened hearts, regret, redemption, and hope for all mankind.
Southern Ballet presents
The Nutcracker
December 14 - 17, 2023
Join Southern Ballet Theatre, in their 32nd Season, for their annual production of the Nutcracker. Join Clara on her journey to a magical land, in everyone’s favorite holiday ballet.
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Metro Waterproofing Main Stage
Content Advisory: Generational Family Fun
Teatro Aurora presents
Club Babalú: Parranda Navideña
December 16, 2023
Last Christmas Teatro Aurora’s Club Babalú brought the spirt the Puerto Rican tradition of Parranda to the concert stage. The result was holiday magic. Sometimes compared to carolers, the Parranda is more raucous and festive. Traditionally the trulla, or group of revelers, will sneak up to a house usually very late or in the middle of the night and surprise the unsuspecting family with holiday singing. The result is an impromptu late night Christmas party with lots of music and joy. This December, Frankie and the ATL Salsa All-Stars won’t be sneaking to your house, but they are bringing authentic island holiday vibes to the LAC!
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Bartow & Leslie Morgan Cabaret
Content advisory: diversión para toda la familia
MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
Dec 21, 2023-Dec 23, 2023
Presented by Live In Concert Productions
Our newest holiday tradition returns after a sold-out engagement in 2022. ‘Tis the season for a night of cheer featuring all your Motown Christmas favorites! Who says Christmas can’t be smooth? This cabaret-style show features music, memories, and those classics you love with that give the holidays that Motown flavor you can’t beat.
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Metro Waterproofing Main Stage
Content advisory: Generational Family Fun!
Holiday Follies: A Musical Comedy Variety Hour
This variety show is a blast and a half. In this comedy hour brought to you by Destination Theatre, two actors will have you rolling as they perform improv, jokes, gags, and more; all to the tune of your favorite Christmas songs. Book this hour-long holiday hoot for your house parties and corporate events this holiday season. To schedule your private booking, contact the Aurora Theatre box office at boxoffice@auroratheatre.com.
These comedic carolers will tour the show to your business, home, school, or any room with chairs and an outlet! It’s that easy. Let us leave you laughing and full of holiday cheer, so get a booking set up for anytime from November 15 – December 22.
Happy Holidays from Destination Theatre & Aurora Theatre.
Our Holiday Calendar of Family Fun!
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Dec 02, 2023
Piccadilly Puppets takes a few liberties with the classic holiday poem penned by Clement C. Moore more than 100 years ago. In this version, performed with hand puppets, children will get the real story of that night from a mouse who was an eyewitness to the whole affair. It’s a merry tale with lots of silly twists and turns to entertain and amuse children of all ages.
Holiday Juggling Show
Dec 09, 2023
Ron Anglin uses the toys he got growing up during the Holidays to perform a comic juggling show that celebrates Holiday traditions from around the world!
Trouble in Toyland
Dec 23, 2023
Oh no! It’s Christmas Eve – but the toys aren’t finished, the elves are on strike, Santa has lost his laugh, and Rudolph has a runny nose! Will we have to cancel Christmas? Of course not! Hilarious holiday hijinx and fun for the whole family.
Coming in 2024
Jan 27 2024 Blacktop Playground: Improv for Kids
Feb 3 2024 The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show
Feb 9 2024 Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart
Mar 2, 2024 Air Up There
Mar 16, 2024 The Firebird: Fairy Tales of Old Russia
Apr 3, 2024 Spring Break Magic Show
Apr 20 2024 Books Alive
May 4 2024 Fairy God Doctor
Find Information On ALL our Children's Shows And Access to Tickets HERE
Irving Berlin's
White Christmas: The Musical
DECEMBER 8-24, 2023
Directed by Sara Edwards
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Book by David Ives & Paul Blake
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean,” and the perennial title song, WHITE CHRISTMAS is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. Based on the classic Paramount Pictures 1954 musical film!
Find More information and Access to Tickets HERE
A Christmas Carol
(Original Charles Dickens version)
Written by G Scott Riley and Lisa Sherouse Riley
December 1 – 17
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM
Sunday at 2:30 PM
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL TICKET SALES TO SHOWS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
“This Christmas you will be visited by three spirits…again”.
A Christmas Carol returns to the playhouse. School Street Playhouse proudly presents in conjunction with the Sherouse/Riley team, the original producers of the spectacular Christmas play, the classic tale of ‘A Christmas Carol’.
The plot is centered on Ebenezer Scrooge, a penny-pinching miser in the first degree. He cares nothing for the people around him and mankind exists only for the money that can be made through exploitation and intimidation. He particularly detests Christmas which he views as ‘a time for finding yourself a year older, and not an hour richer’. Scrooge is visited, on Christmas Eve, by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley who died seven Christmas Eves ago. He tells Scrooge that he will be haunted by three spirits, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who must succeed in showing Scrooge the error of his ways. This classic tale is filled with music, dance and characters that will warm your heart, cheer your spirits and remind us that it is never too late for redemption and combines superb special effects for an evening of entertainment unlike any experienced before. This play was written by and adapted for the stage by G. Scott Riley and Lisa Sherouse Riley, based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens.
Directed by Julie Forbes Resh
The funniest Christmas Carol ever! The Styckes Upon Thump Repertory Company embarks on their fifteenth annual tour of the Dickens classic. When the company's diva feigns illness, certain the production will be canceled, this merry troupe of over the hill and upstart actors carry on without her. Roles are shuffled and the sweet understudy suddenly finds herself on stage knowing only one line of dialogue. Total mayhem ensues as the company scrambles to keep the show going while everything goes hilariously wrong.
Show Dates
December 1st-3rd & 7-9
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8:00pm
Sunday Matinees @ 2:00pm
SnowGirls - The Musical
Book by Derek Van BarhamMusic by David Cerda
with Scott Lamberty and Jeff Thomson
December 7-17, 2023
Snowmi Malone is a rebel who dreams of becoming a dancer. Her quest leads her to the cold cruel world of the North Pole, where she’ll stop at nothing to fulfill her fantasy. SnowGirls explores what happens at the North Pole the other 364 days of the year – and it isn’t always pretty.
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"SnowGirls puts the X back in Xmas."
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
Based on the classic television special
Adapted by Jon Ludwig
November 8-December 31, 2023 (Daily except Monday)
A Holiday Classic Returns to the Stage
Rudolph soars back into town with this faithful adaptation of the beloved 1964 stop-motion animated special. Narrated by the delightful Sam the Snowman™, this celebrated holiday classic follows Rudolph and Hermey the Elf™, two misfits on the run. Along with their traveling companion Yukon Cornelius™, the unlikely friends set off on a merry and heart-warming adventure of acceptance and self-discovery, even as Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster™ fearsomely hunts the brave trio.
Audiences go on a journey to fantastical locales including Santa’s Workshop, the North Pole, and the enigmatic Island of Misfit Toys. Along the trip, everyone can enjoy live performances of all the festive songs of the season from the 1964 original. This wonderful holiday adventure speaks to the misfit in all of us!
I can assure you that after one visit, seeing Rudolph at the Center for Puppetry Arts will become an annual tradition for you and the kids. -AJC.com
*Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all elements © and ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC.
Themes: Anti-bullying, Winter Holidays, Music
Puppetry Styles: Blacklight, Body, Rod, (with projections)
Location: Mainstage Theater
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Sensory-Friendly Sunday Performances
November 19 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM
Guests with sensory sensitivities (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder) and other developmental differences are invited to enjoy the Center for Puppetry Arts in a fun, comfortable, and welcoming environment!
ASL-Interpreted Performances
December 10, 2024 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM
Guests who are deaf or hard of hearing wil
l enjoy a performance accompanied by live American Sign Language interpretation. This organized visual language (“ASL”) will be used in tandem with spoken dialogue.
Tickets Include Create-A-Puppet™ Workshop
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ™ Shadow Puppet
Your All-Inclusive Performance ticket includes the show, admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and the Create-A-Puppet Workshop™. The puppet is based on the style of puppetry or character used in the production.
Visitors can create a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ™ Shadow Puppet, inspired by the character from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™.
“One of the best holiday shows around. This is a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption.”
Chicago Sun-Times
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
A musical evening featuring our talented Performing Arts Academy students!
December 11-12
Free Admission
Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere and has now been adapted for high school performers in Sweeney Todd School Edition. Stephen Sondheim's and Hugh Wheeler's (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world.
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth-century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun!
Performances take place at Red Phoenix Performing Arts Studio. The address is 8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Suite 110, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
Please visit www.redphoenix.org for additional information.
O'Neil Delapenha as Scrooge
photo by Daniel Parvis
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Adapted by J. Tony Brown
Dec 2–Dec 23
A Holiday Tradition at The Shakespeare Tavern for over 20 years, ASC is proud to continue with J. Tony Brown’s original adaptation of a timeless classic, as now envisioned by ASC's Director of Education and Training, Laura J. Cole.
A handful of Tavern performers invite you into the wondrous art of storytelling, transporting you to Scrooge’s London counting house that fateful Christmas when Ebenezer meets three Ghosts and a certain little boy named Tiny Tim. This enchanting and newly enhanced holiday experience will bring the magic of the season to Scrooge, to The Tavern, and to you. Join us for some Dickens, a bit of song, and the kind of holiday cheer you've come to expect from The Atlanta Shakespeare Company every December.
Attendees of the 2:30pm Sunday December 3 performance: Atlanta Streets Alive will be happening from 1-5pm. Peachtree Street will be blocked off in our area, so expect traffic and enter the Emory University Hospital parking deck from West Peachtree.
Bits of Bard: A Weird Sisters Clothesline Production (Two Nights Only Dec 3 & 4)
Weird Sisters Theatre Project brings you a Shakespearean Variety show where YOU decide the order, the scenes, and sometimes even the characters! With each card pulled from the clothesline a new hilarious, heartbreaking, or hot mess scene takes the stage.
(Appropriate for Adults)
Set in Atlanta during the 1950 Atlanta Transit Strike, trolley driver Jim Dillingham finds out in the morning paper that the six-month strike has ended just in time for the holiday season. With Christmas right around the corner, laundress, and wife, Della Dillingham has been saving every penny to have the perfect Christmas dinner for her husband Jim. On the other side of the bridge, Atlanta local business power couple Robert and Milly Harvey are living the finest of city life as their only struggle is the amount of traffic they must sit in on their way to the salon and jewelry shop. When the two couples’ life collide, the true meaning of the holiday season is taught to each of them as they must individually and collectively all make a sacrifice.
Stepp Stewart is Heading back to Marietta's Theatre in the Square This Holiday Season for "Stepp Stewart's Motown Christmas"!! Tickets are on Sale now and more details to follow!!!
December 16th
J. Henry Live brings you a true experience of The Maestro Barry White. If you close your eyes you'll think you're in the room with The Maestro. J. Henry Live will WOW you with his Smooth Bass-Baritone voice as he takes you down memory lane with Barry's classics and introduce you to a few of his own. Get Ready for A Night To Remember!!
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY MARK VALDEZ
INSPIRED BY THE STORIES OF BEATRIX POTTER
OCT 14 - DEC 23
HERTZ STAGE
RECOMMENDED FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES
MUSICAL WORLD PREMIERE
JOURNEY DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE FOR A DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL ADVENTURE
Journey down the rabbit hole for a delightful musical adventure. All the neighborly forest animals have gathered in the rabbit’s den (under Mr. McGregor’s garden) to throw a surprise party for Peter. And the biggest surprise of all – for the first time ever, they've invited you to join them! But the animals soon realize Mr. McGregor has terrible plans for the land around Peter's burrow. Peter must face his fears and, together with his friends, gather a community to help save his home. Featuring beloved characters from the classic Beatrix Potter tales, and a variety of original songs, this new tale encourages us to acknowledge our fears and work together to overcome challenges.
Presented by special arrangement with Penguin Ventures and officially licensed on behalf of brand owner Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. and in partnership with the High Museum of Art’s exhibition, Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature, on display October 13 – January 7, 2024.
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(Warning: Most Performances Sell Out)
ONE OF ATLANTA’S MOST TREASURED HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
A Christmas Carol
BY CHARLES DICKENS
ADAPTED BY DAVID H. BELL
DIRECTED BY CAITLIN HARGRAVES
ORIGINAL STAGING BY LEORA MORRIS
NOV 11 - DEC 24
COCA-COLA STAGE
The Alliance Theatre’s beloved production A Christmas Carol returns to The Coca-Cola Stage with its stunning new adaptation, featuring a brilliantly reimagined set design and striking new costumes. Described as “high art of the season…a nostalgic feast for the eyes,” by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, audiences will be transported to the streets of London to revisit the timeless redemption story of Ebenezer Scrooge, told with beautiful live music and an all-star cast. Join the Alliance Theatre for one of Atlanta’s most treasured holiday traditions.
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THE KATHY & KEN BERNHARDT THEATRE FOR THE VERY YOUNG SERIES
SURPRISES HIDE BEHIND EACH DOOR — ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS (KNOCK, KNOCK).
Knock, Knock
CREATED BY OLIVIA ASTON BOSWORTH & SAMANTHA PROVENZANO
SET DESIGN BY TINY DOORS ATL
NOV 10 - DEC 23
SELIG FAMILY BLACK BOX THEATRE
Come in from out of the cold and celebrate community, family, and warmth this holiday season! Welcome to The Apartment Building. Below us, above us, and beside us, the residents are preparing for the holidays and trying to stay warm. Join us on a floor to floor adventure, meeting and celebrating with a variety of friends who all call The Apartment Building home. Surprises hide behind each door — all you need to do is (Knock, Knock).
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(Warning: Most Performances Sell Out)
Experience the enchantment of Winter Vibez on the Merely Players Presents stage, where wintry tales come alive to warm your heart. Join us for an evening of captivating short stories, including "Ho Ho Hoa", "Dolls", "The Gift of the Matt-Guy", "A New Year's Eve Carol", "Joyeux Noel", and "Johnnie Walker Blue Christmas." Let these narratives transport you into the magic of the season, where each tale is a celebration of winter's unique charm. Don't miss this extraordinary collection of stories that promises to infuse your holidays with joy and wonder!
ON STAGE DECEMBER 7 - 17
THU, FRI & SAT AT 7:30PM
SUN AT 5:00 PM
Make sure your mark your calendars, we've got an event you're not going to want to miss!
Saturday December 3rd the city is hosting it's Winter Holiday Event! We're going to have performances, food, games, a tree lighting, and more! Come out from 1pm to 7pm on December 3rd to join in all the holiday fun! The event is free to attend and promises to be a good time for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there!
This play takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, in December of 1939. Gone with the Wind is having its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta’s elitist German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. Especially concerned is the Freitag family: bachelor Adolph; his widowed sister, Beulah (Boo) Levy; and their also widowed sister-in-law, Reba. Boo is determined to have her dreamy, unpopular daughter, Lala, attend Ballyhoo, believing it will be Lala’s last chance to find a socially acceptable husband. The family gets pulled apart and then mended together with plenty of comedy, romance, and revelations along the way.
The Little Prince
Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Adapted by Rick Cummins (music) and John Scoullar (Script & Lyrics)
Directed by Lauren Morris
Music Direction by LeRell Ross
Choreography by Dawn Axam
December 8–24, 2023
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IMAGINATIVE JOURNEY OF LITTLE PRINCE TEACHES PROFOUND LIFE LESSONS THROUGH WHIMSICAL ENCOUNTERS AND HEARTFELT WISDOM.
An enchanting musical story of a WWII flyer who crash-lands in the Sahara Desert and meets the Little Prince, a child who claims to be a visitor from another planet. As the aviator repairs his plane, the Little Prince shares his extraordinary journey through various planets and encounters with peculiar inhabitants.
Through heartfelt conversations, this beautifully fantastic show touches our hearts and reminds us to cherish the essential things in life and to never forget child-like wonder and imagination.
The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear! Based on the cherished 2003 Hollywood hit, Elf the Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy's enormous size and poor toy-making abilities eventually forces him to face the truth. He then embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New Yorkers discover the true meaning of Christmas. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf.
By Thomas Meehan, Bob Martin, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin
December 1 - 23, 2023
Mainstage Series - Emily Woodruff Hall
Columbus’ most popular show is a genuine Holiday cult classic. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without A TUNA CHRISTMAS! Over 45,000 people have seen (and re-seen) this hilarious quick-change comedy set in Texas’ third-smallest city. Once again, the infamous Christmas Phantom threatens the annual Yard Display Contest while town snob Vera Carp is determined to win the Grand Prize for the 14th year in a row. But Vera has stiff competition from gun shop owner Didi Snavely and Tastee Kreme waitresses Inita Goodwin and Helen Bedd. Add UFO abductions, a disastrous production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL and the dark ambitions of aspiring taxidermist Stanley and, oh, yeah - did we mention it’s a love story?
By Jaston Williams, Joe Sears & Ed Howard
December 14 - 23, 2023
Studio Series - The McClure Theatre
CHARLES DICKENS’
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Based on the work of Charles Dickens
NOV 16–DEC 24, 2023
Festival Stage | Recommended Ages 5+
ASF returns to a full production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on the Festival Stage. When miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unwanted visit from the ghost of his former business partner on Christmas Eve, an overnight voyage of epic proportions begins. Journey with Scrooge as he learns from his ghosts (and Bob, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchits) a heartwarming lesson in forgiveness and the change we can make around us. This play is a joyful Christmas tradition for the entire family!
"The Nutcracker" is a beloved holiday classic and a staple in the world of ballet. The incorporation of a live orchestra enhances the overall experience, adding a rich and immersive musical dimension to the performances. Whether you are a long-time fan or someone experiencing "The Nutcracker" for the first time, the ballet's timeless appeal and the Georgia Ballet's dedication to excellence promise to make it an unforgettable experience for the whole family. So, gather your loved ones, embrace the magic of the season, and join in the holiday festivities with "The Nutcracker"!
*Thursday evening and Sensory Friendly shows do not include The Georgia Ballet Orchestra*
Rome Little Theatre
ELF THE MUSICAL
December 1-10, 2023
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
In a heartwarming holiday tale, an elderly man named Kris Kringle, residing in a retirement home, becomes Macy's Santa Claus by chance. Kris spreads goodwill by helping customers find the perfect toys for their children, even if it means directing them to other stores. However, Macy's vocational counselor considers him delusional and dangerous, leading to a court competency hearing that ultimately reaffirms Kris as the real Santa, rekindling the magic of childhood for countless children, especially Susan.
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Southside Theatre Guild
Elf The Musical Jr.
Music by Matthew Sklar; Lyrics by Chad Beguelin; Book by Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin
December 8, 2023 - December 17, 2023 (Fri Sat Sun)
Elf The Musical, Jr. is a beloved title worldwide, adapted from the cherished New Line Cinema hit. With music by Tony Award-nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, and a book by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, this enchanting production tells the story of Buddy, a young orphan who discovers he's a human raised as an elf at the North Pole. Determined to find his birth father in New York City, Buddy sets off on a journey of self-discovery, facing challenges and spreading Christmas cheer along the way. This modern holiday classic features joyful ensemble numbers that celebrate the spirit of Christmas and the magic of embracing one's inner elf.
ELF THE MUSICAL
Book by Thomas Meehan, Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based on the New Line Cinema film by David Berenbaum
December 1 - December 10 (Fri Sat Sun)
Buddy the Elf! What's your favorite color? Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
ACT1 MainStage Theater,
December 1-17, 2023
Directed by Diane Cornett Watts
Music Direction by Barbara Capogna Macko
An intimate and touching show, featuring music by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof) and book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret), She Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards in 1964. The 1993 Broadway revival won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical and the 1994 Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, while the 2016 Broadway Revival snagged the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design (beating Hamilton!). Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old-world elegance. The Mikos Lazlos play Parfuemerie, on which it is based, has inspired many adaptations, including the beloved film You've Got Mail starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.
A Christmas Cabaret
Conceptualized and Directed by: Bonnie Marshall
Come out and enjoy the wonderful sounds of the holiday season. You are certain to hear some of your favorite songs performed by many NDP regulars as well as several new players. And what would Christmas be without an appearance from Old Saint Nick!
The Nutcracker
December 8 - 26, 2023
“... the most remarkable, even magical, feature of this “Nutcracker” is that nothing is what you expect, and yet through its innovations and creativity, it finds fresh ways to illuminate the age-old themes of love, play and endless possibility.” - The Washington Post
The magical world of The Nutcracker returns to Cobb Energy Centre this December. Atlanta Ballet’s larger-than-life production is a winter wonderland where falling snowflakes, twirling flowers and spinning stars guide Marie and her Nutcracker Prince through a dream-like world of delights – amplified by traditional stage magic and state-of-the-art technology.
The Nutcracker
Performed by Studio 4 the Arts
Due to popularity and demand we have added a 5th show!
Local, award winning, dance company, Studio 4 the Arts, is back for the 8th year with their classic rendition of The Nutcracker ballet. This is the perfect holiday tradition to enjoy as a family! Get your tickets fast, all 5 shows will sell out!
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Friday, December 8th at 7p
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Saturday, December 9th at 2p
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Saturday, December 9th at 5p
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Sunday, December 10th at 2p
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Sunday, December 10th at 5p
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Invasion: Christmas Carol
December 1st - December 30th
Preview Performances: November 24th, 25th & 30th at 8 PM
In this Dad's Garage show, the cast rehearses a (relatively) faithful performance of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. However, every night, the show is "invaded" by a character, a surprise to the cast and audience alike. (Past invaders have included Ursula the Sea Witch, Ted Lasso and THANOS?!) The cast must do their best to continue telling the classic story, all while incorporating a chaotic guest.
Black Nativity is an African-American telling of the Nativity story, based on the song-play written by acclaimed African-American poet and playwright, Langston Hughes. The show opens in a modern day African-American church on Christmas Day, filled with testifying deacons, sanctified ladies, and down-home preaching, and ultimately recreates the journey of Mary and Joseph, resplendent in African costumes, to Bethlehem, accompanied by a rousing repertoire of old-fashioned spirituals. The African-American viewpoint and the gospel music make Black Nativity a truly unique and entertaining theatrical experience.
Dec 7 - Dec 17 (Thu Fri Sat Sun)
This musical stageplay is a warm & cozy, jingle-jolly, ooey-gooey adventure of all the Christmas feels. Wildly joyous and deeply sacred, this event sets the atmosphere for families, friends and neighbors to create beautiful memories. Grab the whole crew and jump in the sleigh. Joy and good cheer awaits you!
An Actor’s Carol
adapted for the stage by David Weber, Tim Blewitt, & Zach Hilbun
Recommended for all ages
December 1 - December 3, 2023
Ed Cabell Theatre
2900 Landrum Education Dr
Oakwood, GA 30566
Performed by David Weber, this kinetic production of Dicken’s cautionary tale is amplified with elements of clown, mime, and vaudeville techniques.
Tickets NOW on Sale! Come see this Christmas Stage Play that will bring you cheer for the holidays. You will sing, dance, and laugh along with the cast. Something the entire family!
December 15 - 17
Come laugh with Cinderella, the first Panto presented in Atlanta. It's a Celtic holiday tradition in which your favorite Aris actors make fun of our contemporary culture Python style with dancing horses, Men playing women, Women getting the best of them, pop songs you'll know, and it all ends well! Jon Ammerman directs this fantastic fun night of foibles!
Date & Time
Dec 15 - 23, 2023
Venue Details
Academy Theatre
599 North Central Avenue
Hapeville, Georgia 30354
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The Greatest Christmas Story Ever Told by Two People, or…A Christmas Carol? by Charles Dickens (sort of)
One actor plays Scrooge. One actor plays Everyone. Else. This two-person performance by Destination Theatre is full of improv, music, and audience interaction. A Christmas Carol meets Whose Line Is It Anyway? in a fast-paced, cobbled-together extravaganza. In fact, it's a ChristMESS. Amid the hilarity, you'll still feel all the heart and hope of Dickens' classic redemption tale. Come and be part of the beloved Christmas ghost story told with a brand new twist!
We're thrilled to partner with Destination Theatre to offer two performances in the GET STUDIO space in Roswell on December 17th. Whether you choose the 2:00 or 5:00 showing, your ticket also gives you access to the fundraiser event with a sparkling Holiday Market & Treat Shop! Deck yourself out in your favorite holiday garb and prepare to HO HO HO!
A Christmas Carol
Presented by Mad Artists' Entertainment
For many around the world, Christmas isn’t Christmas without revisiting the well-loved tale of the penny-pinching miser, Ebenezer Scrooge and the awakening of his long forgotten festive spirit.
With time ticking onward, Scrooge must make his life mean something before it is too late. When the bell tolls for Christmas Day, will he have the strength to change the man he has become over so many wasted years?
This vibrant and joyous musical takes you on a journey where the true meaning of Christmas is found. With a cavalcade of colorful Dickensian characters and a ghostly quartet of guardians, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Filled with joy, laughter and heartbreaking moments, this new adaptation has something for everyone, both young and old!
Dec 15 - 17
URBAN NUTCRACKER
Dec 8 9 10
Big Mama shares the story of the Journey down Atlanta’s own Sweet Auburn Avenue in the 1940’s. It is a magical dance production featuring a cast of over 80 performers. Enjoy the soulful celebration, as the Reggae Ragdolls spin, the sultry Arabians dance, the Black Russians leap, Mother Spice with her Spice Drops tumble, and the Coca Cola Pas de Six, dance a bubbly dance. It is all led by the elegant Brown Sugar and her Chocolatier.
Cookies & Carols
Join us for a LAT holiday tradition! We will have treats, coffee/tea/cocoa and stories/songs. We have heard that we may also have a special visitor from the far north join us!
Recommended for an audiences ages 10+ due to the possibility for some spooky stories.
Tickets for this special event will be by donation. Please put “Cookies & Carols” in the notes when you make your donation.
December 1-2, 2023 7pm
Jones Bridge Park
4901 East Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA
Black Boys Cry
Sat Dec 9, 2023 - Sun Dec 10, 2023
Coming to Tre's Place Theatre in ATLANTA, GA is the touring stage play from Harold JAY Trotter and 1989 Dreams Productions, Black Boys Cry. In this hilarious and compelling story we journey through the lives of 5 black men who don't necessarily experience black boy joy but have a strong commitment to get there. Rather it's healing from childhood trauma, addiction, abandonment, sex and sexuality, these men bond on brotherhood and strength.
SHOWTIMES ARE SATURDAY AT 3:00PM & 7:30PM EST AND SUNDAY AT 3:00PM EST