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It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally reckon with her past.
Hailed as a "jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see" (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.
October 27 - November 1
Tickets Available NOW!
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
Some people will do anything to look eternally fabulous. But famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp are about to go too far… thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that’s to die for. Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award®-winning drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film with direction and choreography by Tony winner Christopher Gattelli. Death Becomes Her is “a laugh-filled, tuneful musical to die for” (Variety) and “a cheek-aching laughter roller coaster — the most fun night out!” (The Daily Beast). Experience the “savagely funny” (Time Out) pop-culture phenomenon that’s been certified “hilarious” by The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Goldie Hawn, Beyoncé (!!) and countless fans on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond. See it now and laugh for eternity.
November 17 - November 22
Tickets Available NOW!
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
Cirque du Soleil's holiday-themed family theatrical spectacle arrives this December. ‘Twas the Night Before... is an exhilarating new spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil can imagine. This vibrant acrobatic spectacle about the joy of sharing and friendship promises to spark lasting memories in the hearts of children and adults alike.
December 2 - December 13
(Wed - Sun 3 Shows Sat / 2 Shows Sun)
Tickets Available NOW!
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
Carmela Full of Wishes
Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios
Based on the book by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson
Directed and Choreographed by Dell Howlett
September 1 - September 27
Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families
Best enjoyed by audiences ages 6 and up.
Inspired by the award-winning picture book by Matt de la Peña, Carmela Full of Wishes is a lyrical and heartfelt story celebrating family, imagination, and the beauty of everyday life in a vibrant Latino community.
Carmela is a dreamer, and on her birthday she is finally old enough to join her big brother on his daily errands—a small milestone that opens up a world of possibility. As they go, Carmela’s imagination blooms, transforming familiar sights into small wonders, even as her brother reminds her to keep her feet on the ground.
When Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing stubbornly through the sidewalk, she's told it can grant a wish—but choosing the right one proves harder than she expected. With a heart full of hopes for her family, her community, and a future she can’t quite name, Carmela must decide what matters most before the day—and the fluffy seeds—drift away.
Tender, playful, and deeply resonant, Carmela Full of Wishes explores the quiet strength of families, the love between siblings, and the way children make meaning—and magic—out of the world around them. With music, movement, and vivid storytelling, this production invites audiences of all ages to celebrate heritage, resilience, and the power of a single wish.
All Smiles
Exploring how all smiles are unique.
Created by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden & Samantha ProvenzanoDirected by Samantha Provenzano
SEP 12 – NOV 8, 2026
(Sat / Sun -- Some Performances Sold Out)
Approximately 30 minutes with no intermission. Best enjoyed by audiences ages newborn to 5 and their grown-ups.
How do you smile? With your mouth or with your eyes? Does it show on your face or just on the inside? We all have different ways of showing, sharing and processing our emotions. Created in partnership with the Marcus Autism Center, this delightful show explores how all smiles are unique.
All Smiles is a sensory friendly production. Lighting remains constant throughout the performance and tactile props are offered as part of the show experience.
Vocalizations and movement are welcome and encouraged during all Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young productions.
Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young
Young Audiences & Families
Selig Family Black Box Theatre
Mexodus
Written by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson
Choreographed by Tony Thomas
Directed by David Mendizábal
The path to freedom didn’t only lead north.
OCT 2 – 16, 2026
Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Best enjoyed by audiences ages 13 and up.
Coca-Cola Stage
MEXODUS is a thrilling hip-hop musical that uncovers a hidden chapter of American history – when thousands of enslaved people fled across the Rio Grande to freedom in Mexico.
Created by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, this electrifying two-person tour de force blends live-looped music, storytelling, and raw theatricality to follow a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally forging a bond that transcends borders.
Following its acclaimed Off-Broadway production, MEXODUS makes its Atlanta debut. Described as “an electrifying theatrical experience” (The New York Times) and “bursting with infectious, buoyant energy” (New York Theatre Guide), MEXODUS invites you to laugh, reflect, and rise to your feet – because history isn’t just something you learn. It’s something you feel.
Like Father
Created by Jacob Ryan Smith
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Jacob Ryan Smith & Caroline Pernick
Choreography by Dell Howlett
Directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden
OCT 8 – NOV 15, 2026
(Wed - Sun -- 2 Shows Sat)
A true-crime podcast unearths a family’s past, forcing them to confront identity, legacy, and the consequences of obsession.
Best enjoyed by audiences ages 13 and up.
Hertz Stage
Like Father is a coming-of-age musical set against America’s true-crime obsession. After her father’s arrest, seventeen-year-old Chris moves in with her estranged mother, Michelle, and stepfather, Ben.
When a hit true-crime podcast exposes their family's disturbing past to the world, they are forced to face the truth of what brought them together, or risk being undone by its consequences.
Driven by a bold, innovative folk-pop score, Like Father explores legacy, identity, and the cost of obsession, inspired by the loved ones left in the wake of infamous serial killers—and by the true-crime industry’s meteoric rise to over 250 million listeners worldwide.
Find More Information (Including Links to two songs) and Access to Tickets HERE
Choose Your Side of the Joust
And That's Only Part of What's Coming
The entire Festival grounds are open for Fall Fling this year.
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160+ Shoppes to Browse
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15 Stages of Live Entertainment
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Hindreds of Sips and Bites
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A growing lineup including several acts new to Georgia this fall
It all starts October 31 with Hallowtide, our biggest costume day of the year
Curse of The Collector
The Lord of The Dead Must Be Paid!
The primordial soul gathering entity known as The Collector has rebelled against the masters of the NETHERWORLD to destroy their ancient gateway to our world! Forming an alliance with The Brotherhood’s Frankensteinian Warriors and Werewolves, The Halloween loving Children of Autumn and his own discarded Husks from his eons of stalking the earth, they must defeat Gargoyles, Gorgons, Living Statues, Vampires, The Army of The Dead and the colossal hideous monsters known as the Undying in an insane battle for the ultimate fate of our world! Will the forces of the NETHERWORLD prevail or will they fall to the dread Curse of The Collector!
Featuring: The Invasion of The Gargoyles, The Burrower Beneath, The Colossal Undying, The Crawling Eyes, The Devastating Warbots, The Night of The Gorgons, The Living Angel, The Sea Beast from The Depths, The Land of The Lycanthropes, The Collectors Vengeance, The Halloween Treehouse of Horrors, Jack the Pumpkin Eater, Demons in the Walls, The Library of the Lost, The Vengeance of the Vampires, Children in the Attic, The Conqueror Worm, The Terror Out of Time, The Lurker Above, The Heart Room, The Bone Crusher, The Jaws of Destiny, The Demon Lord, The Husks of The Fallen, The Eater of Hearts, The Chasm of Darkness, The Arena of The Dead and The Battle of the Titans! Thirty years of NETHERWORLD’s history combine for a massive, intense, shocking, over the top Haunted Attraction for the ages you will never forget!
Beyond Oblivion
Legacy of Evil
The Final Experiment is About to Begin!
Powered by the foul energy of Oblivion, The Mangler creates corrupted food and beverages by grinding up captured Cryptids in his Slaughterhouse, and extracting deadly insect toxins from mutant test subjects from the HIVE. Packaged and processed by Necrotech Labs, creators of Zombie Rampage Energy Drink, he tests these hideous food products on the inhabitants of a small backwater town lost and forgotten in the swamps near Whyshburg, built on the grounds of the accursed Harkness House. This nightmarish experiment, decades in the making, is his masterwork, a culmination of The Mangler’s twisted Legacy of Evil!
Featuring: The Gnashing Jaws of The Feaster, The Mangler’s Bizarre Inner Sanctum, The Slaughterhouse of the Cryptids, The Behemoth Boogeyman, The Mutilations of the Stitcher, The Crawling Chaos of The Hive, The Bottomless Pit of Doom, The Realm of The Render, Engulfed by Slime, The Hospital of Horrors, The Towering Terrors and Eternal Darkness of Oblivion, The Haunted Harkness House, The Cabin of the Cannibals, Lost in the Forest, Hunted by Bigfoot, The Weird Witches, Swampland of the Creatures, The Fisherman’s Bane, The Tavern of Terrors, The Stable of Secrets, The Church of The All Seeing Eye, Oddities of The Unknown, Madame Mystique’s House of Voodoo and Bait Shop, Necrotech Labs, and Zombie Rampage! Experience if you dare the Largest and Most Terrifying Second Attraction NETHERWORLD has ever produced!
ENTIRE RUN OF SHOW October 1 – 25
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES: October 1 & 2
OPENING NIGHT: October 3
NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK ROLLING WORLD PREMIERE!
WHEN THE LORD GIVETH, A GOFUNDME MULTIPLIETH.
Millie and her partner Avery have landed back in Millie’s hometown of Mobile, Alabama, while Avery recovers from gender-affirming top surgery. Things spiral out of control when a nosy, evangelical family friend mistakes Avery’s top surgery to be a battle with breast cancer and makes a GoFundMe for the couple (all in the name of the good Lord, of course). Suddenly, Avery and Millie find themselves at the center of small-town gossip, flooded with donations they never asked for. As they wrestle with the decision to accept this money, they must decide if being unapologetically themselves comes with a price tag.
“This warmhearted comedy not only explores issues of queerness within a southern context, but speaks to the power in loving those with whom we believe we have nothing in common.” – Freddie
“I never asked for a gofundme is a play for our times. It is funny and poignant and makes room for everyone. It pokes fun, with love, and asks a few questions about who we feel deserves our support.” – Amy Poisson, Producing Artistic Director, Seattle Public Theater
“Jayne Deely’s I never asked for a gofundme is a razor, sharp and deeply human new play. It is heartbreakingly funny, a bold new play that refuses to look away from the absurdity of the systems we create.” – Patrice Amon, Co-Artistic Director, Tu-Yo Theatre
Find More Information and Access to Tickets and Support HERE
Producing a new play is no easy task. From the very beginning, this story has meant so much to our team at AE, and we knew it was a play worth fighting for. This story brings unlikely people together, teaches us to support one another, and explores the challenges queer people face every day.
Now more than ever, this story deserves to be heard, and YOU can help bring it to life!
Visit the link below to support
i never asked for a gofundme today!
SEASON 39 FEARLESS GALA TO THE BENEFIT OF ACTOR’S EXPRESS
We are proud to present
The Fearless Gala
Celebrating 39 Years of Actor’s Express
Join the celebration at the Trolley Barn in Inman Park on
Thursday, October 8th 2026, at 6PM.
This event will feature cabaret performances from the best and brightest of Atlanta theatre, a silent and live auction, and an evening of outstanding food and drink prepared by Endive Catering. We will also honor Mr. Bruce Cohen’s extraordinary legacy of service and support across Atlanta theatre.
Mission
Theatre People is a show that dives into the beating heart of the Atlanta theatre community.
Each week we sit down with the artists who have shaped the work we see on this city’s stages, and the conversations that echo far beyond them. This is where the past, present and future Atlanta theatre meet in conversation and community.
Theatre People is produced by Actor’s Express, Atlanta’s Destination for Fearless Theatre. Theatre People extends its deepest gratitude to the Georgia Lawyers for the Arts for their support. Theatre People is available on Spotify and Youtube.
Follow us on Instagram @theatrepeoplepodcast to stay up to date on new episodes and exciting announcements.
Theatre People is produced by Actor's Express, Atlanta's destination for fearless theatre. To learn more about the work that Actor's Express does please visit their website at actors-express.com
ALL EPISODES AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING!
Episode 16 - Cara Mantello
Episode 17 - Freddie Ashley
Episode 18 - Denise Arribas
Episode 19 - Pearl Cleage
Episode 20 - Mr. Cool: A Play in Five Sets
Extended!!
September 18 - October 11
Three major theatres – Theatrical Outfit, Dominion Entertainment Group, and Alabama Shakespeare Festival – join forces to bring August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning FENCES to two states for a one-of-a-kind revival. In 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson built fences to protect his family. But what happens when those walls keep dreams out? This American classic is an explosively funny and heartbreaking portrait of an American family, following a former Negro League baseball star as his dreams collide with his son’s aspirations.
Winner Of BEST PLAY • Tony Awards • Drama Desk Awards • Pulitzer Prize
“A Blockbuster And A Major American Play” – New York Daily News
Theatrical Outfit / Dominion Entertainment Group
Previews September 16 and 17
September 18 - October 11 (Extended!)
The Balzer Theater at Herren’s
84 Luckie St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
October 29 - November 15
1 Festival Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117
Watch "Heart of Atlanta" Trailer HERE
Play Haven is an Atlanta “New Works Incubator” whose mission is to be a free resource and advocate for Atlanta playwrights – producing six professional readings and three, 5-day, development workshops per year. Click Here (Instagram) for more information & to purchase tickets on the official Play Haven website.
We are so excited for you to see this dizzying political statement on climate change, power, and misinformation! Join us on Monday, September 28th at 7:30, we have a seat just for you!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WGRONG
By Jonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, and Henry Shields
OCTOBER 1 – 25, 2026
Festival Stage | Recommended for Ages 8+
A hilarious, fast-paced farce that’s part Agatha Christie and part Monty Python
It’s opening night of the mystery The Murder at Haversham Manor, and everything is going wrong. The leading lady can’t stay awake, the corpse can’t stay dead, and the set is barely staying upright. The show must go on, but will the actors and crew survive? This uproarious, smash-hit comedy that Entertainment Weekly calls “nonstop pandemonium” is sure to bring the house down (literally)!
Seven days, 5 nurses, $3 million, 1 crazy scandal. The ICU nurses at Morey Medical Center don’t need another complication, but when money goes missing and fingers point in their direction, everyone’s on their worst and most outrageous behavior. This wild ride through the lives of five resilient women in healthcare is funny, poignant, and just the right amount of scandalous, while revealing that the path to healing and redemption is never a straight line.
A juicy new play— inspired by interviews with real nurses in Atlanta— about what happens when we give our lives to jobs that don’t love us back. By the writer of the award-winning The Wash at Synchronicity and Impact Theatres, and World Premiere of this Horizon Black Women Speak (BWS) commission.
OCTOBER 9-NOVEMBER 8, 2026
Press Opening: October 16
Sent to jail for stealing a loaf of bread in 19th-century France, prisoner Jean Valjean earns his release after 19 years of imprisonment only to find a world unwilling to give him a second chance. When a kind Bishop comes to his aid, Valjean breaks his parole in the hope of starting a new life with a new identity.
In time, Valjean is able to become a prosperous business owner, loving adoptive father, and politician. But not all is serene as a relentless police inspector, Javert, pursues the parole breaker Valjean, convinced that men cannot change. As Valjean confronts and evades Javert at various turns, each man must face how their game of cat and mouse has challenged their ideas of a virtuous life.
September 11-27, 2026
Find More information and Access to Tickets HERE
Crossroads and Cyphers
by Alex Acosta and ANON The Griot
October 14 + 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m
All Stripped Bare Performances are FREE and open to the public.
RSVP required.
How music holds our history.
Crossroads & Cyphers is an immersive theatrical and live music experience developed by Atlanta-based artists Alex Acosta and ANON The Griot. The production explores the evolution of Black musical expression, tracing the lineage of rap music from enslaved African work songs and Southern blues traditions to contemporary hip-hop freestyle culture.
Through live performance, storytelling, historical reflection, and audience engagement, the show examines how music has long served as a tool for survival, resistance, healing, and community building.
Led by artists from Soul Food Cypher, the production blends spoken word, live instrumentation, freestyle performance, and theatrical narrative to create an engaging and educational audience experience. Crossroads & Cyphers seeks to preserve cultural memory while introducing audiences to the historical roots and social significance of hip-hop through an innovative live performance format.
A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden.
“Tastily sweet-and-sour, Ripcord is great fun!” – Time Out New York
October 3 - 18
Thu - Sun (2 Shows Sat)
Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and self-deprecating wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep into the soul of one of the most influential thinkers of the past century. Using Lewis’ own words, this dazzling, multimedia, theatrical event explores:
- What convinced Lewis of the divinity of Christ.
- Why the BBC gave him a huge audience to deliver wartime talks that would become Mere Christianity.
- How Hitler influenced the writing of The Screwtape Letters.
- How his profound insights on prayer, heaven and the Second Coming of Christ influenced The Chronicles of Narnia.
Don’t miss this mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind stage experience that promises to take you further up and further in the heart and mind of C.S. Lewis. The performance is followed by a post-show discussion with Max McLean.
Further Up & Further In run time is 90 minutes with no intermission. It is recommended for ages 13 and older, and children under age 4 are not admitted.
Frankenstein's Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab
Frankenstein's might look like an ordinary bar from the outside, but step through the doors and you’ll find a laboratory of concoctions and curiosities — and your drink is the next experiment!
Inside Frankenstein’s lab, you’ll find yourself surrounded by mysterious potions, shimmering elixirs, and spine-tingling concoctions. Help our Mad Scientists complete their work by adding the final ingredients to the secret formulas. Together, you'll unlock the secrets hidden within the simmering beakers and test tubes.
There can only be one Frankenstein — will it be you?
September 24 - October 31
(Wed - Sun)
The Art of Banksy: "Without Limits"
The Art of Banksy: "Without Limits" is a stunning street art exhibition of museum quality featuring more than 200 pieces on display, including original certified artworks, such as prints, sculptures, installations, murals, and more. After welcoming over 3 million visitors across the United States, South America, Asia, Canada, and Australia, the biggest exhibition about the anonymous street artist Banksy is coming to Atlanta for a limited time only!
September 25 through January 10
(Every Day)
(Wed - Sun)
For everyone who has ever loved a toy! Step behind the curtain and into the magical world of The Toy Factory Experience, a brand-new immersive experience making its global premiere at Pullman Yards! Created for the young and young at heart, The Toy Factory Experience transforms Atlanta’s historic industrial landmark into a world filled with playful characters, exciting adventures, interactive games, immersive environments, and plenty of surprises. Explore the secrets of the factory, let your imagination run wild and even build a toy of your own!
Join the waitlist for an exclusive 20% discount and access to pre-sale tickets before they are released to the public
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
Four Bedrooms
by Marj O'Neill-Butler
Atlanta Dramatists will present a Zoom reading on Monday, September 28 at 7pm. Free event!
Carol, (60’s), has been left with a second mortgage and no pension by her late gambler of a husband. She and her friend Ellie come up with the idea of a female boarding house for older women who have lost their pensions or have medical expenses. By sharing the costs, four women can live easily in a large home in a good college town neighborhood and Carol can save her house. The women thrive in the new situation and develop new educational goals and successful late careers. When Carol’s “New York” daughter Megan comes for a sudden visit, she belittles the situation. A year later her daughter has been fired, is bankrupt and in need of a place to stay. Will Carol open her home to her and disrupt the lives of the women and the financial stability they bring to her life? Is this small college town now good enough for the daughter?
Visit Ms. O'Neill-Butler's Web Page HERE
Visit Atlanta Dramatists' Facebook Page HERE
The Wizard of Oz
by Frisch Marionettes
September 16-27
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
This American fairytale is an inspiring story about unlocking the potential that exists within each of us. One of Frisch Marionettes’ proudest achievements, this production brings Dorothy’s journey to life through exquisite marionette puppetry, music, and intricate puppet choreography. Celebrate America’s rich musical heritage as you travel down the Yellow Brick Road and discover why the Lion, Tin Man, and Scarecrow are all singing the Blues. With dazzling puppetry and lively song, The Wizard of Oz is a magical adventure the whole family can enjoy.
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
The Wizard of Oz tickets include the show, access to both museum galleries, special exhibition, and a take-home Create-A-Puppet Kit of Toto!
Everybody Loves Pirates
by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers
September 30 - October 11
A Pirate's Life for Me!
Set sail for high-seas hilarity with eight-year-old Lucy and her goofy sidekick, Little Chucky! When a gang of bumbling pirates keeps getting in their way, a motley crew of ocean friends—including the heroic Lobster Boy, his hesitant pal Crabby, and an oversized sea monkey—comes to the rescue.
Bursting with hand-crafted puppets, a towering papier-mâché pirate ship, and Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers’ signature zany comedy, Everybody Loves Pirates is a rollicking, family-friendly voyage full of laughter, imagination, and swashbuckling fun.
The Ghastly Dreadfuls
Oct 7-Oct 31
The Dreadfuls are Back!
This deadly ensemble of musicians, dancers, and puppeteers rises from the dead to lead audiences into a world beyond this mortal plane, delivering a cavalcade of creepy stories, frightful songs, and devilish dances unearthed from near and far.
Our seven talented phantoms play instruments, sing, dance, act, and incorporate various puppetry styles to tell their gothic tales. The stories are as wide-ranging as the puppetry, from marionettes and shadow puppets to hand, rod, and tabletop puppets.
Join us for a deliciously old-school cocktail of death and humor, a reminder of what has always made Halloween so delightfully creepy and fun.
Spookhouse Annie
October 14-November 1
Spooky, Silly, and Seriously Fun
Annie lives in a haunted house, so when Dave is invited over for a playdate, he’s more than a little nervous. Inside the Spookhouse, their wacky adventure introduces an assortment of Halloween monsters that are more goofy than scary, from the cheerful witch Hagatha to Count Morlock, a vampire who mistakenly ended up in Pennsylvania instead of Transylvania.
Each room brings silly surprises, spooky laughs, and a cast of mischievous characters. Perfect for young ghouls and their grown-ups, Spookhouse Annie is a fun-filled adventure full of imagination, laughter, and just enough eerie fun to tickle your funny bone.
Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation
June 12-November 1, 2026
Special Exhibitions
Explore Stop-Motion Animation
Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop‑Motion Animation invites visitors behind the scenes of one of the most enchanting forms of visual storytelling. Featuring original puppets, sets, and production materials from across the world of stop‑motion, the exhibition reveals how artists bring inanimate materials to life one meticulous movement at a time.
Through immersive displays, hands‑on elements, and behind‑the‑scenes insights, guests will explore the craft, innovation, and imagination that shape this beloved animation tradition.
This exciting exhibition will include puppets and production elements from Adventure Time, Anomalisa, Con Fuerza, Corpse Bride, Elf The Musical, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Frankenweenie, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, Inkwo for When the Starving Return, James and the Giant Peach, Les Bêtes, Moral Orel, Paper Daughter, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Ruff Ruff Danger Dogs, SpongeBob, Tumble Leaf, and more.
Sketchbook Saturdays
1st Saturday of the Month | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Events and Workshops | Ages 12+ | Our Location
Sharpen Your Sketchbook Skills
Join us for Sketchbook Saturdays! On the first Saturday of every month, we welcome guests to practice their observational drawing with items on display in our galleries. Each month we will focus on a different object in our collection.
We will supply sketch paper, pencils, and clipboards to all who would like to participate, but feel free to bring your own materials (pencils/graphite are the only drawing tool that will be allowed in the galleries).
Since this is included with Museum admission, please click below to purchase your ticket!
October 3
November 7
Cereal Saturdays
3rd Saturday of the Month | 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
Museum Event | All Ages | Our Location
The Perfect Crunch for a Saturday Brunch!
Nostalgia overload alert!
The Center for Puppetry Arts is excited to present “Cereal Saturday,” a fun-filled activity fit for the whole family.
Once a month, we’ll be presenting a specially curated 2-hour block of some of your favorite puppet TV shows from the past. Revisit some classics that brought you joy as a child, or even introduce your children to some of the all-time greatest shows and characters in a laid-back environment, made to feel like a comfy living room. Think of it like a Saturday Morning Cartoons get-together but with puppets!
….And the best part is, IT’S FREE with your regular admission to our World of Puppetry Museum or all-inclusive Puppet Show Performances.
Of course, no Saturday morning is complete without cereal! A selection of cereal, milk, juice, and coffee will be available for purchase so you can properly sink into that great, nostalgic bliss. Each month’s selection of shows will only be announced on the day, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
Included with museum admission and FREE for members
*Breakfast cereal and beverages will be available for purchase
All Ages
Included with Worlds of Puppetry Museum admission, please click below to purchase your ticket!
September 19
October 17
November 21
O'Neil Delapenha, Jasmine Renee Ellis, Tyren Duncan
photo by Jeff Watkins
Measure for Measure
What could possibly go wrong when the Duke of Vienna decides to enforce a few long-ignored morality laws . . .and then “skips town,” leaving his self-righteous deputy in charge to enforce the new moral order? What will the innocent Isabella stoop to in order to save her brother’s life? Written with absorbing strength and eloquence, Shakespeare weaves for you a complicated dark comedy full of love, lust, justice, and forgiveness.
September 12 - September 27
O'Neil Delapenha | photo by Jeff Watkins
Macbeth
Oct 3 – Oct 25
(Previews Oct 1 & Oct 2)
One fateful evening, three weird sisters greet Macbeth and Banquo with visions of what could be. Is it the witches and their magical prophecies or Macbeth and his wife's all too human desire for power that set in motion some of the most blood curdling, murderous, and tragic events that Scotland has ever witnessed?
You’ve waited over 400 years—now be among the first to witness history in the making! Resurgens Theatre Company is proud to present the North American professional premiere of Shakespeare’s lost play, The History of Cardenio. Based on Cervantes’ Don Quixote, this collaborative tragicomedy (co-written with John Fletcher) crowned the Bard’s illustrious career, but disappeared after a devastating fire reportedly destroyed the original manuscript in 1808. Undaunted, Dr. Gary Taylor has spent several decades carefully reconstructing the play by employing state-of-the-art database analysis, and has agreed to share his work with Resurgens. E xperience the wonders of his well-wrought labors Thursday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2:00 and 6:00 p.m.
All performances will be at our new venue, the historic Pythagoras Masonic Temple (108 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.) in Decatur
The city of Avondale Estates, through Sage PR, is working with Georgia Classic Theatre to produce free family-friendly performances for the public. The initiative is called Shakespeare at Sunset, and it is supported by Commissioner Ted Terry of Super District 6 of DeKalb County.
Allen O’Reilly will direct early-career performers, many who are recent graduates of Oglethorpe University’s theatre program. Bring a chair or blanket and watch some Shakespeare outdoors!
The performance is an abridged, family-friendly event that will last approximately an hour.
These events will be held outdoors in Avondale Estates at 6pm on the Town Greene.
PERFORMANCES:
October 10 – Taming of the Shrew – 6pm
November 14 – The Merchant of Venice – 6pm
December 5 – A Christmas Carol – 6pm
Save the Date, with more information to follow soon!
Ted Terry: https://commissionertedterry.com/
Avondale Estates: https://www.avondaleestates.org/
EVERY FAMILY HAS ROOTS.
When generations of the Stranger family are drawn back together, long-buried truths begin to surface, blurring the line between ancestry, mythology, and destiny. As Tank searches for where he belongs, he discovers that understanding the future means confronting the past.
Launching the final year of True Colors Theatre’s Blackness Is Not a Monolith series, Tank Stranger is a bold world premiere that blends Afrofuturism, Black folklore, and breathtaking theatrical storytelling into an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Because every family tree has a story.
September 18th - October 4
Previews: September 15th – September 17th @ 7:30 PM
Regular Performances: Fridays @ 7:30 PM, Saturdays @ 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM, Sundays @ 2:30 PM
Additional Evening Performances: September 22nd & September 30th @ 7:30 PM
Additional Matinees: September 24th @ 11:00 AM & 7:30 PM, October 1st @ 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Jitney
Written by: August Wilson
Directed by: Renzo Carbonera
Presented by: Sardegna Teatro and La Piccionaia
Presented in Italian with English supertitles
Friday, October 9, 2026 @ 730PM
Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 230PM
Sunday, October 11, 2026 @ 230PM
Pittsburgh 1977
In the midst of the steel industry crisis, for which the city is known worldwide, five drivers, Becker, Youngblood, Turnbo, Fielding and Doub, struggle to get by. Clinging nostalgically to the past, while seeing only the dark outlines of an uncertain future on the horizon.
In the early decades of the twentieth century, an alternative form of transport to buses and licensed taxis emerged in the predominantly African American neighborhoods of U.S. cities: the “jitney”. In those neighborhoods, taxis did not circulate; they were too expensive and they refused to pick up Black passengers. The “jitneys” operated outside the boundaries of the law, but provided job opportunities for people like our five protagonists, while also offering an essential service to the community.
August Wilson, the most prolific and influential African American playwright of all time, is being translated for the very first time into another language (Italian) and staged with an entirely Black Italian cast.
The stage set is minimal and abstract, designed to focus the gaze on what is said and how it is said, on the shades of meaning enriched by the actors’ double roles, on the cinematic side lighting, and on the projections displayed on two vertical, smartphone-like screens.
When Booster, Becker’s son, is released after twenty years in prison for murder, a cathartic journey begins, intertwining the language of the street with the syncopated rhythms of jazz and with the classical language of tragedy.
Before #MeToo, before #BlackLivesMatter, there was Lena Mae Baker!
In 1944 a black domestic woman in Cuthbert, Georgia killed her long-time white lover/abuser after a night of drinking and arguing. Who Will Sing for Lena takes us on the journey to what led to that fateful day. It is a fascinating look at how the forces of racism, misogyny, substance abuse and socioeconomic status shapes the decisions that led to this tragic event. We explore the aftermath of that event including the trial that led to Lena becoming the only woman executed in Georgia's electric chair. Come bear witness to an event that still echoes across the justice system today.
Fri. Oct 9th 2026, 8:00 pm
Sat. Oct 10th 2026, 3:00 pm
Sat. Oct 10th 2026, 8:00 pm
Sun. Oct 11th 2026, 3:00 pm
Eyebright
By Femmaeve MacQueen-Rose
October 8, 2026
KJ is an 18 year-old transman coming to terms with their adulthood, mother’s death, and father’s job (Mario works at the county jail). KJ is in love with Ruby, a young transwoman wrestling with addiction. Ruby is in jail; so are Imogen and Deja, two transwomen with painfully different life circumstances. Imogen writes her trauma out. Deja likes to make up songs. When Mario’s brutalization of transwomen hits home, what follows is a story about transgender people crafting moments of intimate joy despite structural oppression, incarceration, and threats against our collective emancipatory imagination.
The Del Shores Foundation’s mission is to find, develop and elevate new LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters through its annual Writers Search giving $30,000 in awards and grants and its annual Writers Festival bringing together theatre, film and television professionals with the writers for free readings, panels and workshops. For more information visit www.delshoresfoundation.org
A funny, intimate solo show about sex, communication, and learning to talk before we touch.
What happens when we say the words we usually avoid?
Words Before Clothes is a 50-minute live solo performance exploring why talking about sex and sexuality is often harder than experiencing them.
Through storytelling, humor, and a touch of French perspective, Fabian Olive invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and recognize themselves in the ways we approach intimacy, avoid uncomfortable conversations, and try to understand what we, and the people around us, actually want.
Following its first public performances in Toronto, Words Before Clothes comes home for its Atlanta premiere.
A show about learning to talk before we touch.
Thursday, October 8
Performance: 8:00 PM
Post-show conversation to follow.
In This Place
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Brad Bass and Cari Joy
Back by popular demand!
In a small grief support group, eight strangers gather—each carrying stories of love and loss. As they share, clash, and connect, their memories come alive onstage: fellow group members step into the roles of one another’s departed loved ones, embodying the past in vivid flashbacks. From raw confrontations to unexpected laughter—and even a night at a drag club—they discover that grief is not an ending but a reshaping of love. In This Place is a musical about healing in community, honoring memory, and realizing that though death can separate us, the love we carry stays for always.
Thu, October 1, 2026 - Sun, October 4, 2026 7:00 PM
Orbit Arts Academy
8610 Roswell Road Suite 200
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music by Henry Krieger
The electrifying Broadway musical Dreamgirls follows the rise of a sensational girl group as they navigate the highs and heartbreaks of fame in the golden age of Motown. Filled with powerhouse vocals, dazzling choreography, and unforgettable songs like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” this Tony Award–winning musical captures the passion, ambition, and drama behind the music industry. With its soulful score and inspiring story of friendship and determination, Dreamgirls is a thrilling theatrical experience you won’t want to miss.
SHOWTIMES
7pm – Sept. 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
2pm – Sept. 20, 27
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
Are you brave enough to face the ghosts that haunt our historic theater?
Creep into the Springer’s haunted history and encounter the ghostly spirits of our legendary landmark. This behind-the-scenes tour grants ghoulish entry to areas of the theatre rarely seen by the public. Explore the very areas where history was made and uncover the possibly paranormal events that happen within these hallowed halls.
Ready for a hauntingly good time? Click the button below to view our full schedule of upcoming Ghost Tours and book your tickets. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or a history buff, our tours promise an unforgettable journey into the eerie legends and ghostly tales of the past!
Tours are $25. These are 45-minute walking tours that involve navigating multiple staircases within the Springer. ADA accessible tour options are available. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
October 1 - October 31 Thurs Fri Sat
(Check Schedule for Times)
More Dates November 2026 - June 2027
Find More Information and Access to Schedule and Tickets HERE
The Birthday Party
by Harold Pinter
Arís Theatre is proud to announce their production of Harold Pinter’s classic play The Birthday Party at 7 Stages Back Space opening on October 2, 2026 and closing on October 11.
Set in a rundown English seaside boarding house, Stanley is visited on his birthday by two mysterious guests, who push him to the edge of sanity and us to the edges of reality. This classic of British theatre is darkly comic and deeply unsettling. Pinter shows us how unstable truth can be, and how joyful and charming, how controlling and malevolent people can be without motivation or reason. The most joyful of occasions is turned into a nightmare. This pioneering comedy of menace is one of the most important plays of 20th century British theatre by its finest playwriting Nobel laureate.
October 2 - October 11
This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing
By Finegan Kruckemeyer
Directed by Sam Provenzano
Three sisters. Three paths. One world full of possibilities.
When triplets are separated and sent out into the unknown, each must find her own way; one chasing adventure, one searching for meaning, and one staying close to home. Across forests, oceans, and years, their journeys unfold in surprising and deeply human ways.
Kruckemeyer’s whimsical and heartfelt play is a playful exploration of growing up, growing apart, and discovering your place in the world.
Emory Performances: Oct. 1-4, 2026
Please Note: This event takes place at Theater Lab/Schwartz Center.
Following its Emory run, the production will tour to local schools in partnership with Alliance Theatre.
Ragtime The Musical
History. Hope. Heartbreak. And the courage to dream.
Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square proudly presents Ragtime, the Tony Award-winning musical that follows three families whose lives collide at the dawn of a new century. With soaring music, unforgettable characters, and a message that still speaks today, Ragtime is a powerful celebration of perseverance, justice, and the promise of America. Experience one of the most moving musicals ever written, brought to life on Marietta’s most intimate stage
September 25 - October 11
Fri Sat Sun
(Special 12:00 Matinee Wednesday 10/7)
Lumiere Lounge Jazz Talks with Trey Wright
Thursday, October 8 2026: The Role of the Bass with Bassist Tim Aucoin
Join us for our interactive Jazz Talk with KSU Professor Trey Wright presented in partnership with the Jazz At The Strand series.
Fall Jazz Talks With Trey Wright:
Thursday, November 5: Charlie Christian and the Evolution of Jazz Guitar
Georgia Players Guid (GPG) Tours
To The Limit
The Ultimate Eagles Experience
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
To The Limit: The Ultimate Eagles Experience is a tribute band that pays homage to one of the most iconic rock bands of all time, The Eagles. With their exceptional talent and unwavering dedication, To The Limit recreates the timeless sound and spirit of The Eagles, capturing the essence of their music with remarkable precision.
To The Limit quickly gained recognition for their ability to transport audiences back to the golden era of rock and roll. Each band member brings their own unique skill set and passion for The Eagles' music, resulting in a performance that is both authentic and electrifying.
With meticulous attention to detail, To The Limit flawlessly recreates the intricate harmonies, soulful guitar solos, and unforgettable melodies that made The Eagles a household name. From the country rock of "Take It Easy" to the haunting balladry of "Hotel California," To The Limit delivers a truly immersive experience that leaves fans in awe.
Beyond their musical prowess, To The Limit also prides themselves on their commitment to recreating the live experience of an Eagles concert. From the stage presence to the visual effects, every aspect of their performance is carefully crafted to transport audiences back to the 1970s, when The Eagles ruled the rock world.
Reserve your seats for our upcoming musical!
Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY comes to Renegade Theatre Co. this September — sharp, funny, and more relevant than ever.
It's Robert's 35th birthday, and his closest friends have gathered to celebrate — again. 🥂 Five marriages, one very single guest of honor, and a New York City full of opinions about what it means to be alone, be together, or be something in between.
Seats are limited, and this run won't be extended. Reserve yours before the room fills up.
September 17 - 27
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
All Remaining Performances Cancelled Due to Illness
Four short plays by four different playwrights responding to the question,
What does America mean to you?
We Hold These Truths invites you to share your story and your hopes and dreams for the future of our country.
Four playwrights have created original short plays shaped by community listening sessions that ground the work in local stories and perspectives. Each play becomes the spark for a guided conversation on the American experience.
Bridge divides and connect with your neighbors as America marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Tell Them About the Dream by Dana Stringer
A Black, southern pastor abandons his Sunday morning sermon to reflect on teh past and present struggles and victories of African Americans, who have not only relied on faith in God for freedom and equality but also in the power of their dreams, imagination, and community – in pursuit of the American dream.
Faded Dream by Melissa Simmons
As he waits in line at a food pantry, newly unemployed Cole wrestles with mounting financial pressure – and a growing sense of disillusionment that forces him to confront what, if anything, the American Dream still promises 250 years after the nation’s founding.
American Dream by Jeilianne Vazquez
A first-generation Latino teen on the brink of adulthood must choose between pursuing his dreams and staying behind to protect his immigrant family as fear, responsibility, and identity collide.
Ancestral Reckoning by Marcie Rendon
The ancestors foretold all that would be, from the coming of the pale people to a spider web around the planet to a choice that must be ade of which road to walk, the ancestral road or the paved with technology road. The ancestors carry hope forward.
Events are FREE and will follow our award-winning Dinners format:
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*A Meal: Share a meal at a table with friends and strangers
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A Play: Experience a thought-provoking short play
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A Conversation: Engage in guided discussion led by trained facilitators
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 6:00 PM
Presenting: “Tell Them About the Dream” by dana stringer performed by eugene russell III
Hosted by: The Carter Center
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 6:30 PM
Presenting: (TBD)
Hosted by: The City of Decatur
September 26 – November 1, 2026
Downtown Lawrenceville, GA
Witness the Supernatural. Cross the threshold into the paranormal with our Haunted Cemetery Tours. Visit one of the Southeast’s oldest cemeteries with the most haunted history. Hear the chilling tales of those who rest in very same grounds you will stand on. You may even experience the unexplainable with your own senses as our storyteller guides you through the night.
September 18 – November 1, 2026
Downtown Lawrenceville, GA
Come find out why Lawrenceville has the most popular ghost tour in Atlanta… if you dare. Once your tour begins, your storyteller will take you on a stroll through the oldest city in Gwinnett county. At over 200 years old, Lawrenceville has plenty of spooky secrets to be shared. Whether its local legends or tales of paranormal encounters, you are sure to leave believing in the supernatural this Halloween season.
September 19 – November 1, 2026
Downtown Lawrenceville, GA
A decidedly more wicked and wild take on the haunted history walks. Enjoy tall tales with no holds barred and bawdy songs performed in some of the finest establishments in Lawrenceville. This all-inclusive experience includes entertainment, games & prizes, and drinks at stops along the Lawrenceville Square. This tour is for ages 21+ only.
September 18 – November 1, 2026
Downtown Lawrenceville, GA
Have a group looking for thrills?
Perfect for work outings, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and community groups! Book a private Lawrenceville, GA Ghost Tour, Haunted Cemetery Tour or Brews & Boos Pub Crawl for you and your group today!
Hairspray
October 2, 2026 – October 24, 2026
(Thu - Sun)
Presented By Pretty As A Penny Productions
Set in 1962 Baltimore, the story follows Tracy Turnblad, a lovable plus-size teen with one passion: to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream becomes a reality, Tracy’s life changes overnight as she transforms from an outsider to a star. But her journey doesn’t stop there—armed with her newfound fame, Tracy sets out to challenge the status quo, unseat the reigning Teen Queen, capture the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and help integrate a segregated TV network, all while keeping her iconic hairdo intact!
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
Fall Costume Shop Rummage Sale
Oct 02, 2026 - Oct 03, 2026 11am - 6pm
Looking for a wardrobe refresh or a unique addition to your closet? Join us at our annual Rummage Sale! Certain props and furniture pieces from our previous productions are also available. Whether you’re a frequent thrifter or a theatre department looking for some good finds, come check us out!
Free Admission
in the Historic Bobby Sikes Building
Constellations
Written by Nick Payne
Oct 09, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
In partnership with the University of Georgia Department of Theatre and Film
Nick Payne’s Constellations is an emotionally charged exploration of love, choice, and the infinite paths our lives might take.
When Marianne and Roland meet, a simple encounter becomes the beginning of countless possible lives. Across shifting realities, their relationship unfolds again and again, each one revealing a different version of what their lives could become. A single choice can change everything. In how many universes could you love someone?
In this production, the possibilities extend beyond the story itself.
Rather than one fixed pairing, this production features four actors who rotate across four performances, creating a different relationship pairing each time. The words, the choices, and the possibilities of the play remain- but the people experiencing them together change. Each performance features a unique pairing, including same-gender and different-gender relationships.
Peach State Federal Credit Union Studio
Content Advisory: This production contains adult language and themes, including discussions and/or depictions of domestic violence, terminal illness and assisted suicide.
The Halloween Magic Show
Oct 31, 2026 11:30 AM
The Halloween Magic Show with Arthur Atsma
Arthur Atsma is full of tricks, and that makes this show a treat! The Halloween Magic Show mixes mind-boggling magic with Halloween fun to brew the perfect show. Grab the whole family and get ready for a spooky good time!
SPECIAL PRE-SHOW FUN: For the first time EVER, The Halloween Magic Show is ON Halloween! Come early to trick or treat in our lobby before the show. Don’t forget to wear a costume!
The Holiday Science Show
Dec 05, 2026 11:30 AM
The Holiday Science Show with Big Thinkers’ Science Exploration
How does Santa’s sleigh fly? Why does Rudolph’s nose glow? Could Frosty really come to life? You’ve got questions & Big Thinkers’ Science Exploration has answers with The Holiday Science Show! Your young scientists will explore all things holly & jolly as we ask the big questions about the Big Guy in Red.
Donate A Toy, Score A FREE Seat!
Bring a new, unwrapped toy donation with you on the day of the show to receive FREE entry! Each toy donation grants one free admission**
**Toys must be brought directly to the Box Office upon arrival to redeem this offer. Seating is extremely limited and will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis. Therefore, bringing a donation does not guarantee free admission. Arrive early for the best chance to take advantage of this offer.
The Holiday Magic Extravaganza
Dec 12, 2026 10:00 AM / 11:30 AM
The Holiday Magic Extravaganza with Arthur Atsma
Move over Santa, there’s a new guy in town! The Holiday Magic Extravaganza is Arthur’s biggest show yet! Filled to the brim with mind-boggling magic, cozy holiday memories, and all things holly & jolly; Arthur has packed his sleigh with something for everyone.
The Holiday Juggling Show
Dec 19, 2026 11:30 AM
The Holiday Juggling Show with Ron Anglin
Ornaments, nutcrackers, and fruitcakes, Ron Anglin can juggle them all! Join us for our holiday fan-favorite, The Holiday Juggling Show. Watch as Ron juggles holiday momentos from global cultures past & present in a way you’ve never seen before.
Coming From Aurora Children's Playhouse!
Tickets to ALL Shows are Available HERE
February 6 Lunar New Year Celebration (Atlanta Chinese Dance Company)
February 20 African-American Folk Tales (Mama Koku and Chetter Galloway)
April 7 Spring Break Magic Show (Arthur Atsma)
April 12 Science in Space LIVE! (Big Thinkers' Science Exploration)
May 1 Dungeons & Puppets (Felt Nerdy Puppets)
June 9 Orchestra 101 (Lawrenceville Symphony Orchestra)
June 22 Dinosaurs: A Million Years of Stories (Jerry G. White)
July 7 8-Legged Scales LIVE! (8-Legged Scales)
July 14 Summer Break Magic Show (Arthur Atsma)
Moonlight Masquerade
Step into an unforgettable evening where elegance, mystery, and the arts come together. Moonlight Masquerade is The Georgia Ballet's signature annual fundraising event, featuring live performances by our professional dancers, an exciting silent auction, a wine pull, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and unforgettable entertainment in a beautifully transformed setting. Don your favorite masquerade mask and join fellow supporters for a night of celebration, all in support of The Georgia Ballet's mission to inspire, educate, and enrich our community through the art of dance. Every ticket helps ensure that professional ballet, exceptional dance education, and meaningful outreach continue to thrive for generations to come.
October 3 6:00 PM
Brumby Hall and Gardens
472 Powder Springs St SW
Marietta, GA 30060, USA
Back for the second year, we are so excited to share with you the North Georgia New Play Festival!
Join us for a weekend full of brand new plays and works, with staged readings of works by Georgia Playwrights!
We've selected 5 plays to get a week of table work and rehearsal with a director and cast, culminating in a staged reading at the festival with time after the show for the audience to ask questions and discuss the work.
September 25 September 26 (Two Shows) September 27 (Two Shows)
Come From Away
October 9, 2026–October 25, 2026
Fri - Sun
On September 11, 2001, the world changed forever. COME FROM AWAY takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Music, humor, and heart take this Broadway musical and soar into a celebration of the power of human connection, reminding us the power of kindness, and how it can bring people together in the unlikeliest of times, and affirming that hope can rise up from the most unlikely of places.
COME FROM AWAY is a show that has magic like no other. The characters engage directly with the audience and pull you into the stirring melodies and story, sweeping you away and immersing you in this story of what happened when 38 planes were suddenly grounded in the small locale of Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11. The riveting tale of what comes next, of how a small town seemed to rally around the entire world is nothing short of awe-inspiring, and the integration of music into the story helps remind us of the power of musical theatre.
THE PILLOWMAN
by Martin McDonagh
Sept 25-Oct 4
Thurs, Fri and Sat. 7:30PM
Sundays 2:30 PM
In a totalitarian state, a writer of dark fairy tales is brought in for questioning after a series of child murders bears a chilling resemblance to their stories. As the interrogation unfolds, fact and fiction begin to blur—and the stories themselves become impossible to escape. Martin McDonagh’s fiercely funny, deeply disturbing thriller asks what stories do to us, and what we are willing to do for them.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
September 11 - October 4
(Thu - Sun)
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
From Academy Award-winning Moonstruck screenwriter John Patrick Shanley comes the play The New York Times hailed as “a sort of gritty, downtown version of sparkling drawing-room comedy.”
Aldo Scalicki has a problem: his best friend, Huey, is about to make a terrible mistake. Stuck in a funk, Huey believes the only way to reclaim his “manhood” is to leave his sweet, young waitress girlfriend, Teresa, and reunite with his ex-wife, Janice—a sharp-tongued woman who once shot his dog.
Determined to save his friend from disaster, Aldo hatches a desperate plan: seduce Janice before Huey has the chance to win her back.
The New York Daily News wrote “Ultimately Shanley is telling us a tall tale but he does it with so much humor, so much winsome charm that it is almost irresistible,.”
September 11 - 27
(Fri - Sun)
Performance at Merely Players Presents
3785 KING AVENUE
DORAVILLE, GA 30340
Find More Information and Access to Tickets HERE
The Philadelphia Story
by Philip Barry
September 11-27, 2026
Tracy Lord, of the Philadelphia Lords, is a headstrong and spoiled daughter of the privileged class. Divorced from C.K. Dexter Haven, she plans to wed a successful young snob. At the family estate, Tracy’s wedding weekend grows more eventful as a gossip reporter and a camerawoman arrive cover the wedding arrangements. Tracy’s brother hopes to divert their attention from Father Lord’s romance with a Broadway dancer, and Tracy finds herself growing interested in Connor, the fascinating reporter. This Broadway hit was adapted into a smash 1940 film starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart. The play was later adapted into the musical film High Society, starring Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.
It's 1960 in Reno, and Hollywood has come to town for the glittering premiere of Marilyn Monroe's latest movie.
But a forest fire and a citywide blackout forces an unexpected fivesome- Marilyn, Monty Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Actor's Studio guru Paula Strasberg, and suspected murderess Libby Holman- into one hotel room for the night...
and that's where the real disasters begin.
With his trademark barbed wit and emotional insight, Topher Payne's extraordinary play brings the gods and goddesses of Hollywood's Golden Age down to human scale, exploring the cost of a life lived with everyone watching.
Come experience the heat September 11 - October 4
Shows Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Box Office: 404/245-4205
Performed at OnStage Atlanta
Find More information and Access to Tickets HERE
Fiddler on the Roof
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.
Sep. 25-Oct. 11, 2026 (Fri Sat Sun)
Ordinary Days tells the story of four New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.
Sep 11 - 27, 2026
Venue Details
The Spotlight
1000 North Point Circle
Alpharetta, Georgia 30022
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Created by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss
Directed By Julie Resh
Performance Dates: October 2-4 & 8-10, 2026
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt musical that follows six quirky middle school spelling champions as they compete for the coveted county title. Packed with witty songs, laugh-out-loud moments, and unforgettable characters, this crowd favorite celebrates growing up, finding confidence, and embracing what makes each of us unique. Whether you're a champion speller or can barely spell "onomatopoeia," you're in for a night of big laughs and plenty of heart.
A surprise proposal gift puts the future of Genesis and Rashad’s relationship at risk when they are forced to confront a devastating secret from the past. The Light is a 70-minute, real-time rollercoaster ride of laughter, romance, and despair that uncovers how the power of radical love can be a healing beacon of light.
Recommended for audiences: Ages 16+ due to infrequent, severe adult language, and adult content. This play contains references to sexual assault.
Dates: October 2-10, 2026 7:30pm
Location: Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
3700 Pleasant Hill Rd
Duluth GA 30096
ALL BECAUSE OF AGATHA
Filled with bright, funny dialogue and a cast of thoroughly delightful characters, this comedy chronicles the hilarious plight of a young couple who move into a centuries-old house, only to find that it is haunted by a distressingly capricious, maddeningly tenacious yet undeniably appealing witch.
Macabaret: Scary Stories to Tell at the Legion
Kick off spooky season with Macabaret, a delightfully weird Halloween variety show at the Historic Legion Theatre!
Presented like a live radio/podcast broadcast—complete with hosts and fake commercials—Macabaret will bring together an eclectic lineup of spooky entertainers for an evening of music, storytelling, poetry, comedy, magic, and more. Expect something campy, theatrical, a little strange, and spooky without being scary.
October 2 at 8 PM
October 3 at 3 PM & 8 PM
Theater 1548 presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, telling the inspiring story of Carole Klein, a spunky young songwriter from Brooklyn who became the legendary Carole King. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for some of music’s biggest acts to her own trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful takes you back to where it all began and brings her incredible journey to life.
Friday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Dunwoody United Methodist Church
1548 Mt. Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(770) 394 0675
Smile for the (phone) camera as we film this improv show hosted by Kevin Gillese and starring the Dad’s Garage ensemble!
Oct 29 8:00 PM
BlackGround is an all-African-American comedy troupe. They take classic movies like Star Wars and Indiana Jones and improvise what the Black people were doing during the movie. It is a hilarious show featuring killer comedy, incredible guests, and a fun-filled celebration of Blackness. Come laugh, celebrate, and embrace the essence of Blackness in a way you've never seen before. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience where laughter meets legacy.
Oct 8 8:00 PM
Oct 15 8:00 PM
Oct 22 8;00 PM
Comedy-drama The Bear won Emmys and Golden Globes for comedy, but Dad’s Garage dares to delve into the question plaguing the minds of erudite television gourmands everywhere: what if The Bear actually was a comedy? Presenting: SCANDAL! The Bare: Season 2—a lovingly absurd and spoofish take-off on the critically acclaimed television hit that sounds like it has the same title as our spoof, but doesn’t actually.
Oct 2 8:00 PM
Oct 9 8:00 PM
Oct 16 8:00 PM
Oct 23 8:00 PM
Oct 30 8:00 PM
Nov 6 8:00 PM
Our cast of writer-performers weaves a web of independent stories created from their disturbed imaginations. Uncover the secrets of the bottle tree one bottle at a time and prepare for a night of wicked laughter and unexplainable dark delights in this horror-comedy sketch show.
Preview Oct 1 10:00 PM
Fri and Sat Oct 2 through Oct 30 20:00 PM
Step into the whimsical world of Felt Street where Sesame Street meets Avenue Q in a hilarious collision of puppets and humans cohabitating in a not-so-friendly neighborhood. Join us for an uproarious improv show that delves into the behind-the-scenes drama of this quirky neighborhood. From puppet meltdowns to human shenanigans, expect the unexpected as we navigate the chaotic and comedic interactions of our colorful cast. Get ready for a night of laughter, surprises, and puppet mayhem!
Oct 3 8:00 PM
Oct 19 8:00 PM
Oct 17 8:00 PM
Oct 24 8:00 PM
Oct 31 8:00 PM
Our Student Graduation Showcases
Oct 6 8:00 PM Improv
Oct 7 7:30 PM Stand Up
Oct 8 8:00 PM Improve
Signups open at 7:00 p.m. and the jam begins at 8:00 p.m.!
Join us Tuesdays at Dad’s Garage for an improv jam open to all! It’s free, funny and fabulous! Get in those improv reps, hang out with fellow improvisers, and laugh your face off. While we love participants, the improv-shy are welcome to hang out and watch, too!
Oct 13 8:00 PM
Oct 20 8:00 PM
Oct 27 8:00 PM
Nov 10 8:00 PM
Nov 17 8:00 PM
Oh, Maestro! The Dad’s Garage general company competes in a group battle Royale for laughter and individual glory under the watchful eyes of the director—who assigns the matchups, keeps score, and throws ever-changing challenges at our improvisers—and the enthusiastic applause of you, the audience. A keen eye and authentic funny bones senses determine who stands heads and shoulders above the competition to be declared the Maestro! This is improv bloodsport, baby, and only one performer can bask in the spotlight at the top!
Oct 14 8:00 PM
Road Trip is a completely improvised show based on real stories featuring a rotating cast of some of the best improvisers + storytellers in ATL. Previous storytellers have been seen on shows like America's Got Talent, "Parks and Rec," "Grace and Frankie," Just for Laughs, Conan, Wild 'N Out, Comedy Central, Late Night, FX's show "English Teacher," and more!
After celebrating 4 years, we are still going strong with specialty, musical, celebrity, and just plain old fun Road Trips!
Oct 28 8:00 PM
Nov 13 10:00 PM
Hey, horror buffs—stop us if you know this one: an eclectic cast finds themselves trapped in a secluded location (onstage) and forced to play a series of twisted (comedy short form) games for the amusement of diabolical, ogling masterminds (technically, that’s you, the audience) who sees them eliminated them one by one with a spectacle of creative, viscera-splattering sequences set to the tune of cinematic screams.
Improv has never been so dangerous…ly funny!
Final Girl is an improv built from the framework of the classic tropes of the horror genre, but repurposed for outrageous comedy. This elimination-style comedy spectacle merges long form and short form—the start of the show presents our improvisers as some of the most well-loved (and hated) tropes in horror cinema vying for survival as they compete for laughs and onstage survival in comically overblown genre shenanigans and cliches. The Final Girl in a horror movie is the traditional sole survivor who confronts the killer in the genre’s bone-chilling, gore-encrusted tales, but who among our comedy lineup will prove they have what it takes to fill her blood-soaked shoes?!
Oct 31 10:00 PM
Tapestry Tunes: A Carole King Cabaret returns too the Alley Stage for FIVE Peformances September 26 - October 4. Tickets Available NOW. Use code TAPESTRY at checkout for $10 off — good through August 25.
MovieProv
Lights. Camera. Absolutely no script.
When movie night falls apart, our improvisers step in to save the day—creating completely original films live on stage. From rom-coms to thrillers to over-the-top action blockbusters, MovieProv turns audience suggestions into fully improvised cinematic chaos.
Watch as characters, plots, and iconic “scenes” unfold in real time—no cameras, no cuts, no clue what’s coming next.
It’s like going to the movies… if the movies were made up on the spot.
3rd Wednesday Every Month
Wednesday, October 21, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 18, 8:00 PM
Improv @ The Alley: Musical Improv
Broadway who?
In this fully improvised musical spectacular, our cast creates an entire show from scratch—complete with characters, storylines, and show-stopping songs made up on the spot.
Every note is unscripted. Every lyric is original. Every performance is one night only.
Big laughs. Bigger vocals. And just enough chaos to make it unforgettable.
4th Wednesday Every Month
Wednesday October 28, 8:00 PM
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Opening Night
A Full Length, Fully Improvised Play
What happens when opening night goes completely off the rails?
Opening Night is a fully improvised, full-length play created right before your eyes—because the show that was supposed to happen… doesn’t.
When unforeseen circumstances force the cancellation of a scheduled production, our cast is left with no script, no set, and no plan. What follows is a completely original two-act play, built in the moment from a single audience suggestion.
From the first line of dialogue to the final curtain call, every character, relationship, and plot twist is discovered in real time—resulting in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that will never be performed again.
It’s bold. It’s unpredictable. It’s theatre on the edge.
And somehow… opening night must go on.
First Thursday of Every Month
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 8:00 PM
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Tapestry Tunes: A Carole King Tribute Cabaret
Step into the soulful sounds of the 1970s as The Alley Stage celebrates one of the most iconic albums of all time—Carole King’s Tapestry. With unforgettable hits like It’s Too Late, I Feel the Earth Move, So Far Away, and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, this cabaret pays tribute to the timeless music that defined a generation.
Performed by some of Atlanta’s most talented vocalists and musicians, Tapestry Tunes weaves together heartfelt performances and storytelling that honor Carole King’s legendary artistry. Whether you grew up with these songs or are hearing them live for the first time, you’ll be swept away by the warmth, nostalgia, and power of this groundbreaking album.
Join us for an evening of classic hits, intimate performances, and the music that continues to inspire audiences around the world.
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 3:00 PM
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 8:00 PM
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 3:00 PM
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 3:00 PM
After 3 years of relative normalcy, things are getting strange again. Willie has been feeling his possession tingles that connect him to the updownside and Whatthe Heckna. He's back snatching people, and someone is helping him. Who? The people of HawkEnds just wanna go to the mall in their parachute pants and buy Swatches from Benneton.
K-Pop Murder things Hunters
Friday, August 7 - Saturday, October 31
(Fridays and Saturdays)
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Dinner and a Diva: 2026 Season
Every third Tuesday of the month, we host Dinner and a Diva. Each event features live entertainment consisting of selections from a famous opera performed by the Capitol City Opera Company’s singers. In addition to an evening of music, you’ll enjoy a gourmet four-course dinner with wine, leaving you with an evening to remember. Your dinner will include a sampling of premium hors d’ oeuvres, fresh salad, choice of two gourmet entrees, decadent dessert, hot coffee/tea, and two glasses of fine wine, all for only $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar open at 6:15 p.m., and the dinner and show start promptly at 7:00 p.m. Make reservations on our home page.
Find More Information About Petite Violette HERE
Find More Information About Capitol City Opera HERE
2026 Dinner and a Diva Season
October 21 – Verdi’s La Traviata
November 17 – Puccini’s La Bohéme
September 25 - 27, 2026
Based on the beloved Mary Rodgers novel and two hit Disney films, Freaky Friday tells the story of a mother and daughter who magically swap bodies for 24 chaotic hours. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.
The stage version gives a fresh, modern point of view to the themes of the novel and films. The new book by Bridget Carpenter (Parenthood, Friday Night Lights) places the action squarely in the social media age, using a high school Instagram scavenger hunt as the dramatic thrust of the story. Propelled by an original pop/rock score by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal, If/Then), Freaky Friday delivers a crowd pleasing, family friendly musical with sharp wit and buoyant tunes.
Seasonal walking tours exploring the history and mystery of Historic Downtown Acworth!
Enjoy the sights of charming downtown Acworth as your guide shares haunting tales based on a mix of documented sightings, firsthand experience, research, and history. Wear comfortable walking shoes and feel free to bring a flashlight, a camera, and even your own ghost hunting equipment!
Tours take place at 7:30 pm every Friday and Saturday evening (weather permitting) in the month of October. Space on all tours is limited, and advance tickets are required. Tours last between ninety minutes to two hours and cover 1.2 miles on sidewalks in historic Acworth.
Welcome to Almost, Maine—a tiny, remote town where the northern lights shine and anything can happen. On one cold, magical winter night, the residents of this quirky community find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected ways. Told through a series of funny, heartfelt, and sometimes bittersweet stories, Almost, Maine is a charming celebration of love, loss, and the wonderfully unpredictable moments that connect us.
Showtimes:
Thursday, October 8th at 7pm
Friday, October 9th at 7pm
Saturday, October 10th at 7pm