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25 ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF LES MISERABLES AT THE FOX APRIL 24-29

CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S
NEW 25 ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF THE WORLD’S LONGEST-RUNNING MUSICAL
BOUBLIL AND SCHÖNBERG’S
 
LES MISÉRABLES
 
TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 5 
 
ATLANTA PREMIERE ENGAGEMENT AT THE FOX THEATRE
APRIL 24-29
 
Tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s new 25 anniversary production ofLes Misérableswill go on saleSunday, February 5for the premiere Atlanta engagement at The Fox Theatre, as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2011-12 season. The all new production of

Pinch ‘n’ Ouch Theatre Presents a Powerful David Mamet Play at Atlanta’s newest Theatre Venue

“Speed-the-Plow” hits Atlanta this spring

 Pinch ‘n’ Ouch Theatre Company brings David Mamet’s critically acclaimed masterpiece and Broadway hit “Speed-the-Plow” to Atlanta’s newest performance space this April.
Filled with Mamet's trademark intense rapid-fire dialogue and provocative themes, “Speed-the-Plow” focuses on the ruthless nature of Hollywood and the movie industry.
 “Speed-the-Plow” is one of several successful plays Mamet has written about the corporate rat race includinghis Pulitzer Prize winningplay “Glengarry Glen Ross,” which later became a classic film starring Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, and Kevin Spacey.

THE BROTHERS BRIGHT TURN OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

THE BROTHERS BRIGHT TURN OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

January 24, 2012 -- Whitestone Motion Pictures, a boutique film company, released its latest short film, "Jack and the Dustbowl", online today. The film tells the story of a family overcoming extraordinary obstacles during incredibly tough times. The Whitestone family had their own extraordinary obstacles to overcome. The Brothers Bright is the writing duo responsible for every song in every Whitestone film produced.

  Composer/Songwriter Nick Kirk and Singer/Songwriter Billy Wilkerson have written together for 15 years and 8 years for Whitestone Motion Pictures.

Actress Leaving Show After 10 Years!


After 10 years, actress Deborah Childs, will take her final bow this weekend, as the minipulative, up-tight, Buckhead, social-lite, Trudy Habersham, in hit comedy, “Peachtree Battle”.  Childs, whom originated the role, and has played to thousands of patrons says, “It’s been the role of a lifetime!  I hate to leave but it’s time for some one else to live on “Peachtree Battle” for a while”.  John Gibson, one of the writers of the long running comedy, at the Ansley Park Playhouse, states, “Deborah is a one of a kind!

“AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’” SWINGS ONTO THE STRAND STAGE


D. Woods Headlines Atlanta Lyric’s All-Star Cast
              Atlanta Lyric Theatretoday announced the casting for one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals – the irresistible, toe-tapping, finger-snapping, Tony Award-winning revue“Ain’t Misbehavin’.” The Fats Waller Musical Show opensFebruary 17, 2012atThe Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square. The company will host twelve performances that play throughMarch 4, 2012.
                Directed by Lyric Artistic Director

BROADWAY IN ATLANTA RASIES CURTAIN ON YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING EVENT WITH SMASH HIT MEMPHIS ON FEBRUARY 2


Guests Enjoy Musical Mingling as Rocking Show Rolls into Town
One of the city’s most treasured entertainment institutions,Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlantarolls out a new way for theatre friends to experience the best Broadway has to offer. On Thursday, February 2, the series hosts itsYoung Professionalsnetworking event with Tony Award-winning musicalMEMPHIS. Broadway in Atlanta has partnered with JEZEBEL Magazine and Livingston Restaurant + Bar to provide guests dinner, drinks and an opportunity to hobnob with other young professionals before enjoying one of Broadway’s best shows.

“THE SALT OF LIFE” by Gianni Di Gregorio to have U.S. Theatrical Premiere March 2

WithTHE SALT OF LIFE, writer-director-actor Di Gregorio has created another sparkling comedy, this time with a dash of the bittersweet.THE SALT OF LIFEwill have its U.S. theatrical premiere on March 2nd in New York, followed by a national release.
In his warm and witty follow-up to his 2010 Italian sensationMid-August Lunch, writer-director-actor Gianni Di Gregorio has created another irresistible manifesto of his love of women — but this time he plays a middle-aged retiree who has become invisible to all distaff Romans, regardless of age or relation.

Horizon Theatre’s 2012 Season Award-Winning Play, Stunning New Voices



Horizon Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 28th season of contemporary theatre. Horizon’s 2012 season features an audience favorite, two world premieres developed through the New South Play Festival, and a Southeastern premiere. Horizon’s intimate 172 seat theatre can be found in Atlanta’s funky Little Five Points business and arts district.
The season opens January 13, 2012 with a remount production of Horizon’s summer smash-hit Avenue Q. Called “risqué and downright irresistible” by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Avenue Q is the winner of seven Suzi Bass Awards including Outstanding Production of a Musical.

Georgia Shakespeare Exceeds Emergency Campaign Goal

Finances Stabilized
Company Seeks Transformative 2012
 
 
Georgia Shakespeare announces that the Company has met and exceeded the $500,000 emergency fundraising campaign goal set for the end of 2011.  More than 2,000 supporters have contributed more than $515,000 to the “Save Georgia Shakespeare” campaign thus far, with additional donations still arriving.
 
On September 9, the company issued a public plea for support, seeking to raise $150,000 in two weeks to keep its doors open, with an additional $350,000 needed by year’s end to restore financial stability.

Final Year for The Nativity: A Holiday Gospel Celebration


This joyous evening brings the real meaning of faith and love to life for the entire family.

Don't miss your FINAL CHANCE to see the show that the Creative Loafing called,
"A thrilling season spectacle".





Final 7 performances:
12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 12/27, 12/28, 12/29 & 12/30 @ 8 PM

TICKETS: ONLINE or 1.877.725.8849

Southwest Arts Center
915 New Hope Road
Atlanta, GA 30331