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Dear Evan Hansen gives voice to teen angst and bullying in age of the internet

Jim FarmerApril 26, 2019

Many of us know an Evan Hansen -- or perhaps are/were an Evan Hansen -- a lonely teenager dealing with social anxiety. Evan is the titular character of the musi...

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Hamilton, The Band’s Visit highlight Fox Theatre season announcement

Kelundra SmithMarch 7, 2019

Last week, the Fox Theatre held a special season announcement party for media, influencers and Marquee Club -- all eagerly anticipating the announcement of the ...

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Rennie Harris’ Lazarus delves into Ailey memory, glimpses future

Julie B. JohnsonFebruary 28, 2019

A subtle drone of synthesizer music filled the void of the pitch-black stage as a sparse light crept in from across the wings. Shadowy figures entered and exite...

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Alvin Ailey artist taps Georgia roots to vivify founder’s legacy

Cynthia Bond PerryFebruary 18, 2019

In the sun-soaked foyer of Atlanta’s National Center for Civil and Human Rights, a tall, lean young man guided about 40 dance students last month as they learne...

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Local actors take the stage in Waitress at the Fox Theatre

Liz DooleyFebruary 4, 2019

Tony-nominated musical Waitress, like its title character’s signature pies, has been a sweet and surprisingly complex treat for audiences nationwide, and now, i...

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What to see, hear and do this week, December 17–23

Lauren LeathersDecember 17, 2018

ArtsATL calendar editor Lauren Leathers’ weekly roundup of arts events happening around the city. ART + DESIGN Artist talk with Michi Meko. The artist discusse...

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Review: “White Christmas” at the Fox Theatre meanders in nostalgia at the expense of a good story

Andrew AlexanderNovember 28, 2018

Complaining that Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is too old-fashioned is a bit like complaining that a swim in the ocean is too wet. Just as the ocean can relia...

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ArtsATL’s top picks for Halloween horrors and treats in Atlanta

ARTS ATL StaffOctober 18, 2018

From Little Five Points to the West End, from Symphony Hall to the Plaza Theatre, Halloween brings out the freaky side of Atlanta. This town clearly loves the h...

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Atlanta’s Lyric Rachae prepares to take the stage at Music Midtown

Andrew AlexanderSeptember 13, 2018

The lineup at this weekend's Music Midtown festival boasts some of the biggest names in the business. But we at ArtsATL were especially curious to catch sight o...

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Preview: Our 12 most hotly anticipated shows of Atlanta’s 2018–19 theater season

Andrew Alexander and Jim FarmerAugust 23, 2018

The 2018–19 theater season is gearing up and in some cases has already bolted out of the gate. The season will debut two multimillion-dollar theater facilities...

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