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Year in Review: A look back at the theatrical productions that dazzled us in 2018

News: “The Color Purple,” “Angels In America” from Actor’s Express big winners in Suzi Bass Awards

Review: “The Color Purple” reaches full flower in terrific Actor’s Express musical

What to see, hear and do this week, June 25–July 1

What to see, hear and do this week, June 11–17

ARTS ATL StaffDecember 26, 2018

From sinking ships in high-spectacle musicals to heartfelt family dramas, the shows on Atlanta's stages were as diverse as our beloved city. New faces popped up...

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ARTS ATL StaffNovember 6, 2018

Actor’s Express took home the biggest prizes at Monday night’s 14th-annual Suzi Bass Awards for local theater at the Conant Performing Arts Center. The company ...

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Andrew Alexander and Jim FarmerJune 27, 2018

The musical The Color Purple, based on Alice Walker’s novel, had its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in 2004 and hit Broadway a year later. After a recen...

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Andrew AlexanderJune 25, 2018

THEATER The Color Purple. Actor’s Express presents a new production of the musical based on Alice Walker’s classic novel. Through July 29. Actor’s Express. Boy...

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Andrew AlexanderJune 11, 2018

MUSIC A Performance in the Park with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The ASO led by assistant conductor Stephen Mulligan gives a free outdoor concert of works b...

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