NOVEMBER
ACT1 THEATRE
Through Dec. 18 “Oliver!,” based on Charles Dickens’ novel. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. 770/751-0033. act1theater.com.
ALLIANCE THEATRE
Nov. 25-Dec. 24 “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens’ beloved story.
Hertz Series
Through Dec. 18 “Sex & The Second City.”
Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000. alliancetheatre.org.
ATLANTA OPERA
Nov. 18, 20 “Lucia di Lammermoor.” In Donizetti’s dramatic tragedy, Lucia is forced to marry against her will, setting off a chain of tragic events.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. atlantaopera.org. 404/881-8885.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Nov. 17, 19 Ruggles, Seeger, Mozart, Sibelius
Nov. 20 Overture Concert
Nov. 25, 26 Symphony Spectacular!
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Ctr., 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000. atlantasymphony.org.
AURORA THEATRE
Nov. 25-Dec. 23 “Christmas Canteen 2011,” musical revue. 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. auroratheatre.com. 678/226-6222.
BUCKHEAD THEATRE
Nov. 20 Lykke Li, First Aid Kit
Nov. 27 The Airborne Toxic Event
3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. thebuckheadtheatre.com. 404/843-2825.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
Family Series
Through Dec. 31 “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.”
Ongoing “Puppets: The Power of Wonder,” a display of 350 puppets from around the world.
Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404/873-3391. puppet.org.
“DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL”
Nov. 29-Dec. 4 Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale comes to life on stage, magically set in the whimsical world of Whoville, at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. broadwayacrossamerica.com. 800/982-2787.
14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE
Through Nov. 20 “Motherhood the Musical,” a joyous journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a mom. 173 14th St., Atlanta. 404/733-5000. 14thstplayhouse.org.
GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE
Nov. 3-20 “Glimpses of the Moon,” song and dance extravaganza set in the ’20s. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. 770/641-1260. get.org.
GEORGIA FESTIVAL CHORUS
Nov. 20 Carols By Candlelight at McEachern Memorial UMC, 4075 Macland Road, Powder Springs. 404/234-3581. tgafc.org.
PINCH N’ OUCH THEATRE
Through Dec. 4 “Red Light Winter,” explores the ways people seek to fill the empty spaces inside.
7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404/455-1313. pnotheatre.com.
RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GSU
Nov. 19 Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE: A Dance Company, “On Earth Together,” 8 PM.
80 Forsyth Street NW. rialtocenter.org. 404/413-9TIX.
“THE NUTCRACKER”
Nov. 25-27 Join Clara and her Nutcracker prince as they set out on a wonder-filled journey in this family-friendly production, presented by Northeast Atlanta Ballet, with live music by the Gwinnett Community Symphony Orchestra. Gwinnett Center’s Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770/921-7277. gwinnettcenter.com.ticketmaster.com.
UGA PERFORMING ARTS
Nov. 17 The Miles Davis Experience
UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Road, Athens. 706/542-4400. 888/289-8497. uga.edu/pac.
DECEMBER
“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
Dec. 3 Holiday classic in the terrace at Bulloch Hall, Roswell, at 8 PM. $15. 770/992-1731.
ACT1 THEATRE
Through Dec. 18 “Oliver!,” based on Charles Dickens’ novel. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. 770/751-0033. act1theater.com.
ALLIANCE THEATRE
Through Dec. 24 “A Christmas Carol.” Dickens’ beloved story comes to life with holiday carols and stage magic, as Chris Kayser reprises his role as Scrooge in this 22nd season production.
Hertz Series
Through Dec. 18 “Sex and The Second City: A Romantic Dot Comedy,” follows two couples looking for love in the digital age.
Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000. alliancetheatre.org.
ART STATION THEATRE
Dec. 8-23 “The Christmas Report,” comedy.
5384 Manor Dr., Stone Mountain. 770/469-1105. artstation.org.
ATLANTA BALLET
Dec. 8-24 Atlanta Ballet’s “Nutcracker” at the Fox Theatre. Extravagant holiday production presents 250 of Atlanta’s youngest dancers, with accompaniment by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra for all performances. 404/892-3303. atlantaballet.com.
ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER
Dec. 18 Straight No Chaser
Dec. 30 New Year’s Weekend Celebration with Charlie Wilson and Kem, 8 PM.
395 Piedmont Ave. 404/523-6275.
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE
Dec. 2-18 “The Sound of Music,” a governess for the children of a wealthy Austrian widower brings the joy of music into their lives.
The Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 404/377-9948. atlantalyrictheatre.com.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Coca-Cola Holiday Concerts
Dec. 1, 3 Handel’s “Messiah,” Bach’s “Magnificat.” 8 PM.
Dec. 2, 3 ASO Gospel Christmas. 8 PM Fri., 2 PM Sat.
Dec. 4, 11 ASO Kid’s Christmas: Chris Van Allsburg’s “The Polar Express,” 1:30 & 3:30 PM.
Dec. 8-10 Christmas with the ASO, 8 PM Thur.-Sat., 2 PM Sat.
Dec. 16-18 A Very Merry Holiday POPS, 8 PM Fri. & Sat., 2 PM Sat. & Sun.
Special Events
Dec. 20 Celtic Women with the Orchestra, 8 PM.
Dec. 31 ASO New Year’s Eve: Dancing and Romancing, 8 PM.
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Ctr., 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000. atlantasymphony.org.
ATLANTA WIND SYMPHONY
Dec. 11 Christmas concert at 3 PM at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St. Free. atlantawindsymphony.org.
AURORA THEATRE
Through Dec. 23 “Christmas Canteen 2011,” musical revue.
128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678/226-6222. auroratheatre.com.
“BABES IN TOYLAND”
Dec. 9-10 Atlanta Dance Theatre performs at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., at 10 AM & 7:30 PM Fri., 2 & 7:30 PM Sat. 770/993-2623.
BIG CHICKEN CHORUS
Dec. 10, 11 “Silver Bells” Christmas show with South Cobb High School Youth Chorus at Jennie T. Anderson Theater, Cobb Civic Center Auditorium. Celebrates 25th anniversary as a chapter in the Barbershop Harmony Society. 3 & 7:30 PM Sat., 3 PM Sun. Special guest on Sat. night: Song of Atlanta. 770/438-9752. bigchickenchorus.org.
BILL GAITHER PRESENTS JUBILATE
Dec. 31 A New Year’s Eve Homecoming, 7 PM, Gwinnett Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth. ticketmaster.com. gwinnettcenter.com.
BUCKHEAD THEATRE
Jan. 21 Anjelah Johnson
3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. thebuckheadtheatre.com. 404/843-2825.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
Family Series
Through Dec. 31 “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” based on the classic TV special.
Ongoing “Puppets: The Power of Wonder,” a display of 350 puppets from around the world.
Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404/873-3391. puppet.org.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL CONCERTS
Dec. 9, 11 Featuring the 120-voice Sanctuary Choir and brass quartet at 7:30 PM Fri. & 3 PM Sun. at Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd. 770/594-0512. rumc.com.
COBB ENERGY CENTRE
Dec. 2 Shaquille O’Neal Presents All Star Comedy Jam, 8 PM.
Dec. 3 Jim Gaffigan, comedy. 7 & 9:30 PM.
Dec. 4 Kings of Salsa, 7 PM.
Dec. 8-11 “My Fair Lady.”
Dec. 13 Alice Cooper, 8 PM.
Dec. 17 Jim Brickman’s “A Christmas Celebration,” 8 PM.
Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. ticketmaster.com. 800/745-3000.
COMPANY J AT THE MJCCA
Dec. 8-18 “The Producers,” a new Mel Brooks musical.
Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, Zaban Park, MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678/812-4002. atlantajcc.org.
CUMMING PLAYHOUSE
Through Dec. 18 “It’s A Wonderful Life,” based on the timeless classic by Frank Capra.
8 PM Thurs-Sat., 3 PM Sun.
Dec. 28-31 Branson on the Road “Christmas Style.”
101 School St. in the Historic Cumming Public School. 770/781-9178. playhousecumming.com.
DISNEY LIVE!
Dec. 18 “Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!” 12:30 & 3:30 PM at Philips Arena. ticketmaster.com.
“DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL”
Through Dec. 4 Dr. Seuss’ holiday classic comes to life on stage, set in the whimsical world of Whoville, at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. broadwayacrossamerica.com. 800/982-2787.
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Music
Dec. 2-3 A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Glenn Auditorium, 1652 N. Decatur Road.
Dec. 4 Emory Wind Ensemble
Dec. 4 Echoes of Asia, Emory World Music Ensembles, Performing Arts Studio.
Dec. 5 Emory University Symphony Orchestra
Dec. 10 Christmas with Atlanta Sacred Chorale
Dec. 11 Santa’s Favorite Chamber Music, Michael C. Carlos Museum
Dec. 12 Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony
Dance
Dec. 11 Fieldwork Showcase
Unless noted, performances at Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404/915-4541. 404/727-5050. arts.emory.edu.
14TH STREET PLAYHOUSE
Dec. 3 2011 Celebrity Dance Challenge benefitting EDIN. 173 14th St., Atlanta. 404/733-5000. 14thstplayhouse.org.
FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GA. TECH
Dec. 2 Take 6
Dec. 16 David Benoit and Ethan Bortnick perform Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Performances at 8 PM, unless noted. 349 Ferst Dr. at GA. Tech. 404/894-9600. ferstcenter.org.
FOX THEATRE
Dec. 8-24 Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcraker
Dec. 19 12 Days of Christmas: Amy Grant & Vince Gill
Dec. 30 B.B. King
Dec. 31 CAKE
660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. 404/881-2100. foxtheatre.org. ticketmaster.com.
GEORGIA FESTIVAL CHORUS
Dec. 1 Carols By Candlelight, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. 7:30 PM. 404/234-3581. tgafc.org
GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE
Dec. 7-26 “A Christmas Story,” a classic comedy live on stage. Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University, 4484 Peachtree Road. 404/504-1473. gashakespeare.org.
GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Dec. 3-4 GSO Holiday Pops with the GYSO Chorus at Murray Arts Center. 3 & 8 PM Sat., 3 PM Sun.
georgiasymphony.org. 770/429-7016.
GLORY OF CHRISTMAS
Dec. 8 Performance of favorite carols and tunes at 7:30 PM at Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd. Tickets required. 770/993-6316.
GWINNETT BALLET
Dec. 2-18 “The Nutcracker,” 30th anniversary production by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, with live orchestra at 8 of 11 shows at Gwinnett Performing Arts Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770/978-0188. gwinnettballet.org.
HORIZON THEATRE
Through Jan. 1 “The Santaland Diaries.” With more holiday sneer than cheer, this rebel without a Claus recounts the tale of an out of work writer who must take a job as a Macy’s Department Store elf.
Dec. 11-Jan. 1 “Madeline’s Christmas,” family musical.
1083 Austin Ave., Atlanta. 404/584-7450. horizontheatre.com.
MICHAEL O’NEAL SINGERS
Dec. 4 A Joyous Noel, with Georgia Regional Girls Choir
Dec. 18 Messiah Sing-Along
All performances at 3 PM at Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd. 770/594-7974. mosingers.com.
“MY FAIR LADY”
Dec. 8-11 A new production of the hit musical about Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle and professor Henry Higgins, staged at the Cobb Energy Centre. Gas South Broadway Series. cobbenergycentre.com.
PhilIPS ARENA
Dec. 2 Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Dec. 8 The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular, 7 PM.
Dec. 18 Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!
1 Philips Dr., next to CNN Center. 404/878-3000. philipsarena.com.
PINCH N’ OUCH THEATRE
Through Dec. 4 “Red Light Winter,” explores how people seek to fill the empty spaces inside.
7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404/455-1313. pnotheatre.com.
RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GSU
Dec. 3-4 Gala Holiday Concert GSU School of Music
Dec. 10 Holiday Jazz Vespers with Atlanta Jazz Chorus
80 Forsyth Street NW. rialtocenter.org. 404/413-9TIX.
ROSWELL DANCE THEATRE
Dec. 1-4 “The Nutcracker,” a holiday classic with dancing dolls, dragons, mice and more, presented at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St. 770/998-0259.
7 STAGES
Dec. 8-10 “A Krampus Christmas.” Krampus, German’s twisted counterpart to St. Nick, goes on a search for the Messiah with his motley crew of friends. 1105 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404/523-7647. 7stages.org.
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS
Dec. 2-18 “Greetings.” Family beliefs are put to the test.
North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. stagedoorplayers.net. 770/396-1726.
THE STORY TOUR: A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Dec. 8 A Musical Journey from Genesis to Revelation, with Steven Curtis Chapman, Newsboys, Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant, Selah, Anthem Lights, Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. 7 PM at Philips Arena. ticketmaster.com.
THEATRE IN THE SQUARE
Special Holiday Show
Dec. 17-Jan. 1 “The 1940’s Radio Hour,” presented at the Joe Mack Wilson Theatre at Southern Polytechnic. The old gang at WOV is back at the mics with rousing dance routines and swing music.
MainStage Series
Through Jan. 1 “Sanders Family Christmas,” about a quirky, melodic family, set just before World War II.
11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. theatreinthesquare.com. 770/422-8369.
JANUARY
ACT 3 PRODUCTIONS
Jan. 5-8, 13-15 “Xanadu,” musical based on the popular Universal Pictures film. 8 PM Thurs.-Sat., 3 PM Sun. 6285-R Roswell Road NE, Sandy Springs Plaza. act3productions.org.
ACTOR’S EXPRESS
Jan. 12-Feb. 11 “Next Fall.” When a tragic accident interrupts a perfect New York life, Adam must turn to Luke’s friends and deeply religious family for support. 8 PM Wed.-Sat., 2 PM Sun. 887 W. Marietta St. 404/607-7469. actors-express.com.
ALLIANCE THEATRE
Jan. 11-29 “God of Carnage,” Tony Award-winning comedy of grown-ups behaving badly
Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000. alliancetheatre.org.
“ANNIE”
Jan. 14-22 Set in 1930s New York City during the depression, the musical follows the adventures of a girl searching for her lost parents. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404/252-8960. theaterofthestars.com.
ART STATION THEATRE
Jan. 20-22 “Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words” by Bill Oberst, Jr. Oberst returns to ART Station for the 10th consecutive year to honor Lewis Grizzard with the best of Grizzard’s stand-up comedy and selections from books and columns. artstation.org. 770/469-1105.
ATLANTA BALLET
Jan. 12-14 Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s “Wonderland,” staged at the Cobb Energy Centre, with a re-interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s beloved characters, events and themes. Age 6+.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. 404/892-3303. atlantaballet.com.
ATLANTA CHAMBER PLAYERS
Jan. 29 Chamber Music in Sacred Spaces, 3 PM at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave., Atlanta. Classical Crossover: Beethoven, Mozart, Bolling. atlantachamberplayers.com.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Special Events
Jan. 12 20th anniversary “A King Celebration” concert with Yo-Yo Ma. Schwantner, Dvorák, 8 PM.
Delta Classical Series
Jan. 5-7 Beethoven, Elgar, 8 PM.
Jan. 19, 21, 22 Beethoven, Britten, 8 PM Thur. & Sat.; 3 PM Sun.
Jan. 26, 28 Mahler, 8 PM.
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Ctr., 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000. atlantasymphony.org.
AURORA THEATRE
Jan. 19-Feb. 12 “A Body of Water,” drama about a couple who wake up with amnesia. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678/226-6222. auroratheatre.com.
“BLAST”
Jan. 19-22 An explosion of music and theatre, with 35 brass, percussion and visual performers at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Gas South Broadway Series. cobbenergycentre.com.
BUCKHEAD THEATRE
Jan. 21 Anjelah Johnson . 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. thebuckheadtheatre.com. 404/843-2825.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
Family Series
Jan. 5-22 “The New Adventures of the Gingerbread Man,” a fast-paced romp that combines three fables into one adventure.
Jan. 26-March 11 “Space!” Blast off on a galactic journey of scientific facts and pure fantasy.
Ongoing “Puppets: The Power of Wonder,” a display of 350 puppets from around the world.
Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404/873-3391. puppet.org.
COBB ENERGY CENTRE
Jan. 12-14 Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s “Wonderland,” 8 PM.
Jan. 15 Elvis Lives!, 7:30 PM.
Jan. 19-22 “BLAST!”
Jan. 27-29 Shen Yun
Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. ticketmaster.com. 800/745-3000.
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Music
Jan. 10 Atlanta Organ Guild
Jan. 22 Chinese New Year Celebration, Carlos Museum
Jan. 27 Gloria Chien, piano, Carlos Museum
Jan. 29 “Creation of the World”
Unless noted, performances at Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404/915-4541. 404/727-5050. arts.emory.edu.
FOX THEATRE
Jan. 14-22 “Annie”
Jan. 31-Feb. 5 “Memphis”
660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. 404/881-2100. foxtheatre.org. ticketmaster.com.
GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE
Jan. 5-22 “Becky’s New Car,” romantic comedy about the perils of middle age (rated PG).
Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. 770/641-1260. get.org.
GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Jan. 14 GSO Composers Concert: Stravinsky, Michael Torke, John Harbison, and world premiere by Grant Harville. 8 PM at Murray Arts Center, Kennesaw. georgiasymphony.org. 770/429-7016.
GORDON LIGHTFOOT LIVE AT SYMPHONY HALL
Jan. 14 8 PM. ASO presents Gordon Lightfoot at Symphony Hall. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, charge by phone 800/745-3000, and the Woodruff Arts Center box office.
HORIZON THEATRE
Through Jan. 1 “The Santaland Diaries.”
Through Jan. 1 “Madeline’s Christmas,” family musical.
Jan. 13-Feb. 26 “Avenue Q”
1083 Austin Ave., Atlanta. 404/584-7450. horizontheatre.com.
“MEMPHIS”
Jan. 31-Feb. 5 From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tenn., comes a hot new Broadway musical with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. broadwayacrossamerica.com. 800/982-2787.
“MESSIAH”
Jan. 31-Feb. 5 The Chancel Choir and Orchestra present the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” at 6:45 PM in the sanctuary of First Baptist of Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd. 770/587-6980. rfbc.org.
PHILLIPS ARENA
Jan. 15 Winter Jam
Jan. 28 Jeff Dunham
1 Philips Dr., next to CNN Center. 404/878-3000. philipsarena.com.
RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GSU
Jan. 21 The Capitol Steps, musical and political satire straight from Washington, D.C.
Jan. 27-28 Off the Edge: Take the Leap! contemporary dance festival
80 Forsyth Street NW. rialtocenter.org. 404/413-9TIX.
SHEN YUN
Jan. 27-29 Exhilarating and colorful performances of classical Chinese dance and music that revives 5,000 years of divinely inspired Chinese culture. Cobb Energy Centre. 7:30 PM Fri. & Sat., 2 PM Sat. & Sun. shenyunperformingarts.org.
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS
Jan. 20-Feb. 12 “My Way, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra,” smart and classy musical revue.
North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. stagedoorplayers.net.
770/396-1726.
THEATRE IN THE SQUARE
Special Holiday Show
Through Jan. 1 “The 1940’s Radio Hour,” presented at the Joe Mack Wilson Theatre at Southern Polytechnic. The old gang at WOV is back at the mics with rousing dance routines and swing music.
MainStage Series
Through Jan. 1 “Sanders Family Christmas,” about a quirky, melodic family, set just before World War II.
Jan. 18-Feb. 26 “The Ladies Man,” an amorous doctor’s innocent lie leads to compounded
11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. theatreinthesquare.com. 770/422-8369.
UGA PERFORMING ARTS
Jan. 10 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Jan. 11 Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Jan. 17, 18 Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre “Romeo and Juliet”
Jan. 24 Wycliffe Gordon Quintet
UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Road, Athens. 706/542-4400. 888/289-8497. uga.edu/pac.
FEBRUARY
ACTOR’S EXPRESS
Through Feb. 11 “Next Fall.” When a tragic accident interrupts a perfect New York life, Adam must turn to Luke’s friends and deeply religious family for support. 8 PM Wed.-Sat., 2 PM Sun. 887 W. Marietta St. 404/607-7469. actors-express.com.
ALLIANCE THEATRE
Hertz Series
Feb. 3-26 “The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls.” When reality blurs, things get dicey for a young American woman living in Moscow.
Family Series
Feb. 25-March 11 “The Wizard of Oz,” discover the magic of Oz.
Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000. alliancetheatre.org.
ART STATION THEATRE
Feb. 9-19 “Name That Show,” an improv show that puts the audience in the driver’s seat.
5384 Manor Dr., Stone Mountain. 770/469-1105. artstation.org.
ATLANTA BALLET
Feb. 10-19 “Twyla Tharp’s The Princess and the Goblin.” World premiere ballet about a girl who confronts the trials of coming-of-age, with live accompaniment by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra at the Cobb Energy Centre.
Feb. 18 “Snow White,” one-hour family performance. 2 PM. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
404/892-3303. atlantaballet.com.
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE
Feb. 17-March 4 “Ain’t Misbehavin.’” Tony Award-winning celebration of the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller. The Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 404/377-9948. atlantalyrictheatre.com.
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Delta Classical Series
Feb. 2-4 Ravel, Beethoven, Dvorák, 8 PM.
Feb. 16, 17, 19 Wagner, Elgar, Mozart, R. Strauss, 8 PM Thurs. & Fri., 3 PM Sun.
Feb. 23, 25 Haydn, Thomas Adès, Wagner, Debussy, 8 PM.
SuperPOPS! Series
Feb. 10, 11 Chris Botti, 8 PM.
Family Concert
Feb. 12 “Cinderella,” 1:30 & 3:30 PM.
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Ctr., 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000. atlantasymphony.org.
AURORA THEATRE
Through Feb. 12 “A Body of Water,” drama about a couple who wake up with amnesia. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678/226-6222. auroratheatre.com.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
Family Series
Through March 11 “Space!” Blast off on a galactic journey of scientific facts and pure fantasy.
Teen and Adult Series
Feb. 7-26 “Ruth and The Green Book,” a family faces a tough time navigating segregated America.Ages 9+.
Ongoing “Puppets: The Power of Wonder,” a display of 350 puppets from around the world.
Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404/873-3391. puppet.org.
COBB ENERGY CENTRE
Feb. 10-12, 17-19 Atlanta Ballet presents “Twyla Tharp’s The Princess and The Goblin”
Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. ticketmaster.com. 800/745-3000.
COMPANY J AT THE MJCCA
Feb. 9-12 “The Boychick Affair,” interactive Bar Mitzvah adventure.
Morris & Rae Frank Theatre, Zaban Park, MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678/812-4002. atlantajcc.org.
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Theater
Feb. 16-26 “6x6,” a collection of six one-person short plays, with characters ranging from a serial-killing baker to a bitter barista. Unless noted, performances at Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road. 404/915-4541. 404/727-5050. arts.emory.edu.
FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GA. TECH
Feb. 3 Joe Goode Performance Group
Feb. 4 Sophie Milman
Feb. 12 Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, 5 PM.
Feb. 18 Jade Simmons
Feb. 25 Bridgman/Packer Dance
Performances at 8 PM, unless noted. 349 Ferst Dr. at GA. Tech. 404/894-9600. ferstcenter.org.
FOX THEATRE
Feb. 16-19 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta. 404/881-2100. foxtheatre.org. ticketmaster.com.
GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE
Feb. 23-March 11 “The Foreigner,” comedy. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. 770/641-1260. get.org.
GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Feb. 4 Sam Skelton and GSO Jazz! 8 PM at Earl Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta.
georgiasymphony.org. 770/429-7016.
HORIZON THEATRE
Through Feb. 26 “Avenue Q”. 1083 Austin Ave., Atlanta. 404/584-7450. horizontheatre.com.
“MEMPHIS”
Through Feb. 5 From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tenn., comes a hot new Broadway musical with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. broadwayacrossamerica.com. 800/982-2787.
“MESSIAH”
Through Feb. 5 The Chancel Choir and Orchestra present the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” at 6:45 PM in the sanctuary of First Baptist of Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd. 770/587-6980. rfbc.org.
MICHAEL O’NEAL SINGERS
Feb. 26 The Brilliance of Beethoven, with Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra.
All performances at 3 PM at Roswell UMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd. 770/594-7974. mosingers.co
POLK STREET PLAYERS
Feb. 4-19 “Kosher Lutherans,” comedy about a young Jewish couple who pose as Lutherans to adopt an out-of-wedlock baby from a Christian girl in Iowa. St. James’ Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta. 770/218-9669.
RIALTO CENTER FOR THE ARTS @ GSU
Feb. 11 The Music of Johnny Mercer & Friends, GSU Jazz Band
Feb. 18 Mediterranean Meditations with Yasmin Levy
Feb. 25 McCoy Tyner with his Trio and guest Joe Lovano
80 Forsyth Street NW. rialtocenter.org. 404/413-9TIX.
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS
Through Feb. 12 “My Way, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra,” smart and classy musical revue.
North DeKalb Cultural Center, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. stagedoorplayers.net.
770/396-1726.
THEATRE IN THE SQUARE
MainStage Series
Through Feb. 26 “The Ladies Man,” an amorous doctor’s innocent lie leads to compounded mistakes.
March 7-April 8 “Flyin’ West.”
Alley Stage
Feb. 8-March 4 “Red Letter Jesus.” Brad Sherrill brings new life to Jesus’ words as written in Matthew, Mark and Luke.
11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. theatreinthesquare.com. 770/422-8369.
THEATRICAL OUTFIT
Feb. 1-26 “Red,” a searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability. Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta. 678/528-1500. theatricaloutfit.org.
TRUE AMERICANA
Feb. 9 McIntosh County Shouters perform a call-and-response song and dance at Roswell Cultural Arts Center. $30. roswellpresents.com. 770/594-6232.
UGA PERFORMING ARTS
Feb. 4, 5 Joe Goode Performance Group
Feb. 6 100 Years of Broadway
Feb. 10 The Capitol Steps
Feb. 14 Emerson String Quartet
Feb. 16 Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra
Feb. 17 Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, Bobby Hendricks Drifters, Platters
Feb. 21 Canadian Brass
Feb. 24 The Chieftains
Feb. 27 Bella Hristova, violin
UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Road, Athens. 706/542-4400. 888/289-8497. uga.edu/pac.
MARCH
ALLIANCE THEATRE
Family Series
Through March 11 “The Wizard of Oz,” discover the magic of Oz.
Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-5000. alliancetheatre.org.
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE
Through March 4 “Ain’t Misbehavin.’” Tony Award-winning celebration of the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller. The Strand Theatre, 117 N. Park Square, Marietta. 404/377-9948. atlantalyrictheatre.com.
ATLANTA OPERA
March 3, 6, 9, 11 “The Golden Ticket,” based on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy. atlantaopera.org. 404/881-8885.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
Family Series
Through March 11 “Space!” Blast off on a galactic journey of scientific facts and pure fantasy.
Ongoing “Puppets: The Power of Wonder,” a display of 350 puppets from around the world.
Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404/873-3391. puppet.org.
COBB ENERGY CENTRE
March 3, 6, 9, 11 “The Golden Ticket,” The Atlanta Opera.
Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta. ticketmaster.com. 800/745-3000.
GEORGIA ENSEMBLE THEATRE
Through March 11 “The Foreigner,” comedy. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. 770/641-1260. get.org.
THEATRE IN THE SQUARE
MainStage Series
March 7-April 8 “Flyin’ West.”
Alley Stage
Through March 4 “Red Letter Jesus.” Brad Sherrill brings new life to Jesus’ words as written in Matthew, Mark and Luke.
11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. theatreinthesquare.com. 770/422-8369.