Joseph Harrison

Spring Preview: Atlanta Theatre - EQUUS, RAGTIME, DROWSY CHAPERONE and More!
March 18, 2013

Spring has sprung and whether it means April showers or May flowers, one thing is certain - opportunities abound for some great theatre in Atlanta. In this, our first spring preview story we aim to highlight some of the most anticipated shows this season. From regional premiere musicals to emotional drama, there is certainly plenty to choose from for Atlanta theatre fans of all ages! Check out just a few of the great productions playing the Atlanta area this spring!

BWW Interview: MARY POPPINS' Leading Lady Maddy Trumble Talks Theatre Beginnings, Tour Life and More

March 17, 2013

There are certain stories that when they are mentioned bring a sparkle to both the young and the young at heart. One of those, I believe, is the timeless P.L. Travers classic, Mary Poppins. Whether you are talking about the original book, the classic Disney movie or the new theatrical production, Mary Poppins has truly lived up to her reputation - "practically perfect in every way." Carrying the baton, or rather, the parrot-handled umbrella when the show returns to Atlanta is Maddy Trumble and I had the pleasure of chatting with her and learning about her experience with the show. Here's a hint, it can be summed up in one word - supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

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Tony Award Winning MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Makes Atlanta Debut, Now thru 3/17
March 12, 2013

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta will welcome the Tony Award Winning Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET as part of the 2012/2013 season, playing at the Fox Theatre from tonight, March 12-17, 2013.

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THE ADVENTURES OF MIGHTY BUG Buzzes into Center for Puppetry Arts Today
January 31, 2013

Atlanta families will want to make a beeline for the upcoming production of The Adventures of Mighty Bug at Center for Puppetry Arts. From today, January 31 - March 17, the Center takes audiences on a trip to Bugville, a jumpin' little insect community that swings to the Bugville Boogie and the sweet sounds of WBUG Radio star Morpha Butterfly. Watching over the ants, fleas, crickets, water spiders, beetles and bees is the one and only Mighty Bug, a superhero with super strength, smelling, hearing and flying abilities. But the evil arachnid, Scorpiana, also has her eye on Bugville, and she has assembled a group to attack the crawling city. Filled with plenty of insect trivia and facts, this comic book style adventure story will give audiences the chance to be a fly on the wall as good battles evil and the future of Bugville hangs on the line.

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THE PRODUCERS Returns to the Fox Theatre, Now thru 1/31
January 25, 2013

THE PRODUCERS, the winningest musical in Broadway history, returns to Atlanta after an 8 year absence playing the Fox Theatre tonight, January 25 - 31.

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BWW Interviews: Stacey Todd Holt, Leo Bloom in THE PRODUCERS at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, January 25 - 31
January 21, 2013

As an actor, there is nothing like playing a leading role in a hit Broadway musical. Add to that having the chance to perform the role in front of a hometown audience, filled with family and friends, and you have the story of Stacey Todd Holt, who will play Leo Bloom, the budding theatrical producer in Mel Brooks' hit musical, The Producers when it plays the Fabulous Fox Theatre January 25 - 31, produced by Theater of the Stars. I had the chance to talk to Stacey about his Atlanta roots, his long-time professional relationship with Susan Stroman and what exactly made him "Want to be a Producer".

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BLUE MAN GROUP Comes to the Fox Theatre, Now thru 1/20
January 15, 2013

Following a 2011 smash hit opening engagement in Atlanta, BLUE MAN GROUP returns to the Fox Theatre tonight, January 15 -20 and tickets are on sale now.

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BWW Interviews: Russell Rinker of BLUE MAN GROUP at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, January 15 - 20
January 9, 2013

If you have heard of Blue Man Group or experienced one of their previous productions or tours, you know how unique and exciting their world famous productions can be. Filled with experiences that defy categorization, Blue Man Group is best known for multi-media performances that feature three bald and blue characters who take the audience on a journey that is funny, intelligent and visually stunning. When the tour returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre January 15 - 20 after a highly successful visit in 2011, Atlanta audiences will have another chance to experience the Blue phenomenon. Featuring classic moments and brand new content, Blue Man Group is sure to please. The "Blue Men" are usually men of few (or more accurately, no) words, but I got one of them, Russell Rinker, a veteran Blue Man, to speak long enough to tell me a little about himself, this exciting new production and why audiences of all ages are in for a real treat.

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Ring in the New Year with a Belly Full of Laughs at the Dad's Garage New Year's Eve Shizzazzle(s)
December 31, 2012

Ring in the New Year at Dad's Garage Theatre! Tonight, December 31st at 7pm and again at 10 pm - we'll be providing our audience with a belly full of laughs and somewhat palate-able champagne! As per usual, you'll see a cavalcade of ridiculous improvised games and scenes starring a collection of the finest improvisers from our Ensemble. And - because this show sells out every year, we've added a second show! There's one starting at 7pm for those of you that want to ring in the New Year somewhere else and one starting at 10pm for those of you that want to ring in the New Year with us jerks. Either way - you get a glass of champagne and a patented Dad's Garage toast. It's win/win! Come watch our peaches drop!

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THE ADVENTURES OF MIGHTY BUG Buzzes into Center for Puppetry Arts, Jan 31
December 21, 2012

Atlanta families will want to make a beeline for the upcoming production of The Adventures of Mighty Bug at Center for Puppetry Arts. From January 31 - March 17, the Center takes audiences on a trip to Bugville, a jumpin' little insect community that swings to the Bugville Boogie and the sweet sounds of WBUG Radio star Morpha Butterfly. Watching over the ants, fleas, crickets, water spiders, beetles and bees is the one and only Mighty Bug, a superhero with super strength, smelling, hearing and flying abilities. But the evil arachnid, Scorpiana, also has her eye on Bugville, and she has assembled a group to attack the crawling city. Filled with plenty of insect trivia and facts, this comic book style adventure story will give audiences the chance to be a fly on the wall as good battles evil and the future of Bugville hangs on the line.

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ONE MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Aurora Theatre, Now thru 12/16
November 29, 2012

Anthony Rodriguez returns for a sixth year with his compelling solo performance of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Similar to the way Charles Dickens performed his stories by the fireside in Victorian England, Mr. Rodriguez focuses on the classic art of storytelling. Using his voice and mannerisms, Rodriguez brings life to Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and the astonishing ghosts found in the greatest Christmas story of all time.

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Theater of the Stars Presents Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID in Southeastern Premiere at Fox Theatre, Jan 2014
November 21, 2012

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID will make its Southeastern Premiere when it swims onto the Fox Theatre stage in January of 2014.

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Tony Award Winning MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET to Make Atlanta Debut, March 12-17
November 21, 2012

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta will welcome the Tony Award Winning Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET as part of the 2012/2013 season, playing at the Fox Theatre from March 12-17, 2013.

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ONE MAN CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Aurora Theatre, 11/29-12/16
November 21, 2012

Anthony Rodriguez returns for a sixth year with his compelling solo performance of the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Similar to the way Charles Dickens performed his stories by the fireside in Victorian England, Mr. Rodriguez focuses on the classic art of storytelling. Using his voice and mannerisms, Rodriguez brings life to Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Jacob Marley and the astonishing ghosts found in the greatest Christmas story of all time.

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BLUE MAN GROUP Comes to the Fox Theatre - Jan 15-20
November 21, 2012

Following a 2011 smash hit opening engagement in Atlanta, BLUE MAN GROUP returns to the Fox Theatre January 15 -20 and tickets are on sale now.

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THE PRODUCERS Returns to the Fox Theatre - Jan 25-31
November 21, 2012

THE PRODUCERS, the winningest musical in Broadway history, returns to Atlanta after an 8 year absence playing the Fox Theatre January 25 - 31.

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BWW Interviews: Victoria Mallory - 'Anna' in THE KING AND I at The Fox Theatre Opens Sept 5
September 5, 2012

When The King and I, the perennial Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical makes its way back to The Fox Theatre stage tonight, September 5 through September 11, a familiar face will once be there once again to charm Atlanta audiences. Victoria Mallory who's first professional production at age 11 was in The King and I with the very same company, comes full circle and makes a triumphant return to the Atlanta stage in the role of Anna, the schoolteacher who journeys to Siam and falls for the gregarious king. I had the pleasure of speaking with Victoria about the timelessness of this musical, the role of Anna and what its like to return to Atlanta, Theater of the Stars and The King and I after a long and successful career.

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BWW Interviews: Victoria Mallory - 'Anna' in THE KING AND I at The Fox Theatre
August 19, 2012

When The King and I, the perennial Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical makes its way back to The Fox Theatre stage September 5 - 11, a familiar face will once be there once again to charm Atlanta audiences. Victoria Mallory who's first professional production at age 11 was in The King and I with the very same company, comes full circle and makes a triumphant return to the Atlanta stage in the role of Anna, the schoolteacher who journeys to Siam and falls for the gregarious king. I had the pleasure of speaking with Victoria about the timelessness of this musical, the role of Anna and what its like to return to Atlanta, Theater of the Stars and The King and I after a long and successful career.

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BWW Interviews: Sara Gettelfinger, THE ADDAMS FAMILY's Morticia Addams
August 10, 2012

Atlanta audiences will have the chance to meet the latest incarnation of these fabulous characters when The Addams Family makes its way to the Fabulous Fox Theatre August 14 - 19. Portraying the cool and confident matriarch, Morticia, is Broadway veteran Sara Gettelfinger who sat down with me to talk about her experience with following her own dreams of being an actor.

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Summer Stages: BWW's Top Summer Theatre Picks - Atlanta!
June 7, 2012

Summertime means different things to each of us. To children it means a break from school, to adults it means the possibility of a summer vacation somewhere sunny and warm, and here at BroadwayWorld Atlanta it means one thing Theatre! And, they don't call it Hotlanta just for the temperature - there is so much going on this summer in the world of theatre. So, when the temperatures get unbearable pop into a cool theater and check out some of these selections. It was very hard to do, but we have selected the top 5 summer picks, but we encourage you to let us know your picks as well! Happy Summer!

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THE 2nd ANNUAL JUNIOR THEATER FESTIVAL SPRING STUDENT INTENSIVE
April 14, 2012

Due to the success of the 2011 Junior Theater Festival Spring Intensive and the feedback from its participants, it was announced by Nick Manos, President of Theater of the Stars and Tim McDonald, Founding Chairman of iTheatrics that the Junior Theater Festival Spring Intensives will become an annual event. The 2nd Junior Theater Festival Spring Student Intensive will take place this month at Whitefield Academy.

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Jewel Lucien & More Lead MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL at 14th Street Playhouse, March 16
March 16, 2012

Following a highly successful debut, Motherhood the Musical, returns to the 14th Street Playhouse March 16 - May 20. Four Atlanta actors will humorously capture every stage of motherhood including the changes that happen to the body after pregnancy and nursing, succumbing to driving a minivan and becoming a grandma for the very first time. Declared as "Engaging, hilarious and touching!" by Variety, Motherhood the Musical is produced by GFour Productions, the team who has successfully brought Menopause The Musical to multiple international markets and every major market in the United States.

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BWW Interviews: Leah Hocking, Billy Elliot's Mrs. Wilkinson
March 12, 2012

Have you ever had a dream? To be an astronaut? A painter? A singer? For Billy Elliot, the title character of the hit Elton John musical that plays the Fabulous Fox Theatre March 13 - 18, his dream is to dance, which creates plenty of tension for his blue-collar, northern England family. Based on the movie of the same name, Billy Elliot shows us that sometimes your passions are something you never imagined yourself doing and once you discover them nothing should stop you from pursuing those goals. Helping Billy achieve his dream is his dance teacher, Mrs. Wilkinson, who pushes him to be his best. Playing the role in this production is veteran Broadway actress Leah Hocking who sat down with me to talk about her experience with following her own dreams of being an actor.

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Jewel Lucien & More Lead MOTHERHOOD THE MUSICAL at 14th Street Playhouse, March 16
February 22, 2012

Following a highly successful debut, Motherhood the Musical, returns to the 14th Street Playhouse March 16 - May 20. Four Atlanta actors will humorously capture every stage of motherhood including the changes that happen to the body after pregnancy and nursing, succumbing to driving a minivan and becoming a grandma for the very first time. Declared as "Engaging, hilarious and touching!" by Variety, Motherhood the Musical is produced by GFour Productions, the team who has successfully brought Menopause The Musical to multiple international markets and every major market in the United States.

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Sanders Family Christmas opens November 22, 2011
November 21, 2011

Theatre in the Square is thrilled to be bringing back the holiday favorite, Sanders Family Christmas November 22, 2010- January 1, 2012. Tickets are availableat the Box Office by calling 770-422-8369 or online at www.theatreinthesquare.com.

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Horizon's Avenue Q and Alliance Theatre are big winners of Atlanta's 2011 Suzi Awards
November 20, 2011

Atlanta's 2011 Suzi Awards for professional theatre celebrated 22 companies, hundreds of professional artists, theatre volunteers, and the Center for Puppetry Arts at a gala event Monday evening at the Conant Center on Oglethorpe University's campus. With over four hundred in attendance, the evening began as each of the casts nominated for Ensemble-Musical performed a medley of numbers from their shows. After the performances, all the casts came back on stage to await the announcement of their category's winner, reflecting Melissa McCarthy and friends at the Emmy Awards. The cast of See What I Wanna See at Actor's Express (Kylie Brown, Ingrid Cole, Dustin Lewis, Stuart Schleuse and Craig Waldrip) took home the Suzi and the congratulations of the thirty nominees on stage with them.

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Invasion: Christmas Carol - Dad’s Garage Theatre gives the holiday classic a kick in the Dickens
November 20, 2011

Replace your regular holiday tradition with a Dad's Garage tradition - kicking classic theatre in the tookus! Returning to the stage on Friday, Nov. 25th at 8pm (after three years of success) the award-winning Dad's Garage Ensemble will again be skewering the quintessential Christmas play - A Christmas Carol. You'll see your favorite characters acting in ways that might not be so familiar as our improvisers create a whole new holiday experience right before your very eyes. Every evening the audience will choose a new 'invader' (who is complete surprise to the cast and can be anything from a big purple monster to Paula Deen) to infiltrate the world of Scrooge. It's up to the cast to keep the story on track, but because this year will be bursting with even more improv flavor than last year, things are guaranteed to get even nuttier than a Cornish game hen!

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Suzi Awards Theatre Volunteer of the Year Nominees Announced; Public chooses winner of Audience Choice Award
November 7, 2011

For the second time The Suzi Bass Awards will honor Atlanta's theatre volunteers with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Participating theatres nominated a volunteer, and Suzi Members will vote the winner. The 2011 season saw five nominations, each with extensive service as a board member or program and production volunteer. Full nominations can be read on the Suzi Awards website.

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Center for Puppetry Arts to receive Spirit of Suzi Award and seven local playwrights vie for Gene-Gabriel Moore Playwriting Award
November 7, 2011

The Suzi Bass Awards are proud to announce the Center for Puppetry Arts as the recipient of this year's 'Spirit of Suzi' Award. The 'Spirit of Suzi' Award is given to a person or organization that demonstrates the long-term and consistent contribution to Atlanta theatre that embodies the spirit of the late and much-loved actress Suzi Bass, for whom the Awards organization is named.

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The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern Presents Love’s Labour’s Lost
November 7, 2011

Can three young men attempt to honor their pledge to avoid the opposite sex, food, drink and sleep, for the sake of becoming more intellectual and contemplative? Not in Shakespeare's world and certainly not at the Shakespeare Tavern! After three young women arrive on the scene, the result is far from a blissful pondering of noble deeds and nobler thoughts. Join us for muscovites, masks and lessons about love in this lyrical comedy playing November 5 - 27 t the New American Shakespeare Tavern.

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ANNIE returns to Fox Theatre - Open Cast Auditions Next Week
November 7, 2011

One of the best loved musicals of all time, ANNIE returns to the Fox Theatre January 14 - 22. Boasting one of Broadway's most memorable scores, including "It's the Hard-Knock Life," "Easy Street," "N.Y.C.," and the ever optimistic "Tomorrow," you can bet your bottom dollar that ANNIE will bring a smile to your face. "We are delighted that a whole new generation can experience this classic musical about never giving up hope!" says Christopher B Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars.

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Monster Murder in Midtown: An Improvised Murder Mystery on Halloween Night
October 31, 2011

On Monday, October 31st at 8pm at Dad's Garage Theatre, famous Scotland Yard detective and star of Murder, She Improvised, Sir John Holmes (aka Z. Gillispie) returns in: Monster Murder in Midtown! The Wolfman is hosting one of his famous parties in his swanky Midtown loft when his guests mysteriously start dropping left and right. It's up to Sir John Holmes and YOU to figure out who-dunnit in this improvised murder mystery.

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2011 BWW Atlanta Awards Nominations Close 10/31; Nominate Now!
October 28, 2011

Were you blown away by a play or musical you saw this year in Atlanta? By a particular actor or actress? By an amazing set? Now is your opportunity to let everyone know! Nominate your favorite Atlanta-area theatrical performances for the inaugural 2011 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards.

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Center for Puppetry Arts presents Teatro SEA in La Cucarachita Martina (Martina the Little Roach)
October 16, 2011

The Society of Educational Arts Inc. (SEA), New York City's premier bilingual arts-in-education organization and Latino Theatre Company for young audiences, presents La Cucarachita Martina at The Center for Puppetry Arts October 5 - 16, 2011. This well-known tale originated as an oral tradition and was later adapted to literary form and will have audiences laughing, singing and loving Martina!

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2011 BWW Atlanta Awards: Nominations Now Open!
October 6, 2011

Were you blown away by a play or musical you saw this year in Atlanta? By a particular actor or actress? By an amazing set? Now is your opportunity to let everyone know! Nominate your favorite Atlanta-area theatrical performances for the inaugural 2011 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards.

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The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern presents Macbeth October 8 - 30
October 5, 2011

Witches prophecy greed desire for power a wife's yearnings which is it that seals the tragic fate of Macbeth and his country? Journey to Scotland for this haunting tale. Macbeth is sure to thrill and to chill. See Macbeth at the New American Shakespeare Tavern, October 8 - 30, 2011.

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Center for Puppetry Arts presents Teatro SEA in La Cucarachita Martina (Martina the Little Roach)
October 5, 2011

The Society of Educational Arts Inc. (SEA), New York City's premier bilingual arts-in-education organization and Latino Theatre Company for young audiences, presents La Cucarachita Martina at The Center for Puppetry Arts October 5 - 16, 2011. This well-known tale originated as an oral tradition and was later adapted to literary form and will have audiences laughing, singing and loving Martina!

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