Becoming Nancy at the Alliance Theatre
September 6-October 6
Directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award–winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray) and based on the celebrated book by Terry Ronald, Becoming Nancy is a huge-hearted, world-premiere musical that weaves a story of family bonds, first loves, and the courage it takes to find your own spotlight. Tickets are available at alliancetheatre.org/becomingnancy.
More upcoming shows:
- Ghost, October 26–November 9
- A Christmas Carol, November 16–December 24
- Courtenay’s Cabaret: Home for the Holidays, December 5–24
- Gimme Please!, January 11–February 16
- Maybe Happy Ending, January 18–February 16
- Seize the King, February 14–March 8
- Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, March 7–29
- In My Granny’s Garden, March 17–April 19
- 53% Of, March 28–April 19
- Sweat, April 22–May 17
Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
September 28
Celebrating its 75th season, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra returns to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre for Star Wars and More: The Music of John Williams. On September 28, experience the family-friendly symphonic event featuring beloved scores from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and other John Williams classics. Tickets for this show and more available at atlantasymphony.org.
More upcoming shows:
- Donald Runnicles Conducts Bruckner, October 31, November 2
- James Ehnes and the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, November 7, 9
- An All-Star Cast Sings Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand”, November 14, 16
- Emanuel Ax Plays Brahms, November 21, 23
- Emanuel Ax Plays Brahms at UGA, November 24
- Christmas with the ASO, December 6–8
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert in Madison, December 11
- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at North Ave. Presbyterian Church, December 12
- Handel’s Messiah, December 12–13
- A Flicker of Light on a Winter’s Night, December 15
Love Fear Loss with the Atlanta Ballet
September 20-22
To kick off the 90th anniversary season, Atlanta Ballet has assembled a program of emotionally charged and intoxicatingly beautiful works. The evening at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre features Ricardo Amarante’s Love Fear Loss inspired by the life and music of French songstress Edith Piaf, Liam Scarlett’s sensual Vespertine, and a world premiere by rising choreographer Claudia Schreier. Tickets for this show and more available at atlantaballet.com.
More upcoming shows:
- The Nutcracker, December 7–24
- Heart/Beat: Gospel, Brubeck, & Rhythms of the City, February 7–15
- The Swan Princess, February 13–16
- Giselle, March 27–29
- Firebird, May 15–17
Frida with The Atlanta Opera
October 5, 9, 11, 13
A fantastical piece combining pantomime, puppetry, movement, and vocal performers, Frida heats up the fall on stage at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. The story conjures a vivid portrait of the courageous, revolutionary, and magical realist Frida Kahlo. For tickets and more information, visit atlantaopera.org.
More upcoming shows:
- Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Cinderella), November 2, 5, 8, 10
- Strauss’s Salome, January 25, 28, 31; February 2
- The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, March 7–8, 10, 13, 15
- Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, May 2, 5, 8, 10
Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council
September 20-22
Mark your calendar for one of the South’s best and largest arts festivals. The two-and-a-half day festival includes a global food village with authentic cuisine from over 20 countries, 150 juried fine artist booths, five stages of nonstop performances, and a large interactive family area. Learn more at artsintheheart.com.
Fall Arts in the Park presented by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
October 12-13
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association’s Fall Arts in the Park festival returns this October with over 145 booths featuring a wide array of fine art, artisans, and culinary treats. The outdoor family festival is set in the downtown city park of scenic Blue Ridge, Georgia, which has been named one of the top five art towns in the state. All proceeds from the festival support BRMAA’s 40-year nonprofit mission of providing opportunities in the realm of the arts. Learn more at blueridgearts.net.
Mary Poppins with the City Springs Theatre Company
September 13-22
City Springs Theatre Company in Sandy Springs opens its second season of Broadway musicals at the state-of- the-art Byers Theatre with the stage adaptation of the classic Walt Disney film about the Banks family and their magical nanny. Tickets for this show and more available at cityspringstheatre.com.
More upcoming shows:
- Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn, December 13–22
- A Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder, March 6–15
- Sister Act: The Musical, May 1–10
- Monty Python’s Spamalot, September 20–22, 2019
Revival: Celebrating Georgia’s Historic Theatres at the Fox Theatre
September 13
The Fox Theatre and Kevn Kinney of Atlanta rock band Drivin N Cryin will be teaming up to celebrate Georgia’s historic theaters. With performances by Drive-By Truckers, Drivin N Cryin, Dodd & The Councilmen featuring Bill Berry of R.E.M., and special guests, this benefit concert will help expand the Fox Theatre Institute’s mission to keep performing arts, community, and historic preservation alive. Learn more at foxtheatre.org.
More upcoming shows:
- Ray Lamontagne: Just Passing Through Tour, October 19
- Disney Junior Holiday Party!, November 19
- An Evening With David Sedaris, November 20
- The Avett Brothers, November 21–22
- Travis Tritt’s Thanksgiving Homecoming, November 23
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, November 24
- Sara Bareilles: Amidst The Chaos Tour, November 26
- Cirque Dreams Holidaze, November 30–December 1
- The Nutcracker, December 7–8, 12–15, 18–24
- An Evening With Eckhart Tolle, May 20
Art on Main presented by the Arts Council of Henderson County
September 28-29
The 60th annual Art on Main, a fine art and craft festival, brings more than 90 juried artists from the Southeast region to show and sell their exceptional artwork. Media includes work in clay, fiber, wood, painting, glass, photography, jewelry, metal, and more. Enjoy artist demonstrations and live music on historic Main Street in Hendersonville, North Carolina, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Learn more at acofhc.org.
Sally Mann: A Thousand Crossings at the High Museum of Art
October 19-February 20
For more than 40 years, Sally Mann has made hauntingly beautiful photographs that explore the overarching themes of existence: memory, desire, death, the bonds of family, and nature’s magisterial indifference to human endeavor. What unites her broad body of work, including portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and other studies, is that it is all “bred of a place”: the American South. Learn more at high.org.
More upcoming events:
- Strange Light: The Photography of Clarence John Laughlin, Through November 10
- “Something Over Something Else”: Romare Bearden’s Profile Series, September 14-February 2
- Fine Lines: 19th Century American Drawings, October 26–March 22
- Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech”, November 9–March 8
- Our Strange New Land: Photographs by Alex Harris, November 29–May 31
Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival at the Thomasville Center For The Arts
November 9-17
Nestled in the Red Hills region is a thriving creative culture waiting to be explored. Experience Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival with a week of artistic happenings, beginning with Afternoon in the Field at Pebble Hill Plantation and ending with the Preview Party & Fine Arts Show in Thomasville, Georgia’s historic Center for the Arts. Reserve tickets at pwaf.org.
Gladys Knight: An Intimate Evening with the Empress of Soul at the Rialto Center For The Arts at Georgia State University
November 10
The great ones endure and few have matched the enduring legacy of seven- time Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and Atlanta’s own, Ms. Gladys Knight. The legendary “Empress of Soul” takes the “Midnight Train to Georgia” for this intimate performance on the Rialto stage. Tickets available at rialto.gsu.edu.
Kronos Quartet with Mahsa Vahdat at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
September 14
Grammy Award–winning Kronos Quartet has always been a revolutionary force in exploring the ways that music can increase our understanding of our times and our connection to people around the world. Featuring Iranian vocalist Mahsa Vahdat, this concert highlights the rich diversity of music from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Tickets for this show and more available at arts.emory.edu.
More upcoming shows:
- Joyce DiDonato, In War & Peace: Harmony Through Music, November 3
- A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, December 6–7
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Khatia Buniatishvili, piano, January 15
- Lomazov Rackers Piano Duo, January 24
- Emory Jazz Fest 2020, February 7–8
- Pablo Sáinz Villegas: Americano Trio, February 29
- Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, March 19
- Barenaked Voices: 17th Annual Emory Student A Cappella Celebration, March 26
- Alfredo Rodríguez, piano, and Pedrito Martinez, percussion, April 8
- Robert McDuffie, violin, and Robert Spano, piano, April 10
LORE at the Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre
October 11–13, 18–20
Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre presents LORE, an outdoor ballet in Serenbe. An audience favorite, LORE weaves a tale of familial legacy and expectation. Gather around the fire for a visually rich, Romani-influenced production that follows two siblings as they experience the collected heritage of their community. Tickets available at terminus-serenbe.com.
More upcoming shows:
- Under the Olive Tree by Tara Lee and Horizons by Heath Gill, March 6–7
- World Premiere by Ana-Maria Luciacu, May 1–3, 8–10
