I ws part of a group of 12 to see "Hot Jambalaya". The general consensus was that it was very good…read more It was a combination of musical, murder mystery, and a whole lot more. It was fast paced and actors were excellent. The Theatre is part of an old school and has an intimate feeling. We are tallking about coming back for the next Play.

Horizon puts on great shows in a very intimate atmosphere. The new season starts this month…read more(October 2025).

The Alliance Theatre is Atlanta's national theater, founded in 1968. I can't remember the last time…read moreI was here for a play, though I've seen the Atlanta Symphony (ASO) perform. This show was on the Coca Cola Stage, and I was so impressed! It is a beautiful space, and the balconies are works of art themselves. The set design was stunning, realistic, and high quality. The staff was amazing, friendly, and had a great sense of humor. I sat on the balcony level, which you can access by stairs or elevator. Once on the balcony level, there are stairs to take you down to your specific row. The morning show was GA, so I arrived early and sat right in the middle around row C seat 109. It was a great view and honestly, I don't think there's a bad seat in the theater! For parking, I used my High Museum membership to park in the garage for free. Just a heads up, the garage parking isn't guaranteed with a membership if they hit capacity. People can pre-purchase parking for popular shows, so if it's a busy night, I recommend pre-purchasing parking so you don't end up having to pay for street or alternative garage parking. When entering the garage, I prefer using the elevators closest to Peachtree St NE rather than the other ones. Take the elevator to the campus level, make a left, then another left, and you walk right into the Alliance Theatre. The Coca Cola Stage will be right there on your right. There is plenty of comfortable seating on both the first and second levels while you wait for doors to open, and the bathrooms are clean and spacious. When you arrive, you walk through security, and they may check your bag if the alarm goes off. You don't need to show your ticket until you actually enter the theater doors. Intermission was 15 minutes, and although I didn't try any food or drinks, I had a wonderful time. I'm looking forward to coming back for another show! I definitely recommend getting on their mailing list to stay updated on performance schedules throughout the season or following their social media pages.

I would love to rate this as a five star, but the fact that they do not validate parking in the…read morehigh museum, does not allow me to give them a five star. My kid attends the Pnc story time. The space is amazing full of sensory and fun and the storyteller does an awesome job with engaging through music play and storytelling. I believe I enjoy it more than my child does at this point and it has become a hit for all of our Mom friends the ability to reserve the space and utilize it yourself for a playgroup or your own storytelling time is awesome as as well. I believe something like quarterly. They also provide you with a book to take home for your child which helps improve your child's library and diversifies it quite a bit because they also offer books in Spanish.

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is such a beautiful and welcoming venue! I visited with a…read morefriend who was in town to see Giselle, and it made for such a lovely experience. The theater itself is elegant and well-maintained, with a warm atmosphere that makes you feel excited as soon as you walk in. Everything felt organized and easy to navigate from the food and beverage offers to the seating which provided a great view of the stage. It's a wonderful place to enjoy ballet, theater, concerts, and other performances!

Whether you're coming for a concert, a show, opera, or what have you, the space for the performance…read morewill be good. It was my first time here, and while I don't enjoy getting emails about what's happening at Cobb Energy, I would go again if something catches my eye. Getting here was pretty easy, and there seemed to be a good bit of parking, which was straightforward and didn't feel too dangerous to leave your car sitting out. For those who prefer getting dropped off and picked up from the venue, there was a clear path to do so that wasn't crowded and busy like at bigger venue. They offer food and drinks that you'd see at other venues, and the prices are about what you expect. The attendants are on the older side, but I suppose that would be expected for a performing arts center. They direct foot traffic and try to get everyone to where they need to be. They will check your ticket upon entry (not just security at the door) to give instructions on where your seat will be. They are pretty strict after the performance though and will usher you out.

It was absolutely perfect ! I had given tickets to my daughter in law and son ( Mother's Day ). And…read moreit was made even more perfect when we discovered ( quite by accident ) that we were sitting in the row in from of Topher Payne !! Brilliant performance !

Unfortunately, our theater has been closed. The city has decided to go a different way after all…read morethese years. Our option is 548 South Marietta Parkway SouthEast, Cobb Civic Center Complex, Marietta, GA, United States, 30060 www.andersontheatre.org +1 770 528 8490 I remember when it was built and we have enjoyed many wonderful events there. I wonder what it will become. Maybe a drive thru liquor store.

Best Burns Night Celebration in Atlanta! Great poetry, music and dance!…read moreThanks to Academy Theatre for your support

According to their website, Aris or Arís (pronounced ah-REESH) is the Irish word for "again" (in…read morereference to "encore"). I'm telling you this because I would have pronounced it AHR-ris, and I would have been embarrassingly incorrect. It seems like this particular theater company is all about the Celtic arts. The plays they produce have Celtic influence (Irish, Welsh, Scottish, and English), which in and of itself makes this theater company different. They've been around since 2013, and I'm not entirely sure if for these past few years, they have all of their plays at Georgia Broadcasting, or not. But since that's where I saw the play I went to yesterday, I'm going to venture that they are operating out of it for now. Who would have thought that within the heart of the city, there was a gem of a theater company like this? As someone who can't do an Irish or Scottish accent to save my life (well, I CAN pronounce car and party, but that's pretty much thanks to "The Boondock Saints"), the immersion of the actors on stage able to produce this accent is incredibly impressive. This theater company doesn't seem to produce the kind of theater you take your middle school class to (unless, of course, you want to enlighten them, but since parents want to pretend the night isn't dark and full of terrors...), it's much more enjoyable to an adult audience. And I am definitely okay with that! Cutesy fluff has a time and a place, but dark and witty is more of my preference. PROS: - This has to be one of the only places you can do to downtown that has free parking! I would recommend coming here a dash early, though, as the parking garage can be hard to navigate as a first timer. -Superb acting, and the actors did a good job with their various accents. They thickened up at parts, but I was still able to pick up the conversation, regardless. -A small, intimate stage, with stadium seating means the acoustics are easily heard throughout. -It's unassigned, seat-yourself seating, so you can pick a seat wherever your heart desires. -It seems like they offer more adult/mature plays (intellectual, witty, no fluff), which is my favorite kind of theater. CONS: -The lot was kind of hard to find. I drove past it the first time. (see below tip to help you figure out where to go!) -Lots and lots of walking, which means you really need to get here around AT LEAST 30 minutes early, in case you get lost. THE VERDICT: It's a smaller, intimate theater, with stadium-style seating (the front is lower that the chairs behind). On the way into the theater, they did their best to assuage confusion, with a bunch of signs pointing towards this way or that way. They also made sure to have ushers stationed around to help. (For directions to the theater, look at the below tip) I really adore smaller theaters, and despite its petite size, I had no problem hearing the actors on stage; they utilized their space very well. It fills a definite niche market as yet seemingly undefined in Atlanta acting, and I love that they do that. I'm excited to see what else this theater has to offer. TIPS: For parking, when you see the building, drive towards it. The parking garage is set off from the road, and isn't initially evident. A small bar goes up and down (no ticket retrieval necessary). Drive up from the ground level two levels (so you go to parking level 2), and park. There will be two sets of elevators. Go towards the far left elevators, and you'll see a sign telling you how to get to the proper floor. From there, go down the long hallway on your right (you'll see secretaries set up at large tables), and go to the left of them. There you'll see a table set up for the theater. You'll then be ushered down another hall and see people handing out programs.

Haven't experienced a barely-rehearsed, beer-sodden, bawdy performance by Shakespeare on Draught…read moreyet? You are sorely missing out. Over a year ago, a friend invited me (last minute) to see SOD's performance of Richard III, and I straight up cancelled my other plans to attend, because you know...free theatre and good beer. We got there late. It was freezing. It was crowded. I had to sit on the ground the whole show. And yet... it was life changing. Never before had I seen theatre like this! It was raw and participatory, and the actors captivated a loud, drunk audience with everything they had. Paul McClain as Richard III dominated that stage (or lack there of) like the world was his, and the supporting cast was just as mesmerizing. Since then, I've made it a point to attend every show they've put on and plan on continuing to do so as a devoted "groundling." Quick notes/tips for new attendees: 1. Arrive early- seating is limited and first come, first serve. 2. Dress for the weather- the shows are outdoors. 3. Participate!! Shakespeare on Draught wants and encourages the audience to cheer, boo, sing, or drink along with them- it's part of the experience! 4. Parking is usually not a problem but it's best to Uber/Lyft because you know... beer. Give this band of thespians a chance and I assure you, you'll not regret it!

We visited from out of town and had a really great time! There were a couple of "insider" Atlanta…read morejokes but most of the evening was accessible to anyone/everyone. Fun to just grab a drink at the little bar and enjoy. We caught the last night of "Bedside Manor" and laughed so hard at some of the jokes and bits. Iron Taint forever!

We (group of 4) decided to indulge our craving for improv. I hadn't been in far too long…read more This time they were putting on a play. A quasi-musical. The service was good and funny. Our tickets included a different drink for each act. Four in all. They were served by members of the cast in full costume. The play was an evening showing early in the run. Still working out kinks. Who knew? Good improv hides most "gaffes" but no one cared about the foibles. We had so much fun. We laughed and laughed with the rest of the crowd. Great atmosphere that night. I recommend any type of show there. They have classes too. We're mulling them over. I need courage.

TLDR; worth the time and $60 (Atlanta)…read more A wide variety in act quality; some left the audience genuinely exclaiming and cursing, some were filler, and some I wanted to just be over with (invisible circus, couch mime with female audience volunteer...) Incredible vocals and music throughout. There are no bad seats in terms of angle, but note the slope is gentle and shorter audience members may want to ensure they end up in the front. Seats are narrow; you will likely touch your neighbor Interior of tent is well heated. Come on time; doors close between acts.

Just when I thought I might have "Cirque fatigue," VOLTA really impressed me. It reinvigorated my…read moreinterest in Cirque du Soleil. I've been to seven Cirque shows over the past 11 years (http://bit.ly/2MNU0st). With the exception of LUZIA, I've rated every show five stars. Cirque du Soleil shows are consistently amazing. That said, VOLTA is my favorite one yet and I'm not sure I've said that about any Cirque show up to this point. For me, it's the best of the best. I enjoyed everything about it: the story, the acts, the music, the costumes and makeup, and the set design. It was all superb. VOLTA is playing in Atlanta from October 10, 2019 to January 5, 2020. Cirque du Soleil set up their big top, the Grand Chapiteau, in its usual spot in Atlantic Station. We saw VOLTA this past weekend (opening weekend). It was sold out. A quick rundown of the Cirque shows I've seen, all in Atlantic Station: * Kooza - 1/23/2009 * Ovo - 9/18/2010 * Totem - 11/3/2012 * Amaluna - 10/28/2014 * Kurios - 3/15/2016 * Luzia - 9/28/2017 * Volta - 10/12/2019 Logistically-speaking, not much sets VOLTA apart from other Cirque shows that have toured through Atlanta. Parking is plentiful in the two-story Atlantic Station deck. You'll have to pay to park. I'm not sure what the price is because we walked this year. The Grand Chapiteau hasn't changed significantly over the last 11 years. It's a relatively intimate venue with 2,500 seats. There's hardly a bad seat in the house. The bad seats are those with viewing angles partially blocked by tent poles. On Cirque's website (https://cirk.me/2MMH7Pv), tickets start at $49 per person before taxes and fees. This year, one of our friends got us tickets through Goldstar. We paid $66.75 per person after taxes and fees for seats in Section 204, Row N. I guesstimate we were about two-thirds of the way back from the front row on the right side of the stage with a clear, unobstructed view. Check out my photos for reference. Speaking of photography, in recent years, Cirque du Soleil has loosened their restrictions. Before, pictures were forbidden. As of a few years ago, guests are allowed to take non-flash photography. Be sure to turn off your flash and dim your screen. Show up early or you may not get seated until after one or more acts are over. The site opens 45 minutes before showtime and the big top opens 30 minutes before. Allow yourself plenty of time to park, walk, use the restroom, buy gifts/concessions, etc. Our show started promptly at 4:30pm and ended just before 6:45pm, so the total elapsed time was about 2 hours 15 minutes including a 25-minute intermission. Even though you may receive PDF tickets intended for printing, you actually don't have to print anything. The ticket scanners can scan the tickets on your phone. Acts can vary slightly from show to show. Here's what we saw (might be missing some things): 1. The show started off in a futuristic dystopia game show setting with mini acts like juggling, human-sized circle balancing, jump rope, and contemporary dance. It was Black-Mirror-esque. 2. Choreographed precision-walking, roller-skating, and a hand-to-hand duo on a single unicycle. 3. "Acro Lamp." An aerialist performed maneuvers on a lamp rope suspended high above the stage. 4. Trampo-wall. Trampoline walls are some of my Cirque acts and this was definitely one of my favorite acts from VOLTA. I particularly loved the choreography, music, and costumes. The music had a TRON-esque 80s techno vibe and the performers were dressed in very bright colors, also evoking 80s culture. Combined with a rotating trampo-wall and bright lights synced to the music, this was really fun to watch. 5. Mr. Wow and the Mr. Wow Show. Washing machine act. Funny. 6. Flatland BMX and ballet duo. This was one of the more emotional acts of the show and it had my fiancee in tears due to its moving score and beautiful symbolism of the love between a mother and son. 7. Swiss rings/bungee, like super high-flying gymnastics. - INTERMISSION - 8. Acrobatic ladder duo. Two ladders, stacked almost to the top of the tent. 9. "Shape Diving." People jumping through hoops, choreographed, with increasing difficulty. The only screw-up of the show happened during this act. 10. Mr. Wow beach scene. Funny, but not as funny as the washing machine act. 11. Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Most jaw-dropping diabolo performance I've seen. The way the performer "whipped" diabolos, one-handed, and kept them suspended in mid-air was incredible. 12. Hair suspension. Fantastic performance, but the pop Indian/Bollywood music and theme didn't seem to fit in with the rest of VOLTA. 13. Contemporary dance. My least favorite of the acts. 14. Aerial straps. Standard Cirque fare (which means great). 15. Four-man BMX performance on an expanded stage. Yes, BMX in Cirque du Soleil and it works. Compared to other Cirque shows, I like how this one incorporated more technology. Big video displays on stage too. TL;DR - Go see VOLTA.