SEE A PLAY OR MUSICAL THIS SUMMER

Atlanta’s warm summer weather offers the perfect time to take advantage of the city’s many theaters. Take in an evening show or pair a matinee with brunch at a nearby neighborhood restaurant. Here are a few options.

BY LIESL MERKEL

“Hairspray”

May 30-June 4

The historic Fox Theatre hosts this new North American tour of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, set in 1960s’ Baltimore. www.foxtheatre.org

“Water for Elephants”

June 7-July 9

Based on the novel by Sara Gruen, this world premiere musical is filled with romance and deception, all with the magic and mystery of a traveling circus, playing at Alliance Theatre. www.alliancetheatre.org

“For Peace I Rise”

June 8-18

Rialto Center for the Performing Arts will introduce this musical love story of civil rights activists Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian and Octavia Geans Vivian in a powerful production. rialto.gsu.edu

“Wicked”

July 5-30

Another Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation comes to Fox Theatre this summer with this telling of a familiar story from another point of view. www.foxtheatre.org