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SEE A SHOW
Atlanta’s got some drama! Head to a local theater for a spectacular show.
The Boy Who Kissed the Sky Alliance Theatre
April 1-15. See website for showtimes. This musical is inspired by the early life and influences of musical icon Jimi Hendrix. Recommended for ages 8 and older. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4600. $24-$42. alliancetheatre.org
Penguin in My Pocket Center for Puppetry Arts
Through April 2. See website for showtimes. A scientist penguin crash lands in the jungle when her experimental jetpack fails, and she must work through challenges to find her way home. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $22. puppet.org
Charlotte’s Web Center for Puppetry Arts
April 4-May 21. See website for showtimes. Charlotte the spider uses her wits, words and webs to save her friend Wilbur the pig. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $22; ages 1 and younger, free. puppet.org
Spring Break Magic Show
Aurora Theatre / April 5, 10 and 11:30 a.m.
Magician Arthur Atsma captivates with a sleight of hand magic show. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7. auroratheatre.com
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
Atlanta Symphony Hall / April 7, 6 p.m.
Indulge curiosity as you dance, sing and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah to discover what makes cities special with a musical party. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4900. $20-$67+. aso.org
Treasure Island
Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center
April 14-15, 7:30 p.m. and April 16, 2:30 p.m.
This thrilling musical is about pirates, treasure maps and mutiny on the seas for a swashbuckling adventure. 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody. 770-396-1726. $10-$15. stagedoortheatrega.org
The Princess and the Pea, Y’all
Aurora Theatre / April 15, 11:30 a.m.
Presented by That Puppet Guy, the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale gets a Southern-fried makeover. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7. auroratheatre.com
The Music Man JR.
Roswell Cultural Arts Center / April 21, 7 p.m. and April 22, 2 and 7 p.m.
Presented by Roswell Youth Theatre, this adaptation of the Broadway musical shows a fast-talking salesman falling in love with a town librarian. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-3727. $15. roswellgov.com
Atlanta Dance Company Presents Twelve Dancing Princesses
Eddie Own Presents: Red Clay Music Foundry
April 28, 7 p.m.; April 29, 2 and 7 p.m. and April 30, 2 p.m. Based on the tale from the Brothers Grimm, view the story of the twelve dancing princesses through ballet, cancan, polka, waltz and Irish dancing. 3116 Main St., Duluth. 678-315-4094. $20-$25; ages 17 and younger, $15-$20. eddieowenpresents.com
Digger’s Dino Show
Aurora Theatre / April 29, 11:30 a.m.
From The Story Ship, paleontologist Diggery is showing his dinosaur fossils to a live audience when he discovers a top secret box for an interactive science adventure. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7. auroratheatre.com
Unleash Your Superhero
Roswell Cultural Arts Center / April 30, 4 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of a cappella harmonies and vibrant song and dance from performers around Atlanta. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-3727. $22.50-$32.50. roswellgov.com
The Lizard & El Sol
Alliance Theatre / Through April 30. See website for showtimes. For ages 0-5, this interactive adventure is based on a Mexican folktale about when the sun disappeared from the sky. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4600. $10; ages 6-17, $5; ages 5 and younger, free. alliancetheatre.org