COBB Energy Performing Arts Centre: March-April 2022

COBB ENERGY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

MARCH-APRIL 2022

JAY LENO APRIL 23 BUDDY GUY March 25

LEANNE MORGAN March 27

LEWIS BLACK April 9

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S H OW I N F O R M AT I O N Atlanta Ballet’s Giselle. . . . . . . . . . . .

Buddy Guy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Kathleen Madigan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Leanne Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Marisela. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

David Spade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Daniel Habif.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trixie & Katya Live. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lewis Black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ATL Blues Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Hensley Awards ®. . . .

Festival of Praise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jay Leno. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Atlanta Opera’s The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs. . . . . . .

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cclaimed TV late night A show host, and admired stand-up comedian Jay Leno performs April 23.

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Dear Patrons of Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Happy Spring! Let’s hope that as spring arrives, it brings a new start to returning to normalcy and with it, the celebration of entertainment. Our line-up continues to bring a very diverse mix of opera, ballet, concerts and comedy to the Centre.

We welcome The Atlanta Opera’s Barber of Seville, Atlanta Ballet’s Giselle, Buddy Guy, Kathleen Madigan, Leanne Morgan, Marisela, David Spade, Daniel Habif, Trixie & Katya, Lewis Black, Atlanta Blues Festival, Festival of Praise and Jay Leno to the Centre.

On April 21, ArtsBridge Foundation welcomes the return of the four-time Southeast Emmy® Award-winning Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards® to the John A. Williams Theatre. 50 Georgia high schools are participating this year with the top schools and students taking the stage. ArtsBridge will also host their annual gala in conjunction with ABBA The Concert on Friday, August 5 to raise funds to continue its mission of arts education. Visit their website at ArtsBridgeGA.org, to learn more about all of the exciting opportunities!

Thank you and please… enjoy the show!

Sincerely, Vickie Hubbard Managing Director

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ENCORE’S EXCITED FOR… FOR THOSE OF YOU SHOUTING, “ENCORE!” AT THE END OF TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE, WE’VE ROUNDED UP EVEN MORE SHOWS TO SEE AROUND ATLANTA! COMPILED BY

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THE BARBER OF SEVILLE - THE ATLANTA OPERA Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre March 5-13 “Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!” From composer Gioachino Rossini and librettist Cesare Sterbini, everyone’s favorite barber pulls all the levers in this comedic romp featuring a fiery young girl, her lecherous old guardian, and a smitten young nobleman. It’s all up to the wily Figaro to stay one step ahead of the shenanigans, and see to it that true love wins in the end. From the famous overture to its rapid-fire vocalism, this laugh-out-loud opera is a winner that works its charms on all ages. Visit CobbEnergyCentre.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

BINA’S SIX APPLES Alliance Theatre March 11-27, 2022 on the Coca-Cola Stage Bina’s family grows the finest apples in all of Korea.

But when war forces her to flee her home, Bina is alone in the world with just six precious apples to her name. Can these meager possessions help her find her family? Encountering new challenges at every turn, Bina is forced to rely upon her apples and their important legacy as she begins to discover the power of her own resilience.

Often mesmerizing, always heartwarming, Bina will discover that she’s not the only one on a difficult quest for a place to call home. Visit AllianceTheatre.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

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GISELLE - ATLANTA BALLET Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre March 18-20 After a young peasant girl named Giselle is deceived by her true love, Albrecht, she falls into a fit of despair and dies of a broken heart. A woman scorned, she is destined to rise from the grave with the vengeful otherworldly beauties known as the Willis, entrapping men who unwittingly cross their paths. At once beguiling and maleficent, the Willis capture Albrecht and condemn him to dance until his death, but the power of Giselle’s enduring love protects him and ultimately sets them both free. Visit CobbEnergyCentre.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

PANDORA PRESENTS DISNEY PRINCESS: THE CONCERT Fox Theatre April 2 ‘Be our guest’ as an all-star quartet of Broadway and animated film performers, their magical Music Director, and enchanting Prince celebrate all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of songs, animation, and stories. Featuring: Susan Egan (original Belle in Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast, Meg in the film Hercules), Anneliese van der Pol (Broadway’s final Belle and Disney Channel star from That’s So Raven and Raven’s Home), Courtney Reed (original Jasmine in Broadway’s Aladdin) and Syndee Winters (Nala in Broadway’s The Lion King, Hamilton). Fans are encouraged to dress up in their best royal attire for the show. Visit www.FoxTheatre.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - BROADWAY IN ATLANTA Fox Theatre April 19-24 Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and cuttingedge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Visit www.FoxTheatre.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

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GISELLE ATLANTA BALLET March 18 8:00 p.m.

March 19 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

March 20 2:00 p.m.

Two years after its originally-planned opening date, Atlanta Ballet dancers will at last have the chance to perform the achingly beautiful and tragic Giselle – an enrapturing masterwork that remains one of the most enduring romantic ballets of all time.

After a young peasant girl named Giselle is deceived by her true love, Albrecht, she falls into a fit of despair and dies of a broken heart. A woman scorned, she is destined to rise from the grave with the vengeful otherworldly beauties known as the Willis, entrapping men who unwittingly cross their paths.

Tickets start at $25.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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BUDDY GUY March 25 7:30 p.m.

Buddy Guy with Special Guest Colin James takes the stage at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Friday, March 25. You won’t want to miss these two legendary performers!

Due to unforeseen circumstances Eric Johnson has decided to postpone touring until 2023. We are excited to announce that Colin James will now be joining as special guest.

Tickets start at $54.50 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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KATHLEEN MADIGAN DO YOU HAVE ANY RANCH? March 26 7:30 p.m.

Award-winning comic and TV personality Kathleen Madigan will bring her uproarious stand-up show to Atlanta. A true road warrior who is still having a blast touring, and selling out theaters across the country, Madigan’s comedy resume includes 25 appearances on the Tonight Show, multiple appearances on Letterman and Conan and, most recently, an appearance with Jerry Seinfeld on his internet series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

Tickets start at $29.75 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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LEANNE MORGAN BIG PANTY TOUR March 27 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Leanne Morgan’s storied career has landed her on stage at the Montreal Comedy Festival and has brought her development deals for her own sitcom with ABC and Warner Brothers, writer/producer Matt Williams (“Rosanne” and “Home Improvement”),TV Land and currently with Sony Television. I guess you could say she’s the Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia!

Now after 22 years in comedy, Leanne is embarking on her 100-city Big Panty Tour across the U.S. with Outback Presents.

Tickets start at $24.75 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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MARISELA LA DAMA DE HIERRO March 31 8:30 p.m.

La Madonna Latina, “La diva de la música romántica” y “La dama de hierro” son algunos de los títulos que ha recibido Marisela a los largo de su carrera, esta hermosa méxico-americana alcanzó la fama en la década de los 80’s llegando a vender más de 25 millones de discos y hasta el momento, es la única cantante en español que se apoderó del Top 10 de la revista Billboard con todas las canciones de un mismo álbum.

Las entradas empiezan desde $45.00 y están disponibles en Tickemaster.com o en la Taquilla de Synovus en Cobb Energy Centre; ahora abierto solo los días de un evento, a partir de las 2 pm.

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DAVID SPADE CATCH ME INSIDE April 1 7:00 p.m.

Nominated in 1999 for an Emmy Award for his memorable role as Dennis Finch, the wise-cracking, power-hungry assistant on “Just Shoot Me,” David Spade became a household favorite during his fiveyear stint as a cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” He was also nominated for a Golden Globe in 2000 and an American Comedy Award in 1999 for his work on NBC’s “Just Shoot Me.” Spade continues to be a box office draw and continues to do stand-up tours nationwide.

Tickets start at $40.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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DANIEL HABIF RUGE TOUR 2022 April 3 7:00 p.m.

Daniel Habif autor, filántropo y emprendedor, conocido como uno de los mejores y más importantes conferencistas de habla hispana en el mundo. En los últimos dos años, ha realizado más de 320 conferencias, logrando presentarse en más de 170 ciudades y consiguiendo un éxito rotundo. Ha alcanzado a millones de personas en su gira mundial y es respetado por su autenticidad y publicaciones motivadoras. Su libro Inquebrantables se posicionó en el puesto #1 en diferentes listas de Amazon, incluyendo las listas de Autoayuda Espiritual, Meditación y Libros en español.

Las entradas empiezan desde $35.00 y están disponibles en Tickemaster.com o en la Taquilla de Synovus en Cobb Energy Centre; ahora abierto solo los días de un evento, a partir de las 2 pm.

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TRIXIE & KATYA LIVE April 8 8:00 p.m.

Thelma and Louise. Romy and Michelle. Trixie and Katya. Trixie And Katya Live is a parody homage to the classic girls’ road trip buddy comedies from the 90s and 2000s to today - from drag classics To Wong Foo and Priscilla, to Crossroads and Barb and Star - presented as an outrageous and absurd comedic musical drag show spectacular.

Tickets start at $34.50 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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LEWIS BLACK OFF THE RAILS April 9 8:00 p.m.

Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as a stand-up comedian, actor and author.

Receiving critical acclaim, he performs more than 200 nights annually, to sold-out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. He is one of a few performers to sell out multiple renowned theaters, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center, the Main Stage at the Mirage in Las Vegas and a sold-out Broadway run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

Tickets start at $24.50 and are available from Ticketmaster.com or the Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre; now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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ATL BLUES FESTIVAL April 16 7:00 p.m.

The 16th Annual ATL Blues Festival is returning to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta at 7 p.m. on April 16. The festival is set to feature a blues honor roll of performers and legends alike, including Calvin Richardson, Tucka, Pokey Bear, Ronnie Bell, Theodis Ealey and Chick Rodgers. Tickets purchased for the original show on April 4, 2020 will be honored at this rescheduled date.

Tickets start at $49.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS ­­­SHULER HENSLEY AWARDS® April 21 8:00 p.m.

Fashioned after Broadway’s Tony Awards, and winner of the 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Southeast Emmy®Award, the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards – Shuler Hensley Awards® program celebrates excellence in high school musical theatre. The Awards are named in honor of actor/ singer and Georgia native, Shuler Hensley, winner of the prestigious Tony Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and Drama Desk Award. The program embodies a spirit of camaraderie and celebration for the arts in high schools across Georgia.

Tune in to watch the live broadcast on GPB.

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FESTIVAL OF PRAISE April 22 8:00 p.m.

After a two-year hiatus, the incomparable, soulstirring Festival of Praise is set to kick off its fifth nationwide tour in 2022. The 30-city tour will be headlined by gospel music icon Fred Hammond, along with gospel superstars Israel Houghton and Hezekiah Walker.

Festival of Praise Tour once again promises to be an unforgettable “hand clapping and foot stomping, get up out your seat” worship explosion with production and stage sets unmatched in any gospel tour.

Tickets start at $50.00 and are available from Ticketmaster.com or the Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre; now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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JAY LENO April 23 8:00 p.m.

Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, muchin-demand corporate speaker, TV and movie voiceover artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist…Jay Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.”

Jay Leno’s late night television ratings domination included two decades as the host of the #1-rated “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” – he never lost a ratings year in which he served as host.

Tickets start at $55.00 and are available from Ticketmaster.com or the Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre; now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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THE (R)EVOLUTION OF STEVE JOBS THE ATLANTA OPERA April 30 8:00 p.m.

May 3 7:30 p.m.

May 6 8:00 p.m.

May 8 3:00 p.m.

Apple Computer founder Steve Jobs, one of the most influential people of the modern age, is transformed into a dramatic character in this compelling 2017 opera by DJ and composer Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell. As the character Jobs looks back on a life dappled by dizzying heights and crushing disappointments, this charismatic, hard-driving visionary confronts the complexities of life and death.

Cast in an appealing electro-acoustic soundscape generated by Mac laptop (of course) and live musicians, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs cyles through key moments in his lifelong–and futile–pursuit of perfection and control over everything that matters to him.

Tickets start at $41.00 and are available through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. The Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre is now open on performance days only, starting at 2 p.m.

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THEATRE INFORMATION Concessions: Concession stands are located in the center of the lobbies. All sales are cashless – credit or debit card only.

Emergency information: In the event of an emergency, please locate the nearest usher who will direct you to the appropriate exit.

Elevators: Elevators are located on each side of the lobbies on all levels.

Lost and found: Items are turned into the Synovus Box Office on the day of a performance. To inquire about a lost item, please call Public Safety at 770.916.2911.

Parking: PREPAID PARKING AVAILABLE. Cobb Energy Centre offers prepaid parking for performances. On each performance page on the Cobb Energy Centre website there is now a button to purchase parking in advance for $17.85 Day of parking is still available for $15 (credit or debit card only). There are 1,000 on-site parking spaces; 700 in a four-level deck and 300 more in a surface lot. $15 day of park fee; $17.85 prepay option.

Patron Health: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is keeping up to date with local and state health guidelines. We are taking steps and implementing new policies and procedures in order to make your return to live events as safe and enjoyable as possible.

Central to our commitment to patron health and safety is a staff member who is certified in infection mitigation to oversee our program and ensure adherence to these protocols. Visit our website for show specific guidelines.

Restrooms: Located on house right and house left of all three lobbies. Family restrooms are located on house right of all three lobbies. Mobility-impaired patrons may use any of our restrooms.

Smoking: Smoking, vaping and e-cigarettes are prohibited inside the building.

Special assistance: Persons requiring access assistance are asked to contact the Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 for advance arrangements. Audio clarification devices are available to our hearingimpaired guests at no charge. This is on a first-come, first-served basis. These are available at the Synovus Box Office.

Wheelchairs are available upon request.

All items require a form of identification to be held until the item is returned.

COBB ENERGY CENTRE REQUESTS: •A ll patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket to be admitted to the performance. Please be aware that not all events are suitable for children.

Infants will not be admitted to adult programs. Parents will be asked to remove children who create a disturbance.

• Please turn off all cellphones before each performance. Please limit conversation during the performance.

• Audio & video recording devices are permitted or restricted at the discretion of the artist(s).

• Please unwrap all candies and cough drops before the performance.

•T his policy applies to The Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet only: We know that patrons make every effort to be on time for events out of respect for the performers and other theatregoers. However, there are times when traffic or weather problems cause late arrivals. Latecomers may watch the beginning of a show on flat-screen TVs in our lobby until the theatre has reopened to allow guests into the auditorium. In addition, touring companies set the policy for allowing those who arrive past curtain time into the theatre. We ask late patrons to wait until the approved time and we reopen the theatre doors. Please plan ahead to arrive early and relax before the performance begins.

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Tickets sold at the Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre, Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787.

Atlanta Ballet Strike Your Fancy May 13-15

John Crist May 21

Sigur Rós May 27

Brit Floyd World Tour 2022 June 4

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band June 22

ABBA The Concert August 5

Tim Allen August 6

Pod Save America (A)live And On Tour August 13

Heilung August 26

Googoosh August 27

Ebi Oct 8

Anjelah JohnsonReyes Oct 14

7 Bridges Ultimate Eagles Experience Oct 16

VENUE SPONSORS

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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Jan 13, 2023

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VENUE STAFF MANAGING DIRECTOR Vickie Hubbard DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, SPONSORSHIPS, & PROGRAMMING Tom Rowland

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & SECURITY Larry Green

DIRECTOR OF FACILITY SERVICES Arthur McDowell

PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER Jamie Wheeler

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Carly Kay

BOX OFFICE MANAGER Richard Scholla

CULINARY DIRECTOR/ EXECUTIVE CHEF Nicholas Walker

ASSISTANT BOX OFFICE MANAGER Russel Kennedy

DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE Susan Burchell

CONTRACT MANAGER Dianna Cassin-Khoury

DIRECTOR OF BEVERAGE Salim Maarouf

PATRON SERVICES SUPERVISOR Cheryl Lambert

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST Lorena Dominguez DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Rob Turner DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING Brian Duncan CHIEF ENGINEER Marty Taylor

BANQUET MANAGER Abol Ghoreishi

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION Brian Fiegelman

HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER Jeri Wallis

PRODUCTION MANAGER

RECEPTIONIST Beryl Bernier

Dave Ragsdale

ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR Joseph DeSoto UTILITY ENGINEER Daniel Pendleton

COBB-MARIETTA COLISEUM & EXHIBIT HALL AUTHORITY CHAIRMAN Jerry Nix | Post 6

SECRETARY Connie Engel | Post 7

VICE CHAIRMAN Robert P. Voyles | Post 3

Steve “Thunder” Tumlin | Post 1

GENERAL MANAGER & CEO Michele L. Swann

Joseph B. Atkins | Post 4 Derek Norton | Post 2 Lisa Cupid | Post 5

ARTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT Clare Richardson

DIRECTOR W. Imara Canady

DIRECTOR Barbarella Diaz

DIRECTOR Sam Olens

VICE PRESIDENT Joanne Truffelman

Director Charles A. Chesnutt

DIRECTOR Fran Friedrich

DIRECTOR Samit Roy

DIRECTOR Jerry Nix

DIRECTOR Matt Westmoreland

DIRECTORS EMERITI Kessel D. Stelling Percy Vaughn Jack Ward Barbara E. Williams

ARTSBRIDGE FOUNDATION STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jennifer D. Dobbs

DIRECTOR OF ARTS EDUCATION Elizabeth Lenhart

PROGRAM COORDINATOR Elliott Folds

DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING COORDINATOR Lillie Chupp

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