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 Sally Henry Fuller

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.

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.