SUMMER STOCK

Theater lovers will have plenty to keep them entertained

production of the mega-musical “Miss Saigon,” runs July 21-Aug. 7, with Niki Badua in the title role, after an extensive national talent search.

Aurora Theatre

On the north side of town, Aurora is presenting the comedy/drama “I’m Not Rappaport,” the 1996 Tony winner by Herb Gardner, running May 5-June 5.

Horizon Theatre

The Little Five Points-based company will stage “The City of Conversation,” a political drama set in Washington, D.C., by Anthony Giardina, May 20-June 26. Also, “ ‘Da Kink in My Hair,” a musical by Trey Anthony, plays July 15-Aug. 28.

Actor’s Express

Serenbe Playhouse

Famous for its site-specific outdoor performances, Serenbe leads the way with three shows: “Charlotte’s Web,” based on E.B. White’s classic children’s book, running May 27-July 31. Next, John Steinbeck’s powerful drama “Of Mice and Men,” recently revived on Broadway, plays June 9-26. Then a much-anticipated

Busy Actor’s Express has a gay romantic comedy called “Significant Other,” by Joshua Harmon, author of the Express’ hit “Bad Jews,” running May 21-June 19, and featuring local favorites Cara Mantella, Diany Rodriguez, Judy Leavell and Edward McCreary (“Oklahoma,” “Carousel”).

Pinch ‘N’ Ouch Theatre

This scrappy theatre company gets a summer coup with the Atlanta premiere of Neil LaBute’s “The Way We Get By,” a romantic comedy/drama of “love, lust and the whole damn thing,” running June 16-July 17.

Synchronicity Theatre

Synchronicity is planning a oneweekend only workshop production of a new musical called “The Last Time We Were Here,” by local favorites Jeremiah Parker Hobbs (music and lyrics) and

The Alliance Theatre

There’s still time to catch “Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story,” a world premiere musical, which continues through May 15. Later in the summer, “The Prom,” a new Broadway-bound musical comedy, is playing Aug. 18Sept. 25.

Aris Theatre

“Atlanta’s Stage for Celtic Culture,” opens its third season with “Stones in his Pockets,” a delightful comedy by Marie Jones, running May 5-22. They perform at the Georgia Public Broadcasting Studio on 14th Street.

Atlanta Lyric Theatre

The Lyric will present one of greatest American musical dramas, “West Side Story.” With a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this legendary show runs June 10-26.

Sweet Auburn Springfest

The 32nd annual festival will be held May 6-8 along Downtown’s historic Auburn Avenue, featuring three days of food, entertainment and information. Details were still being worked out at press time, but expect a kids’ fun zone, international food court, zip line and plenty of live music. Visit sweetauburn.com for more information.

Chastain Park Arts Festival

There will be 185 artists representing all disciplines, a children’s play area, local food vendors and live music at this year’s event May 7-8. For more, visit chastainparkartsfestival.com.

Kirkwood Spring Fling

The 14th annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes is set for May 14 at Bessie Branham Park. The day begins at 8 a.m. with a 5K road race along Hosea Williams Drive, while the artist market will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There will be live music, a kids’ area, food from local vendors and a barbecue cookoff. The Kirkwood Tour of Homes (which is also held Sunday, May 17) offers looks inside classic and funky-chic homes. Tickets for the home tour are $20 and available online. Admission to the festival is free, while proceeds from the home tour benefit the Kirkwood Neighbors Organization. For more, visit kirkwoodfling.com.

Decatur Arts Festival

The 28th annual festival will be held Memorial Day weekend in and around downtown Decatur. The event kicks off May 27 with an ArtWalk around Decatur and the Oakhurst neighborhood to participating galleries and businesses. The giant artist market downtown will be open May 28-29 featuring vendors from all over the region. There will also be live music, dance, performing arts, literary events, a kids’ area, food and much more. See the full schedule at decaturartsfestival.com.