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Monday, March 18, 2024

Black Feminism Finds a Niche in Austin’s Alt Theatre Scene by Kelundra Smith

In Lisa B. Thompson's new play, 'Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body,' the playwright and professor seeks a softer life for Black women as they age.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:26AM
Thursday, June 10, 2021

Q&A: Tiny Theater’s Cyd Prather sees in herself the next Tyler Perry by Kelundra Smith

When Cydnei Prather was a SCAD theater major it didn’t take her... The post Q&A: Tiny Theater’s Cyd Prather sees in herself the next Tyler Perry appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:08AM
Friday, January 29, 2021

Q&A: Addae Moon wants to see the “Atlanta canon” birthed at Theatrical Outfit by Kelundra Smith

Addae Moon is passionate about bringing Atlanta stories to stages across the... The post Q&A: Addae Moon wants to see the “Atlanta canon” birthed at Theatrical Outfit appeared first …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 06:11AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Review: “RIP,” by Danielle Deadwyler at Synchronicity Theatre, tears at its seams by Kelundra Smith

It’s a funny thing walking into the theater for the first time... The post Review: “RIP,” by Danielle Deadwyler at Synchronicity Theatre, tears at its seams appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 05:06PM
Friday, July 10, 2020

Racism claims shutter Serenbe Playhouse; Atlanta theater wonders what comes next by Kelundra Smith

The Black Lives Matter movement continues to impact major cities as institutions... The post Racism claims shutter Serenbe Playhouse; Atlanta theater wonders what comes next appeared first o…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:36AM
Tuesday, June 9, 2020

“Atlanta theaters, I need your imagination”: An essay from arts journalist Kelundra Smith by Kelundra Smith

Editor’s note: Kelundra Smith is an Atlanta-based arts journalist and theater critic who’s... The post “Atlanta theaters, I need your imagination”: An essay from arts journalist Ke…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 05:24PM
Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Review: Concept cripples storytelling in “Seize the King” at the Alliance Theatre by Kelundra Smith

“And thus I clothe my naked villany With old odd ends stolen... The post Review: Concept cripples storytelling in “Seize the King” at the Alliance Theatre appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:03PM
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Six Angels Singing the ‘Blues’ by Kelundra Smith

The Harlem-set “Blues for an Alabama Sky” finally arrives in New York, with a juicy role that has attracted African-American actresses across the country.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:33AM
Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Review: Magic, wit of its Theatrical Outfit forbear goes missing in “The Wickhams” by Kelundra Smith

Many theaters spend the holiday season rotating through A Christmas Carol, It’s a... The post Review: Magic, wit of its Theatrical Outfit forbear goes missing in “The Wickhams” appear…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:54PM
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Review: Theatrical Outfit world premiere “Safety Net” humanizes the opioid epidemic by Kelundra Smith

Turn on TV or the radio, scroll through any newsfeed, and it’s... The post Review: Theatrical Outfit world premiere “Safety Net” humanizes the opioid epidemic appeared first on ARTS AT…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 09:48PM
Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Review: In True Colors Theatre’s third trip to Detroit, “Paradise” rightly turns sour by Kelundra Smith

Playwright Dominique Morisseau has often described herself as the scribe for her... The post Review: In True Colors Theatre’s third trip to Detroit, “Paradise” rightly turns sour appea…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:06PM
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Review: In Alliance premiere, “Becoming Nancy” feels like just another teen musical by Kelundra Smith

The English suburb of East Dulwich lives up to its name, but... The post Review: In Alliance premiere, “Becoming Nancy” feels like just another teen musical appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:03PM
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Rebeca Robles uses Atlanta Theatre Club to put women front and center by Kelundra Smith

In Dry Land at Atlanta Theatre Club, two teenage girls find themselves... The post Rebeca Robles uses Atlanta Theatre Club to put women front and center appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:12AM
Thursday, June 20, 2019

Theater Best Bets, June 20–23 by Kelundra Smith

Every week, our editors and guest writers give you their top six... The post Theater Best Bets, June 20–23 appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:32PM
Tuesday, June 18, 2019

This week in theater: June 17–21 by Kelundra Smith

Fox Theatre kicks off summer film series The Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival... The post This week in theater: June 17–21 appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:33AM
Saturday, June 15, 2019

Theater Best Bets, June 13–16 by Kelundra Smith

Every week, our editors and guest writers give you their top six... The post Theater Best Bets, June 13–16 appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 07:24PM
Saturday, June 8, 2019

Talented performers enliven Five Guys Named Moe at Theatrical Outfit by Kelundra Smith

The jukebox musical has evolved tremendously in the last 40 years. Shows... The post Talented performers enliven <em>Five Guys Named Moe</em> at Theatrical Outfit appeared first …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 07:12PM
Thursday, June 6, 2019

Theater Best Bets, June 6–9: Atlanta Fringe Festival Edition by Kelundra Smith

The Atlanta Fringe Festival is back for a sixth year and taking... The post Theater Best Bets, June 6–9: Atlanta Fringe Festival Edition appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:24PM
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Theater Best Bets, May 30–June 2 by Kelundra Smith

Every week, our editors and guest writers give you their top six... The post Theater Best Bets, May 30–June 2 appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:54AM
Friday, May 24, 2019

Theater Best Bets, May 23–26 by Kelundra Smith

Every week, our editors and guest writers give you their top six... The post Theater Best Bets, May 23–26 appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:54AM
Friday, May 17, 2019

Serenbe Playhouse’s Ragtime by Kelundra Smith

This week’s featured production photos are from Ragtime, staged by Serenbe Playhouse... The post Serenbe Playhouse’s <em>Ragtime</em> appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 07:42PM
Thursday, May 16, 2019

Ride the Cyclone at the Alliance Theatre is a bizarre ride through the afterlife by Kelundra Smith

Summer is upon us, and one of the most beloved activities of... The post <em>Ride the Cyclone</em> at the Alliance Theatre is a bizarre ride through the afterlife appeared first …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:03AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Native Gardens tills and uproots neighborly drama by Kelundra Smith

In the producers’ note for the play Native Gardens, Aurora Theatre cofounders... The post <em>Native Gardens</em> tills and uproots neighborly drama appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:18PM

Vernal & Sere’s Spirits To Enforce turns theater nerds into superheroes by Kelundra Smith

The avant-garde is an art form meant to enhance reality in a... The post Vernal & Sere’s <em>Spirits To Enforce</em> turns theater nerds into superheroes appeared first on …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:12AM
Monday, May 6, 2019

Actor’s Express announces 32nd season, drama by the Oscar-winning writer of Moonlight by Kelundra Smith

Subscribers, donors and patrons gathered at the Solarium in Decatur for the... The post Actor’s Express announces 32nd season, drama by the Oscar-winning writer of <em>Moonlight</…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:33PM
Saturday, April 27, 2019

Shakespeare Tavern stages a Hamlet that embraces and defies tradition by Kelundra Smith

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s current production of Hamlet is a marathon that... The post Shakespeare Tavern stages a <em>Hamlet</em> that embraces and defies tradition app…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 09:24AM

Marietta Theatre Company’s You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown by Kelundra Smith

The post Marietta Theatre Company’s <em>You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown</em> appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 09:24AM
Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Theatrical Outfit’s 2019–20 season marks Tom Key’s final year as artistic director by Kelundra Smith

Theatrical Outfit announced its 2019–20 season on opening night of its latest... The post Theatrical Outfit’s 2019–20 season marks Tom Key’s final year as artistic director appeared …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 03:54PM
Friday, April 12, 2019

Bullets Over Broadway at Georgia Ensemble Theatre by Kelundra Smith

Every week, the editors at ARTS ATL select a different production for... The post <em>Bullets Over Broadway</em> at Georgia Ensemble Theatre appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:12PM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Exclusive: True Colors Theatre announces first season under new artistic director by Kelundra Smith

Only 3.4 percent of plays on American stages are written by women... The post Exclusive: True Colors Theatre announces first season under new artistic director appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 07:06PM
Friday, April 5, 2019

Pipeline at Horizon Theatre goes deep into the jungle that is public school by Kelundra Smith

“If you’re an animal, we built the jungle.” Pipeline, by Dominique Morisseau,... The post <em>Pipeline</em> at Horizon Theatre goes deep into the jungle that is public scho…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:48PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards