Best Upcoming Musicals In Atlanta

Whether you are in the mood for jazz, rock or a classic children's tale, you can take in a musical in the Atlanta area and have a grand time. A stage musical is still one of the best bets and values for a live performance as many of these musicals are timeless, set the tone for the holiday season or transport you off to a far away place to enjoy and imagine. Atlanta possesses one of the best venues in the country with the Fox Theatre for musicals, but there are a number of other smaller venues around town that allow musical fans to get close to the performance and sing and dance the night away.

"Dirty Dancing"
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
www.foxtheatre.org

Date: Nov. 25 – 30, 2014

Based on the classic movie, "Dirty Dancing," the musical comes to the Fox Theatre for a run in November. This musical brings all of the passion, romance and, of course, dancing to life and on stage. You will hear all of your favorite songs from the movie and this spectacular cast will make you want to get up and start dancing right in the aisle. You will have "the time of your life" at "Dirty Dancing."

"Africa Umoja"
Rialto Center for the Arts
80 Forsyth St. N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 413-9849
www.rialto.gsu.edu

Date: Nov. 25 – 30, 2014

"Africa Umoja" is a celebration of African freedom and democracy as well as music. A cast of 32 drummers, singers and performers will entertain you with lively music and dance. The costumes are brilliant and the message is uplifting. This stage ensemble has toured more than 30 countries and now it hits Atlanta.

"Newsies"
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
www.foxtheatre.org

Date: Jan. 20 – 25, 2015

The Broadway smash hit, "Newsies," is coming to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. This rendition is based on the Disney movie, "Newsies." This musical tells the story of the New York City newspaper delivery boys and the famous Newsboys strike of 1899. This show has high-energy song and dance that is unmatched when it comes to award-winning stage productions. Come and enjoy all of the dancing and music this great story provides.

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"Wicked"
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
www.foxtheatre.org

Date: Feb. 18 – Mar. 8, 2015

The is the entertaining story of the two witches in "The Wizard of Oz." It starts with their early years and then we find out how one became the Wicked Witch and how the other became Glenda, the Good Witch. This musical is colorful, ambitious and solves a ton of unanswered questions. This musical has won more than 50 major awards and that includes a Grammy and three Tony Awards. See it while it is in Atlanta.

"James and the Giant Peach"
Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 733-4650
www.alliancetheatre.org

Date: Mar. 14 – 29, 2015

This jazzy production tells the story of a young English orphan and his wild imagination as he takes a journey on a large peach. James is on an adventure to find his family and this musical will introduce you to everybody James meets along the way. This is a family-friendly musical that all ages will enjoy. Come out to the Alliance Theatre and you will be in for a big treat.

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