Wanting to support this theatre but straight attitude and lack of customer etiquette…read more There are a ton of theatres in the Atlanta and surrounding area. If you want people to come and enjoy and support and encourage others to come and support for more shows, do not talk to them like you are doing them a favor for them to spend their money, energy, their time and their attention. I recommend actors to select a different theatre for acting, because the energy of the leaders is off.

I Will Never Attend Another Play By Kenny Leon (True Colors Theater) Again!…read more I had the occasion to see "Holler, If Ya Hear Me," on Thursday, September 14, 2017, but missed a great deal of the play after the opening time was changed without my knowledge. I ordered my tickets on Friday, July 21, 2017 which has an 8:00 p.m. curtain, but started at 7:30 p.m. I took the night off from my work to attend this play with my fiancé and was disappointed when I was informed that the play had already begun when we arrived. The next day, I wrote a letter outlining my disappointment to True Colors with a request to receive two (2) complimentary tickets for another play in 2018 given the fact that I would be away on business for the duration of 2017. "Holler, If Ya Hear Me" closes in October 2017. On Thursday, September 21, 2017, I received a call from Chandra Stephens-Albright, True Colors Managing Director, in reference to my letter. Mrs. Stephens-Albright acknowledged that True Colors was at fault for changing the time. When I told Mrs. Stephens-Albright that I hadn't been notified of the change of time, she said a few other patrons had also complained, and that I could see the play again for free. After informing her that I wouldn't be available before the play closed, she said that they would not provide complimentary tickets for another play, and would not refund my purchase. It is surreal for a business to admit its error, and then to not reimburse a customer as a result of the error. Edward Brown

Arts at Emory offers dynamic music, theater, and dance performances that guests are sure to enjoy…read morethrough the year. Everything is a bit more intimate and therefore the prices are a bit less than the Atlanta Symphony, but the availability depends on the event. Check the website for a listing of events. I attended a musical performance by The Vega String Quartet performing selections by Bach and Bartok. Tickets were $20 for non members, $15 for members, and free for all students. It was held in the larger Emerson Concert Hall of the Shwartz Center. It was completed in 2002 and is decorated with rich red carpets and classical Italian touches. The acoustics of the hall are excellent and every seat has a good view of the stage. Emory does a great job as a host. The student volunteers were polite while passing out the programs and were respectful to the artist and not disrupting the performance by preventing us to take our seats late. I also noticed the complementary cough drops by the entrance, a nice classy touch. Oh, and the bathrooms in this building make you believe your at a spa in Tuscany.

If you're looking for some clean family fun, this is definitely the place for you. This family…read moreowned circus was such a fun time with a live band, funny host, and unique performances. I can't wait to come back with my family and enjoy this show again.

The HVazquez is amazing and comfortable for all ages. The performances were great! The clown was…read moreawesome! It's truly a fun family atmosphere. There really isn't a bad seat in the place. Speaking of seats they are the best seats I have set in. You'll have good leg room unlike some of the other circuses I've been to. I am all about culture and I would attend again.

Ruby and Nick are fabulous instructors. Both are fun to work with. Everyone there is supportive and…read moreencouraging. I'm so glad we found this school for learning formal dance and for social gatherings to practice! If you have any interest in learning, get out there and start!

advertisement for an event said they were family friendly, we drove an hour to attend looking for a…read morenew studio to continue our training and they refused us at the door because they don't want children. Our children take lessons and know how to dance, but it didn't matter. (youngest was 13, oldest was 17)

I am a big kid! I loved this for the very reason that some people don't like it: there are no…read moreanimals. There were no bad seats. We were 3 rows from the stage. I would choose the front row of the next section up. Performers ran and danced throughout the rows. The costumes were colorful. I loved the representation from all over the world. Parking was affordable and close. Popcorn was pricey but very very good. I want to go back!!!!

My family and I decided to go to the Universoul Circus. The circus goes to two locations in…read moreGeorgia. They go to the area near the old baseball field, and they go to Gwinnett Mall. The Gwinnett Mall location was very convenient for me. There was an ample amount of parking. I was very entertained. There was never a dull moment, and lots to see. I loved the fact that there were lots of performers from many different countries. Everyone in the show kept a smile and had great energy. It seemed as if the performers enjoyed what they do. I enjoyed the motorcycle performers and the very last performances the most. I highly recommend the Universoul Circus. This is a long tradition that needs to be around for years to come.

TLDR; worth the time and $60 (Atlanta)…read more A wide variety in act quality; some left the audience genuinely exclaiming and cursing, some were filler, and some I wanted to just be over with (invisible circus, couch mime with female audience volunteer...) Incredible vocals and music throughout. There are no bad seats in terms of angle, but note the slope is gentle and shorter audience members may want to ensure they end up in the front. Seats are narrow; you will likely touch your neighbor Interior of tent is well heated. Come on time; doors close between acts.

Just when I thought I might have "Cirque fatigue," VOLTA really impressed me. It reinvigorated my…read moreinterest in Cirque du Soleil. I've been to seven Cirque shows over the past 11 years (http://bit.ly/2MNU0st). With the exception of LUZIA, I've rated every show five stars. Cirque du Soleil shows are consistently amazing. That said, VOLTA is my favorite one yet and I'm not sure I've said that about any Cirque show up to this point. For me, it's the best of the best. I enjoyed everything about it: the story, the acts, the music, the costumes and makeup, and the set design. It was all superb. VOLTA is playing in Atlanta from October 10, 2019 to January 5, 2020. Cirque du Soleil set up their big top, the Grand Chapiteau, in its usual spot in Atlantic Station. We saw VOLTA this past weekend (opening weekend). It was sold out. A quick rundown of the Cirque shows I've seen, all in Atlantic Station: * Kooza - 1/23/2009 * Ovo - 9/18/2010 * Totem - 11/3/2012 * Amaluna - 10/28/2014 * Kurios - 3/15/2016 * Luzia - 9/28/2017 * Volta - 10/12/2019 Logistically-speaking, not much sets VOLTA apart from other Cirque shows that have toured through Atlanta. Parking is plentiful in the two-story Atlantic Station deck. You'll have to pay to park. I'm not sure what the price is because we walked this year. The Grand Chapiteau hasn't changed significantly over the last 11 years. It's a relatively intimate venue with 2,500 seats. There's hardly a bad seat in the house. The bad seats are those with viewing angles partially blocked by tent poles. On Cirque's website (https://cirk.me/2MMH7Pv), tickets start at $49 per person before taxes and fees. This year, one of our friends got us tickets through Goldstar. We paid $66.75 per person after taxes and fees for seats in Section 204, Row N. I guesstimate we were about two-thirds of the way back from the front row on the right side of the stage with a clear, unobstructed view. Check out my photos for reference. Speaking of photography, in recent years, Cirque du Soleil has loosened their restrictions. Before, pictures were forbidden. As of a few years ago, guests are allowed to take non-flash photography. Be sure to turn off your flash and dim your screen. Show up early or you may not get seated until after one or more acts are over. The site opens 45 minutes before showtime and the big top opens 30 minutes before. Allow yourself plenty of time to park, walk, use the restroom, buy gifts/concessions, etc. Our show started promptly at 4:30pm and ended just before 6:45pm, so the total elapsed time was about 2 hours 15 minutes including a 25-minute intermission. Even though you may receive PDF tickets intended for printing, you actually don't have to print anything. The ticket scanners can scan the tickets on your phone. Acts can vary slightly from show to show. Here's what we saw (might be missing some things): 1. The show started off in a futuristic dystopia game show setting with mini acts like juggling, human-sized circle balancing, jump rope, and contemporary dance. It was Black-Mirror-esque. 2. Choreographed precision-walking, roller-skating, and a hand-to-hand duo on a single unicycle. 3. "Acro Lamp." An aerialist performed maneuvers on a lamp rope suspended high above the stage. 4. Trampo-wall. Trampoline walls are some of my Cirque acts and this was definitely one of my favorite acts from VOLTA. I particularly loved the choreography, music, and costumes. The music had a TRON-esque 80s techno vibe and the performers were dressed in very bright colors, also evoking 80s culture. Combined with a rotating trampo-wall and bright lights synced to the music, this was really fun to watch. 5. Mr. Wow and the Mr. Wow Show. Washing machine act. Funny. 6. Flatland BMX and ballet duo. This was one of the more emotional acts of the show and it had my fiancee in tears due to its moving score and beautiful symbolism of the love between a mother and son. 7. Swiss rings/bungee, like super high-flying gymnastics. - INTERMISSION - 8. Acrobatic ladder duo. Two ladders, stacked almost to the top of the tent. 9. "Shape Diving." People jumping through hoops, choreographed, with increasing difficulty. The only screw-up of the show happened during this act. 10. Mr. Wow beach scene. Funny, but not as funny as the washing machine act. 11. Diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). Most jaw-dropping diabolo performance I've seen. The way the performer "whipped" diabolos, one-handed, and kept them suspended in mid-air was incredible. 12. Hair suspension. Fantastic performance, but the pop Indian/Bollywood music and theme didn't seem to fit in with the rest of VOLTA. 13. Contemporary dance. My least favorite of the acts. 14. Aerial straps. Standard Cirque fare (which means great). 15. Four-man BMX performance on an expanded stage. Yes, BMX in Cirque du Soleil and it works. Compared to other Cirque shows, I like how this one incorporated more technology. Big video displays on stage too. TL;DR - Go see VOLTA.

I was elated to find such a state if the art, clean, expansive and parking friendly performing arts…read morecenter on the Southeast side! I came to see Wiz, the return and I'll absolutely be back.

Upon arrival, there is a lot of parking and plenty of handicap access parking…read more Very clean facility. The lobby was spacious enough for vendor tables all around plus two step and repeat areas. The seating in the theater was very comfortable. This is my second or third event that I have attended here and each time has been a pleasant experience. Great place to look into if you have enough following to fill the seats.

I had no idea this place existed until one of my friends found this spot for our monthly book club…read moremeet up. Since we read a Shakespeare inspired book, we decided to come by and watch Romeo and Juliet. Parking was easy to find since the Emory parking deck was right across the street. Upon entering, you could order a drink before heading inside the theater. We had balcony seats so went up to pick our seats and then came down the kitchen to order food. Food was pretty good as they had a variety of options and already made prior to ordering. I got one of the bread baskets which came with pumpkin bread, garlic bread, zucchini bread and a couple of other pieces. The garlic bread was absolutely delicious and super flavorful while the pumpkin bread had the right amount of sweetness. During intermission, I got the raspberry sorbet which was a huge portion size for the price and tasted delicious! The play itself was really good as all the actors did well and could tell how passionate they were through the act. I also enjoyed that they added some humor. I do recommend getting there early especially if you book a balcony seat so that you can get a good seat. Overall, a pretty cool spot in the city and would recommend to anyone wanting to watch a Shakespeare play!

Good gentles all, lend me thine ears awhile, For I must sing…read morethe praise of a house most rare, Where wit and wine do walk in hand in hand, And mirth wears motley till the candles fade. This past Christmastide, in love's true spirit dressed, I bore my wife unto the Shakespeare Tavern. She, never yet acquainted with its cheer, And I, returned after long years astray. To fit the hour, I clad my queen in garb Of Renaissance delight, and so attired We crossed the threshold, not as common folk, But players in the age we came to see. Long ere this night, I owed this noble hall A debt of thanks: for here, in youthful days, I first did taste that shepherd's humble pie, A dish so rich it lodged within my heart, And now I seek it wheresoe'er I dine. Thus memory itself did set the table Before a single course was yet revealed. When tickets were secured, mine eye did spy A royal offer "King" bold in name. Some might cry out at such a stately sum, But mark me well: I am no peasant born, And for my wife, my world, my sun, my soul, No coin is dear, no luxury too high. Thus crowned, we were with wine and endless fare, A bottle fair and victuals without bound. Yet let me pause, for praise is due indeed To those kind souls who served us through the night. The volunteers, with smiles as warm as hearths, Whose courtesy outshone the candle's flame. With gentle word and eager helping hand, They made us feel not guests, but honored kin, Their cheer did season every dish we ate And lent the evening grace beyond all gold. O feast! O triumph of the kitchen's art! Each dish a sonnet, savory and warm. We sampled all, and still our hunger grew, For every bite did beg another verse. The price alone was paid in pleasure full, And gladly would I ransom it again. Then rose the play, "Twelfth Night" upon the stage. A comedy so fleet of tongue and limb That laughter leapt unbidden from my chest. The players brought their utmost to the boards, Each soul alive with timing, wit, and fire. Not once did mirth grow stale, nor joy sit still; The night flew past as if on fairy wings. We left with hearts made light and bellies glad, Already sworn to swift return again. Next time, with kin and blood and chosen friends, That they too may partake this joyful spell. So hear me, travelers of time and taste: If thou wouldst dine with laughter, love, and art, Seek thou this tavern where old words live new. I'll meet thee there anon, until that hour, I rest thy servant, smiling in recall.