True Colors Theatre Company Needs Your Help!

Atlanta’s own famous True Colors Theatre company, led by Tony-nominated director Kenny Leon, needs some assistance. Here’s a message the theater company is sending out:

True Colors has 9 days left!

If we can raise $50,000 from our patrons by June 30th, our board has committed to raise $100,000 to end our season DEBT FREE!

Please consider making a donation today if you have enjoyed our exceptional theatre in the past, so that True Colors can continue to bring Kenny Leon’s vision to Atlanta.

No amount is too small (or too big).

To make your donation, please contact True Colors at 404.588.0308 or Online HERE.

So far, the non-profit company has raised about $15,000, leaving about $35,000 to go. Our parent company, Ticket Alternative, who sells tickets for the theater’s plays, is waiving all fees that True Colors usually accrues, in order for every penny to help.

True Colors is a great local theater company that consistently puts out amazing plays with world-class talent. We hope you’ll help them out and aid in continuing a great Atlanta institution.

AMG Weekend Picks: Rebecca Loebe, Loretta Lynn, Dick Dale and More!

There’s a whole lotta legends coming to town this weekend. What with Loretta Lynn, Dick Dale and Dave Alvin all playing gigs, and the magnificent TONYs being streamed at The Fox, we’ve got a galaxy of stars in our eyes! And then there’s the Midtown Summer Stroll on Saturday and Sunday, with pop up shops, food trucks and more all over Midtown Atlanta. We can’t wait!

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Win a Pair of Tickets to See Blue Man Group at The Fox Theatre on January 18!

We are giving away two pairs of tickets to the opening night show of Blue Man Group at the Fox Theatre as they start their week-long run in Atlanta. All you have to do is fill out the form below for your chance to see the innovative theatrical group that mixes music, comedy and multimedia. We’ll pick the winners just before Christmas – good luck!

AMG Weekend Picks: Packway Handle Band, Nutcracker, Tim & Eric and More!

Happy December everyone! We hope everyone had a brilliant Thanksgiving and has digested the remainders of all those leftovers. The holiday season is officially on now, with Hanukkah now started and twinkling lights going up everywhere. This weekend is an Atlanta act extravaganza, and we’re happy to celebrate the holidays with our hometown lads and lasses. Don’t forget the on sales at the bottom for all your Christmas present needs!

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Live Review: OVO by Cirque du Soleil at Atlantic Station, November 3

By Nick LeMay; photo by Ninh T. Chau

At an invitation only event, Cirque du Soleil previewed their insect-themed production dubbed OVO last Wednesday, November 3rd. The performance was held under The Grand Chapiteau, a series of elaborate tents near Atlantic Station where these artistic gymnasts would cultivate a level of discipline over the body in the most impressive and creative way I could have imagined. … Continue Reading

Win a Pair of Tickets to OVO by Cirque du Soleil!

Cirque is in town! Cirque du Soleil is bringing its new show OVO to Atlantic Station, and we have a pair of VIP Tapis Rouge Preview Night tickets to give away, as well as a discount for those who don’t want to try their luck. Details are below, as well as the form to fill out to enter the giveaway. Winners will be picked on Tuesday.

Tapis Rouge Experience:
Tapis Rouge is a unique and exciting way to experience Cirque du Soleil before the show has even begun. Once inside the private Tapis Rouge Salon, you’ll find complimentary mouthwatering hors d’oeurves, fine wines and refreshments followed by desserts at intermission. Lounge in the relaxed atmosphere with stunning decor, unique multimedia entertainment and original music. In addition, you will receive a Tapis Rouge gift and souvenir program, not to mention the best seats in the house, private restrooms and complimentary reserved parking.

Preview Night:
OVO Preview Night is an exclusive chance to see the show before the general public, that is uniquely enhanced with talented ambient performers and light refreshments; a great opportunity to experience Cirque unlike any other. With OVO opening in Atlanta on November 4, Preview Night will be November 3.

Friends of Atlanta Music Guide can now enjoy an exclusive discount tickets to OVO.

Please click here to enjoy this offer.

Bits and Bobs: Steve Lillywhite, Smith’s Olde Bar, Vince Vaughn, Atlanta Arts Festival

- Want to meet one of the coolest producers in the world? Here’s your chance: Steve Lillywhite – Grammy award-winning producer to the likes of Talking Heads, The Rolling Stones, Crowded House, Matchbox Twenty and many more – will be speaking at NARIP‘s September 22 program. It’s free to members ($15 to non members) and members will also get the chance to have their track listened to by Lillywhite himself and get feedback.

- Smith’s Olde Bar has a killer competition on this month. Just post pictures of yourself at Smith’s on the bar’s Facebook page throughout September, and you could win an all access pass (+1) to any show in October, free admission (+1) to any five shows or free admission (+1) to one show of your choice.

- Vince Vaughn and Kevin James will be rolling into town with a host of other comedians on their Comedy Roadshow on November 11 at the Cobb Energy Centre. Tickets went on sale this morning.

- The Atlanta Arts Festival takes place at Piedmont Park this weekend. Along with the usual awesome artist market, there will also be demos and classes, theater performances (including work from the Alliance Theater), musical performances (with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and more) and loads more.

Win A Pair of Tickets to “Gut Bucket Blues” on October 12!

We are very excited to have a pair of tickets for the amazing Gut Bucket Blues, the story of The Legendary Bessie Smith. Written and directed by David H. Bell, former Alliance Theatre Association Artistic Director, the play chronicles Bessie Smith, Empress of the Blues. Shows are already selling out, so here’s your chance to see this great play from Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company! Here’s a bit more about the play:

This world premiere musical explores her raucous life as the seed of her raucous music. From her start on the touring circuit to her success as a recording artist, Bessie refused to buckle under personal or social indignities. Find out Bessie was big as her blues, an extraordinary woman with a vivid rage to live. From the writer who brought us Hot Mikado.

The tickets are for the Tuesday, October 12 show at 8 p.m. Simply fill out the form below for your chance to win.

Win Tickets to See “Pageant: The Musical” at 14th Street Playhouse This Weekend!

Many of us like to giggle at pageantry – of any kind. And for some, there’s a special place in their hearts for beauty pageants, where women will do just about anything to be crowned the Miss Whatever. So it’s nice to know there are like-minded folks out there who like to do a little tongue-in-cheek satire on the world of the pageant.

Pageant: The Musical has arrived in Atlanta and will be playing at the 14th Street Playhouse through October 24. The spoof romps through the competition for Miss Glamouresse with six ladies ranging from Miss Bible Belt to Miss Industrial Northeast, all with their own pretty hilarious characteristics. Oh and if this wasn’t filled with enough satire, the contestants are all played by men.

So if you fancy a giggle this weekend, then enter our competition to win a pair of tickets to see the play on Saturday, September 18 at 8 p.m. Just fill out the form below. And if you want to buy tickets, we have a code (360media) that will get you 20 percent off when you buy ticket here.

Jeff Daniels (Yes, That Jeff Daniels) Comes to Smith’s Olde Bar, October 30

Smith’s Olde Bar will be welcoming Jeff Daniels (as in Purple Rose of Cairo, Dumb and Dumber) to their stage for a show on October 30. Daniels has been writing songs for much of his life, with two records to his name, the proceeds of which go to fund his non-profit Purple Rose Theatre Company in Daniels’ hometown of Chelsea, Mich. And his old-school folky songs aren’t too bad either – we predict this show will be packed with folks liking his traditional take on the songwriter. Tickets go on sale next Friday, May 14.

Conan O’Brien Coming to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre June 14 – Tickets On Sale NOW!

Our beloved Coco is taking his “The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour” to Atlanta, and will be stopping here for a show at The Fabulous Fox Theatre on June 14. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday, March 12) at 10 a.m. are on sale now at TicketMaster (link HERE). We’re pretty sure it’ll be a packed-out show, so buy those tickets early.

Win Tickets to Pretty & Nice and More at Drunken Unicorn

We have a great handful of tickets to give away for upcoming shows at Drunken Unicorn. Email us at win@ticketalternative.com with the band name in the subject for your chance to win.

Pretty & Nice play Drunken Unicorn February 28. Email win@ticketalternative.com for your chance to win tickets or buy them at Ticket Alternative.

Xiu Xiu come to Atlanta on March 6. Email win@ticketalternative.com for your chance to win or buy tickets at Ticket Alternative.

And finally, The Morning Benders (pictured) play on March 13. Email win@ticketalternative.com to win or buy tickets at Ticket Alternative.

CD Review: Frank Sinatra — Seduction: Sinatra Sings of Love

Frank Sinatra
Seduction: Sinatra Sings of Love
Reprise

By Kevin C. Madigan

You can never have too much Sinatra. This fine collection happens to coincide with the new Twyla Tharp production Come Fly With Me, which opens this month at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. 
The album features a cross-section of impeccable Sinatra standards built around the theme of wooing women, something he knew a little about.

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Win Tickets for The Drownout, The Kicks and More for Vinyl!

We have some lovely tickets to give away for shows at Vinyl. As always, shoot us an email at win@ticketalternative.com with the name of the band in the subject for your chance to win.

Atlanta's own Drownout (pictured above) will be playing on September 19. Email us at win@ticketalternative.com for your chance to win or buy tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Lydia returns for a show on September 29. Email win@ticketalternative.com to win tickets or buy them at Ticket Alternative.

The Kicks (nee Four Kicks) will be playing with fellow Atlantans Death on Two Wheels to celebrate their CD release party on October 9. Email win@ticketalternative.com for your chance to win. Tickets are available to buy at Ticket Alternative.

Finally, The Dirty Guv'nahs will be sharing the stage with The Beggars' Guild on October 23. Email win@ticketalternative.com to win or buy your tickets at Ticket Alternative.

Get Tickets to “A Dancer’s Story” for Only $10!

If you have been hoping to see A Dancer's Story, the play exposing the tales of the adult entertainment industry in the South, then here's your chance to get a great deal. Right now you can get a ticket for only $10 to see the 3.30 p.m. performance at Ticket Alternative. This is for a limited time only, so get your ticket now before they change back to the regular price!