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Atlanta Theater Events & Live Performances

 


Atlanta Theater Highlights This Week

Plays & Musicals Opening This Week

Theater for Kids & Families

Upcoming Theater Events in Atlanta

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Atlanta’s theater scene is as dynamic as the city itself — from blockbuster Broadway tours and local premieres to experimental works and outdoor Shakespeare. Whether you're catching a new play at the Alliance Theatre or fringe performances around town, our theater calendar spotlights the best live shows happening now. For even more arts events, browse our Arts Events in Atlanta calendar or explore related listings like Opera and Art Festivals.
 

Atlanta Theater Highlights this Week


Looking for our critic's picks for stage performances, opening night recommendations, and editor favorites? Don’t miss our CL Recommends for curated picks across all categories — including top theater shows this week.

Affectionate Anarchy Exhibition 8

Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (thursdays)

10/23/2025 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts
CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...
—Read Article
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Alliance Theatre presents Covenant

10/23/2025 7:30 PM
Alliance Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Oct. 8 – Sun., Nov. 9
Covenant, Alliance Theatre —Young Avery is desperate...

—Read Article
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Synchronicity Theatre presents The Rocket Men

10/23/2025 8:00 PM
Synchronicity Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 – Sun., Nov. 2
The Rocket Men, Synchronicity Theatre — The genesis...

—Read Article
Affectionate Anarchy Exhibition 8

Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (fridays)

10/24/2025 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts
CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...
—Read Article
Images

Sumo + Sushi

10/24/2025 7:00 PM
Shadowbox Studios

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 24
Sumo + Sushi Atlanta, Shadowbox Studios — Sumo + Sushi is exactly...

—Read Article
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Alliance Theatre presents Covenant

10/24/2025 7:30 PM
Alliance Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Oct. 8 – Sun., Nov. 9
Covenant, Alliance Theatre —Young Avery is desperate...

—Read Article
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Synchronicity Theatre presents The Rocket Men

10/24/2025 8:00 PM
Synchronicity Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 – Sun., Nov. 2
The Rocket Men, Synchronicity Theatre — The genesis...

—Read Article
Affectionate Anarchy Exhibition 8

Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (saturdays)

10/25/2025 11:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts
CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...
—Read Article
25 26 TNEW 300x200 Covenant

Alliance Theatre presents Covenant

10/25/2025 2:00 PM
Alliance Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Oct. 8 – Sun., Nov. 9
Covenant, Alliance Theatre —Young Avery is desperate...

—Read Article
Images

Sumo + Sushi

10/25/2025 5:00 PM
Shadowbox Studios

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 24
Sumo + Sushi Atlanta, Shadowbox Studios — Sumo + Sushi is exactly...

—Read Article
25 26 TNEW 300x200 Covenant

Alliance Theatre presents Covenant

10/25/2025 7:30 PM
Alliance Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Oct. 8 – Sun., Nov. 9
Covenant, Alliance Theatre —Young Avery is desperate...

—Read Article
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Synchronicity Theatre presents The Rocket Men

10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Synchronicity Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 – Sun., Nov. 2
The Rocket Men, Synchronicity Theatre — The genesis...

—Read Article
Images

Sumo + Sushi

10/25/2025 8:30 PM
Shadowbox Studios

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 24
Sumo + Sushi Atlanta, Shadowbox Studios — Sumo + Sushi is exactly...

—Read Article
Affectionate Anarchy Exhibition 8

Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (sundays)

10/26/2025 1:00 PM
Center For Puppetry Arts
CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...
—Read Article
Images

Sumo + Sushi

10/26/2025 1:30 PM
Shadowbox Studios

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 24
Sumo + Sushi Atlanta, Shadowbox Studios — Sumo + Sushi is exactly...

—Read Article
25 26 TNEW 300x200 Covenant

Alliance Theatre presents Covenant

10/26/2025 2:00 PM
Alliance Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Oct. 8 – Sun., Nov. 9
Covenant, Alliance Theatre —Young Avery is desperate...

—Read Article
SYN013 2526 1rocketmen Hero.max 1440x800

Synchronicity Theatre presents The Rocket Men

10/26/2025 5:00 PM
Synchronicity Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 – Sun., Nov. 2
The Rocket Men, Synchronicity Theatre — The genesis...

—Read Article
Images

Sumo + Sushi

10/26/2025 5:00 PM
Shadowbox Studios

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 24
Sumo + Sushi Atlanta, Shadowbox Studios — Sumo + Sushi is exactly...

—Read Article
25 26 TNEW 300x200 Covenant

Alliance Theatre presents Covenant

10/26/2025 7:30 PM
Alliance Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Oct. 8 – Sun., Nov. 9
Covenant, Alliance Theatre —Young Avery is desperate...

—Read Article
Affectionate Anarchy Exhibition 8

Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (Tuesdays)

10/28/2025 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts
CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...
—Read Article
25 26 TNEW 300x200 Covenant

Alliance Theatre presents Covenant

10/29/2025 7:30 PM
Alliance Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Wed., Oct. 8 – Sun., Nov. 9
Covenant, Alliance Theatre —Young Avery is desperate...

—Read Article
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Synchronicity Theatre presents The Rocket Men

10/29/2025 8:00 PM
Synchronicity Theatre

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 – Sun., Nov. 2
The Rocket Men, Synchronicity Theatre — The genesis...

—Read Article

Plays Musicals Opening this Week

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Authenticity Theater presents Between Riverside and Crazy (Opening Night)

10/23/2025 8:00 PM
7 Stages Theatre
Ex-cop and recent widower Walter “Pops” Washington...
—Read Article
Script

DramaTech presents Mr. Burns: a post-electric play - Part 3 (Opening Night)

10/23/2025 8:00 PM
Ferst Center For The Arts
Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn

...
—Read Article
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Out Front Theatre presents 9 to 5 The Musical (Opening Night)

10/23/2025 8:00 PM
Out Front Theatre Company
9 to 5 The Musical




October 23 - November 8, 2...
—Read Article

Kids and Families

Affectionate Anarchy Exhibition 8

Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (fridays)

10/24/2025 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts
CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...
—Read Article
Aliens Alive

YPC: Aliens Alive, A STEAM Show

10/29/2025 10:45 AM
Spivey Hall
YPC: Aliens Alive, A STEAM Show


This highly inte...
—Read Article
Osa Grey

OnStage Atlanta presents The Lifespan of a Fact - An OSA Special Event (Opening Night)

11/07/2025 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta
Theater for Young Adults & Special Events


The Li...
—Read Article
Osa Grey

OnSatage Atlanta presents The Lifespan of a Fact - An OSA Special Event

11/08/2025 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta
Theater for Young Adults & Special Events


The Li...
—Read Article
Osa Grey

OnSatage Atlanta presents The Lifespan of a Fact - An OSA Special Event

11/09/2025 3:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta
Theater for Young Adults & Special Events


The Li...
—Read Article
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

11/12/2025 10:00 AM
Center For Puppetry Arts
A Holiday Classic Returns to the Stage!
—Read Article
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Youth Spotlight: Seussical Jr.

11/13/2025 7:30 PM
Woodstock Arts Theatre
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Guided by Th...
—Read Article
Osa Grey

OnSatage Atlanta presents The Lifespan of a Fact - An OSA Special Event

11/14/2025 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta
Theater for Young Adults & Special Events


The Li...
—Read Article
Osa Grey

OnSatage Atlanta presents The Lifespan of a Fact - An OSA Special Event

11/15/2025 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta
Theater for Young Adults & Special Events


The Li...
—Read Article
Osa Grey

OnSatage Atlanta presents The Lifespan of a Fact - An OSA Special Event

11/16/2025 3:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta
Theater for Young Adults & Special Events


The Li...
—Read Article
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Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart

11/21/2025 2:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Terrapin Station Entertainment and TEG Life Like T...
—Read Article
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Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented by Walmart

11/21/2025 6:00 PM
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Terrapin Station Entertainment and TEG Life Like T...
—Read Article
Osa Grey

OnSatage Atlanta presents The Lifespan of a Fact - An OSA Special Event

11/21/2025 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta
Theater for Young Adults & Special Events


The Li...
—Read Article
Servlet

Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos (Opening Night)

11/22/2025 10:30 AM
Act3 Productions
This deliciously funny show, based on the #1 New Y...
—Read Article
Servlet

Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos

11/22/2025 2:30 PM
Act3 Productions
This deliciously funny show, based on the #1 New Y...
—Read Article
Osa Grey

OnSatage Atlanta presents The Lifespan of a Fact - An OSA Special Event

11/22/2025 8:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta
Theater for Young Adults & Special Events


The Li...
—Read Article
Servlet

Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos

11/23/2025 12:30 PM
Act3 Productions
This deliciously funny show, based on the #1 New Y...
—Read Article
Servlet

Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos

11/23/2025 2:30 PM
Act3 Productions
This deliciously funny show, based on the #1 New Y...
—Read Article
Osa Grey

OnSatage Atlanta presents The Lifespan of a Fact - An OSA Special Event

11/23/2025 3:00 PM
OnStage Atlanta
Theater for Young Adults & Special Events


The Li...
—Read Article
Servlet

Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos

11/29/2025 10:30 AM
Act3 Productions
This deliciously funny show, based on the #1 New Y...
—Read Article

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