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Atlanta Theater Highlights This Week

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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

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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

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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

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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

T Seuss

Youth Spotlight: Seussical Jr.

11/13/2025 7:30 PM

Woodstock Arts Theatre

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DISCOVER...YOUR IMAGINATION!

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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