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Atlanta Theater Events & Live Performances

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.

Plays Musicals Opening this Week

Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents A Christmas Carol (Opening Night)

12/07/2025 2:30 PM

Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse

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OnStage Atlanta presents A Christmas Carol - A One Man OSA Special Event (Opening Night)

12/09/2025 7:00 PM

OnStage Atlanta

A Christmas Carol

A One Man OSA Special Event - ...

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Lionheart Theatre Company presents Ebnezer Scrooge’s BIG Norcross Christmas Show (Opening Night)

12/11/2025 7:30 PM

Lionheart Theatre Company

One of the holiday season’s favorite tales has bee...

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ART Station Theatre presents The Pin-Up Girls Christmas (Opening Night)

12/11/2025 8:00 PM

ART Station Theatre

Dec 11th - 21st 2025 By James Hindman, Jeffrey Lod...

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Out Front Theatre presents Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again (Opening Night)

12/11/2025 8:00 PM

Out Front Theatre Company

Mamma Dearest!

Here We Joan Again

December 11 ...

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents A Cherry Log Christmas Carol (Opening Night)

12/12/2025 7:30 PM

Act3 Productions

You’ll be transported to the Appalachian hills to ...

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Kids and Families

Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos

12/06/2025 10:30 AM

Act3 Productions

This deliciously funny show, based on the #1 New Y...

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Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Dragons Love Tacos

12/13/2025 10:30 AM

Act3 Productions

This deliciously funny show, based on the #1 New Y...

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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale (Opening Night)

01/24/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)

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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

01/24/2026 4:30 PM

Alliance Theatre

Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)

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Pete the Cat

01/27/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

January 27-March 15 2026

Includes Museum Admissi...

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Alliance Theatre presents Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale

01/31/2026 2:00 PM

Alliance Theatre

Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (Musical)

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