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Atlanta Civic Center Theater

395 Piedmont Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA, USA
Seats (approximate)
4591

ABOUT THIS THEATRE

Description
For more than three decades, The Atlanta Civic Center has played host to some of the world's most highly anticipated productions. In 2001, the Atlanta Civic Center was renamed as a lasting tribute to one of Atlanta's most beloved philanthropists, Boisfeuillet Jones. Past Performances The Atlanta Civic Center boasts the largest performance stage in the Southeast, making it the venue of choice for major productions and exclusive special events. In 1996, we earned the privilege of serving as the official venue for the 1996 Olympic Games' Cultural Olympiad. We have also been the home of the Atlanta Opera since 2003. Our extraordinary and highly diverse productions have included celebrated blockbuster Broadway shows such as Riverdance, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, The Wizard of Oz and Show Boat. We have also welcomed the young and the young at heart by offering the most popular productions for children such as Barney's Big Surprise, Sesame Street Live, Scooby Doo Stagefright-Live on Stage and Radio Disney's World Tour. We are delighted to accommodate great musical performers and comedians, and recent performers include Prince, Melissa Etheridge, The Black Crowes, Sarah Brightman and the late Ray Charles. Our comedy shows have included Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, HBO's Chris Rock, Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey. The Civic Center has also hosted an array of Gospel Plays and Concerts, including the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Meeting Facilities In addition to our 4,600 seat theatre, we offer 5,800 square feet of meeting space to accommodate corporate meetings and private receptions. We have served as the meeting facility of choice for corporate giants such as General Electric, Home Depot, Fox Television, IBM, General Motors, Walt Disney Special Events Group, and Honda. Civic & Community Involvement Local Civic and Government organizations also count on us to accommodate special events. Our venue is the site of high school graduations for many Atlanta Public Schools and local colleges. We are also proud to provide performance space for school dance recitals and artistic presentations. Additionally, The Atlanta Civic Center is the venue chosen by Chamber Theatre and the National Theatre of the Performing Arts for Educational Outreach Productions for Adolescents.
Fela!
Oct 11, 2011 - Oct 16, 2011
Additional music by Aaron Johnson, Jordan McLean; Music by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti; Book by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis; Additional lyrics by Jim Lewis; Lyrics by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Musical Original
The Lion King - Gazelle
Apr 03, 2008 - May 04, 2008
Music by Elton John; Book by Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers; Lyrics by Tim Rice
Musical Original
The Lion King - Gazelle
Jan 27, 2003 - Mar 23, 2003
Music by Elton John; Book by Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers; Lyrics by Tim Rice
Musical Original
Musical Original Drama
Musical Original Drama
Show Boat
Dec 16, 1997 - Jan 11, 1998
Musical Revival Drama
Musical Original Drama
Grand Hotel
Jan 22, 1991 - Jan 27, 1991
Musical Original Drama
Big River
Aug 04, 1987 - Aug 09, 1987
Music by Roger Miller; Book by William Hauptman; Lyrics by Roger Miller
Musical Original Comedy
42nd Street
Jul 28, 1987 - Aug 02, 1987
Music by Harry Warren; Book by Mark Bramble, Michael Stewart; Lyrics by Al Dubin
Musical Original Comedy
Song and Dance
Jul 14, 1987 - Jul 19, 1987
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Lyrics by Don Black
Musical Original
The Tap Dance Kid
Apr 01, 1986 - Apr 06, 1986
Music by Henry Krieger; Book by Charles Blackwell; Lyrics by Robert Lorick
Musical Original
I Do! I Do!
Jul 19, 1983 - Jul 24, 1983
Music by Harvey Schmidt; Book by Tom Jones; Lyrics by Tom Jones
Musical Revival Comedy
Annie - Fourth National
Dec 28, 1982 - Jan 02, 1983
Music by Charles Strouse; Book by Thomas Meehan; Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Musical Original Comedy
Peter Pan
Oct 26, 1982 - Oct 31, 1982
Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Musical Revival Comedy
Evita
Aug 18, 1982 - Aug 22, 1982
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; Lyrics by Tim Rice
Musical Original Drama
Camelot
Apr 20, 1982 - May 01, 1982
Music by Frederick Loewe; Book by Alan Jay Lerner; Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Musical Revival
Annie - Third National
Dec 22, 1981 - Jan 09, 1982
Music by Charles Strouse; Book by Thomas Meehan; Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Musical Original Comedy
Annie - Second National
Dec 16, 1980 - Jan 03, 1981
Music by Charles Strouse; Book by Thomas Meehan; Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Musical Original Comedy
Sugar Babies
Sep 09, 1980 - Sep 21, 1980
Music by Jimmy McHugh; Book based on traditional material written by Ralph G. Allen; Lyrics by Al Dubin, Dorothy Fields
Musical Original Revue Comedy Burlesque
Annie - Third National
Nov 20, 1979 - Dec 08, 1979
Music by Charles Strouse; Book by Thomas Meehan; Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Musical Original Comedy
Timbuktu!
Oct 16, 1979 - Oct 27, 1979
Musical Original
Peter Pan
Jul 11, 1979 - Jul 15, 1979
Peter Pan
Jul 11, 1979 - Jul 15, 1979
Music by Mark Charlap; Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh
Musical Revival Comedy
The Sound of Music
Jul 12, 1977 - Jul 17, 1977
Musical Revival Drama
The King and I
Aug 09, 1976 - Aug 14, 1976
Musical Revival ComedyDrama
Pippin
Feb 28, 1975 - Mar 01, 1975
Music by Stephen Schwartz; Book by Roger O. Hirson; Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Musical Original Comedy
Fiddler on the Roof
Feb 07, 1975 - Feb 08, 1975
Music by Jerry Bock; Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Musical Original Comedy Drama
Grease
Mar 01, 1974 - Mar 02, 1974
Musical Original Comedy
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Jan 17, 1974 - Jan 19, 1974
Music by Galt MacDermot; Lyrics by John Guare
Musical Original Comedy
No, No, Nanette
Jan 08, 1973 - Jan 13, 1973
Musical Revival Comedy
Two by Two
Dec 08, 1972 - Dec 08, 1972
Music by Richard Rodgers; Book by Peter Stone; Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Musical Original
Godspell
Nov 02, 1972 - Nov 02, 1972
Music by Stephen Schwartz; New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Musical Original
Promises, Promises
Feb 25, 1972 - Feb 27, 1972
Music by Burt Bacharach; Book by Neil Simon; Lyrics by Hal David
Musical Original Comedy
Applause
Feb 08, 1972 - Feb 13, 1972
Music by Charles Strouse; Book by Adolph Green, Betty Comden; Lyrics by Lee Adams
Musical Original
Company
Jan 14, 1972 - Jan 15, 1972
Music by Stephen Sondheim; Book by George Furth; Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Musical Original Drama
Hair
Nov 23, 1971 - Dec 05, 1971
Musical Original
1776
Jan 21, 1971 - Jan 24, 1971
Music by Sherman Edwards; Book by Peter Stone; Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Musical Original Comedy History
Fiddler on the Roof
Jan 14, 1971 - Jan 17, 1971
Music by Jerry Bock; Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Musical Original Comedy Drama
Zorba
Nov 13, 1970 - Nov 14, 1970
Music by John Kander; Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Musical Original
Hello, Dolly!
Apr 28, 1970 - May 03, 1970
Hello, Dolly!
Apr 28, 1970 - May 03, 1970
Music by Jerry Herman; Book by Michael Stewart; Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Musical Original Comedy
Fiddler on the Roof
Jan 08, 1970 - Jan 09, 1970
Music by Jerry Bock; Book by Joseph Stein; Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Musical Original Comedy Drama
I Do! I Do!
Nov 21, 1969 - Nov 21, 1969
I Do! I Do!
Nov 21, 1969 - Nov 21, 1969
Music by Harvey Schmidt; Book by Tom Jones; Lyrics by Tom Jones
Musical Original Comedy
Cabaret
Apr 01, 1969 - Apr 06, 1969
Music by John Kander; Book by Joe Masteroff; Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Musical Original Drama
Man of La Mancha
Jan 21, 1969 - Jan 26, 1969
Music by Mitch Leigh; Book by Dale Wasserman; Lyrics by Joe Darion
Musical Original Drama
Hello, Dolly!
May 16, 1968 - May 18, 1968
Music by Jerry Herman; Book by Michael Stewart; Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Musical Original Comedy
Oliver
Nov 24, 1964 - Nov 24, 1964
Music by Lionel Bart; Book by Lionel Bart; Lyrics by Lionel Bart
Musical Original Comedy Drama
Camelot
Apr 13, 1964 - Apr 14, 1964
Music by Frederick Loewe; Book by Alan Jay Lerner; Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Musical Original