Atlanta Sights: Theater

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All types of cultural experiences can be found in Atlanta, such as the Atlanta Ballet www.atlantaballet.com. Founded in 1929, it is the oldest professional dance company in America, the largest self-supported arts organization in Georgia and the official Ballet of Georgia. The company's performances combine contemporary and traditional styles with classic ballets and new choreography. Its annual season is presented at the fabulous Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org, including the holiday season favorite "The Nutcracker." Opera fans can enjoy the Atlanta Opera www.atlantaopera.org. Atlanta's love affair with opera has spanned over 125 years of the city's history. Founded in 1979, the Atlanta Opera has won numerous awards both nationally and locally. How about orchestra fans? The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra www.atlantasymphony.org is recognized for its creativity and innovation internationally. It is also known as a wonderful training ground for musicians who go on to stellar careers with other orchestras. Regular orchestral performances can also be caught at the new Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. www.vzwamp.com Atlanta has one of the most impressive theater communities in the United States with more than 65 active performance groups. Metro theaters present a variety of new and old works: Broadway musicals through Broadway in Atlanta www.broadwayacrossamerica.com, and Theater of the Stars www.theaterofthestars.com, improvisation, southern themes, political and human issues, contemporary, classic and, of course, Shakespeare. Check out Alliance Theatre www.alliancetheatre.org, Dad's Garage www.dadsgarage.com, Georgia Shakespeare Theatre www.gashakespeare.org, Fox Theatre www.foxtheatre.org and Theatre in the Square. www.theatreinthesquare.com

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