NORCROSS
“Blues for an Alabama Sky” at Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
Nicole Littlejohn Jackson directs this play by Lionheart Theatre Company set in Depression-era New York City. In the midst of the Harlem Renaissance a quartet of friends and a stranger from Alabama examine politics and romance. Angel, a blues singer, has entertainment and unemployment in common with her friend, Guy, a costume designer. Delia is busy organizing a family planning clinic in Harlem as Sam, a doctor, watches families begin while delivering babies at the Harlem Hospital. Written by Pearl Cleage, “Blues for an Alabama Sky” has a bit of local significance. During the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games it was performed as part of the Cultural Olympiad. Tickets to the Lionheart Theatre performance include dessert.
7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Nov. 11-20. $15; $12 seniors and students. Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St., Norcross. 678-938-8518, www.lionhearttheatre.org.
SANDY SPRINGS
Mitch Fatel at The Punchline
Off-color observations, a quick wit and a contagious smile all belong to funny man Mitch Fatel. The New York-bred Fatel got his start interning for shock jock Howard Stern. A bountiful career in comedy continues. He’s had most of the TV experiences that professional jokesters hope for by rubbing elbows with David Letterman, Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien. One of Fatel’s biggest accolades came in ’06 when he snagged best stand-up comedian honors at the Aspen Comedy Festival. Those who can’t catch him at The Punchline can get the next best thing by popping in his DVD “Mitch Fatel is Magical.”
8 and 10 p.m. Nov. 11; 7 and 9 p.m. Nov. 12. $20.25. The Punchline, 280 Hilderbrand Drive, Atlanta. 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com.
ROSWELL
“Glimpses of the Moon” at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
It’s the Roaring ’20s all over again as Georgia Ensemble Theatre tackles this musical about trouble in New York high society. Susy may be popular, but she doesn’t have a dime. She decides to team up with her pal Nick, get married and live off of their wedding gifts. Meantime, they’ll help each other find a respective sugar mama and sugar daddy. The plan goes awry when love enters the picture. “Glimpses of the Moon” features a cast that consists of Anna Kimmell, Maxim Gukhman, Mary Nye Bennett, Googie Uterhardt, Caitlin Smith and Brandon O’Dell.
Wednesdays through Sundays through Nov. 20. $25-$36. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260, www.get.org.
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