14th Street Playhouse

The story of a former slave’s prophecy that his descendants would one day rise above the manacles of slavery to the pinnacle of society. Solomon Chambers was born in Saginaw, Michigan, in 1940. His parents and his uncle moved to Michigan from Mississippi years earlier, hoping to avoid the racism of their home state. Solomon defies the odds of poverty and discrimination and eventually becomes a lawyer, and when his uncle is murdered in Mississippi he serves as a witness for the prosecution-- and has his first brush with the reality of racism. Solomon becomes an attorney, then senator, and the eventually becomes president of the United States of America in the year 2008.

Red Phoenix Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest educational program, Red Phoenix Jams. The premiere title for the Jams program is Dear Edwina Jr. This show follows the adventures of advice- giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple as she directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after hilarious production number in her "Advice-A-Palooza" extravaganza. This delightful show is not to be missed and is for the entire family!

"You`ve Abandoned Me" is a story of a families love. A story about losing a best friend, a story about losing someone dear to you and remembering they promised to never leave. A story about a woman who kept her promise to her grandchild after she died...

CHRIS Kids presents Seasons of Love Cabaret Dozens of Atlanta’s most talented entertainment professionals and creative personalities come together to celebrate love in its many forms. The 14th Street Playhouse serves as a venue for this unique singing and dancing cabaret event. The cast and crew volunteer 100% of their time and talent. The event has raised more than $300,000 since 2002.

Motown Revue "Hitzville - The Show" is a journey through time with the music that made a city come alive. The show features hits made famous by Tina Turner, The temptations, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, The Four Tops and more.

The revue features a cast of talented, accomplished performers that include a trio of women, a quartet of men and the seven member Hitzville band. Jin Jin reeves stars in the show, but she is quick to give credit to her band some of the shows tremendous success. “I have the best band in the world…The guitar player comes from Stevie Wonder and the musical director from Gladys Knight and of course the drummer from Diana Ross!”

While working with internationally known artists such as Gladys Knight, Luis Miguel and Luther Vandross during her career, Jin Jin Reeves has made a name for herself performing on stages around the world, including her hometown of Detroit. Her greatest moment came in 2007 when she received a standing ovation from the Motown founder, Berry Gordy, and the legendary “King of Pop” himself, Michael Jackson.

A baby is just the beginning. Motherhood is for life... It’s the joyous journey and loving look at the blessings and perils of being a mom. It’s climbing the emotional mountain only to find that there’s laundry at the top. It’s discovering how powerful your love can be and how quickly your children grow up. It’s helping them find their way and not losing yours. It’s about laughing and crying, craziness and calm, smiles and tears...and all before breakfast. This hysterical and poignant four woman musical is a must see for anyone who is, has, or knows a mom. It will remind you that it’s not just about Motherhood ... it’s about you.

Miss Richfield, 1981 "2012: We`ll All Be Dead By Christmas!"

Dedicating her life to the friendly citizens and responsible merchants of her home town of Richfield, Minnesota ("where butter is a spice and gravy is a beverage"), Miss Richfield 1981 is winning over audiences around the country with truly hysterical performances that combine homespun warmth with edgy improv. In this year`s show, the Midwestern beauty title holder offers a celebratory take on the impending rumored apocalypse, and gets us "Armageddon ready" through songs, videos and audience activities.

Y Pierre Productions presents THEN YOU STAND, a story about a newlywed couple, who are excitedly expecting their first child. Then, their unborn is diagnosed with a disability that leads them to question their relationships and beliefs. A turn of events forces them to reclaim their relationship, acceptance of their baby and ultimately their faith. In life, we face many challenges, THEN YOU STAND is an empowering stage production that will leave audiences with a profound message that no matter what the circumstance, there’s a bigger picture. The proceeds of THEN YOU STAND will benefit Emory Down Syndrome Research.

"Follow the Yellow Brick Road" with the young performers of Curtains Up Inc. as they present the "The Wizard of Oz." This timeless classical musical follows Dorothy and her friends as they journey to the Wizard of Oz to make their dreams come true. Filled with classic Broadway tunes such as “Somewhere over the Rainbow” and “If I only had a Brain,” this fantastic production is perfect for the whole family and stars the children and teens of Curtains Up. Curtains Up is a non-profit premier performing arts studio for children whose mission it is to make a positive difference in the lives of Georgia’s children through the performing arts. “Wizard of Oz” is based on the OZ Chronicles by Frank L. Baum with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg and is presented thanks to Tams-Witmark.