In search of a new favorite performing art spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top spots around Atlanta, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for performing arts.
1. Fox Theatre
Topping the list is the Fox Theatre. Located at 660 Peachtree St. NE in Midtown, the music venue, event space and performing art spot is the highest-rated performing art spot in Atlanta, boasting 4.5 stars out of 443 reviews on Yelp.
As host to major events, the Fox Theatre's schedule of events includes musicals, movies and more. You can also buy annual memberships at the theatre. In addition to stage productions, this spot also hosts private events including weddings.
Yelper Kiran T. wrote, "An absolute must-visit! This theatre is a piece of history that survived Atlanta's tear-down tradition and still stands today. Take a tour and you will be amazed!"
Fox Theatre is open from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Monday-Friday. (It's closed on Saturday and Sunday.)
2. Dad's Garage Theatre
Next up is Old Fourth Ward's Dad's Garage Theatre, situated at 569 Ezzard St. With five stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp, the comedy club and performing art spot has proven to be a local favorite.
This non-profit comedy spot was founded in 1995. Expect scripted productions, improv comedy and more. "The Wrath of Con," a sci-fi comedy, is among the upcoming shows playing at Dad's Garage Theatre.
Yelper Leslie S. wrote, "We saw 'Ben Franklin: American Gigolo' here and laughed so hard that we cried. The three-person cast worked beautifully together with impeccable timing and chemistry."
Dad's Garage Theatre is open from 7 p.m-10 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Thursday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday and Monday.)
3. Atlanta Shakespeare Company
Downtown's Atlanta Shakespeare Company, located at 499 Peachtree St. NE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the performing art spot 4.5 stars out of 199 reviews.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" is currently playing at Atlanta Shakespeare Company. Take a gander at the full calendar of upcoming events here. This spot also offers a food and drink menu that is available 75 minutes before each performance.
Yelper Jennifer D. wrote, "Whether you're a Shakespeare devotee or a novice who's a little nervous about following along with the Elizabethan language, you'll be more than satisfied by this incredibly talented company of performers."
The theater is open from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
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