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The Atlanta Civic Center has, for more than three decades played host to some of the world's most highly anticipated productions. The Atlanta Civic Center earned the privilege of serving as the official venue for the 1996 Olympic Games' Cultural Olympiad. In 2001, the Atlanta Civic Center was renamed as a lasting tribute to one of Atlanta's most beloved philanthropists, Boisfeuillet Jones.
The performance stage is the largest in the Southeast making the Civic Center the venue of choice for major Broadway Productions. In an effort to provide quality entertainment for patrons of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, the Civic Center is proud to host an extraordinary array of diverse productions. Be amazed by the presentation of celebrated blockbuster Broadway shows such as Riverdance, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, The Wizard of Oz and Show Boat.
Many joined them for the internationally acclaimed and visually spectacular Cirque Du Soliel, staged in the Civic Center parking lot. They welcome 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.
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. The production crew is intrigued by the unique technical complexities inherent in each event they host, and are eager to accommodate the special arrangements for live nationally broadcasted media events such as television's Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, and radio's syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show.
Hearst Communications presented the thought provoking Oprah Winfrey Personal Growth Summit and Unique Lives & Experiences Women's Lecture Series featured film giants Whoopie Goldberg and Candice Bergen, as well as Barbara Bush, Margaret Thatcher, Peggy Flemming and Leslie Stahl. Recent performers include Prince, Melissa Etheridge, Brian McKnight, The Black Crowes, The Isley Brothers, Sarah Brightman and Ray Charles.
The comedy shows have included Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam, HBO's Chris Rock, Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Bernie Mac and Sinbad. Will Downing, Phil Perry and Gerald Albright treated Jazz enthusiasts with String Performances. The Civic Center also hosts an array of Gospel Plays and Concerts, including the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. |
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