Atlanta’s newest musical is bringing locals a fresh perspective on one of the greatest known stories of all time this holiday season. “Mother of God the Musical” debuts on Wednesday, December 7, with shows running through Friday, December 23 at Southwest Arts Center.
Many know the story of Jesus, but few understand the untold story of the mother that changed the world. “Mother of God” explores how Mary, an ordinary woman facing extraordinary circumstances, rose to answer the calling of a lifetime. Audiences will enjoy an inspiring story of adventure, faith, and duty that focuses on Mary’s perspective of the events leading up to Jesus’ birth.
Creators Christian Magby and Christian Albright pondered what happened to Mary before and after Jesus’ birth and decided to explore what that narrative might look like from her perspective.
“I hope the audience can find themselves in Mary,” said Magby, actor and “Mother of God” producer. “Not only relate to her story but also the question of how we as people respond when what we’ve always known and faced become challenged. Will we be ready for that call?”
“Mother of God” previously ran at Atlanta Musical Theatre Festival and is brought by an entirely Atlanta local creative team. The show is presented by Christian Magby in association with Buicentennial Productions. Book and lyrics are by Albright and music and lyrics are by Magby. Direction is provided by Jade Lambert-Smith, music supervision by CBD, and choreography by Victor Jackson.
The estimated show runtime is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Concessions will be served, and tickets may be purchased online at MotherOfGodMusical.com.
To learn more about “Mother of God the Musical,” visit MotherOfGodMusical.com or follow on Instagram at @motherofgodmusical.
ABOUT CHRISTIAN MAGBY
Christian Magby is an actor and composer based in Atlanta. He can currently be seen in the CW hit series, “The Flash,” as Deon Owens, the Still Force, the latest cosmic force to be introduced to the Arrowverse. Magby can also be seen in the Oscar-nominated, Amazon feature, “One Night in Miami,” directed by Regina King, starring opposite Leslie Odom Jr., Aldis Hodge, and Lance Reddick. Magby has worked in the music departments for the NBC/Universal musical films “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Pitch Perfect 3.” Recently, he was the composer and orchestrator for the world premiere of the musical “The Incredible Book Eating Boy” at Alliance Theatre. He has worked as an actor and music director in many of the theaters in Atlanta, including Aurora Theatre, Horizon Theatre Company, Theatrical Outfit, Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company, among others. His newest musical, “Mother of God,” premieres this December at Southwest Arts Center. He is an SCAD grad and YEA alum. Follow Christian on Instagram @christianmagby.