Easter will

take place on April 20 but the Atlanta Civic Center will celebrate the

holiday starting this weekend with the return of the Atlanta Passion Play.

The Atlanta

Passion Play takes audiences back in time 2,000 years to the time of Jesus

Christ. The events of Christ's life are portrayed from the miracles that

he performed to his crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. There are

over 250 people in the cast and 750 people working on the production.

Though the

story remains the same, the script and music change each year. The Atlanta

Passion Play also features a live orchestra, a beautiful sounding chorus,

colorful costumes and sets and a dramatic use of lighting. The show is

very popular with audiences around the world, as 43,000 people annually

attend the Atlanta Passion Play.

The show will

be presented at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29 and 3 p.m. on Sunday,

March 30. The show will then be presented Fridays through Sundays, April

4-13. Showtimes will be at 7:30 p.m on Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays

and 3 p.m on Sundays. Ticket prices range from $8-$18 and can be ordered

for the deaf. Children under the age of six will not be admitted to the

show due to the show's length, the sacredness of the show and the vivid

portrayal of Christ's death.

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