Birmingham Theatre Newsroom

Terrific New Theatre has launched an additional matching gift program for its “R3 Capital Campaign: Relocate, Renovate, Reopen.” A donor who wishes to remain anonymous has pledged to match new donations up to a total of $150,000.

Theatre Tuscaloosa is holding open auditions for the Cole Porter classic, ANYTHING GOES. See what you need to audition, and learn more about the show.

Junie B. Jones The Musical only at Birmingham Childre's Theatre

From my perspective, there is one crucial way to stay afloat in college - organization and planning. It took me a while to get to where I am today, but as a second semester senior, I feel confident that I can navigate whatever chaos gets thrown my way. Using trial and error, I was able to find a few specific tools to assist me in my crazy everyday life.

Broadway Theatre League in Huntsville has announced its 2024-25 season lineup, kicking off this November! Learn more about the full season here!

Due to high demand and limited seating, Shelton State adds a performance to the run of The Diviners on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in the D-rooms on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Rd).

It feels like just yesterday I was arriving at The University of Alabama’s campus in my pink, cloth mask with bright eyes and big dreams for the next four years of my life. If only that freshman girl could see me now as I’m settling into my last semester of senior year. Things are busy, but I am slowly knocking things off my very last academic 'to do list.'

The brand new touring production of Shrek the Musical has officially hit the road, and is set to continue through August 2024. An all new trailer was released on the show's TikTok account. Check out the video here!

Theatre Tuscaloosa has announced the return of Project Broadway, a summer intensive workshop for teens in which theatre professionals work side-by-side with participants to craft a unique Broadway-style musical that they write, rehearse, and perform in just one week -June 10-14- in the Sandra Hall Ray Fine Arts Center at Shelton State Community College.

Experience the joyous musical SISTER ACT, a co-production by Red Mountain Theatre and UAB Department of Theatre.

Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.

Shelton State will present The Diviners in the D-rooms on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Academy is adding three classes to this spring's line-up. Learn about the classes!

One habit I've picked up during my time as a BFA Musical Theatre student is meal prepping. I know... eye roll. I'm sure to the non-meal-prepper; this whole blog might sound like the nagging mom who cries, 'Make sure you eat the carrots and broccoli I packed!' as she drops her son off at elementary school. But as an emerging artist, I've slowly realized how much the theatre industry prioritizes work over the value of a healthy human.

HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will be performed as part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM series and will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage March 19–24, 2024.

World Ballet Series: Swan Lake comes to the Alabama Theatre next month. The performance is on March 24 at 6:00 pm.

Broadway in Birmingham has announced its 2024-2025 season, including Chicago, Annie, Six, Les Miserables, Beetlejuice, and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.

Theatre Tuscaloosa is hosting its ninth annual online fundraising event 'Lights, Camera, Auction!' March 28-31, 2024. Learn more about the event here!

Brandy Clark will continue to tour through this spring including newly confirmed headline shows at Birmingham's The Lyric Theatre, Atlanta's Variety Playhouse, Wilmington's Brooklyn Arts Center, and more. Clark composed the music and lyrics for the hit new musical comedy, Shucked, with her longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally.

Red Mountain Theatre brings The Color Purple, a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, to Birmingham. Follow Celie's journey from neglect and abuse to finding strength and radiance within.

The Diviners: Open auditions for a modern-day parable set in 1930s Indiana. A mentally challenged boy with a gift befriends a disillusioned preacher, leading to calamity. Directed by Tina Turley.

Into the Woods comes to the Virginia Samford Theatre in February. Performances will run February 1-18, 2024.

Country legend Clint Black will be at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham with special guests Lisa Hartman Black and Lily Pearl Black on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Winners include The Lighthouse Theatre Company, Theatre of Gadsden and more.

The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute comes to the Alabama Theatre this week. The performance is set for December 29, 2023. Learn more about the performance here!