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BWW Review: Escape to THE LITTLE MERMAID

BWW Review: Escape to THE LITTLE MERMAID

by Marietta Lunceford — July 9, 2016

After a traumatic few weeks for our nation and around the world, it was a delight to escape into the world of make believe watching Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, presented by Red Mountain Theatre Company.

BWW Review: Everyone Wins THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR

BWW Review: Everyone Wins THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR

by Marietta Lunceford — June 13, 2016

When people in the community try their hand at theatre, including people with no experience and do so with fun and love while raising money for a good cause, I think we are all winners.

BWW Review: I Loved I HATE HAMLET

BWW Review: I Loved I HATE HAMLET

by Marietta Lunceford — June 4, 2016

What can an actor do when his series is cancelled and he isn't sure where to go from there? Head to NYC and perform Shakespeare in the park, of course.

BWW Review: SISTER ACT Warrants Praise

BWW Review: SISTER ACT Warrants Praise

by Marietta Lunceford — May 7, 2016

Having just seen a beautiful production of THE SECRET GARDEN at Red Mountain Theatre Company two short weeks ago, I was surprised to turn my calendar and realize I was headed back there so soon for SISTER ACT.

BWW Review: FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Needs Work

BWW Review: FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL Needs Work

by Marietta Lunceford — April 18, 2016

According to Theatre League president Mark Edelman, FLASHDANCE , which was seen this weekend as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series, is a new production.

BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING Moves Audience

BWW Review: SPRING AWAKENING Moves Audience

by Marietta Lunceford — April 14, 2016

UAB (The University of Alabama at Birmingham) is known for its world class medical school and hospital and lately for having its football program cancelled and then reinstated.

BWW Review: SONS OF THE PROPHET Hurts So Good

BWW Review: SONS OF THE PROPHET Hurts So Good

by Marietta Lunceford — April 3, 2016

When life becomes almost too much to handle, where do you turn? I say, to the theatre! And SONS OF THE PROPHET written by Stephen Karam at Birmingham Festival Theatre shows us that humor can get us through the pain.

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