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AMERICAN MARIACHI Comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2022
Family, tradition, progress, and the freedom to dream big are at the center of this hilarious and big-hearted musical. Lucha spends her days caring for her ailing mother. Yearning to break free from her life’s monotony, she comes up with a wild idea: an all-girl mariachi band.
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES is Now Playing at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents the hit Off-Broadway musical The Marvelous Wonderettes, May 24 - June 26 on the Festival Stage.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2022
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents the hit Off-Broadway musical The Marvelous Wonderettes, May 24 - June 26 on the Festival Stage.
FestivalSouth to Open in June With THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
FestivalSouth will open June 2 with a special engagement of the Tony and Olivier Award-winner, The Play That Goes Wrong. The Hub City Players present this hysterical comedy about a 1920s murder mystery, that as the title suggests, goes wrong – very, very wrong!
Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents THE MAMALOGUES, May 20-29
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2022
Theatre Tuscaloosa is presenting The Mamalogues, a comedic play by Lisa B. Thompson, May 20-29 in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405).
Furnace Fest Announces Final Headliner for Lineup, Sunny Day Real Estate.
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2022
Furnace Fest has announced their final headlining act, Sunny Day Real Estate. The performance on Saturday, September 24th, marks one of the first US show the band has played since 2010. Fans will also be able to catch acts like Manchester Orchestra, Cursive, Elliott (performing False Cathedrals), Blindside (performing Silence), Pedro The Lion (performing Control), and many others on Saturday. Furnace Fest will be held at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama on Friday, September 23 – Sunday, September 25th. Tickets are available to purchase now at  www.furnacefest.us.
PEPPA PIG'S ADVENTURE Comes to the Alabama Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2022
Come join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip in the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventures, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60-minute live musical experience!
THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Comes to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2022
The Marvelous Wonderettes comes to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival this month! Written & Created By Roger Bean, and directed & choreographed by Melissa Rain Anderson, performances run May 24–June 26, 2022.
AMERICAN MARIACHI Comes to Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2022
American Mariachi comes to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival this summer! Written by José Cruz González, performances run July 27–August 21 2022.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Present The World Premiere Of FREEDOM RIDER
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present the world premiere of Ricardo Khan's Freedom Rider in April.
KINKY BOOTS Comes to Red Mountain Theatre in June
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Kinky Boots comes to Red Mountain Theatre in June. Find out how to get tickets and more information on the production.
Red Mountain Theatre to Present ONCE
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Tickets are now on sale for a unique performance at Birmingham's Red Mountain Theatre; the musical, Once. RMT's second mainstage production of the year is the winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Theatre Album.
Gospel Music FanFair Plans Triumphant Return For 2022
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2022
Wilds & Associates CEO, Randall Wilds states, 'We are so thrilled to announce the return of Gospel Music FanFair in 2022! Plans are underway for what I believe will be our greatest event yet! Artists are excited, fans are excited...we're looking forward to being together again to enjoy Gospel music and fellowship! I encourage everyone to make plans to join us. Gospel Music FanFair is back!'
Carl W. Stewart, Co-Founder Of Terrific New Theatre, Dead At Age 80 
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the Board of Trustees of Terrific New Theatre announces the death today of co-founder Carl W. Stewart at the age of 80. He died peacefully of natural  causes at 4:30 a.m. at UAB Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. 
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
Alabama Shakespeare Festival to present Little Shop of Horrors, March. 4 - April 3 on the Octagon Stage.
Sky Comedy Rep Hosts Festival of Comedic Short Plays This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2022
The Rep's ground-breaking collaboration with Sky Studios comes to fruition this March as audiences are invited to be amongst the first to enjoy the work of the comedy writing stars of the future. Sky Comedy Rep will host its first-ever festival of new comedic short plays at Birmingham Rep from 3-5 March 2022.
GODSPELL Will Be Performed By Northeast Alabama Community College in April
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2022
Led by the international hit, 'Day by Day,' Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including 'Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,' 'Learn Your Lessons Well,' 'All for the Best,' 'All Good Gifts,' 'Turn Back, O Man' and 'By My Side.'
Alabama Theatre Will Screen CASABLANCA on Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2022
The Alabama Theatre will screen Casablanca presented with Open Movie Captioning on February 14 at 7:00 pm.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Present MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
Benjamin Bonenfant joins ASF as the ambitious Macbeth, who commits regicide and usurps the throne of Scotland after three witches lead him to believe he is invincible. As with many of The Bard's stories, bloody battles and tragedy ensue.
The Whole Backstage Theatre Will Present WILLY WONKA, JR. This Summer
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2022
The Whole Backstage Theatre will present Willy Wonka, Jr. this summer. The musical features words and music by  Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, and is adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald, based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
The Whole Backstage Theatre Announces Auditions For GUYS AND DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2022
The Whole Backstage Theatre will hold auditions for Guys and Dolls by Frank Loesser in March.
The Whole Backstage Theatre Announces Open Mic Night
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2022
Bring your instrument, favorite reading, or comedy routine to our Black Box Theatre for an open mic talent showcase! Time slot sign up is available through the ticket link and on our website.
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Birmingham Awards
by BWW Awards - January 06, 2022
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
The Whole Backstage Theatre Announces Auditions For TALLEY'S FOLLY
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2022
The Whole Backstage Theatre has announced auditions for Talley's Folly. Auditions will be held on January 20 and 21 at 6:30pm and the 22nd at 2pm. Callbacks, if necessary, will be January 22nd.
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Comes to Orange Beach Performing Arts Center in February
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2021
The City of Orange Beach's Expect Excellence Program, in partnership with J.F. Morris Performance LLC, will present Thoroughly Modern Millie to a regional audience in February of 2022.

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