Get theatre news and discounts for Birmingham

Birmingham Theatre Newsroom Page 11

Back to Main...
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Presents AMERICAN MARIACHI
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2022
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents American Mariachi by José Cruz González, through Aug. 21, 2022, on the Festival Stage.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors In Birmingham
by BWW Staff - August 02, 2022
BroadwayWorld is seeking passionate members of the Birmingham theater community and theatergoers to join our team of theatre enthusiasts.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Shakespeare, CABARET, CLYDE'S & More
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2022
The 2022-2023 Festival Season at Alabama Shakespeare Festival will feature six productions illuminating humanity through stories of transformation — effected on and by individuals and the world around them.
Film Creator Exposes Wrongful Conviction: FINDING BETTY Documentary Calls For Justice In Alabama
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2022
An independent African-American filmmaker with a relentless pursuit of the truth and justice, Jean Adam, Jr, has produced a stunning documentary that makes a powerful case: an Alabama white woman has been unjustly imprisoned for 30 years.
BEST OF ENEMIES Comes to Theatre Tuscaloosa Next Year
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2022
Best of Enemies by Mark St. Germain, based on The Best of Enemies by Osha Gray Davidson, comes to Theatre Tuscaloosa next year!
LAUNCH DAY Comes to Theatre Tuscaloosa in October
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2022
Launch Day (Love Stories from the Year 2108), written by Michael Higgins, and directed by Tina Turley, comes to Theatre Tuscaloosa in October.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Southern Writers Festival of New Plays to Return With New Original Works
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Southern Writers Festival of New Plays will return to the State's Theatre on July 16. The festival will feature readings of three new works - Kudzu Calling by Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Trouble at the Vista View Mobile Home Estates by Audrey Cefaly and Zelda in the Backyard by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder.
Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents MAMMA MIA! Beginning This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2022
Theatre Tuscaloosa is presenting the mega-musical, Mamma Mia!, July 15-24, 2022, in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405).
Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents MAMMA MIA! Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2022
Theatre Tuscaloosa is presenting the mega-musical, Mamma Mia!, July 15-24, 2022, in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405).
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces Camp Shakespeare – EXTREME
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
All the fun of Camp Shakespeare, but to the EXTREME. This camp gives middle school and high school students a chance to dive deeper into character creation, learn to move with confidence around the stage, and learn how to use the voice to command and captivate an audience! Are you ready to achieve the EXTREME?
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.

Videos


Catching the Moon in Birmingham Catching the Moon
Birmingham Children's Theatre (2/21 - 2/28) Tracker
The Wiz in Birmingham The Wiz
Red Mountain Theatre (2/6 - 3/1) Tracker
Grease in Birmingham Grease
Virginia Samford Theatre (7/30 - 8/2)
Groundlings Chandelier Repair in Birmingham Groundlings Chandelier Repair
The Groundlings (2/13 - 4/4)
Weird Al Yankovic at Coca Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham Weird Al Yankovic at Coca Cola Amphitheater
Coca Cola Amphitheater (10/2 - 10/2)
MJ in Birmingham MJ
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex [Concert Hall] (2/17 - 2/22)
Rent in Birmingham Rent
Virginia Samford Theatre (2/12 - 2/22)
Bye Bye Birdie in Birmingham Bye Bye Birdie
Virginia Samford Theatre (6/18 - 6/28)
Arsenic & Old Lace in Birmingham Arsenic & Old Lace
Bean Brown (2/20 - 3/1)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW