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BRIGHT STAR Opens Tonight at the Actor's Charitable Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2021
Learn more about the production and purchase tickets here!
Sneezy Announces Initial Summer 2021 Tour Dates
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2021
Sneezy, Chicago based fusion band that blends Rock, Soul, Pop, Hip Hop, and R&B influences into their own unique sound, will be embarking on their initial summer tour on June 16. Sneezy's six members have been building musical chemistry together for over a decade, and spent that past year in quarantine making, Open Doors, their best album to date.
Theatre Tuscaloosa To Present LOVE AND CHEESE TOAST at Virtual AACTFest 2021
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
Theatre Tuscaloosa has been chosen to present its production of Love and Cheese Toast, by Cooper Shattuck, at Virtual AACTFest 2021, the National Community Theatre Festival, June 14-20, 2021.
Birmingham Museum Of Art Acquires 'Three Marys: Freedom Riders' By Dawn Williams Boyd
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2021
Fort Gansevoort has announced that Three Marys: Freedom Riders by Dawn Williams Boyd  has been acquired by the Birmingham Museum of Art.
Student Blog: A Letter to High School Directors: STOP DOING THIS SHOW!
by Student Blogger: Adam Beam - June 01, 2021
There are countless theatre departments out there, and after the year we've all had, the last thing I would want to do is stop anyone from putting on a show. This article is more or less here to think about when considering what production to bring to the stage next.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Launches Live Concerts In Outdoor Amphitheater
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2021
Alabama Shakespeare Festival's magical Shakespeare Garden amphitheater will come alive for Garden Glow, a summer music series featuring Jazz, Blues, Singer-Songwriters, and Folk/Americana on four Friday evenings in June and July.
The Allman Betts Band with Special Guest The River Kittens Will Perform at Alabama Theatre Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2021
The show features original music from their two recent BMG albums, songs from their solo projects as well as classic songs by The Allman Brothers Band, the legendary group founded by Devon and Duane’s fathers, Gregg Allman & Dickey Betts.
Theatre Tuscaloosa Launches MASTERCLASS MONDAYS Video Series
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
Theatre Tuscaloosa has announced Masterclass Mondays, a video series being presented on YouTube.
MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD Will Stream From Theatre Tuscaloosa This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
Theatre Tuscaloosa will stream Motherhood Out Loud this weekend.
STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW Musical Revue Will Be Performed by The University of Alabama's SummerTide Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2021
SummerTide – The University of Alabama’s professional summer theatre, returns to Gulf Shores for its eighteenth season. After celebrating its sixteenth anniversary in 2019 with Forever Plaid and taking a COVID hiatus in 2020, SummerTide will present Starting Here, Starting Now.
Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #6: Meet a Professor, Dean Liza Gennaro!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - April 26, 2021
There is something really exciting about a Brand New Musical Theatre Program in New York City - Welcome to the Manhattan School of Music's New Musical Theatre Degree! I had the pleasure of speaking with Liza Gennaro, the Associate Dean and Director of the Musical Theatre Program at MSM. MSM has produced several quarantine musicals over the last year, including Rupert Holmes's The Mystery of Edwin Drood!
Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #5: Snapshots of The Week of the Shutdown
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - April 21, 2021
What did New York City sound like? Where were you when Broadway announced its closing? What were you doing? Were you eating dumplings with too much soy sauce? Were you crying into your Chipotle? I was doing all of that and more. Actually, I was sitting in a dressing room. I was finishing the run of a musical called 'Good News' at Marymount Manhattan College. Here are a few snapshots of 'normalcy'.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Hold Birthday Bash for Shakespeare's 457th
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2021
Alabama Shakespeare Festival is inviting friends and neighbors to celebrate William Shakespeare’s 457th birthday with a Garden happy hour. Bard Bash 2021 will take place on Friday, April 23, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Shakespeare Garden.
Student Blog: Broadway Songs To Finish Strong
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - April 08, 2021
The end of the semester is coming and the burnout is REAL. If you're looking to destress and find some motivation, this is the playlist for you.
The University Of Montevallo Theatre Department Presents COMPANY
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2021
The University of Montevallo Theatre Department will present Stephen Sondheim's Company, set to run on select dates from April 21- 29, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the DiscoverShelby Theatre located in the Center for the Arts.
Theatre Tuscaloosa To Stream 2012 Production Of THE SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2021
Theatre Tuscaloosa's next virtual offering for its 2020-21 Spreading Joy Season will be a presentation of its 2012 production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (formerly titled The Dixie Swim Club) by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, available April 16-18.
Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York: #4 Meet a Professor, Molly Noerenberg (NYU)
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - April 01, 2021
I discuss NYU's audition process, learning on campus and becoming a business owner with Molly Noerenberg!
Top Performing Arts Schools in Birmingham
by BWW Special - March 31, 2021
BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools in Birmingham.
Alabama Theatre Presents the Fusion National Dance Competition
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2021
Alabama Theatre presents the Fusion National Dance Competition, April 16 - April 18.
Student Blog: Producing Virtual Theatre: Greater Giving 2021
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - March 24, 2021
Each year, the Gamma Gamma chapter of Alpha Psi Omega honor society presents Greater Giving, an entirely student run variety show. Ahead of this year’s upcoming virtual show, I spoke to Artistic Director Gabi Dwyer about her experience and what she’s learned about producing virtual theatre.
Alabama Theatre Presents Iliza Shlesinger's #BACKINACTION Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2021
Iliza Shlesinger is bringing the #BackInAction tour to the Alabama Theatre on Friday, June 25th for a LIVE socially distanced concert! A limited number of seats are available.
Student Blog: Letters from a Nobody in New York #3: My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!
by Student Blogger: Liam Joshua Munn - March 15, 2021
Having to sing Golden age for an audition? No idea where to start! Here is My Top 5 Golden Age Tunes for Auditions!
Student Blog: Every Single Tony Awards, Ranked
by Student Blogger: Emily Earle - March 12, 2021
This week, I was so sick I couldn’t get out of bed. What’s a neurotic theatre kid to do? Watch every Tony Awards that I could find, of course. Shout out to MsPoochSmooch.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Opens Costume Parade Outdoor Exhibit
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2021
As spring nears and the Alabama outdoors enter their dressiest season, Alabama Shakespeare Festival is dressing up its grounds — and windows — with Costume Parade. A safe, interactive fun, and enriching outdoor installation, Costume Parade looks at more than a decade of costumes that have graced ASF’s stages.
BWW Blog: Reaching the Other Side of the World Through Storytelling
by Student Blogger: Audrey Myers - March 08, 2021
In order to graduate from Samford University as a theatre student, one must complete a final thesis called a “Catalyst project.” This year, two senior Theatre for Youth majors, Anna Johnson and Chloe Tower, teamed up to reach students on the other side of the world through their collaborative senior project.

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