Red Mountain Theatre Company Breaks Ground On New Arts Campus
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Red Mountain Theatre Company has announced the ground breaking of their $25 Million Arts Campus Wednesday, December 11 at 1:30PM. Birmingham Mayor and RMTC honorary board member, Randall Woodfin, area officials, key donors, and the community will be on hand to begin a journey that is 40 years in the making, a permanent home for Red Mountain Theatre Company.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Red Mountain Theatre Company has announced the ground breaking of their $25 Million Arts Campus Wednesday, December 11 at 1:30PM. Birmingham Mayor and RMTC honorary board member, Randall Woodfin, area officials, key donors, and the community will be on hand to begin a journey that is 40 years in the making, a permanent home for Red Mountain Theatre Company.
BWW Review: The Alabama Symphony Orchestra Brought a Spirited Performance of GHOSTBUSTERS IN CONCERT
by David Edward Perry - November 01, 2019
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra recently conjured the Ghostbusters incredible music by Elmer Bernstein. They crossed the streams, making a musical walk down memory lane much more magical. Everyone was entranced as the live music faced the scary sweetness of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
by David Edward Perry - November 01, 2019
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra recently conjured the Ghostbusters incredible music by Elmer Bernstein. They crossed the streams, making a musical walk down memory lane much more magical. Everyone was entranced as the live music faced the scary sweetness of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
Final Week To Submit Nominations For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite Birmingham Theatres are represented!
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2019
This is the final week to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Don't miss your chance to make sure your favorite Birmingham Theatres are represented!
Terrific New Theatre Offers Another Alabama Premiere!
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2019
For this season's a?oeWritten in the Southa?? series, Terrific New Theatre is serving up another Alabama premiere a?" this one from a Mississippi playwright and college professor. a?oePaper Thin,a?? by T.K. Lee, will run Nov. 14-24 with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2019
For this season's a?oeWritten in the Southa?? series, Terrific New Theatre is serving up another Alabama premiere a?" this one from a Mississippi playwright and college professor. a?oePaper Thin,a?? by T.K. Lee, will run Nov. 14-24 with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Photo Flash: The Village Players Presents CRAZY FOR YOU
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2019
The Village Players 2ND production of its 97th season with the toe tapping musical Crazy for You, the new musical comedy with Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and book by Ken Ludwig.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2019
The Village Players 2ND production of its 97th season with the toe tapping musical Crazy for You, the new musical comedy with Music by George Gershwin, Lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and book by Ken Ludwig.
BWW Review: Peace, Love, and the Sun Shines in Theatre UAB's HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL at Alys Stephens Center.
by David Edward Perry - October 18, 2019
Theatre UAB is offering a rendition of 'Hair' worth breaking out your vintage Rolling Stones T-Shirt or fringe vest and bell-bottoms. Theatre UAB has produced a wonderfully entertaining, and relevant and modernized rendition of this classic rock musical. This is for the youthful spirited, and those who want to make love, and not war.
by David Edward Perry - October 18, 2019
Theatre UAB is offering a rendition of 'Hair' worth breaking out your vintage Rolling Stones T-Shirt or fringe vest and bell-bottoms. Theatre UAB has produced a wonderfully entertaining, and relevant and modernized rendition of this classic rock musical. This is for the youthful spirited, and those who want to make love, and not war.
Two Weeks Left To Nominate For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2019
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
ASF Opens 48th Season With Dominique Morisseau's PIPELINE
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with Equal Justice Initiative, presents Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau, on stage October 17 - 27, 2019. Directed by renowned theatre artist Ron OJ Parson, this insightful play explores how fraught yet crucial the minefield of getting an education is in an increasingly policed school system.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2019
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with Equal Justice Initiative, presents Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau, on stage October 17 - 27, 2019. Directed by renowned theatre artist Ron OJ Parson, this insightful play explores how fraught yet crucial the minefield of getting an education is in an increasingly policed school system.
The Collective Announces THE OFFICIAL CELEBRITY CLASSIC TAKEOVER
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Birmingham, the 2019 annual Magic City Classic is only a?oe3a?? weeks away. Are you ready for an ultra-exclusive (unique access) to a?oeCelebrities,a?? Entertainment Executives, Politicians, Industry Leaders, Athletes, Social Media Influencers, and the like?
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2019
Birmingham, the 2019 annual Magic City Classic is only a?oe3a?? weeks away. Are you ready for an ultra-exclusive (unique access) to a?oeCelebrities,a?? Entertainment Executives, Politicians, Industry Leaders, Athletes, Social Media Influencers, and the like?
Nominations Open For The 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, Presented by TodayTix!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2019
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
BWW Review: CLOWN BAR Serves Up a Cocktail of Comical Clown-Noir at THEATRE DOWNTOWN.
by David Edward Perry - September 20, 2019
'Clown Bar' is a dive worth visiting.This pulp fiction novel stained with grease paint is a detective tale set on the mean streets of the clown underworld. Happy (Jonathan Sweatt ) is an ex-clown headliner turned detective. He returns to his old stomping grounds on a vengeance to flush out the clown who killed his brother Timmy (Zach Tarwater) It's comical cotton candy chaos, and Ringling Bros' raunchy.
by David Edward Perry - September 20, 2019
'Clown Bar' is a dive worth visiting.This pulp fiction novel stained with grease paint is a detective tale set on the mean streets of the clown underworld. Happy (Jonathan Sweatt ) is an ex-clown headliner turned detective. He returns to his old stomping grounds on a vengeance to flush out the clown who killed his brother Timmy (Zach Tarwater) It's comical cotton candy chaos, and Ringling Bros' raunchy.
Terrific New Theatre Continues 34th Season With MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
For the second production of its 34th season, Terrific New Theatre (TNT) offers up an emotion-packed musical that follows two childhood friends from age 6 to 35. Titled The Story of My Life, the show will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from Oct. 3-19, plus two Sunday matinees.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
For the second production of its 34th season, Terrific New Theatre (TNT) offers up an emotion-packed musical that follows two childhood friends from age 6 to 35. Titled The Story of My Life, the show will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from Oct. 3-19, plus two Sunday matinees.
Theatre Tuscaloosa Opens 2019-20 Season With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
Theatre Tuscaloosa will present Steel Magnolias, October 4-13, 2019 in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
Theatre Tuscaloosa will present Steel Magnolias, October 4-13, 2019 in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.
Director Whitney Renfroe Infuses Dance and Painting in Formations Dance Company's Original Performance PERMANENCE at Forma Arts + Wellness
by David Edward Perry - September 09, 2019
Imagine if Sydney Pollack and Michal Baryshnikov collaborated on making art on canvas. With every move of the dancers body, a path of colored paint is applied to a canvas. Formations Dance Company brings this concept to life in 'Permanence.' Director Whitney Renfroe is very excited to bring contemporary dance to audiences in an exciting, fresh, and unconventional experience. If you are not connoisseur of dance, this creative performance will change your palate with an artisan flair.
by David Edward Perry - September 09, 2019
Imagine if Sydney Pollack and Michal Baryshnikov collaborated on making art on canvas. With every move of the dancers body, a path of colored paint is applied to a canvas. Formations Dance Company brings this concept to life in 'Permanence.' Director Whitney Renfroe is very excited to bring contemporary dance to audiences in an exciting, fresh, and unconventional experience. If you are not connoisseur of dance, this creative performance will change your palate with an artisan flair.
Samford University Announces Season
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
Samford University's School of the Arts features a variety of theatre, dance and opera performances throughout the year, allowing our students to gain extensive hands-on experience in live production. From set design to acting and directing, our students are involved in productions from day one.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2019
Samford University's School of the Arts features a variety of theatre, dance and opera performances throughout the year, allowing our students to gain extensive hands-on experience in live production. From set design to acting and directing, our students are involved in productions from day one.
ANTHEM FOR THE MIDDLE AGED BAND Energetically Brings The Band Back Together at The Sidewalk Film Festival
by David Edward Perry - August 30, 2019
'Anthem for the Middle Aged Band' is a film that shows how a band is a family. Like any tight relationship that is worth a damn, breaking up was not easy. Time had to work its course to lead them to a collective resolve, and eventually to spark fire in constructive creativity.
by David Edward Perry - August 30, 2019
'Anthem for the Middle Aged Band' is a film that shows how a band is a family. Like any tight relationship that is worth a damn, breaking up was not easy. Time had to work its course to lead them to a collective resolve, and eventually to spark fire in constructive creativity.
ASF Presents Bedlam's HAMLET And SAINT JOAN
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with Bedlam theatre company, presents William Shakespeare's Hamlet and George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan in repertory on the Octagon Stage beginning September 5 and running through October 6.
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2019
Alabama Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with Bedlam theatre company, presents William Shakespeare's Hamlet and George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan in repertory on the Octagon Stage beginning September 5 and running through October 6.
BWW Review: CHOIR BOY Sings With Spirited Soul at THE BIRMINGHAM BLACK REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY
by David Edward Perry - August 23, 2019
The Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Company steps to the plate with fierceness and momentum in its inaugural performance of the Tony award winning musical a?oeChoir Boy.a?? This coming of age musical delivers a layered structure backed up with dynamic acting, and vocals from a cast of young men of color. The subjects of class, race and sexuality are exposed with extremely emotional results.
by David Edward Perry - August 23, 2019
The Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Company steps to the plate with fierceness and momentum in its inaugural performance of the Tony award winning musical a?oeChoir Boy.a?? This coming of age musical delivers a layered structure backed up with dynamic acting, and vocals from a cast of young men of color. The subjects of class, race and sexuality are exposed with extremely emotional results.
BWW Review: SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Brings Spiritual Laughs to SOUTH CITY THEATRE With an Old Timey Family Roadshow
by David Edward Perry - August 17, 2019
'Smoke on the Mountain' is a entertaining and uplifting show about a 1938 traveling family roadshow bringing gospel music, bluegrass and more. South City Theatre brings this touring performance from church to church for just a few weeks. Even if you are not a religious person, you will find this show to be fun and delightful in character work and music.
by David Edward Perry - August 17, 2019
'Smoke on the Mountain' is a entertaining and uplifting show about a 1938 traveling family roadshow bringing gospel music, bluegrass and more. South City Theatre brings this touring performance from church to church for just a few weeks. Even if you are not a religious person, you will find this show to be fun and delightful in character work and music.
Announcing The Cast Of BUZZ, A New Work By Susan Ferrara
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents the world premiere of Buzz by Susan Ferrara, on stage September 4 a?' 15, 2019. Directed by Emmy Award-winning actor Carrie Preston, the provocative new play will be performed in an alternative space, ensuring that every performance is a unique experience for the audience.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2019
Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents the world premiere of Buzz by Susan Ferrara, on stage September 4 a?' 15, 2019. Directed by Emmy Award-winning actor Carrie Preston, the provocative new play will be performed in an alternative space, ensuring that every performance is a unique experience for the audience.
Carlton Bell II Brings The BIRMINGHAM BLACK REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY To Life With 'CHOIR BOY'
by David Edward Perry - August 15, 2019
Carlton Bell II is a young Birminghamian with an artistic theatrical vision. Bell is an artist who wears many hats; actor, filmmaker, director, producer, and now head of the Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Company. Next week they will have their inaugural performance of the Tony Award winning musical 'Choir Boy.'
by David Edward Perry - August 15, 2019
Carlton Bell II is a young Birminghamian with an artistic theatrical vision. Bell is an artist who wears many hats; actor, filmmaker, director, producer, and now head of the Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Company. Next week they will have their inaugural performance of the Tony Award winning musical 'Choir Boy.'
BWW Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY Delivers a Comedy Cocktail at SOUTH CITY THEATRE
by David Edward Perry - August 12, 2019
'The Savannah Sipping Society' at South City Theatre gives a wonderful look at the joy and happiness found with just opening up to new experiences and friends. No matter the age or issue
by David Edward Perry - August 12, 2019
'The Savannah Sipping Society' at South City Theatre gives a wonderful look at the joy and happiness found with just opening up to new experiences and friends. No matter the age or issue
BWW Review: You Will Want More Than One Bite of THE CAKE at Terrific New Theatre
by David Edward Perry - August 10, 2019
'The Cake' at Terrific New Theatre provides touching writing and engaging performances. Each characters faith, friendship, and futures are tossed into the dough mixer with unexpected results. It proves love is worth taking that first bite. No matter the flavor.
by David Edward Perry - August 10, 2019
'The Cake' at Terrific New Theatre provides touching writing and engaging performances. Each characters faith, friendship, and futures are tossed into the dough mixer with unexpected results. It proves love is worth taking that first bite. No matter the flavor.
BWW Review: YELLOW is an Emotional Casserole Worth Going Back For Seconds at THEATRE DOWNTOWN
by David Edward Perry - August 02, 2019
'Yellow' is Del Shore's roller coaster play of a 'perfect' southern family that is thrown into a building storm of emotional and physical turmoil. The struggle breaks opens layers of pain to expose raw, heavy and hard to face truths. Director Rhonda Erbrick success as a director is clear by the gasps and teary-eyed moments from the audience.
by David Edward Perry - August 02, 2019
'Yellow' is Del Shore's roller coaster play of a 'perfect' southern family that is thrown into a building storm of emotional and physical turmoil. The struggle breaks opens layers of pain to expose raw, heavy and hard to face truths. Director Rhonda Erbrick success as a director is clear by the gasps and teary-eyed moments from the audience.
Susanna Phillips And Matthew McDonald Celebrate Ten Years of Twickenham Fest With An Elaborate And Robust Lineup Of Performances
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Twickenham Fest, a premiere summer chamber music festival held in Huntsville, Alabama, will be celebrating its 10th year in production this August. Founded by leading soprano Susanna Phillips and decorated bassoonist Matthew McDonald in 2010, Twickenham Fest brings together top young professional musicians from around the world to Huntsville to celebrate all that Chamber music has to offer.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Twickenham Fest, a premiere summer chamber music festival held in Huntsville, Alabama, will be celebrating its 10th year in production this August. Founded by leading soprano Susanna Phillips and decorated bassoonist Matthew McDonald in 2010, Twickenham Fest brings together top young professional musicians from around the world to Huntsville to celebrate all that Chamber music has to offer.
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