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Insights with Director David McMahon on his 1960's version of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

Insights with Director David McMahon on his 1960's version of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Virginia Samford Theatre

by David Edward Perry — November 24, 2017
If ever there was a time to challenge the ugly face of male chauvinism, it is now.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads As Best Musical!

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads As Best Musical!

by BWW News Desk — November 17, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017.
BWW Review: THE BIG MEAL Feeds Four Generations of Family at Terrific New Theatre

BWW Review: THE BIG MEAL Feeds Four Generations of Family at Terrific New Theatre

by David Edward Perry — November 10, 2017
The Big Meal makes a stylized approach to watching a family tree grow on stage.
BWW Review: THE DRESSER Wraps You in Co-Dependency at Birmingham Festival Theatre

BWW Review: THE DRESSER Wraps You in Co-Dependency at Birmingham Festival Theatre

by David Edward Perry — November 8, 2017
The Dresser unveils the complexity of a co-dependent relationship between a pompous Shakespearian actor, aptly named Sir (Jack Cannon) and his dresser Norman (Judd McCluney).
Voting Now Open For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards!

Voting Now Open For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards!

by BWW News Desk — November 8, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017.
BWW Review: MIDNIGHT DREARY Brings the Terrifying Tales of Edgar Allan Poe to Theatre

BWW Review: MIDNIGHT DREARY Brings the Terrifying Tales of Edgar Allan Poe to Theatre Downtown.

by David Edward Perry — November 4, 2017
Birmingham playwright/director Daniel Martin has adapted a collection of a few choice cuts of Poe's library into a scary stage production that gets your heart beating fast with fright.
BWW Review: POSTMODERN JUKEBOX  Brought Swing and Soul to Birmingham's  Iron City

BWW Review: POSTMODERN JUKEBOX Brought Swing and Soul to Birmingham's Iron City

by David Edward Perry — October 26, 2017
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox lit up the stage at Iron City.
Chatting and Singin' With DANI ARMSTRONG From POSTMODERN JUKEBOX

Chatting and Singin' With DANI ARMSTRONG From POSTMODERN JUKEBOX

by David Edward Perry — October 20, 2017
Dani Armstrong's smooth voice is a wonderful addition to the genre mixin' Postmodern Jukebox.
TNT Offers 'THE BIG MEAL' this November

TNT Offers 'THE BIG MEAL' this November

by BWW News Desk — October 17, 2017
Terrific New Theatre (TNT) continues its 32nd season with the dramedy The Big Meal opening Friday, November 3, 2017.
BWW Review:  BOOK OF MORMON Brings Comical Irreverence to Birmingham

BWW Review: BOOK OF MORMON Brings Comical Irreverence to Birmingham

by David Edward Perry — October 14, 2017
At its core, THE BOOK OF MORMON is a typical buddy comedy/fish out of water scenario infused with powerhouse song and dance.
BWW Review: Audrey Cardwell and Veronica Kuehn bring a BROADWAY NIGHT AT THE CABARET

BWW Review: Audrey Cardwell and Veronica Kuehn bring a BROADWAY NIGHT AT THE CABARET to Red Mountain Theatre Company

by David Edward Perry — October 8, 2017
Audrey Cardwell returns to the Red Mountain stage where she had her humble beginnings as a child in the RMTC Conservatory.
Nominations Now Open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards!

Nominations Now Open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards!

by BWW News Desk — October 2, 2017
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards! Regional productions, touring shows, community theatre and more are all included, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
BWW Review: It is Fun Riding Shotgun in BECKY'S NEW CAR at   Birmingham Festival Thea

BWW Review: It is Fun Riding Shotgun in BECKY'S NEW CAR at Birmingham Festival Theatre

by David Edward Perry — September 30, 2017
Becky's New Car is comedy where you ride shotgun with a middle aged woman's journey to find clarity in self worth, fidelity and second chances.
BWW Review: THE 39 STEPS Lead You to Laughs at Theatre Tuscaloosa

BWW Review: THE 39 STEPS Lead You to Laughs at Theatre Tuscaloosa

by David Edward Perry — September 28, 2017
THE 39 STEPS at Theatre Tuscaloosa gets many honest laughs with creative stage techniques and hilarious actors.
BWW Review: Alabama Talent Fills The Spotlight in A CHORUS LINE at Virginia Samford T

BWW Review: Alabama Talent Fills The Spotlight in A CHORUS LINE at Virginia Samford Theatre

by David Edward Perry — September 27, 2017
Virginia Samford Theatre's production of A Chorus Line successfully leads the audience to feel the colossal emotion behind a dancer saying those six memorable words, 'God, I hope I get it!'
BWW Review:    Terrific New Theatre has a key to the Comedy Townhouse in THE TRIBUTE

BWW Review: Terrific New Theatre has a key to the Comedy Townhouse in THE TRIBUTE ARTIST

by David Edward Perry — September 19, 2017
The Tribute Artist by Charles Busch has the structure of a classic 40's comedy.
BWW Review:  The Dark Comedy TREVOR is not Monkeying Around at Theatre Downtown

BWW Review: The Dark Comedy TREVOR is not Monkeying Around at Theatre Downtown

by David Edward Perry — September 18, 2017
Trevor is no longer the cute and cuddly chimp from his old days on variety shows of the likes of Sonny and Cher and Barbara Mandrel.
VIDEO: ARTRAGEOUS Comes to Broadway Theatre League

VIDEO: ARTRAGEOUS Comes to Broadway Theatre League

by BWW News Desk — August 28, 2017
Watch the paint sing in Artrageous for one performance only on September 28 at 7:00 p.
BWW Review:  Homewood Theatre Brings a Classy Night of Cabaret with BILL BUGG AND FRI

BWW Review: Homewood Theatre Brings a Classy Night of Cabaret with BILL BUGG AND FRIENDS: SONGS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK

by David Edward Perry — August 25, 2017
BILL BUGG AND FRIENDS: SONGS FROM THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK is a great throwback to the intimate piano bar shows that showcase hot numbers and cool singers.
THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE, Starring Tony Nominee Mary Beth Peil, Gets Alabama Screening

THE SONG OF SWAY LAKE, Starring Tony Nominee Mary Beth Peil, Gets Alabama Screening

by BWW News Desk — August 22, 2017
Mary Beth Peil, who recently earned a Tony nomination for her work in Anastasia on Broadway, next appears in Ari Gold's The Song of Sway Lake- also starring Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan, Isabelle McNally, Elizabeth Pena and Jack Falahee.
TNT Brings Theatrical Legend Charles Busch to Birmingham

TNT Brings Theatrical Legend Charles Busch to Birmingham

by BWW News Desk — August 20, 2017
TERRIFIC NEW THEATRE presents Charles Busch: That Boy, That Girl for one night only on September 23, 2017.
BWW Review: Brick by Brick Arts Bring Back The Swinging 60's in SWEET CHARITY

BWW Review: Brick by Brick Arts Bring Back The Swinging 60's in SWEET CHARITY

by David Edward Perry — August 12, 2017
'Sweet Charity' is a late 60's period comedy musical with some muddy areas of sadness.
BWW Review: Montevallo Main Street Players Release the Comedy Hounds in BASKERVILLE

BWW Review: Montevallo Main Street Players Release the Comedy Hounds in BASKERVILLE

by David Edward Perry — August 11, 2017
'Baskerville' blends campy comedy into a fast paced Sherlock Holmes mystery.
BWW Review:  Battling Dementia in THE OTHER PLACE at Theatre Tuscaloosa

BWW Review: Battling Dementia in THE OTHER PLACE at Theatre Tuscaloosa

by David Edward Perry — August 10, 2017
'The Other Place' by Sharr White is a play exposing the struggle of adjusting to declining mental ability.
BWW Review: THE BIKINIS Sing You Back to The Beach at Central Alabama Theater

BWW Review: THE BIKINIS Sing You Back to The Beach at Central Alabama Theater

by David Edward Perry — August 6, 2017
'The Bikinis' give due diligence to the variety show formula reminiscent of classic TV specials by Carol Burnett, Debbie Reynolds and Sonny and Cher.

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