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Joy Tilley Perryman Helms Alabama Premiere of LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER Saturday, 5/13 in Gadsden
by Jeffrey Ellis - May 09, 2023
Described as “a story-telling phenomenon,” Listen to Your Mother debuted in 2010 and has been performed in more than 60 cities. This edition is presented by Tilley Perryman’s Joy’s Jubilations LLC, a new performing arts organization she founded to provide educational theater experiences for young people in the Gadsden area, with the goal of brining professional theater to the region within the next few years.
Alabama International Fringe Festival Presents Inaugural Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
The inaugural Alabama International Fringe Festival takes place May 12th-14th, 2023 in the River Region of Alabama. With live theatrical performances, pop-up performances, a film festival, live stories and even a digital fringe, the AIFF strives to provide a space to showcase unique theatrical experiences from anywhere in the world in the vibrant arts scene of the Alabama River Region.
Hangout Music Festival Set For This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2023
Hangout Music Festival has revealed the updated soundtrack and schedule to your quintessential beach vacation on the majestic white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, May 19-21.
Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
Theatre Tuscaloosa presents The Hallelujah Girls, a comedy by Jones, Hope, and Wooten, May 26 - June 4, 2023, in the Bean Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Rd).
Theatre Tuscaloosa To Hold Auditions For SISTER ACT This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
Theatre Tuscaloosa will hold open auditions for Sister Act, a musical comedy, April 29 and 30 at 1:30 p.m. in the Wilson Carr Rehearsal Hall on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405).
Crystal Skillman's THE ROCKET MEN to be Presented by The Athenian Players This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2023
 In the first-ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program turning the small farming community of Huntsville, Alabama into 'Rocket City, USA'.
THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS to be Presented at Theatre Tuscaloosa in May
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Theatre Tuscaloosa will present The Hallelujah Girls, a comedy by Jones, Hope, Wooten, May 26 - June 4, 2023, in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.
SZA, Calvin Harris, Red Hot Chili Peppers & More to Perform at Hangout Music Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Hangout Music Festival has announced the updated soundtrack and schedule to your quintessential beach vacation on the majestic white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, May 19-21.
Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents PROJECT BROADWAY This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
Project Broadway takes actors a step beyond a traditional musical theatre camp, encouraging each student to discover their own voice, connect, collaborate, and make a new Broadway-style performance project through the collective creative process.
THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS Comes to Theatre Tuscaloosa in May
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2023
In Eden Falls, Georgia, five best gal-pals set out to start a new life by renovating an old church into their dream beauty parlor – the SPA-DEE-DAH! When their arch-rival announces she will stop at nothing to shut them down, the ladies band together to keep their dream alive.
HADESTOWN, MEAN GIRLS, and More Set For Broadway In Birmingham's 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
The American Theatre Guild has announced its 23–24 Season for the BJCC Concert Hall. The BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM SERIES will include the following Broadway touring productions: MEAN GIRLS, Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Disney's ALADDIN, HADESTOWN, and PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL. 
The University Of Montevallo Theatre Department Presents TARTUFFE
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
The University of Montevallo College of Fine Arts-Theatre Department will present a unique iteration of the classic French theatre piece Tartuffe by Molière directed by Associate Professor Marcus Lane.
Theatre Tuscaloosa Presents SISTER ACT This Summer
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Join Theatre Tuscaloosa this summer as they take audiences to heaven with Sister Act the musical, July 14-23, 2023, in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.
BEST OF ENEMIES Comes to Theatre Tuscaloosa This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2023
Best of Enemies comes to Theatre Tuscaloosa this month. Performances run February 16-26.
Jake Boyd, Shannon Dionne & More to Take Part in Project Broadway at Theatre Tuscaloosa
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2023
Theatre Tuscaloosa will present the return of Project Broadway, a summer intensive workshop for teens in which theatre professionals work side-by-side with participants to craft a unique Broadway-style musical that they write, rehearse, and perform in just one week.
TEN BLOCKS ON THE CAMINO REAL Premieres at the Allen Bales Theatre Next Week
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2023
The premiere night of “Ten Blocks on the Camino Real” comes to the Allen Bales Theatre on February 15 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
MURDER BALLAD Comes to the Allen Bales Theatre Next Week
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2023
MURDER BALLAD comes to the Allen Bales Theatre this month. Performances run January 30- February 5, 2023. The production is directed by Ashley White.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards
by BWW Awards - January 18, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival to Present JUBILEE, An A Cappella Celebration of the Fisk Jubilee Singers
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2023
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present Jubilee written by Tazewell Thompson with composer and lyricist Dianne Adams McDowell, Jan. 5 - 29 on the Festival Stage.
Lottery Announced For HAMILTON at BJCC Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
A digital lottery has been announced for HAMILTON in Birmingham at the BJCC Concert Hall. A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. The lottery will first open at 10 a.m. Friday, January 13 and will close at 12 p.m. Thursday, January 19 for tickets to performances January 24–29. 
MURDER BALLAD Comes to the Allen Bales Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
MURDER BALLAD comes to the Allen Bales Theatre this month. Performances run January 30- February 5, 2023. The production is directed by Ashley White.
Hangout Music Festival's THE ULTIMATE BEACH VACATION Set For May 2023
by BWW News Desk - January 03, 2023
Hangout Music Festival has announced the soundtrack to your quintessential beach vacation on the majestic white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, May 19-21. Learn more about the lineup here!
Terrific New Theatre Starts The New Year With CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2022
Terrific New Theatre (TNT), a local nonprofit dedicated to high-quality, cutting-edge theatre, has announced its performance of Circle Mirror Transformation January 5-8 and 12-15, 2023, at The Dance Foundation in Homewood.  
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Red Mountain Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY is Now Playing at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2022
Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry, Dec. 2 - 31 on the Octagon Stage.

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