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ENCORE THEATRE AND GALLERY

1631 Fourth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Birmingham, AL 35203



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Past Shows

Akeelah and the Bee
Akeelah and the Bee
10/2 - 10/4/2025


Encore Theatre and Gallery (The Encore) proudly launches its 2025–2026 season with the inspiring stage play Akeelah and the Bee by Cheryl L. West, produced ...

A Chocolate Covered Christmas Carol at A Chocolate Affair: A Night of Elegance and Community


About the Event Get ready for a night that’s equal parts elegance, fun, and unforgettable entertainment at “A Chocolate Affair: A Night of Elegance and ...

A Chocolate Covered Christmas Carol at A Chocolate Affair: A Night of Elegance and Community


About the Event Get ready for a night that’s equal parts elegance, fun, and unforgettable entertainment at “A Chocolate Affair: A Night of Elegance and ...

Room 214
Room 214
9/25 - 9/29/2024


In Room 214, stories of love, loss, and resilience unfold within the intimate confines of a single hotel room. Each visitor brings their own challenges ...

Soul Food: 'Tis The Season, Again


Marc Raby’s Soul Food: ‘Tis The Season, Again! The hilarious holiday dramedy returns by popular demand! New Music, New Characters and whole new Soundtrack! Families ...

Chicken & Biscuits
Chicken & Biscuits
11/10 - 11/19/2023


Encore Theatre and Gallery Presents Hilarious Comedy "Chicken & Biscuits" as Regional Premiere   Birmingham, AL - Encore Theatre and Gallery is thrilled to announce ...

Chocolate Covered Cabaret: Emerald City Edition


Join us at Encore Theatre and Gallery for an extraordinary evening of music and entertainment that you won't want to miss! We are beyond excited ...

Proud Mary: A Tribute To An Icon


Get ready to witness a legendary performance like no other! Friday, September 15th at Encore Theatre and Gallery. Mark your calendars for a night of ...

12 Angry Jurors
12 Angry Jurors
8/31 - 9/2/2023


A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. "He doesn't stand a chance," mutters the guard as the 12 ...

Soul of Christmas: A Holiday Musical Revue


We're bringing it back exactly as you requested. "Soul of Christmas" has returned!  The event is best described as a little bit of a party ...

Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias
11/16 - 11/20/2022


Encore Theatre and Gallery opens its fourth season with a limited run of "Steel Magnolias," with a new take on the popular theatre classic.  The ...

Detroit '67
Detroit '67
6/16 - 6/26/2022


Detroit 67 tells the story of conflicting siblings against a backdrop of the race riots that shook Detroit, Michigan, in the summer of 1967. Chelle ...

Moan Them Blues
Moan Them Blues
5/6 - 5/15/2022


Texas native and rising playwright Robert King Jr. brings audiences a new original musical work "Moan Them Blues". King, whose works include "For the Love ...

Marc Raby’s Holiday Inn
Marc Raby’s Holiday Inn
11/18 - 11/20/2021


"Holiday Inn," a new original work by playwright Marc Raby, tells the story of Ava, a devoted daughter who is struggling to keep her family's ...

Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew
10/22 - 11/7/2021


This is an engrossing performance that brims with rhythm and poetry, providing fresh meaning to what we know about the Motor City and humanity as ...

His Shadow
His Shadow
9/10 - 9/26/2021


A disgruntled college freshman tries to step out of his older brothers towering shadow and make a name for himself on the football field. When ...

The Light
The Light
6/11 - 6/20/2021


The Light by Loy A. WebbDirected by: Charnele BrownNo one under 16 permitted. Adult Subject Matter | Suggestive and Strong Language A surprise proposal gift ...

Happy Ending
Happy Ending
11/15 - 11/17/2018


The story of two sisters, Ellie and Vi, who work as maid and laundress for the wealthy Harrisons. As the play begins they are sitting ...

Videos


Arsenic & Old Lace in Birmingham Arsenic & Old Lace
Bean Brown (2/20 - 3/1)
MRS. DOUBTFIRE in Birmingham MRS. DOUBTFIRE
BJCC Concert Hall (6/16 - 6/21)
& Juliet in Birmingham & Juliet
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex [Concert Hall] (5/19 - 5/24)
New Sound In Town in Birmingham New Sound In Town
Stage West (4/17 - 6/21)
Sister Act in Birmingham Sister Act
Stage West (11/14 - 2/1)
MJ in Birmingham MJ
BJCC Concert Hall (2/17 - 2/22)
Ripcord in Birmingham Ripcord
Terrific New Theatre (12/4 - 12/21)
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