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1631 Fourth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
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Review: 1776 at ACTA Theatre

Review: 1776 at ACTA Theatre

by Luke Richards · July 12, 2026

Bringing the founding of the United States to life through humor, memorable music, and a talented cast, ACTA creates a production that remains captivating throughout, never losing sight of the heart behind the history.…

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Virginia Samford Theatre

Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Virginia Samford Theatre

by Cade Lott · June 21, 2026

With sharp timing, genuine chemistry, and a standout youth ensemble, the VST’s revival of Bye Bye Birdie is a masterclass in poise and preparation; running at the Virginia Samford Theatre through June 28.…

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at BJCC

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at BJCC

by Cade Lott · June 18, 2026

Taking a beloved 90s movie and turning it into a Broadway musical is a tall order. You're competing with nostalgia, a legendary film performance, and the simple fact that what works on a movie screen doesn't always translate to the stage. Tuesday night, the North American tour of Mrs. Doubtfire open…

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Red Mountain Theatre

Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Red Mountain Theatre

by Luke Richards · June 13, 2026

Red Mountain Theatre's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid brings one of Disney's most beloved stories to the stage with familiar songs, beloved characters, and a talented cast.…

Review: MJ at BJCC/American Theatre Guild

Review: MJ at BJCC/American Theatre Guild

by Cade Lott · February 19, 2026

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or simply looking for world class entertainment, MJ doesn’t disappoint. Don’t miss your chance to catch this “Thriller” at the BJCC, running now through February 22nd. …

Review: RENT at Virginia Samford Theatre

Review: RENT at Virginia Samford Theatre

by Cade Lott · February 14, 2026

I saw RENT opening night at the Virginia Samford Theatre this past Thursday, and honestly, it’s exactly what the Birmingham theatre scene needs right now. There’s something about the VST’s intimate setup that just works for this show—it strips away the 'big touring production' polish and le…

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Virginia Samford Theatre

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Virginia Samford Theatre

by Cade Lott · December 13, 2025

To Kill a Mockingbird' at the VST is a potent and timely revival of a classic story. With sharp direction and a deeply affecting performance by the cast, this production brings Harper Lee's tale of justice, prejudice, and childhood innocence vividly to life. It is a stirring courtroom drama and a po…

Past Shows

17 total · showing 11–17

Detroit '67

Detroit '67

Jun 16 – Jun 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 (Shronda Major) and Lank (Jeremy Jefferson) are brother and sister who share their recently inherited childhood home. They work...

Moan Them Blues

Moan Them Blues

May 6 – May 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 of Mahalia" and "The Voices of Donny Hathaway", transports you to one of the country dive bars that were the focal point of...

Marc Raby’s Holiday Inn

FeaturedMarc Raby’s Holiday Inn

Nov 18 – Nov 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 beloved business afloat. In the midst of the already-existing chaos surrounding the family bed and breakfast, an exposed family secret...

Skeleton Crew

FeaturedSkeleton Crew

Oct 22 – Nov 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 a whole. In Skeleton Crew, four employees at Detroit's last tiny auto plant, a once-thriving factorythat is now barely staffed to run...

His Shadow

FeaturedHis Shadow

Sep 10 – Sep 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 tragedy strikes, the course of his career is challenged, and his life is altered. His Shadow is a story of ambition and activism: which...

The Light

FeaturedThe Light

Jun 11 – Jun 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 puts the future of Genesis and Rashad's relationship at risk when they are forced to confront a devastating secret from...

Happy Ending

FeaturedHappy Ending

Nov 15 – Nov 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 at the kitchen table in a tenement apartment in Harlem, lamenting the end of their good times. Mr. Harrison has discovered his wife in an act of...

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We The People in Birmingham We The People
South Jackson Performing Arts Center (10/16-10/18)
Hamilton (Angelica Company) in Birmingham Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex [Concert Hall] (9/22-9/27)
Weird Al Yankovic at Wharf Amphitheater in Birmingham Weird Al Yankovic at Wharf Amphitheater
Wharf Amphitheater (10/03-10/03)
Midsummer Nights Swing - Ice Cream Social in Birmingham Midsummer Nights Swing - Ice Cream Social
South Jackson Performing Arts Center (9/10-9/10)
Hamilton in Birmingham Hamilton
BJCC Concert Hall (9/22-9/27)
Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait in Birmingham Three Days Grace, I Prevail & The Funeral Portrait
Orion Amphitheater (10/30-10/30)
Company in Birmingham Company
South Jackson Performing Arts Center (11/06-11/15)
Oktoberfest in Birmingham Oktoberfest
South Jackson Performing Arts Center (9/26-9/26)
A Christmas Carol by David van Belle in Birmingham A Christmas Carol by David van Belle
Citadel Theatre (11/21-12/24)
Arsenic and Old Lace in Birmingham Arsenic and Old Lace
South Jackson Performing Arts Center (10/01-10/04)