The Counter
The Counter is a warmly funny and yearning play that follows the unlikely connection between a retired firefighter who visits the same counter every morning for a few cups of coffee and the waitress who is always there to serve him.
Terrific New Theatre
PO Box 130368, Birmingham, AL 35213Birmingham 35213
Upcoming Shows
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a gothic revenge tale about a wronged man who becomes a serial killer, wrapped in beautiful, intense music and sharp irony about justice and society.
It's a Wonderful Life: LIVE
Produced by Ravenswood Productions, It's a Wonderful Life: LIVE is a special holiday production presented at Terrific New Theatre in December. This production is a special add-on event separate from TNT's regular season package.
Casey and Diana
Nick Green's Casey and Diana dramatizes Princess Diana's 1991 visit to Toronto's Casey House, focusing on the staff and residents finding hope and dignity during the AIDS crisis and highlighting Diana's role in breaking stigma. Commissioned by the Stratford Festival and...
An Oak Tree
An Oak Tree is a one-man play starring favorite local actor and improv artist Nick Crawford. Each performance includes a different guest performer reading their lines live from a script for the very first time, creating a unique experience for every audience.
TBA
TNT's season finale is listed as TBA, pending rights and permissions, and will serve as the final production of the 2026-2027 season.
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Review: ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING at ACTA Theatre
ACTA Theatre’s production of Elvis Has Left the Building delivers a fun and chaotic night of comedy for an entertaining and enjoyable night out at the theatre.…
Review: 1776 at ACTA Theatre
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
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
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
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: & JULIET at BJCC Concert Hall
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Review: RECON$TRUXION at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
What makes ReCON$truXion an all-American world premiere?…
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
What did our critic think of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Alabama Shakespeare Festival?…
Review: MJ at BJCC/American Theatre Guild
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
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…
Past Shows
29 total · showing 11–20
PRETTY FIRE
ARE YOU READY for a terrific collaboration?Tam DeBolt, at Terrific New Theatre, and Marc Raby, from Encore Theatre and Gallery, are teaming up for this incredible, ONLINE presentation. Written by Tony-nominated Charlayne Woodard, this one-woman experience weaves stories of a...
Throw Me On The Burnpile and Light Me Up
In TNT's third offering of its "WRITTEN IN THE SOUTH" series, you'll hear about a lecherous goat, Pentecostals on the radio, a clutter of in-bred cats, phone calls from death row, and Daddy’s burnpile. Experience a delicious and magical stew of stories about growing up in Grady...
FeaturedThe Devil On The Wall or, That Time I Got Kidnapped
Jamie Campbell relives the time he was kidnapped as a child in this solo performance that is part comedy, part storytelling, and 100% true. Travel back to 1991 as Jamie returns to what he calls the “greatest adventure of my life.” Harrowing at points, and astounding in others...
Shirley Valentine
It’s been 30 years since Willy Russell introduced audiences to Shirley Valentine, the put-upon Liverpool housewife who rediscovers her zest for life on a surreptitious holiday in Greece. She always wanted to travel. Now she has her chance. Does she have the courage to go? And if...
Six Character in Search of a Play
MAY 18 SHOW IS SOLD OUT. Del has agreed to come into town EARLY and do a show on MAY 17th, too!!! ******************* Sordid Lives creator Del Shores new one-man show directed by Emerson Collins proves once again that he is not a writer, he’s a self-proclaimed thief! In "Six...
SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF A PLAY
Texas-born writer, director, producer and actor Del Shores will once again bring his own brand of Southern humor to town when his new one-man show takes the stage at Terrific New Theatre – for TWO NIGHT ONLY - on May 17 and May 18 at 8 p.m. After the performance, the TNT...
Pump Boys and Dinettes
The "Pump Boys" sell high octane on HWY 57. The "Dinettes" run the Double Cupp dinner next door. Together they fashion an evening of county western songs that make your heart beat and make you laugh. Everyone plays an instrument...guitar, piano, bass, and even kitchen utensils...
NUNSENSE
Come and enjoy the crazy antics of five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent. When their cook accidentally serves up some tainted soup, 52 of the sisters are poisoned and die, leaving only five living nuns who were not at home the day of the toxic meal. When the...
SPLIT IN THREE
TNT is thrilled to announce this ALABAMA Premiere, a play by Atlanta-based playwright Daryl Lisa Fazio. SPLIT IN THREE is set in the Mississippi Delta, 1969. The Supreme Court has put its foot down and in this last county, desegregation must dissolve. Poor sisters, Nola and...
THE BIG MEAL
Winner! 2010 New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award 2012 Lucille Lortel Award Nomination - Outstanding Play Somewhere in America, in a typical suburban restaurant on a typical night, Sam and Nicole first meet. Sparks fly. And so begins an expansive tale that traverses five...
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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! Birmingham Children's Theatre (9/26-10/15) |
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William Shakespeare's As You Like It Alabama Shakespeare Festival (4/15-5/02) |
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Hamilton BJCC Concert Hall (9/22-9/27) |
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The Red Clay Strays, Shane Smith and The Saints & Brent Cobb Legacy Arena (10/31-10/31) |
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The Play That Goes Wrong Alabama Shakespeare Festival (10/01-10/25) |
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Elf The Musical Alabama Shakespeare Festival (11/25-12/27) |
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Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical Theatre Tuscaloosa (7/16-7/25) |
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indown indown (12/11-12/11) |
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Weird Al Yankovic at Wharf Amphitheater Wharf Amphitheater (10/03-10/03) |
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Come from Away Red Mountain Theatre (8/19-9/20) |
