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SWEENEY TODD and More Set for Terrific New Theatre 6-Show 40th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Terrific New Theatre has unveiled its 40th anniversary season, featuring six productions including Sweeney Todd, a one-man show with rotating guest performers, and the regional premiere of Casey and Diana.

poptropicaslutz! Release New Album ‘the new 925’
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Nick Crawford and Christian Cicilia of Los Angeles (via New York) duo poptropicaslutz! have unveiled their magnum opus, ‘the new 925.' Listen to it now!

Terrific New Theatre To Host DEL SHORES WRITERS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

The Del Shores Foundation will present its third annual Del Shores Foundation Writers Festival March 14-16 at Terrific New Theatre (TNT) in Birmingham. The festival will feature live stage readings of all three winning scripts from the Del Shores Foundation Writers Search along with panels featuring industry experts in theatre and film focused specifically on writing.

Poptropicaslutz! Share New Single 'tryna get that kate moss 2025'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

Genre-fluid musical duo poptropicaslutz! have announced their sophomore album ‘the new 925’ out March 28th. Building on the release of the lead single, the band presents a new puzzle-piece to the project with “tryna get that kate moss 2025.” Listen to it now!

poptropicaslutz! Share New Single 'True Colors'
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023

Imbuing their auto-tuned melodies with traces of Fall Out Boy, Hellogoodbye, Juice WRLD, Kelly Clarkson, and ‘10s SoundCloud rap, 21-year-old Christian Cicilia and 22-year-old Nick Crawford’s debut EP Just In Case The World Ends (2022) showcased their penchant for blending maximalist production with pop-punk for a highly danceable song.

poptropicaslutz! Share New Single 'Upside Down' Featuring PmBata
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023

Seamlessly pairing pulsating electronic synths with classic pop-punk guitar riffs, the track boasts a featured verse from new age hip-hop artist PmBata and production from Courtney Ballard (5SOS, Jessie J) and Kodeblooded (Sueco, Connor Kaufman). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

poptropicaslutz! to Release Debut Album 'Face For The Radio'
by Michael Major - Jul 10, 2023

Imbuing their auto-tuned melodies with traces of Fall Out Boy, Hellogoodbye, Juice WRLD, Kelly Clarkson, and ‘10s SoundCloud rap, their debut EP just in case the world ends (2022) showcased their penchant for blending maximalist production with pop-punk for a highly danceable fusion of “hyper-punk”.

poptropicaslutz! & aldrch Share New Single 'wow!'
by Michael Major - Apr 20, 2023

alt-pop wunderkinds poptropicaslutz! and aldrch share “wow!”, the second single in a series of joint releases leading up to their split EP, Gossip Team. The bouncy new track gives us a clear glimpse into the heart of the project, putting a fresh, current spin on the Y2K bops we all reminisce about without falling into imitation. 

poptropicaslutz! & aldrch Announce Split EP & Share Lead Single 'ready set go'
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023

poptropicaslutz! - comprised of 20-year old Christian Cicilia and 21-year-old Nick Crawford- are genuinely living out their dream. Newly signed to punk/alternative incubator Epitaph Records, they’re actively working on the much-anticipated follow-up to their 2022 just in case the world ends DELUXE EP.

poptropicaslutz! Release New Single 'Sierra Echo X-Ray'
by Michael Major - Jan 11, 2023

New York duo poptropicaslutz! enter 2023 with a bang and their brand-new single “Sierra Echo X-Ray'. Produced and co-written by Chris Lyon, (Chainsmokers, Rina Sawayama, Carly Rae Jepsen) together they built a whimsical soundscape of pulsating synths and glitchy transitions contrasted by dynamic drum patterns.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Red Mountain Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 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.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; at Theatre of Gadsden Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Red Mountain Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

poptropicaslutz! & Magnolia Park Collab On New Single 'catastrophe'
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2022

poptropicaslutz!, share a new single titled “catastrophe” with Epitaph labelmates Magnolia Park. Produced by Lucky West (DREAMERS, Weathers) and Morgoth (Polyphia, JuiceWrld), the Gen-Z musicians come together for an intersection of hyper-pop and easy-core, supported by a shared pop sensibility.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; University of Montevallo's A NEW BRAIN Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Hyper-Punks poptropicaslutz! Share New Track 'bittersweet teeth'
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2022

Brimming with catchy hooks and an edgy pop-punk fueled energy, the song’s distorted power chords are blended with a pulsating rhythm and sparkly alt-pop synths. Effected by a vocal reverb, the duo’s lyrics demonstrate their quick-witted writing style through their astute ability to create tunes about nearly anything. Plus, check out tour dates!

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Aggie's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021

This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Aggie's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021

Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Terrific New Theatre Presents Immersive EVERY BRILLIANT THING Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2020

With its next play, Terrific New Theatre will make history by staging its first-ever pop-up production. Every Brilliant Thing, a one-man show, will be performed at the Magic City Acceptance Center's new Youth Center, located at the corner of Third Avenue South and 32nd Street, three blocks east of TNT's longtime home at Pepper Place. The production a?" which stars Nick Crawford, one of Birmingham's most talented, versatile and acclaimed actors a?" will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 30 through Feb.15, plus two Sunday matinees.

Terrific New Theatre Begins It's 34th Season On August 8th
by Julie Musbach - Jul 11, 2019

Terrific New Theatre, under Executive Director Tam DeBolt, announces a 34th season featuring offerings that are innovative by local community theater standards and are firsts in the storied history of TNT.