BWW Preview: 'Tis the Season for Theatre
By: Marietta Lunceford Nov. 23, 2015
I know that December can be an overwhelming and hectic time of year. But I also know that there are those days that you just need a break from all of the running around and partying. And I know the perfect thing for you to do- see a live production!
One of your new traditions should be Ravenswood Productions presentation of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE! presented at Birmingham Festival Theatre. It is a wonderful production featuring some of the best actors in Birmingham. Started in Chicago and now one of that city's most beloved traditions, Birmingham is lucky to have this professional, family friendly classic brought to life each holiday season by this company. To read my review from last year click here. This gem runs from December 11-27. I attended the show last year on Christmas Eve (matinee at 2:30 that day) and it was a lovely way to spend the afternoon.
Presented in the style of an old radio show of the 40's, the costumes, set, and delightfully classic story will take you away from all of the troubles of the present. For ticket information go to www.WonderfulLifeLive.com or call 844-4-CLARENCE (844-425-2736).
South City Theatre in Pelham is presenting THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! A light hearted Christmas play featuring many kids and laughs, this offering runs December 4-5 and 10-12 at 7:30 and December 6 at 2pm. Call 205-621-2128 or go to www.southcitytheatre.com.
Theatre Downtown is presenting an original work by Daniel Martin as an end of the year fundraiser. Part scripted, part improv, THE MISS GOOSEPATCH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT ends differently every night depending on what the audience wants. Sure to be a fun night with a Theatre Downtown twist, this show will be presented December 3-5 and 9-12 at 8pm and December 6 at 2. Go to www.theatredowntown.org or call 205-565-8838 for tickets and information.
The Hoover Library is presenting SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL December 3-5 at 7:30. Directed by Jack Mann and full of great local talent, this classic will be an excellent way to get in the holiday spirit. Call 205-444-7888 or go to www.thelibrarytheatre.com.
Red Mountain Theatre Company presents a HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR in their Cabaret Theatre December 3-20, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2. Call 205-324-2424 or go to www.redmountaintheatre.org for tickets. Spotlighting the children from their theatre camps and classes as well as some of their adult regulars, this promises to be a delight.
The Alabama Ballet presents their annual favorite THE NUTCRACKER from December 11-20. Call 205-202-8142 for more information.
From long time classics like IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: LIVE! at Festival Theatre to innovative new shows like THE MISS GOOSEPATCH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT at Theatre Downtown, from the heart of Birmingham to see the HOLIDAY SPECTATULAR to out in Pelham for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER! we are covered from north to south and with any kind of show your heart desires this holiday season. Take some time out of all of that shopping and eating to enjoy a meaningful, heartwarming, entertaining or just plain hilarious time at the theatre. Happy Holidays!
Photo courtesy of Ravenswood Productions.
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