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Review: A TUNA CHRISTMAS at Birmingham Festival Theatre
by Cade Lott - December 17, 2024


Birmingham Festival Theatre's 'A Tuna Christmas,' directed by Birmingham native, Ezra Brown, is a quirky, heartwarming look at a Texas town's eccentric holiday season. The close setting of the theater creates a feeling of intimacy, as if you're in the town square with the quirky residents.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL at Northeast Alabama Community College Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Spotlight: CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY at Birmingham Children's Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - December 13, 2024


This holiday season, experience the magic of A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story at Birmingham Children’s Theatre! Adapted by Jerry R. Montoya, this heartwarming production brings Charles Dickens' classic tale to life

ANNIE Takes the BJCC Concert Hall Stage in January
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2024


The American Theatre Guild will present the Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM Series in January. Learn more here!

Theatre Tuscaloosa Academy To Return This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa Academy will return this spring with 6 classes on the line-up. Learn more about the programming and see how to get involved in classes!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Birmingham Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

LIVERPOOL LEGENDS The Complete Beatles Experience Announced At Lyric Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2024


Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Lyric Theatre on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:30pm.

MASTER CLASS Announced At Theatre Tuscaloosa
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa will present 'Master Class' Feb. 5-9, 2025, in the Alabama Power Recital Hall on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405).

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Birmingham Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Theatre Tuscaloosa To Host Surplus Fabric Giveaway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 25, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa will host a Surplus Fabric Giveaway in the Bean-Brown Theatre dressing rooms on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Learn how to attend.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Russell Warne - November 24, 2024


A great production to get into the holiday spirit.

Review: CHICAGO at BJCC/American Theatre Guild
by Cade Lott - November 21, 2024


Chicago is a triumph, with a talented cast and captivating staging that brings the roaring twenties to life. If you’re looking for a night of pure entertainment, look no further than Chicago at the BJCC./American Theatre Guild?

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards
by BWW Awards - November 15, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE To Open Terrific New Theatre 2024/25 Mini-Season
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2024


Terrific New Theatre announced its 2024/25 mini-season will open with a Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George.

The Cloverdale Playhouse Unveils 2025 Season Featuring THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 12, 2024


The Cloverdale Playhouse in Montgomery, Alabama revealed its 2025 season, 'A Season of Give And Take,' focusing on themes of compassion, understanding, and the transactional nature of human interactions. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Academy Adds Second Session To Fall Adult Tap Classes
by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa Academy has added a second session of Adult Tap Classes this Fall. Classes begin on Nov. 12 on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College.

Theatre Tuscaloosa to Hold Open Auditions for MASTER CLASS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 29, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa will hold open auditions for MASTER CLASS. Directed by Dr. Allison Upshaw, the play explores the life of opera diva Maria Callas at an elite training program. Learn more about the auditions and see how to attend.

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Broadway In Birmingham To Present THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2024


THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS has announced a return to the stage at BJCC Concert Hall.

GHOST STORIES AT THE DRISH: A DINNER READING to be Presented at Theatre Tuscaloosa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 24, 2024


Experience a spine-tingling evening with Theatre Tuscaloosa's 'Ghost Stories at the Drish: A Dinner Reading'. Enjoy dramatic readings and dinner in Alabama's haunted Drish House. Learn how to purchase tickets.

INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR Comes to BJCC Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2024


The American Theatre Guild has announced that tickets for the live immersive horror experience, “INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR” will go on sale this Friday, Oct. 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Receives $22,000 in Grants From the Alabama State Council on the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 22, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa received $22,000 in grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to support its 2024-25 season. Learn more about the grant and about the theatre's season!

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

NOISES OFF Announced At Cloverdale Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2024


Cloverdale Playhouse will present NOISES OFF, a comedy by Michael Frayn, directed by Mike Winkelman.

Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards – 2 Weeks Left!
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024


There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.


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Birmingham Children's Theatre (12/7 - 12/21) Tracker
Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical in Birmingham Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical
Bean-Brown Theatre (7/17 - 7/20)
Master Class in Birmingham Master Class
Alabama Recital Hall at Shelton State (2/5 - 2/9)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) in Birmingham SIX (Boleyn Tour)
Von Braun Center [Concert Hall] (2/4 - 2/9)
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters in Birmingham C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
BJCC Theatre (3/2 - 3/2)
A Doublewide, Texas Christmas in Birmingham A Doublewide, Texas Christmas
South City Theatre (12/13 - 12/21)
The Farnsworth Invention in Birmingham The Farnsworth Invention
The Cloverdale Playhouse (2/20 - 3/2)
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) in Birmingham Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex [Concert Hall] (6/24 - 6/29)
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