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Alabama Shakespeare Festival Unveils Seven Productions for 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2024


Alabama Shakespeare Festival reveals its 2024-25 season lineup, featuring a diverse mix of classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and family-friendly performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Tuscaloosa's ANYTHING GOES Moves to The Bama Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa's summer musical, ANYTHING GOES, is moving to the Bama Theatre due to construction delays at the Bean-Brown Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at BJCC/American Theatre Guild
by Cade Lott - May 01, 2024


With all the glitz and glamor of the iconic film, Pretty Woman: The Musical is a triumphant celebration of love, laughter, and fashion.

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Magic City Acceptance Academy
by Cade Lott - April 23, 2024


Magic City Acceptance Academy has outdone themselves with their vibrant production of 'Little Shop of Horrors.' Under the skilled direction of Mr. Spiro Gerontakis, this beloved musical blossomed on stage.

Terrific New Theatre Announces New Matching Gift For $2.3M Capital Campaign
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2024


Terrific New Theatre has launched an additional matching gift program for its “R3 Capital Campaign: Relocate, Renovate, Reopen.” A donor who wishes to remain anonymous has pledged to match new donations up to a total of $150,000.

Theatre Tuscaloosa to Hold Auditions For ANYTHING GOES in May
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa is holding open auditions for the Cole Porter classic, ANYTHING GOES. See what you need to audition, and learn more about the show.

Spotlight: JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL at Birmingham Children's Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - April 15, 2024


Junie B. Jones The Musical only at Birmingham Childre's Theatre

Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience
by Student Blogger: Carissa Ferguson - April 01, 2024


From my perspective, there is one crucial way to stay afloat in college - organization and planning. It took me a while to get to where I am today, but as a second semester senior, I feel confident that I can navigate whatever chaos gets thrown my way. Using trial and error, I was able to find a few specific tools to assist me in my crazy everyday life.

SIX, MAMMA MIA!, and More Set For Huntsville's 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2024


Broadway Theatre League in Huntsville has announced its 2024-25 season lineup, kicking off this November! Learn more about the full season here!

Shelton State Adds Saturday Matinee Performance to THE DIVINERS
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2024


Due to high demand and limited seating, Shelton State adds a performance to the run of The Diviners on Saturday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in the D-rooms on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Rd).

Student Blog: A Small Glimpse of Senior Year as a Musical Theatre Major
by Student Blogger: Carissa Ferguson - March 25, 2024


It feels like just yesterday I was arriving at The University of Alabama’s campus in my pink, cloth mask with bright eyes and big dreams for the next four years of my life. If only that freshman girl could see me now as I’m settling into my last semester of senior year. Things are busy, but I am slowly knocking things off my very last academic 'to do list.'

PROJECT BROADWAY Returns With Theatre Tuscaloosa
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa has announced the return of Project Broadway, a summer intensive workshop for teens in which theatre professionals work side-by-side with participants to craft a unique Broadway-style musical that they write, rehearse, and perform in just one week -June 10-14- in the Sandra Hall Ray Fine Arts Center at Shelton State Community College.

Red Mountain Theatre and UAB Department of Theatre Team Up To Present SISTER ACT the Musical In April
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2024


Experience the joyous musical SISTER ACT, a co-production by Red Mountain Theatre and UAB Department of Theatre.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 24-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.

Shelton State Community College to Present THE DIVINERS in April
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2024


Shelton State will present The Diviners in the D-rooms on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Academy Adds Three Spring Classes to Programming
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa Academy is adding three classes to this spring's line-up. Learn about the classes!

Student Blog: How Meal Prepping Can Change Your Artistry For The Better
by Student Blogger: Carissa Ferguson - February 27, 2024


One habit I've picked up during my time as a BFA Musical Theatre student is meal prepping. I know... eye roll. I'm sure to the non-meal-prepper; this whole blog might sound like the nagging mom who cries, 'Make sure you eat the carrots and broccoli I packed!' as she drops her son off at elementary school. But as an emerging artist, I've slowly realized how much the theatre industry prioritizes work over the value of a healthy human.

HADESTOWN Comes to Birmingham Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2024


HADESTOWN, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will be performed as part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM series and will take the BJCC Concert Hall stage March 19–24, 2024.

SWAN LAKE Comes to Alabama Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024


World Ballet Series: Swan Lake comes to the Alabama Theatre next month. The performance is on March 24 at 6:00 pm.

SIX, BEETLEJUICE, and More Headline Broadway in Birmingham 2024-25 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2024


Broadway in Birmingham has announced its 2024-2025 season, including Chicago, Annie, Six, Les Miserables, Beetlejuice, and Tina - The Tina Turner Musical.

Theatre Tuscaloosa Plans Its Ninth Annual Online Auction
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2024


Theatre Tuscaloosa is hosting its ninth annual online fundraising event 'Lights, Camera, Auction!' March 28-31, 2024. Learn more about the event here!

Red Mountain Theatre to Present THE COLOR PURPLE in February
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2024


Red Mountain Theatre brings The Color Purple, a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, to Birmingham. Follow Celie's journey from neglect and abuse to finding strength and radiance within.

Theatre Tuscaloosa to Hold Open Auditions For THE DIVINERS in February
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2024


The Diviners: Open auditions for a modern-day parable set in 1930s Indiana. A mentally challenged boy with a gift befriends a disillusioned preacher, leading to calamity. Directed by Tina Turley.

INTO THE WOODS Comes to the Virginia Samford Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2024


Into the Woods comes to the Virginia Samford Theatre in February. Performances will run February 1-18, 2024.

Clint Black Returns to the Alabama Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024


Country legend Clint Black will be at the Alabama Theatre in Birmingham with special guests Lisa Hartman Black and Lily Pearl Black on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.


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