Theatre and Dance

"Constellation" follows the lives and loves of an African-American family in the deep South--Huntsville, Alabama--as they are forced to come to terms with a distrubing past marked by an unrequited interacial affair in the 1950's.

Ars Nova is bringing in the big guns from New York for their production of "Carousel." Rebecca Luker, born and raised in Birmingham and now living in New York, is flying to Huntsville to star in "Carousel."

A Huntsville perennial favorite, Fantasy Playhouse presents their 17th annual performance of the classic Charles Dickens tale, "A Christmas Carol." Join Ebeneezer, Tiny Tim, and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, as they discover the true spirit of Christmas.

Huntsville Community Chorus presents "Seussical" the musical based on the works of beloved children's author Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

The 2006-07 Broadway Theatre League in Huntsville includes Hairspray, November 3-5; Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, November 24-26; The Producers, January 12-14; On Golden Pond, March 2-4; and Wonderful Town, March 30-April 1.

An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, “Jekyll & Hyde” is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart.

"The Diary of Anne Frank" presented by the award winning Troupe Randolph follows the Holocaust Remembrance Day. Anne Frank would have been 76 years old this year.

Randolph School's "What You Will" drama shines at 2006 Alabama State Thespian Conference.

Grissom High School in Huntsville presents their version of the popular dance movie, "Footloose." When dancing is banned in the town of Bomont, Texas, the teenagers "dare to dance."

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Theatre Huntsville is the result of the 1997 merger of the 18-year-old Twickenham Repertory Company, Inc. (TRC), and the 47-year-old Huntsville Little Theatre (HLT).

On January 20-21 & 26-28, 2006, Playwright Jeff Robertson brings Theatre Huntsville's first-ever original production to the VBC Playhouse stage, "The Trial of Frank James."

On January 20-21 & 26-28, 2006, Playwright Jeff Robertson brings Theatre Huntsville's first-ever original production to the VBC Playhouse stage, "The Trial of Frank James."

If you're tired of the commercialism of today’s hectic holiday season, then you should take a break and see Trinity United Methodist Church's production of "A Christmas Tale."

See photos and read my review of Ars Nova's production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast."

Amy Grant Lights Up Huntsville

The Women, a modern comedy of manners and Clare Boothe Luce's second play, opened on Broadway in 1936 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre with an all-female cast that included Arlene Francis, Marjorie Main and Doris Day. It was a satire on the idleness of wealthy wives and divorcees.

Art Garfunkel's performance in Huntsville left the audience screaming for more...more Simon and Garfunkel tunes, that is. Garfunkel got a standing ovation for "Mrs. Robinson," "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," and, of course, "Sounds of Silence."

In "Lil Abner," the legendary citizens of Dogpatch, U.S.A., find their peaceful lives of rustic simplicity disturbed when the government names their town the most unnecessary place in the whole country, thereby setting the stage for evacuation of the town so that atomic testing can take place.

Grissom High School Fine Arts is holding a silent auction in conjunction with their production of "Li'l Abner" to raise money for their drama department. Email your bid in by noon on April 3rd.

Independent Musical Productions (IMP) is the most respected theatre company in Huntsville. They are known to tackle such complex and epic shows as "The Civil War" and "Ragtime" with great success and accomplishment. Most of the credit goes to IMP's founder and director, Vivienne Atkins, who has a talent for casting and directing exceptional shows.

I love theatre and try to see as many shows as I can. Here I share with you my thoughts on the local theatre scene and photos from dress rehearsals.

Windham Entertainment, where you will find quality entertainment at affordable prices or where you can find work if you have a talent in music, theatre, or acting.

Theatre Huntsville's "Fuddy Meers" is quite a laugh--don't miss out on the fun January 21-22 and 27-29, 2005 at 7:30 pm and January 23 & 29, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the VBC Playhouse.

"Word on the Street" is a contemporary Christian musical of Mary, Joseph, and God's gift of grace and faith. This is the Christmas story set in today's language and times.

Grissom High School is presenting an inexpensive classic holiday show for the whole family. "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" is a production of the students at Grissom High School's drama department.

I just saw "The Full Monty!" My husband said it was "lively;" I thought it was funny and very entertaining. I was surprised when Broadway Theatre League had announced that "The Full Monty" was coming to Huntsville. After all, this is the South and the Bible Belt, no less. So, it was with a little trepidation that we went to see "The Full Monty"--not having any idea what to expect.

The Renaissance Theatre in Huntsville presents the long awaited sequel to "Smoke on the Mountain." The "Sanders Family Christmas" by Connie Ray and Alan Bailey is a holiday treat for your whole family.

Ars Nova shows off the music and talent of Huntsville's performing arts with their production of "Hello, Dolly!" Costumes from the Broadway production of "Hello, Dolly!" are part of this local Huntsville show.

Ars Nova shows off the music and talent of Huntsville's performing arts with their production of "Hello, Dolly!" Costumes from the Broadway production of "Hello, Dolly!" are part of this local Huntsville show.

The Woman In Black, Susan Hill’s novel, adapted for the stage by Stephen Mallatratt, is a good, old-fashioned ghost story that is virtually guaranteed to scare you.

On October 19, 2004, Huntsville actors gathered to honor the best in theatre in Huntsville. Similar to the "Tony Awards" on Broadway, these local awards mean a lot to the community's actors.

"POPCORN" by Ben Elton is set in the Beverly Hills home of Tarantino-style, Oscar winning movie director, Bruce Delamitri, Popcorn is a satirical comedy thriller with the firing capacity of a hit squad.

The Renaissance Theatre presents "Sordid Lives," perfect for the Southern theatre. "Sordid Lives" is a tragic tale of loss, love and white trash etiquette."

Renaissance Theatre produces another unusual show called "Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music." Eve, who lives over the Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music Bar is paid a visit by her niece Catherine, a novice nun who’s been asked to leave her convent.

Renaissance Theatre is presenting "Standing On My Knees" on their Alpha Stage. It's a powerful, provocative and affecting study of a gifted poet struggling to come to terms with the schizophrenia which is undermining her art and her life.

Six men competing as women in a beauty pageant sounds like a LOT of fun to me. The way I understand it, the audience gets to pick the winner of The Pageant each night. This is one contest you won't want to miss!

The Huntsville Community Chorus brings "Jesus Christ Superstar" to the stage in Huntsville for a show that rivals the professional productions you may have seen.

Huntsville is in for an entertaining time as Michael Gimenez and Ovation Arts presents the world premiere of "The Chorus Linebackers," an original musical written, produced and directed by Gimenez. This show reminds one of "Grease" mixed with "West Side Story" and contains lots of dancing and all original music written by Gimenez.

Theatre Huntsville has saved perhaps it's best show for the last in their 2003-2004 season with the very smart and very witty, "factional" (fiction based on fact) play, "Camping with Henry and Tom."

Chris Bowser of Huntsville is only 16-years old but he's had his own children theatre for three years. He started Everest Theatre in the fall of 2001 and has produced ten shows.

Sensitive and probing, "ELEEMOSYNARY" examines the subtle and often perilous relationship between three remarkable women; a young girl, her mother, and her grandmother.

Huntsville's Broadway Theatre League announces the shows that will be in its 2004-2005 season. Theatre goers will enjoy "42nd Street," "The Full Monty," "Cirque Dreams,""Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Oklahoma!" "Stomp," "Tim Conway & Harvey Korman," and "Lazer Vaudeville."

Independent Musical Productions presents "Ragtime", the epic musical by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. "Ragtime" paints a nostalgic and powerful portrait of life in turn of the century America.

Local theatre and concert reviews for Huntsville Alabama.

What happens when you parody characters and plots from almost every Southern play imaginable, and sprinkle them with the flavor of "Gone With The Wind"? You get the hilarious "Murder in the Magnolias" by Tim Kelly.

The Huntsville Community Chorus' production of "Oliver!" will steal your heart as 15 orphan boys dance and sing in this local production, onstage through August 4th.

Independent Musical Productions presents the musical comedy "Into the Woods" through August 4th at Lee High School. Find out what happened after "happily ever after" in your favorite fairy tales.

Theatre Huntsville turns to Ballybeg, Ireland for its final production of the season. The five Mundy sisters will dance right into your heart in this production.

The Renaissance Theatre the in historic Lincoln Mills Commissary building is presenting a new play by local playwright, Bob Baker. This play has many twists and a surprise ending!

Theatre Huntsville is taking Shakespeare to the mountain--Monte Sano, that is--for the third year. Pack your picnic basket and join them at the Monte Sano State Park Amphitheatre this weekend and next. You'll come away with a whole new outlook on the classics.

Check out our review of "Mikado" from Ars Nova. This Gilbert & Sullivan is filled with colorful costumes and lots of action.

The Huntsville Community Chorus presented their big spring musical, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." Read my review and see candid photos of the cast and crew.

Site includes events, awards, catalog, list of board, faculty, and students, productions, resources, and sponsors.

This bellydancing club was founded in 1976 to provide fellowship and to teach the art of Middle Eastern dance.

Individual and season ticket information, mailing list sign up and show highlights.

Current and next month's schedule of events, complete with directions.

Schedule of classes, plays and special events that teach children creative drama and the arts and how to make scenes.

HCCA, a volunteer organization, performs classical, contemporary and light musical concerts in three concert settings each season plus two musical theater productions, one in the spring and one in the summer.

All 4 local theatre listings on one page plus a message board to discuss the movies, What's Playing in the Shoals, and the Top 25 Box Office Winners for the previous week.

Intimate performance space offering Huntsville's audiences original regional plays and Broadway productions featuring the very best of local talent. Located in the Historic Lincoln Mill Center.

You'll find a list of plays for the season, ticket information, volunteer opportunities, past season listings, and a brief history of the theatre.

Named in honor of Dr. Werner Von Braun and host to various community events throughout the year. Calendar of events and ticket information available online.

Randolph School's "What You Will" drama shines at 2006 Alabama State Thespian Conference.

Christmas would not be complete without a performance of the holiday's favorite, The Nutcracker. Here's some pictures behind the scenes of the 2010 version by the Huntsville Ballet Company. The children make the show a delight for audiences each year.