Articles Index
Ars Nova Presents "Carousel"
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."
Threatre Review: "Seussical"
Huntsville Community Chorus presents "Seussical" the musical based on the works of beloved children's author Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.
Independent Musical Productions Presents "Jekyll & Hyde"
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.
Theatre Randolph Earn Awards at 2006 Alabama Thespian Conference
Randolph School's "What You Will" drama shines at 2006 Alabama State Thespian Conference.
Grissom High School Presents "Footloose"
Footloose is the perfect musical for a high school and Grissom Fine Arts does it proud--it's fun and energetic and lets the kids lead a fight against something they really believe in: dancing. Footloose was one of the better 1980's dance movies.
Theatre Women Spotlights "The Women"
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.
Theatre Review: "Li'L Abner"
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 Fine Arts Silent Auction
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.
IMP Fundraiser: "A Taste of the Classics"
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.
2000-2004 Theatre Reviews
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.
Theatre Review: "The Full Monty" Unveiled in Huntsville
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.
Theatre Huntsville Presents "Woman in Black"
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.
Alpha Stage Heats Up with "Popcorn"
"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 but it leaves you with a thought-provoking question.
Renaissance Theatre Shows Off with "Sordid Lives"
The Renaissance Theatre presents "Sordid Lives," perfect for the Southern theatre. "Sordid Lives" is a tragic tale of loss, love and white trash etiquette."
2004 Wings Award Winners & Photos
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.
Theatre Review: "Nice People Dancing To Good Country Music"
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.
Theatre Review: "Moon Over Buffalo"
Theatre Huntsville goes back to the 1950's with their current production of "Moon Over Buffalo." In this backstage farce,an acting couple—not exactly the Lunts—are on tour in Buffalo in 1953.
"Standing On My Knees" Stands Out on Alpha Stage
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.
"Pageant" Struts Onto Renaissance Stage
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!
"Jesus Christ Superstars" Onstage at VBC
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.
World Premiere of "Chorus Linebackers"
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 Sets Up "Camping With Henry & Tom"
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."
Young Huntsville Actor Starts Everest Theatre
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.
Theatre Review: "ELEEMOSYNARY"
Sensitive and probing, "ELEEMOSYNARY" examines the subtle and often perilous relationship between three remarkable women; a young girl, her mother, and her grandmother.
2004-2005 Broadway Theatre League Season
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."
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