Birmingham Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations

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....

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?...

Review: DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
by Russell Warne - September 29, 2024

'Hell's bells!' Alabama Shakespeare Fest has a production full of heart....

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Red Mountain Theatre
by Cade Lott - July 30, 2024

Red Mountain Theatre's 'Beautiful' is a must-see! The music is timeless, the story is inspiring, and the performances will leave you feeling the earth move....

Review: JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT at Alabama Shakespeare Fest
by Russell Warne - July 14, 2024

What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT AT ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FEST at Alabama Shakespeare Festival?...

Review: ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Birmingham Festival Theatre
by Cade Lott - June 23, 2024

Birmingham Festival Theatre's 'Rocky Horror Show' is a fun, campy, and entertaining night out. It delivers on the show's promise of laughter, audience participation, and a healthy dose of the bizarre. If you're looking for a good time, this show is worth checking out. ...

Review: MARY POPPINS at Red Mountain Theater
by Cade Lott - June 20, 2024

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins enchants audiences with its whimsical charm, heartwarming story, and spectacular performances. A must-see for fans of all ages!...

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....

Review: MEAN GIRLS at BJCC Concert Hall is a Fetching Good Time
by David Edward Perry - October 18, 2023

The touring company of 'Mean Girls' is an energetic cast with a 'fetch'ing chemistry that you should see before school lets out.  ert Hall?...

Review: SOUND AND CINEMA: A CRESCENDO OF ORCHESTRAS BRINGING MOVIES LIVE IN CONCERT
by David Edward Perry - October 06, 2023

What did our critic think of SOUND AND CINEMA: ORCHESTRAS ARE BRINGING MOVIES LIVE IN CONCERT...

Review: LIZZIE: THE ROCK MUSICAL at Actors Community Playhouse
by David Edward Perry - August 14, 2023

What did our critic think of LIZZIE: THE ROCK MUSICAL at Actors Community Playhouse?...

Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Red Mountain Theatre
by David Edward Perry - July 27, 2023

What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE?...

BWW Review: RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE'S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Gets You into the Spirit Through the Eyes of a Child
by David Edward Perry - December 10, 2021

Red Mountain Theatre’s Holiday Spectacular” is a joyful celebration of song, laughter, togetherness, and hope. Things with COVID may have dulled your view of unity right now. This production clears the isolation fog and allows you to believe in miracles again seeing with the eyes of a child....

BWW Review: The Touring Company of WAITRESS Brought Flavor, Song, and Heart to the BJCC CONCERT HALL
by David Edward Perry - November 09, 2021

If you are skilled in the kitchen you know sugar, butter and flour are the holy trinity of baking.  “Waitress” is a moving musical made with a similar simple recipe. Take two people, mix them with love, and let it rise. ...

BWW Review: BACK TO BROADWAY Sparks Memories with Musical Theatre Magic at RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE
by David Edward Perry - October 29, 2021

If you heard a thunderous boom last night, it wasn't Doc Brown's DeLorean. It was Red Mountain Theatre's singing at 88mph, sending Birmingham 'Back To Broadway'. This high-energy musical theater revue is the perfect kick off for the inaugural season at Red Mountain Theatre's brand new art campus in ...

BWW Review: PUFFS at BIRMINGHAM FESTIVAL THEATRE Conjurers Laughs, Wow, and Fun Satire About a Certain Boy Wizard
by David Edward Perry - October 27, 2021

'Puffs' at Birmingham Festival Theatre is a comedy that takes great liberties with the hit stories of a certain popular young wizard. An enchanted cast that is fearlessly rambunctious electrifies 'Puffs'. Director Kelsey Crawford's magic gets you under the spell of the show right from the jump. If y...

BWW Review: NATALIE NEEDS A NIGHTIE Fills Your Chest with Laughter at HOMEWOOD THEATRE
by David Edward Perry - October 25, 2021

'Natalie Needs a Nightie' skillfully laces misdirection and great comedic performances by a hilarious cast. It lifts you in all the right places. Hugs all the curves using smart sexual innuendos. It's so comfortable you leave wanting to buy another pair, of tickets....

BWW Review: UAB Department Of Theatre's GODSPELL Fills You With the Joyful Spirit of Love, Peace, and Community
by David Edward Perry - October 14, 2021

'Godspell' is a celebration of humanity and spirituality, free from any specific religion. it's a song filled ride about peace, love and hope for us all to be better people in a larger community....