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Little Women runs Nov. 3-5 at the Historic Bama Theatre.

Student-led production of ‘Little Women’ coming to Bama Theatre

Maven Navarro, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2024

UA students will put on a showing of “Little Women” Nov. 3-5 at Bama Theatre.  The production, directed by senior theatre major Trint Bown, is completely student-led.  “Last semester, I did...

“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” began Monday and runs through Sunday at the Allen Bales Theatre.

UA Theatre and Dance puts on ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

Ava Morthland, Culture Editor October 16, 2024

The Department of Theatre and Dance performance of the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” began Monday and runs through Sunday at the Allen Bales Theatre. Written by late author Chuck...

"Now I Sit Brokenhearted" turns restroom graffiti into comic sketches

“Now I Sit Brokenhearted” turns restroom graffiti into comic sketches

Aaron Bonner June 15, 2016

Art is everywhere, from the sculptures on Woods Quad to the plays put on by UA Theatre and Dance. One of these, “Here I Sit Brokenhearted: A Bathroom Odyssey” is making a case for a new form of art--bathroom...

UA Theatre and Dance performs Boeing Boeing

UA Theatre and Dance performs Boeing Boeing

Ellen Johnson April 15, 2016

While some theatrical productions seek to share a thought-provoking story or some rousing musical anthems, others simply serve to make the audience laugh and enjoy themselves.“Farces are to entertain,”...

UA Theatre to present "Arcadia"

UA Theatre to present “Arcadia”

Aaron Bonner April 7, 2016

The theater is a place of escapism – one where attendees can view a world untouched by the editing process of film, where emotion is raw and pieces can bring the audience together to reach an understanding...

Actor's Charitable Theatre to perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Actor's Charitable Theatre to perform “A Midsummer Night's Dream”

Amanda Thompson March 3, 2016

Horns, hooves and long locks of autumn colored hair cover a green creature that enters a stage decorated to look like a deep forest. The spotlight dawns, and blue eyes pop from the creature’s face while...

Dance the night away: Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre to put on show

Dance the night away: Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre to put on show

Sam West February 18, 2016

At a dance recital in a crowded theatre, the use of cell phones is typically strictly forbidden. But at an upcoming show put on by the University’s Theatre and Dance department, it will be encouraged.The...

Bravin' it to Broadway: "The Countess of Storyville"

Bravin' it to Broadway: “The Countess of Storyville”

Ellen Johnson, Daniel Parra Mejia February 15, 2016

It isn’t often that a theatrical production makes a stop in Alabama while on its way to Broadway. This week, UA Theatre and Dance will bring to life “The Countess of Storyville,” a new show that...

Nuncrackers provides humor and cheer

Nuncrackers provides humor and cheer

Ellen Johnson December 3, 2015

By Ellen Johnson | Staff ReporterDancing nuns, puppets, musical comedy and Christmas spirit may not seem like a likely combination, but one show will bring them all together this holiday season.Theatre...

Can Filmed Performances Replace Live Theatre?

Luke Haynes November 9, 2015

What is live theater?  I’ve heard it defined as “one man walking across a stage and another man watching him.”  This functional (albeit simplified) definition has served theatergoers for years...

Harper Lee classic hits stage

Harper Lee classic hits stage

Sam West October 22, 2015

There is a tension in the air at the Bean-Brown Theatre on Thursday night as the cast of "To Kill A Mockingbird" appear in full costume for a photo shoot. Actors discuss a strong desire to do right...

Theatre department to present Tartuffe

Theatre department to present Tartuffe

Beth Wells September 25, 2015

The UA Theatre and Dance department will present Moliere’s Tartuffe next week from Tuesday, Sept. 29, to Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. The show will be performed at...