Go Play Calendar for Sept. 21-27
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Wetumpka Depot opens 'Doubt, A Parable'
On Thursday, the Wetumpka Depot Players will end their 43rd season with John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play "Doubt, A Parable." Performances run through Oct. 7. Set in the Bronx in 1962, a Catholic school admits its first Black student. Sister Aloysius, the principal, is suspicious of parish priest Father Flynn's interest in the student. With the help of a young nun and the student's mother, she begins a crusade to expel the priest. Depot alumnus Beth Butler will direct.
“My parents and grandparents helped found the Depot in 1980. I grew up around the Depot along with Kristy Meanor, who is now the artistic director. After I graduated from Auburn, my professional theatre career took me to Florida,” Butler said. “When Kristy found out I was retiring as the executive director of The Limelight Theatre in St Augustine, Florida, she asked me if I would be interested in directing — and I jumped at the chance to work with the Depot!”
The cast includes Meanor as Sister Aloysius, Jay Russell as Father Flynn, Sarah Smith as Sister James and Michelle Summers as Mrs. Muller.
“We are thrilled to have Beth here to direct this play,” Meanor said. “The welcoming vibe of her family is still felt by all who enter our doors. It’s a full-circle moment for two girls who grew up around the Depot’s first location, behind the Methodist church, to work together on such a special project. We hope this is the first of many times for Beth to return home to create in our space.”
Tickets may be purchased for $15 at wetumpkadepot.com, at the door or Company St. Mercantile. The Wetumpka Depot is located at 300 S. Main St. in historic downtown Wetumpka.
Fall Festival Fundraiser
The annual fundraiser for the Second Chance Foundation is Thursday, 4-8 p.m. at the Union Station Train Shed, 300 Water St., Montgomery. The group provides theraputic services for at-risk youth.
Montgomery Smooth Jazz Fest
The Montgomery Smooth Jazz Fest is back for its second year on Friday 4 p.m. and Saturday at noon at Riverwalk Amphitheater. The music lineup of jazz and R&B artists includes: Friday — Eric Essix, Alex Bugnon, Marion Meadows, Raheem DeVaughn, Musiq Soulchild, and The Whispers. Saturday — Kim Scott, The Special EFX All Stars (Chieli Minucci, Elliott Yamin, Karen Briggs, Lao Tizer, Eric Marienthal, Brian Bromberg, Gene Coye), Miki Howard, Jonathan Butler, the Grover Washington Jr. Tribute Band (Kirk Whalum, Everette Harp, Bill Jolly, Gerald Veasley, Billy Johnson, Pablo Batista, and Donald Robinson), Angela Winbush, Stokley. Enter through he tunnel on Commerce Street. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. A 2-day pass is $125. The 2-day VIP pass is $315. Purchase tickets online at montgomerysmoothjazzfestival.org. Tickets can also be purchased onsite on Friday 9 a.m. at the Harriott II ticket booth, 200 Coosa St.
Fall Festival at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
MMFA'S Fall Festival is Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's a free event that celebrates Montgomery's vibrant creative culture, featuring both local and regional artists from all backgrounds. This free public event features an art market with more than 30 vendors, live music, art demos, food trucks, and tastings with local brewers. The Artist Market is an integral part of Fall Festival; booths feature fine arts and crafts for sale made locally in the River Region. This year, Fall Festival’s theme will be Alabama art, in connection to the Alabama: A to Z exhibition of work by talented artists from all around the state. All artists will live in and make in Alabama. In addition to event festivities, artists with work on view in the Alabama: A to Z will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., sharing stories about their work in the galleries. mmfa.org/event/fall-festival/2023-09-24
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Single ticket sales are now open for Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s 2023-2024 season featuring a world premiere among its six productions. Season subscriptions are also on sale. For tickets call the box office at 334-271-5353 or visit asf.net.
William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream: September 14 – October 1. ASF Artistic Director Rick Dildine brings Shakespeare’s classic comedy to life with a dazzling production. Four young lovers facing the prospect of an unhappy marriage escape into a magical forest. Nearby, a fairy king and queen are engaged in a war of wills, and a crew of amateur actors is rehearsing for a royal wedding. One wily sprite intent on mischief has orders to intervene. What could possibly go wrong? Set within a child’s attic, this production fosters wild imagination and uses live music throughout.
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol : November 16 – December 24. ASF returns to a full production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on the Festival Stage. When miserly Ebenezer Scrooge receives an unwanted visit from the ghost of his former business partner on Christmas Eve, an overnight voyage of epic proportions begins. Journey with Scrooge as he learns from his ghosts (and Bob, Tiny Tim, and the Cratchits) a heartwarming lesson in forgiveness and the change we can make around us. This play is a joyful Christmas tradition for the entire family!
Blues in the Night: February 8 – March 3, 2024: The soul of the blues wails out full and strong in Blues in the Night, a scorching, Tony-nominated musical! The 26 hot and torchy numbers tell of the sweet, sexy, and sorrowful experiences three women have with the lying, cheating snake of a man who does them wrong. Glorious songs from Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Alberta Hunter, Jimmy Cox, Ida Cox, and more tell of the pain and misery of life and love — and the dogged determination to get through it all — that is the essence of the blues.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery: April 18 – May 12. Get your deerstalker cap on — the play’s afoot! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery of “The Hound of the Baskervilles” before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun as Holmes and Watson face a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters. You’ll enjoy the perfect mix of slapstick and thrills.
Zelda In the Backyard: June 13 – June 30. When Libby inherits a wrecked 1961 Rolls Royce, she sets off on a journey to reassemble the car and pieces of the past her father left behind. In honor of her Alabama roots, she names the car after Zelda Fitzgerald. A little broken herself, Libby finds herself with a new understanding of marriage and family. From the playwright of Gee’s Bendand White Lightning, Zelda in the Backyard is a story of love and loss, and all the roads in between. World Premiere: This play was developed through ASF’s 2022 Southern Writers Festival of New Plays.
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: July 11 – August 11. One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a humorous retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers, his father Jacob, and the coat of many colors. Follow Joseph’s journey from bondage to becoming Pharaoh’s right-hand man to his ultimate reunion with his family. This delightful and merry musical — embracing country-western, calypso, and Elvis-style rock — will have you singing in your seat and long after you leave the theatre!
MONTGOMERY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
For tickets call the box office at 334-481-5100 or visit mpaconline.org.
Sept. 21 — Montgomery Symphony Orchestra presents "Star Wars: A New Hope" in Concert — 7 p.m. Tickets: $60, $50, $35, $25
Sept. 26 — We'll Meet Again: A New American Musical — 7 p.m. Tickets: $56, $46, $36
Sept. 29 — Karlous Miller — 8 p.m. Tickets: $76.50, $56.50, $36.50
Oct. 6 — Joanne Shaw Taylor — 8 p.m. Tickets: $64, $44, $36, $32, $22, $17
Oct. 8 – The Band of Heathens – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37, $32.50, $27.50, $22.50
Oct. 12 — The Black Jacket Symphony presents "Saturday Night Fever" — 8 p.m. Tickets: $40, $35
Oct. 13 — Disney Junior Live Costume Palooza — 6 p.m. Tickets: $71, $51, $35.50
Oct. 15 – Leanne Morgan – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $52.75, $42.75, $32.75
Oct. 18 — Wheel of Fortune Live! — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $52, $47, $37, $32, $27
Oct. 20 – Linda Ronstadt Experience with Tristan McIntosh – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35
Oct. 22 — Sister Hazel — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $36, $32, $26, $22, $17
Oct 26 — Buddy Guy with Tom Hambridge — 7:30 p.m. $102, $97, $67, $52, $42
OCT. 29 — The Junkyard — 6 p.m. $10
Nov. 1 — Chris Isaak: It's Almost Christmas Tour — 7 p.m. Tickets: $82, $72, $62, $52
Nov. 2 — Shane Gillis — 7 p.m. Tickets: $45, $35
Nov. 3 — George Thorogood & The Destroyers — 8 p.m. Tickets: $62, $52, $42, $37, $32
Nov. 9 — Lee Greenwood — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $63, $50, $38, $32, $26
Nov. 10 – Bret Michaels – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $97, $87, $77, $57
Nov. 19 — Brian Kilmeade — 7 p.m. Tickets: $196, $47, $32
Nov. 20 — Blues Traveler with special guest Jono Manson — 8 p.m. Tickets: $67, $57, $47, $42
Nov. 21 — Cirque Dreams Holidaze — 7 p.m. Tickets: $99, $70, $50, $29
Nov. 22 — Turkey Day Blues Show — 8 p.m. Tickets: $75, $65, $59, $55
Dec. 10 — Montgomery Ballet presents The Nutcracker — 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $52, $42, $32, $22
Dec. 13 — Il Divo: A New Day Holiday Tour — 7 p.m. Tickets: $109, $92, $82, $72
Feb. 13 — Shen Yun 2024 — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $183, $153, $123, $93, $83
Feb. 17 — John Waite: 40 Years of Missing You — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $56, $46, $36, $33, $26
Feb. 20 — Mania The Abba Tribute — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $61.50, $41.50, $24.50
March 9 — Travis Tritt — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $96, $66, $56, $46
MONTGOMERY WHITEWATER
The Get Down Concert Series will have live music every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. through Nov. 16. Scheduled acts include:
Sept. 21: Denver based folk-country band Clay Street Unit
Sept. 28: Progressive bluegrass band Nefresh Mountain Band
Oct. 5: John Papa Gros
Oct. 12: Jonathan Terrell
Oct. 19: Kat Wright
Oct. 26: Erica Fall & Vintage Soul
Nov. 2: Tae & The Neighborly
Nov. 9: Winston Ramble
Nov. 16: Seth Walker
A. second festival called Haystack will be held on Oct. 20 and 21. This is named after a whitewater paddling term. It refers to a series of big, fun, obstacle-free waves.
Friday, October 20
6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Certainly So!
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. The Vegabonds
Saturday, October 21
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Bee Taylor
6:00 – 7:15 p.m. Southern Avenue
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Rebirth Brass Band
Look for updates and additions to the schedule at montgomerywhitewater.com.
CLOVERDALE PLAYHOUSE
cloverdaleplayhouse.org, 334-262-1530
960 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery
Oct. 12-22 — “The Laramie Project” — by Moises Kaufman and Tectonic Theater Project
Dec. 7-17 — “Civil War Christmas” — by Paula Vogel, music by Daryl Waters
MILLBROOK COMMUNITY PLAYERS
millbrooktheater.com, 334-782-7317
5720 Main St., Millbrook
Oct. 5-15 — “She Loves Me” — Romantic comedy directed by Brady Walker. Oct. 5-7, 12-14 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.
Nov. 30-Dec. 10 — Good Old-Fashioned Big Family Christmas” — by Pat Cook, directed by Michael Sneed. Nov. 3, Dec. 1, 2, 7-9 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m.
PIKE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY
pikeroadtheatrecompany.org, 334-414-0193
Productions at Pike Road Intermediate School, 4710 Pike Road
Oct. 5-22 — “Jeckyll & Hyde The Musical” — An epic struggle between good and evil. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets $20
Nov. 30-Dec. 17 — “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” — A classic Christmas tale with songs and dance. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets $20
PRATTVILLE’S WAY OFF BROADWAY THEATRE
cc.prattvilleal.gov, 334-595-0850
203 W. 4th St., Prattville
Sept. 21 — “Present Laughter” — by Noel Coward
WETUMPKA DEPOT
wetumpkadepot.com/home.html, 334-868-1440
300 S. Main St., Wetumpka
Sept. 21-Oct. 7 — “Doubt: A Parable” — by John Patrick Stanley, directed by Tony Davison. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1 2 p.m. Tickets $15.
CAPRI THEATRE
Get tickets at capritheatre.org or call 334-262-4858. The Capri is at 1045 E. Fairview Ave, Montgomery. It’s the longest continually operated movie theatre in Alabama. Become a member of the Capri Community Film Society and receive ticket discounts, plus admission benefits at art house theaters across the country.
Sept. 21: "The Big Lebowski" — 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
Sept. 22-25: "The Origin of Evil" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
Sept. 27-Nov. 16: John Martello's Classic Film Class: 8 films, one each Wednesday — "Rear Window" Sept. 27, "Steamboat Bill Jr." Oct. 4, "Dog Day Afternoon" Oct. 11, "Singin' In The Rain" Oct. 18, "The Runner" Oct. 25, "Touchez Pas Au Grisbi" Nov. 1, "The Lady Eve" Nov. 8, "Carmen Jones" Nov. 15 — Admission to all 8 films and classes for $80. Individual shows available also.
Sept. 29-Oct. 2: "Aurora's Sunrise" — Friday 4 p.m only, Saturday-Monday 4 p.m and 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
Sept. 29: "Manhattan Short" 10 short films from around the world. You pick the winner. — 7 p.m. $12 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
Oct. 3: "Mean Girls" — 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
Oct 5: Electric Blue Yonder with Sea of Fog live concert — $20
Oct. 6-9: "Bottoms" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
Oct. 10: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" — 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
Oct. 17: "Scream" — 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
Oct. 24: "Alien" — 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
Oct. 31: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" — 7 p.m. $10 for non-members, $4 for children 12 and under.
This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Go Play Calendar for Sept. 21-27
