"Barbie" movie/concert experience is coming to Alabama this summer

Jasmine Hollie, Tuscaloosa News
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Barbie is coming to Alabama this summer, according to a release from Live Nation and Mattel Inc.

The Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham will host "Barbie The Movie: In Concert" at 8 p.m. Aug. 6. Tickets, ranging from $45 to $265, will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday through www.ticketmaster.com.

VIP packages, priced from $123 to $419, will be available, along with limited-edition merchandise, photo opportunities and more.

Margot Robbie starred in the "Barbie" movie, which was the top grossing film of 2023, earning more than $1.4 billion at the box office worldwide.
Margot Robbie starred in the "Barbie" movie, which was the top grossing film of 2023, earning more than $1.4 billion at the box office worldwide.

The show is billed as a "live-to-film concert experience," with the Barbie movie projected onto a giant LED screen above the orchestra as the musicians play the film's Grammy-winning score.

The Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra, will perform the score, conducted by Macy Schmidt.

“We can’t wait for fans of all ages to join us in this immersive experience, celebrating the biggest movie of 2023 and bringing the magic of Barbie to life like never before,” said Josh Silverman, chief franchise officer at Mattel.

“The incredible talents of Macy Schmidt and the Barbie Land Sinfonietta guarantee an unparalleled and unforgettable adventure,”  he said.

Schmidt is a Tony Award-winning producer who recently became the first woman of color orchestrator in Broadway history, the release states.

The tour of "Barbie The Movie In Concert" tour will stop at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham on Aug. 6. The film's score will be conducted by Macy Schmidt and performed by the Barbie Land Sinfonietta.
The tour of "Barbie The Movie In Concert" tour will stop at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham on Aug. 6. The film's score will be conducted by Macy Schmidt and performed by the Barbie Land Sinfonietta.

“Music lends so much heart and excitement to the Barbie film; between the stunning and clever orchestral score and the upbeat iconic pop soundtrack, music is carrying us through the story," Schmidt said.

"... I have long been inspired by Barbie’s purpose statement: ‘to inspire the limitless potential in every girl.’ It couldn’t be more aligned to have an all-women orchestra performing this film, bringing its message to life onstage,” she said.

The 37-date tour begins July 2 in Tampa, Florida. Other performances nearby include July 3 in Alpharetta, Georgia, and Aug. 7 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The "Barbie" movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and directed by Greta Gerwig, was released on July 21, 2023. It was the top grossing movie of 2023, earning more than $1.4 billion worldwide, and has been nominated for an Oscar award as Best Picture.

Reach Jasmine Hollie at JHollie@gannett.com.

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