Mark Hughes Cobb

4 days ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Mark Hughes Cobb

Northport Mayor John Hinton has decided not to run for the seat in the Aug. 26 municipal election. He'll serve out his term in office, through October. All five council seats and the mayor's office are up in August. Not all incumbents have yet announced their plans for the coming election. "I do not plan to run for a full term as mayor, due to age, health issues and family advice," Hinton said by email, after being asked for his plans. "My work with this council has been enjoyable and productive.

5 days ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Mark Hughes Cobb

For open-air venues, spring, summer and early fall is the prime time. That's when bands from oldies packages to up-and-comers to those who've recently sprung to headliner status — but not yet hit arena numbers — go out on their widest tours. Tuscaloosa's Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater, 2710 Jack Warner Parkway in downtown Tuscaloosa, recently started its first season under new booking agent Danny Wimmer Presents, new to the venue for 2025.

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Mark Hughes Cobb

The Bama Theatre will host a summer movie series featuring classics like "Grease" and "The Empire Strikes Back."Morning movies for families will include titles such as "Toy Story," "Encanto," and "Moana."A Fright Film Series in the fall will showcase Halloween-themed movies like "The Shining" and "Hocus Pocus."Holiday classics like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "The Polar Express" will be screened in December. Tickets are available online at bamatix.org and at the Bama Theatre box office.

1 week ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Mark Hughes Cobb

For this summer's return to its home Bean-Brown stage, Theatre Tuscaloosa will hold a black-tie grand re-opening event July 18, in the newly refurbished venue. That's opening night of summer musical "Anastasia," so gala tickets will include the performance, a toast, ribbon cutting, intermission refreshments, after-show dessert reception and a commemorative keychain. Another milestone: "Anastasia" will be the final production directed by Tina F. Turley as the company's executive producer.

2 weeks ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Mark Hughes Cobb

Tickets for the "Wicked" Broadway tour at the BJCC Concert Hall go on sale May 30. The musical runs September 3-21, with tickets starting at $81.60. The production is expected to be a top seller, following a 2016 run that sold 40,000 tickets. "Wicked" is the fourth longest-running Broadway show in history.