Akeelah and the Bee: Live On Stage at Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, 1631 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Encore Theatre and Gallery kicks off its 2025–2026 season with Akeelah and the Bee — the inspiring, high-energy play about a South Side Chicago girl with a gift for spelling and the guts to chase a national dream.
Live at the historic Carver Theatre
October 2–4, 2025
In partnership with Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
This powerhouse production marks a bold new partnership, a cultural milestone, and a rallying cry for Birmingham’s artistic future.
Why Go?
• A landmark collab between Encore, Carver Theatre & Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
• A story of resilience, brilliance, and community
• A vote for local theatre and Black-led arts in Birmingham
Tickets + info: www.encorebham.org
For ages 9 to 99 — families, schools, everyone. Don’t miss it.

Encore Theatre presents Soul Food: Another Serving
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-23 | Carver Theatre, 1631 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Encore Theatre and Gallery presents Soul Food: Another Serving at the Carver Theatre.
Play synopsis:
After time with her therapist, Nicolette’s been working on her patience, her temper, and her shade. Now, she’s just moved into a new condo with her son and is ready to turn the page and start fresh… until she realizes the neighborhood comes with a whole new kind of drama — and peace and quiet are the one thing she won’t be getting.
Still, in the middle of all the noise, laughter, and love, she discovers that life has a funny way of serving up exactly what you need — just in a different dish.
Same recipe. New neighbors. Whole new flavor.

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Akeelah and the Bee: The Play
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-05 | Carver Theatre, 1631 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
Date: October 2-4
Admission: $29.95 – $54.95
Encore Theatre and Gallery are proud to present Akeelah and the Bee the Play at the historic Carver Theatre. This inspiring and heartwarming production tells the story of a young girl’s journey to the National Spelling Bee, overcoming obstacles and discovering the power of community, resilience, and self-belief.
With powerful performances and a moving message, this is a show you don’t want to miss.

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