GOPLAY Calendar for Feb. 1-7
Prattville Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade
The celebration will open Saturday at Spillway Park with food, specialty vendors, and children’s activities at 11 a.m. with food, arts and crafts, and other specialty items to enjoy before the parade. The Mardi Gras Parade will roll out at 2 p.m. from Court and 4th Streets by the Autauga County Courthouse. It will start at the Courthouse and turn onto West 4th Street, then turn left onto Washington Street, and right onto Wetumpka Street. From Wetumpka Street it will turn right onto Northington Street and follow Northington until it reaches E. Main Street, then turn right on E. Main Street and go straight downtown until it ends at the courthouse.
Montgomery Mardi Gras Bonfire & Festival
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m.-midnight
Where: Range 231 N, 3250 Wetumpka Highway
Info: Light up the night with music, dancing and a blazing bonfire.
Cost: $25-$500
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/montgomery-mardi-gras-bonfire-tickets-790359736247
Holtville Mardi Gras Parade
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m.
Where: Event presented by the Holtville High School PTO. In Slapout at 287 Whatley Drive, Deatsville
Info: This is Holtville’s first Maradi Gras Parade. The best float gets a $300 Piggly Wiggly gift card.
Red Bluff Music, Arts & Food Festival returns May 18
Vintage Hospitality Group will present the second annual Red Bluff Music, Arts & Food Festival on May 18, 2024 at Montgomery’s Riverwalk Amphitheater. it will showcase the best in blues, jazz, country, southern soul, and more. The main lineup includes We Got The Jazz: The Jazz of A Tribe Called Quest featuring Atlanta’s Dashill Smith and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 14-time Grammy winner and world-leading dobro master The Jerry Douglas Band, and the world reigning heavyweight champion of blues and rock guitar, the one and only Eric Gales. Take advantage of early bird discounted tickets available through the end of the year on Eventbrite.com.
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
For tickets call the box office at 334-271-5353 or visit asf.net.
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.
Feb. 9 – Linda Ronstadt Experience with Tristan McIntosh – 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35
Feb. 11 — Billy Dean — 7 p.m. Tickets: $32, $27, $23
Feb. 13 — Shen Yun 2024 — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $183, $153, $123, $93, $83
Feb. 14 — Samantha Fish, featuring Jesse Dayton — 7 p.m. Tickets: $46, $36, $32, $27, $23
Feb. 16 — The Simon & Garfunkel Story — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $69, $59, $49
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
Feb. 23 — Selma The Musical: The Untold Stories — 6 p.m. Tickets: $20, $10, $5
Feb. 24 — Montgomery Comedy Festival — 8 p.m. Tickets: $99, $75, $59
Feb. 25 — Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour — 3 p.m. Tickets: $150, $79, $39
March 2 — The Oak Ridge Boys: Farewell Tour — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $67, $62, $57, $52, $42
March 9 — Travis Tritt — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $96, $66, $56, $46
March 10 — Zach Williams — 7 p.m. Tickets: $69.75, $49.75, $39.75, $29.75, $19.75, $18
March 14 — An R-Rated Magic Show: Featuring comedy magician Grant Freeman — 8 p.m. Tickets: $60, $44, $36, $28
March 26 — Swan Lake: World Ballet Series — 7 p.m. Tickets: $95, $75, $60, $45
March 29 — Dave Mason's Traffic Jam, with special guests The Outlaws — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $66, $56, $42, $32
March 30 — Earthquake and Nephew Tommy, featuring JJ Williamson and more — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $85.50, $79.50, $69.50, $62.50
April 2 — REO Speedwagon with special guest Levon — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $135, $105, $75, $55, $35
April 4 — Joanne Shaw Taylor — 8 p.m. Tickets: $64, $44, $36, $32, $22, $17
April 16 — The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight — 8 p.m. Tickets: $90, $80, $70, $62, $52
April 17: Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken Tour — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $91, $71, $51, $41
April 21: The Guess Who — 7 p.m. Tickets: $62, $50, $44, $36, $26
April 25: Leonid & Friends — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $46, $42, $32, $22
May 2 — Bonnie Raitt — 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $118, $97, $77, $57
May 3 — Maddie & Tae — 8 p.m. Tickets: $40, $35, $30, $25
May 14 — Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour — 6 p.m. Tickets: $67.50, $47.50, $37.50, $27.50
May 18 — Black Jacket Symphony present Prince's "Purple Rain" — 8 p.m. Tickets: $40, $35
July 24 — Buddy Guy with Tom Hambridge — 7:30 p.m. $102, $97, $67, $52, $42
MONTGOMERY WHITEWATER
The following events are currently scheduled to take place in 2024 at Montgomery Whitewater, a 120-acre state-of-the-art recirculating whitewater park and outdoor adventure center located off I-65 in Montgomery:
Friday Night Live – Friday evenings, February 9-March 29. Renowned guitarist Brian Hinton will host singers, songwriters and performers on the heated patio for live music under the stars.
U.S. Open Whitewater Championships – March 22-24. In partnership with the Nantahala Racing Club, the park brings a long-standing paddler tradition to Montgomery. Open to anyone with intermediate to expert slalom skills, this race will be attended by the country’s top whitewater athletes, including Olympians and World Champions, making it a perfect way to experience Montgomery’s newest adventure sport. The competition runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. daily and will be complemented by live music performances.
Green Water Get Down – March 16. The spring outdoor season kicks off with a festive tribute to St. Patrick’s Day that will include a 5k, kids’ Leprechaun Chaser fun run and the first show of the spring Get Down Concert Series. Attendees will be in for a lucky treat when the whitewatercourse turns shamrock green.
The Get Down Concert Series – Saturdays,March 16-May 4 and Thursdays, September 7-October 26. Nationally touring and emerging artists, many with roots in the region, will take the main stage at the park each Saturday in the spring and Thursday evenings in the fall, providing the perfect soundtrack to rafting and outdoor fun or a sunset happy hour. A complete schedule will be available on the Montgomery Whitewater Park website
U.S. Canoe Slalom & Kayak Cross Olympic Team Trials – April 13-14. The road to Paris will run through Montgomery when the nation’s greatest paddle athletes gather to vie for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. Live music and family friendly activities will complete this monumental weekend.
All Forward Corporate Raft Race – May 11. Businesses, clubs and corporations from around the state will take on the ultimate team-building challenge of whitewaterrafting as six-person crews compete for the title of “Fastest Whitewater Rafting Team in Alabama.” Whitewater rafting experience is not required as teams will be partnered with a raft guide. Participants and guests can enjoy a day of live music performances, good food and cold drinks and a variety of on-site activities.
Juneteenth Events at Montgomery Whitewater – June 19. This special Juneteenth celebration will feature a variety of competitions, live music performances and activities for the whole family. Rafting discounts will be available for Alabama residents and members of the military.
Fourth of July at Montgomery Whitewater - July 4. In celebration of Independence Day and the one-year anniversary of the park’s grand opening, the park will host an array of family friendly activities, including various races and exciting live music performances.
Golden Hour Festival – September 1-2. Wave goodbye to summer with live entertainment, a kayak cross competition, delicious food, whitewater thrills and family friendly activities like a 5K run and a kid’s Lil’ Tri triathlon.
Boats & Brews Festival – October 6. Crafty and adventurous souls are invited to participate in this build-your-own-boat competition. Not only will the winner have to cross the finish line first, but they’ll also have to navigate (and survive) the whitewater competition channel. A curated selection of regional craft beers will be available to fuel the creative spirit of boat-builders and casual spectators taking in the thrills and spills from the sidelines.
Whitewater Winter – December. The holidays arrive with a splash, including stunning light displays and an abundance of family friendly activities on and off the water that are sure to create cherished memories for years to come.
The south’s newest world-class outdoor adventure and lifestyle destination has a schedule of events available at montgomerywhitewater.com.
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. Member tickets are $10, and non-member tickets are $12. Ticket books will be $90 for a pack of 10.
Feb. 6: "Howl's Moving Castle" — 7 p.m.
Feb. 8: "Genesis Be" — 5 p.m. Presented by SPLC. Open to the public.
Feb. 9: "Fattenin' Frogs for Snakes" — 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Feb. 10: Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy live event — It's Edgar Allan Poe and Macabre Cocktails. Tickets re $45. Slots are open for 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/edgar-allan-poe-speakeasy-montgomery-tickets-790445462657
Feb. 13: "Ghost in the Shell" — 7 p.m.
Feb. 14: "The Princess Bride" — 7 p.m.
Feb. 16-19: "The Zone of Interest" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Feb. 20: "Perfect Blue" — 7 p.m.
Feb. 22: "Shane Mauss: A Better Trip" — 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 23-26: "Perfect Days" — Friday, Saturday and Monday 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m.
Feb. 25: String Theory live concert — 4 p.m.
Feb. 27: "Princess Mononoke" — 7 p.m.
March 1-4 "The Teacher's Lounge" — 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
March 3 at 1 p.m. and March 5 at 7 p.m.: "Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse" — In partnership with Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
March 21: "Dirty Dancing" — 7 p.m.
April 18: "10 Things I Hate About You" — 7 p.m.
CLOVERDALE PLAYHOUSE
cloverdaleplayhouse.org, 334-262-1530
960 Cloverdale Road, Montgomery
"The Rivals" — Feb. 15-25 — The Rivals, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, is a hilarious comedy of manners, and is often called one of the funniest plays ever written (and only one of a handful of comedies from the 18th century that is still regularly performed). It is also a romance told with unconventional wit and emotion. Set in Bath, a British resort town, the play details just how far a group of society well-to-dos will go in order to capture the elusive magic of love. Filled with extravagant characters, exuberant energy and numerous farcical devices, The Rivals is a joyous romp that skewers marriage, class and wealth. Thursday through Saturday shows are at 7 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Doors open one hour early. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $10 for students. Visit the Playhouse website (cloverdaleplayhouse.org) to purchase tickets, or call the Playhouse Box Office at 334-262-1530 for additional information or to purchase tickets by phone.
"The Explorers Club" — April 25-May 5
"Alice in Wonderland" — July 11-21
"Noises Off!" — Oct. 10-20
"Shadowlands" — Dec. 12-22
MILLBROOK COMMUNITY PLAYERS
millbrooktheater.com, 334-782-7317
5720 Main St., Millbrook
"Prescription: Murder" — Feb. 22-March 3
"The Hallelujah Girls: A Jones Hope Wooten comedy" — April 18-28
"The Adventures of Peter Rabbit and His Friends" — June 10-30
"The Curious Savage" — Sept. 12-22
PIKE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY
pikeroadtheatrecompany.org, 334-414-0193
Productions at Pike Road Intermediate School, 4710 Pike Road
PRATTVILLE’S WAY OFF BROADWAY THEATRE
cc.prattvilleal.gov, 334-595-0850
203 W. 4th St., Prattville
"A Streetcar Named Desire" — April 11-28
WETUMPKA DEPOT
wetumpkadepot.com/home.html, 334-868-1440
300 S. Main St., Wetumpka
"Monty Python's Spamalot" — Feb. 15-March 2
RED DOOR THEATRE
reddoortheatre.org, 334-738-8687, 101 N. Prairie St., Union Springs
"White Lightning" — April 18-21
"Those Crazy Old Ladies in the House on the Corner" — July 18-21
"Always...Patsy Cline" — December 5-8
The Red Door Theatre is located 35 miles east of Montgomery. Many of our patrons are from the Montgomery area. Entering its 21st year, the Theatre is the second oldest community theatre (second only to Wetumpka Depot Players) in the River Region. "White Lightning," our April production, was written by Alabamian Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder, and was originally commissioned and produced at ASF in 2016.
This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: GOPLAY Calendar for Feb. 1-7
