Oct 12 - 16 2022
Theatre UAB presents “A New Brain”

Theatre UAB presents “A New Brain”

Presented by Theatre UAB at Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

Theatre UAB will present “A New Brain,” an energetic, sardonic and comical musical about a composer during a medical crisis, from Oct. 12-16.

Originally premiering off-Broadway in 1998, “A New Brain” — from the Tony Award-winning authors of “Falsettos” — has captivated audiences with its laughter, heart and pulsing soul.

Based on the true story of William Finn himself suffering a fatal diagnosis, Finn finds beauty in the darkest of situations. This work is inspired and crafted on some of the characters Finn met while in the hospital, and examines the details of the human experience, as messy as they may be. “A New Brain” includes music and lyrics by William Finn and a book by both Finn and James Lapine.

Theatre UAB is the performance company of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Senior Cooper Ellis of Atlanta, Georgia, will co-direct this show, which features an all-student cast of 10 actors plus students assisting and taking the lead on choreography, musical direction, costume design, crew and more. “A New Brain” is co-directed by Roy Lightner, with musical direction by Carolyn Violi.

 

Admission Info

Tickets are $15 and $20; students $6; UAB employees and senior citizens $10. Call 205-975-2787 for tickets.

Phone: 2059752787

Dates & Times

2022/10/12 - 2022/10/16

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The UAB Department of Theatre prepares students for careers in the performing arts, including acting, directing, musical theater and stagecraft. Academic options include the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre and Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in performancedesign/technology, or general theatre. The department has produced hundreds of full-length shows in its 50-year history, plus short films, student showcases and more than 100 original 10-minute plays. Its touring groups perform throughout the state and the department’s alumni are working professionally all over the country. The plays are cast entirely, with very rare exceptions, from the student body, and in auditions, equal consideration is given to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students who demonstrate exceptional ability are frequently allowed to design and even direct main-season productions. Learn more about theater degrees at UAB here. To apply, visit www.uab.edu/apply.

Location Info

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

1200 Tenth Avenue South , Birmingham, AL 35294