2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards Winners Announced

News Summary

The 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards celebrated local theatre talent with winners announced for various categories. Notably, Northeast Alabama Community College triumphed with multiple awards, including Best Musical. ‘SHE KILLS MONSTERS’ garnered acclaim as the Best Play with standout performances. The event highlighted the vibrant arts scene in Birmingham, showcasing productions that ran from October 2023 to September 2024, with the community encouraged to vote for their favorites.

2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards Winners Announced

What a thrilling time for theatre in Birmingham! The 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards winners have just been announced, showcasing the remarkable talent and creativity flourishing in regional productions. The awards are a heartfelt way to recognize the effort and passion put into local theatre across various categories, and this year did not disappoint!

Celebrating Talents from October to September

This year’s awards recognized productions that had their first performance between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024, highlighting a diverse range of shows across a multitude of locations. With over 100 cities from America, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and Asia participating, the level of competition was fierce, but also a testament to the vibrant arts scene worldwide.

A Closer Look at the Categories

The BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards cover various theatrical elements, ranging from choreography and costume design to ensemble performance. This wide array of categories allows for every aspect of theatre to shine, giving audiences a reason to celebrate and applaud the hard work behind the scenes.

Big Winners at Northeast Alabama Community College

Let’s get into the exciting highlights! A major standout this year was the Northeast Alabama Community College, which dominated multiple categories. For instance, kudos to Kayleigh Smith for taking home the awards for Best Choreography, Best Direction of a Musical, and Best Direction of a Play for her outstanding work on both “ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL” and “SHE KILLS MONSTERS”.

In costume design, Jessica Taheri also shined brilliantly for her amazing designs in “ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL”. The magic didn’t stop there, as the musical was also awarded Best Musical, showcasing its overall excellence.

Spotlight on “SHE KILLS MONSTERS”

And let’s not forget “SHE KILLS MONSTERS”, which proved to be a favorite among judges and audiences alike. This production nabbed titles for Best Ensemble, Best Play, and several others, making it one of the standout performances of the year. Notably, Aryn Hearn won Best Performer in a Play, while Garbrielle Garza secured Best Supporting Performer in a Play for their stellar roles.

Music and Design Honors

Moreover, the musical talents were recognized through Stacy Morris, who won Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance for “SHE KILLS MONSTERS”, while the exceptional Brad Archer bagged honors for Best Lighting Design and Best Scenic Design on “ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL”. That’s the kind of creativity that really brings the stories to life!

Celebrating Young Audiences and Local Favorites

The awards also showcased productions designed for younger audiences, with “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” by The Whole Backstage winning Best Theatre For Young Audiences Production. Additionally, the beloved Northeast Alabama Community College was voted as the Favorite Local Theatre, a fitting tribute to its dedication to the performing arts.

Time to Vote!

December 31 at midnight, everyone has a chance to make their voices heard and celebrate the incredible talent found in the regional theatre scene!

As we wrap up this year’s awards, it’s safe to say that Birmingham is bursting with artistic energy and passion. Here’s to the outstanding achievements and the wonderful productions that continue to inspire and entertain!