See some amazing live theater this fall here in the Rocket City
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There’s nothing quite like seeing a live theater performance, right in front of you on stage. The intimacy of it and the ambiance is a special experience, and we are lucky here in the Rocket City to have a bevy of live theater performances coming our way this fall.
From drama to comedy to dance and musicals, we have some fantastic shows to check out over the next few months.
‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ @ Von Braun Center Playhouse
- What: Theatre Huntsville presents this Halloween-themed show featuring a small cast plying a host of characters in a 90-minute romp that will have you “screaming with laughter.”
- Where: Von Braun Center Playhouse
- When: September 18-27, 2026
- Cost: $25+
- Details
‘Waitress’ @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- What: Brought to life by a groundbreaking creative team, this hilarious hit Broadway musical features original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles.
- Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- When: September 25-27, 2026
- Cost: $57+
- Details
‘Shakespeare in Love & War’ @ Fantasy Playhouse
- What: Featuring Fantasy Playhouse’s theatre company of Alabama A&M actors, “Shakespeare in Love & War” delivers epic love scenes and thrilling sword fights — from the moonlit balcony of Romeo and Juliet to the fiery clashes of Macbeth.
- Where: Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy
- When: September 30, 2026, 11AM
- Cost: $12+
- Details
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ @ Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center
- What: Follow the story of Evan Hansen, a teenager forced by an unforeseen tragedy to start a new life with a new identity.
- Where: Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center
- When: October 16-24, 2026
- Cost: $25+
- Details
‘HBC Unplugged’ @ The Dream Theatre
- What: Huntsville Ballet Company presents its annual interactive show featuring two performances—”Night Songs,” and “Beneath the October Moon,” each featuring music by Huntsville native Jackson Love—with a chance for the audience to have a Q+A session with the dancers.
- Where: The Dream Theatre
- When: October 23-25, 2026
- Cost: $25+
- Details
‘Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley‘ @ Von Braun Center Playhouse
- What: Theatre Huntsville’s “Christmas at Pemberley” shows are always amazing, and if you have not seen one, we highly remommend this one, a heartwarming sequel celebrates love, independence and the magic of the holiday season.
- Where: Von Braun Center Playhouse
- When: November 13 – 22, 2026
- Cost: $25+
- Details
‘Come From Away’ @ Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center
- What: “Come From Away” is a musical based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world.
- Where: Sandra Moon Performing Arts Center
- When: November 19-22, 2026
- Cost:$25+
- Details
‘A Beautiful Noise’ @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- What: Neil Diamond’s life is brought to stage in this musical tribute to the legendary musician. See how a boy from Brooklyn became one of the most successful musicians in history.
- Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- When: November 20-22, 2026
- Cost: $57+
- Details
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