2010 - 2011 Season

September 10-19, 2009
Book by David De Silva and José Fernandez
Music by Steve Margoshes Lyrics by Jacques Levy
Conceived and Developed by David De Silva


Sep 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18 at 7:30 PM
Sep 12 & 19 at 2:30 PM 



Directed by
Carl Dean

Choreographed by
Dominique Johnson

It has become nothing short of a global phenomenon! First came the hit motion picture, then the long-running television series.
Now the screen sensation of the 1980's is the stage sensation of the 1990's and beyond! If the recent smash-hit West End production is any indication, Fame-The Musical is indeed "gonna live forever," and MCAT brings this phenomenon to the Birmingham stage to kick off its 5th anniversary season!

Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984), Fame-The Musical is a bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor, and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today: prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse, and perseverance. Powerful messages accompanied by dynamic music and explosive dance numbers resonate through this rockin’ show! With choreography by Dominique Johnson, fresh off his stint in the show’s newest Asian tour, Fame will electrify audiences of all ages!

FAME is produced through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 541-4684 Fax: (212) 397-4684 www.MTIshows.com

March 4 - 13, 2011
Written by Ken Davenport and
Real People Just Like You

Mar 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 at 7:30 PM
Mar 6 and 13 at 2:30 PM

Directed by
Leah Faulkner

"One of New York's best new plays! Phenomenal!" -EdgeNewYork.com

 

Do you remember your first time? MCAT invites you to travel back to that moment we all have in common….. Our “first time.”
My First Time features four actors in hysterical and heartbreaking stories about first sexual experiences written by real people. In 1998, a decade before blogging began; a website was created that allowed people to anonymously share their own true stories about their First Times. The website became an instant phenomenon as over 40,000 stories poured in from around the globe that were silly, sweet, absurd, funny, heterosexual, homosexual, shy, sexy and everything in between. MCAT brings these true stories and all of the unique characters in them to life in this acclaimed 90 minute play from Ken Davenport, producer of Altar Boyz and creator of The Awesome 80’s Prom. In addition, your first time becomes part of the show (anonymously) as audience survey cards become part of the play through the magic of computer technology! Don’t miss this sweet, sexy, funny, and interactive evening of first time tales!

MY FIRST TIME is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 17 - 26, 2011

Book by
Garry Marshall

Music & Lyrics by
Paul Williams

Based on the Paramount Pictures television series “Happy Days”
Created by Garry Marshall

June 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 7:30 PM
June 19 & Jun 26 at 2:30 PM 

Goodbye gray skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable “king of cool” Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series, Happy Days, A New Musical reintroduces one of America’s best loved families, the Cunninghams -- yes, Howard, Marion and Joanie are here too -- to a whole new generation of kids and parents.

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold’s, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match. Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie’s childhood sweetheart, returns to help and -- lo and behold! -- they rekindle their old flame.

Happy Days, A New Musical, with amazing music from Oscar-winner Paul Williams and a book by the TV series original creator Garry Marshall, takes us back to the days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin’ fun. This perfectly family friendly musical will have you rockin’ and rollin’ all week long!

"If you like Grease you will love Happy Days. A power house, rock and roll trip down memory lane, HAPPY DAYS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!" -NY Daily News

"A family show...and it brings back a cast of characters loved by millions of fans." -TalkingBroadway.com

HAPPY DAYS is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

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Magic City Actors Theatre will be performing its third season at the Virginia Samford Theatre on both the Mainstage and Martha Moore Sykes Studio.