EXCLUSIVE: Alabama Symphony moves summer series to Alabama Theatre
By Wade Kwon
Video: “Eleanor Rigby,” by Classical Mystery Tour
It’s no longer pops in the park for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. In May and June, the concerts move indoors to downtown’s Alabama Theatre.
The symphony’s summer series had previously been in outdoor locations such as Southside’s Caldwell Park and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
Symphony spokeswoman Marie Sutton said via e-mail, “Last year, weather was an issue for a couple of concerts. Indoors guarantees no weather issues.”
The Protective Life Corporation Summer Concert Series will continue to be a 4-week event, kicking off Memorial Day weekend.
- May 28 | Classical Mystery Tour: Beatles tribute band who previously played with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. Christopher Confessore conducts. $35-$50.
- June 3 | Act of Congress, Three on a String: Two well-known Birmingham acoustic bands. $15-$30.
- June 4 | Country’s Hit Makers: Behind The Hits: Top Nashville top singer-songwriters Brett James and Hillary Lindsey, who wrote “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Blessed.” $15-$30.
- June 18 | The Music of Michael Jackson: Spans three decades of hits from “ABC” to “You Rock My World.” Brent Havens conducts. $35-$50.
All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online or by calling (205) 251-7727.
Also: Symphony’s annual fund-raiser, Decorators’ Showhouse, features 49-room former home of Richard Scrushy.
Video: “Sin Bound Train,” by Three on a String
Video: “Take on Me,” by Act of Congress
Video: “If God Is Love,” by Hillary Lindsey and Brett James
Video: “You Rock My World,” by Michael Jackson
