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If winter in Birmingham has you craving hibernation, we have just the thing to make you crawl out from under the covers. This January, the Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is turning up the heat with live music packed with lush orchestral sound, Broadway-worthy vocals and plenty of reasons to leave the house.
From musical theatre favorites to symphonic showstoppers, read on for three must-see concerts that will cozy up your calendar this month.
1. “South Pacific” brings Broadway magic to Birmingham
ASO kicks off 2026 with something truly special: a semi-staged concert production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific.” This marks the ASO’s return to large-scale vocal works for the first time in more than a decade—and trust us, they’re going all out! Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless musical tells a story of love, courage and confronting prejudice.
Think of this concert as Broadway, but bigger—and ready to sweep you off your feet. The cast and creative team bring together some of the best talent from near and far, blending sweeping orchestra sound, show-stopping vocals and the intimacy of live theatre.
Event details
- When: Fri, Jan. 16 + Sat, Jan. 17 | 7PM
- Where: UAB’s Alys Stephens Center, Jemison Concert Hall
- Cost: $36.50–$95.50
2. A Farewell Tribute to 2025
Few spots in Birmingham set the mood like the Carver Theatre, with its historic charm and intimate setting, making it the perfect place to experience The Farewell Symphony with conductor Carlos Izcaray leading the ASO on an immersive and emotional musical adventure…