Birmingham is on the national stage, thanks to a phenomenal TikTok musical that has gone viral. Birmingham native Abigail Barlow and her co-writer Emily Bear are officially Grammy winners. Keep reading to find out more about Barlow and his Grammy-winning musical and see what other Birmingham connections made it to the awards show.
Abigail Barlow + Emily Bear Win Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album
In 2021, Abigail Barlow began writing and performing songs inspired by the popular Netflix series Bridgerton. Her songs quickly caught the eye on TikTok and soon enough, she and her co-writer Emily Bear were causing a stir. The musical includes 15 original songs following the plot and characters of Bridgerton.
Don’t know the show? It is set in Regency-era England and follows a wealthy family as they enter dating season and series star Daphne Bridgerton attempts to find a husband.
their musical The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical beat Andrew LLoyd Webber’s Cinderella, Girl from the North Country, Les Miserables: The Stage Concert and Snapshots of Stephen Schwartz.
Besides being Barlow and Bear’s first Grammy win, this award also goes down in history as the first award given to a project that started on TikTok.
Meet the Birmingham Grammy winner
Abigail Barlow’s connections to Birmingham run deep. The Mountain Brook native had theatrical and artistic experience in several Birmingham-based companies, including the Red Mountain Theater Company.
“It’s a dream and a half come true to be recognized for my greatest passion. I am so grateful for the artistic education I received from the Red Mountain Theater Company, Alabama School of Fine Arts, Birmingham Dance Theater and beyond! I share this with all of my amazing mentors who encouraged me to never give up. I HOPE TO CONTINUE TO MAKE BHAM PROUD!”
Abigail Barlow
Barlow isn’t just a Grammy winner. She, along with Emily Bear, did it on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in 2022. Is there anything more exciting than watching the people of Birmingham make our city proud?
The 2022 World Games at the Grammys
Abigail Barlow wasn’t the only Birminghamian at the Grammys this year. Nick Sellers, from Birmingham, CEO of the 2022 World Games, was present along with Rashada LeRoy, Executive Producer of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and Henry Panion III, Creative Director. One of the musical artists who performed at the 2022 World Games Opening Ceremony, The Blind Boys of Alabama, was also nominated for a Grammy!
According to Nick, a big announcement for the 2022 World Games is coming soon… I don’t know about you, but I’ll be on the edge of my seat until then.
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