Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 26th St S Birmingham, AL 35205Birmingham, AL
Upcoming Shows
Review: 1776 at ACTA Theatre
Bringing the founding of the United States to life through humor, memorable music, and a talented cast, ACTA creates a production that remains captivating throughout, never losing sight of the heart behind the history.…
Review: BYE BYE BIRDIE at Virginia Samford Theatre
With sharp timing, genuine chemistry, and a standout youth ensemble, the VST’s revival of Bye Bye Birdie is a masterclass in poise and preparation; running at the Virginia Samford Theatre through June 28.…
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at BJCC
Taking a beloved 90s movie and turning it into a Broadway musical is a tall order. You're competing with nostalgia, a legendary film performance, and the simple fact that what works on a movie screen doesn't always translate to the stage. Tuesday night, the North American tour of Mrs. Doubtfire open…
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Red Mountain Theatre
Red Mountain Theatre's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid brings one of Disney's most beloved stories to the stage with familiar songs, beloved characters, and a talented cast.…
Review: & JULIET at BJCC Concert Hall
What did our critic think of & JULIET at BJCC Concert Hall?…
Review: RECON$TRUXION at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
What makes ReCON$truXion an all-American world premiere?…
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
What did our critic think of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Alabama Shakespeare Festival?…
Review: MJ at BJCC/American Theatre Guild
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or simply looking for world class entertainment, MJ doesn’t disappoint. Don’t miss your chance to catch this “Thriller” at the BJCC, running now through February 22nd. …
Review: RENT at Virginia Samford Theatre
I saw RENT opening night at the Virginia Samford Theatre this past Thursday, and honestly, it’s exactly what the Birmingham theatre scene needs right now. There’s something about the VST’s intimate setup that just works for this show—it strips away the 'big touring production' polish and le…
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Virginia Samford Theatre
To Kill a Mockingbird' at the VST is a potent and timely revival of a classic story. With sharp direction and a deeply affecting performance by the cast, this production brings Harper Lee's tale of justice, prejudice, and childhood innocence vividly to life. It is a stirring courtroom drama and a po…
Past Shows
48 total · showing 31–40

A Christmas Story the Musical
The Tony nominated Broadway musical A Christmas Story the Musical makes its Birmingham premiere on the historic Virginia Samford Theatre stage featuring dancing leg lamps and all the memorable moments from the famous holiday movie. It's a perfect family performance guaranteed to...
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR
The Brainy and Beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast's enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill...

DAMN YANKEES
Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team, the Washington Senators, to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. Based on the novel “The Year The Yankees Lost The...

LEND ME A TENOR
It’s September of 1934, in a hotel suite in Cleveland, Ohio. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world famous, Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Otello. The star...
HONK! JR
Produce the show that beat The Lion King out of the Olivier award (the British equivalent to the Tony Award)! Honk! Junior is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic story, "The Ugly Duckling" and features a Joseph... Dreamcoat-like score that kids...

ROCK OF AGES
Set in L.A.’s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987, this jukebox musical tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of...

HOLIDAY SEASONINGS
The Virginia Samford Theatre presents HOLIDAY SEASONINGS, a musical revue that guarantees to put a little spice in your life! Featuring the Birmingham Sugar Babies, the VST STARS Youth performers, the Feminine Hyjinx girls plus VST's musical theatre favorite performers.

CALENDAR GIRLS
The fastest selling play in British history comes to Alabama and the Virginia Samford Theatre stage Nov. 5 - 22. The true story tells of the women of a certain age in Britain who "dropped everything" to help their best friend when her husband dies of cancer. Proceeds from the...
SHREK THE MUSICAL
SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to...
SHREK THE MUSICAL JR
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a...
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Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Production of Disney's Hercules The Musical Alabama Shakespeare Festival (7/07-8/08) |
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The Great Gatsby Citadel Theatre (10/31-11/22) |
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A Swingin' Ella Christmas: Alexis J. Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald Alabama Shakespeare Festival (12/16-12/20) |
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Clue Theatre Tuscaloosa (9/25-10/04) |
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A Christmas Carol by David van Belle Citadel Theatre (11/21-12/24) |
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Home For The Holidays by Michael Walker & Josh Levine Theatre Tuscaloosa (12/11-12/20) |
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The Rocket Men Alabama Shakespeare Festival (5/13-5/30) |
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Box Seats: When A Woman''s Fed Up Saenger Theatre Mobile (9/20-9/20) |
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Weird Al Yankovic at Coca Cola Amphitheater Coca Cola Amphitheater (10/02-10/02) |
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Trees of Christmas South Jackson Performing Arts Center (12/02-12/06) |









