Virginia Samford Theatre

Virginia Samford Theatre The Historic Virginia Samford Theatre is the oldest performing arts venue in Birmingham.
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In 1999, UAB announced plans to close and sell the theatre, and a beloved Birmingham landmark was about to disappear. However, the Metropolitan Arts Council stepped forward to restore the landmark building. The theatre has been given a new name, Virginia Samford Theatre, in honor of their generous donor Virginia Samford Donovan, who provided the funds to MAC for the purchase. MAC and a committee o

f Birmingham leaders launched a $3,000,000 capital campaign, Center Stage for the Arts, to preserve this treasured historic structure and to provide Birmingham with a tremendous new resource - The Metropolitan Arts Center and the Virginia Samford Theatre. The Theatre was re-opened in May 2002 and was awarded the Preservation Award by the Birmingham Historical Society. The Virginia Samford Theatre now serves as a beacon for local talent and performers are drawn to showcase their creativity. Local non-profit or community groups hold meetings in the facility, and citizens and corporations find this venue an intimate gathering place for weddings, receptions and private functions. MAC is headquartered in the Arts Center, which currently houses small arts groups in the "Arts Incubator". With this broad spectrum of uses available to everyone in the community, the Metropolitan Arts Center and the Virginia Samford Theatre play a major cultural role in Birmingham's future.

06/03/2026

POV: You're scrolling and discover that Dick Van D**e got his big break in Bye Bye Birdie. 🤯

Long before Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and TV fame, he was playing Albert Peterson in the musical that became a Broadway and Hollywood hit. Now you can see the show that started it all at Virginia Samford Theatre.

Bye Bye Birdie. June 18–28, 2026

Sponsored by John and Louise Beard.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — get yours today! https://ci.ovationtix.com/35992/production/1243364

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The Historic Virginia Samford Theatre is the oldest performing arts venue in Birmingham.

06/03/2026

🎭 Auditions for The Threepenny Opera are now open! 🎭

Be part of this bold and unforgettable production coming to the historic Virginia Samford Theatre this fall! The deadline for submissions is June 15.

Ready to take the stage? Find audition details and learn how to sign up by visiting our website: https://www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org/auditions

The Historic Virginia Samford Theatre is the oldest performing arts venue in Birmingham.

VST Camp is officially underway, and our campers are excited for all they'll learn this summer!There's still time to joi...
06/02/2026

VST Camp is officially underway, and our campers are excited for all they'll learn this summer!

There's still time to join the fun, with 2 camp sessions available this summer will be unforgettable.

Register today: https://www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org/camp-vst

06/01/2026

When McCulley walked onto the old Birmingham Little Theater stage to premiere Carole Cook Died for My Sins, several longtime patrons walked out. He had expected as much. "If there wasn't a risk," he says, "it would be a Hallmark card." What stays in the seats, what Lanier Isom watches him build night after night, is a son's grief for his mother, a devotee's love for an Old Hollywood mentor, and a Southern man's account of surviving himself.

https://www.salvationsouth.com/carole-cook-died-for-my-sins/

Happy Pride Month from Virginia Samford Theatre! 🌈At VST, we believe theatre is for everyone. This Pride Month, we celeb...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from Virginia Samford Theatre! 🌈

At VST, we believe theatre is for everyone. This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ artists, audiences, volunteers, and supporters who help make our community vibrant, creative, and welcoming.

Thank you for sharing your stories, your talents, and your authentic selves. We are proud to stand with you today and every day.

05/30/2026

More Bye Bye Birdie BTS

Big laughs, big dance numbers, and so much fun behind the scenes at the historic Virginia Samford Theatre!

Bye Bye Birdie. June 18–28, 2026

Sponsored by John and Louise Beard.

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🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — get yours today! https://ci.ovationtix.com/35992/production/1243364

🎭 We’re Hiring! 🎭Virginia Samford Theatre is seeking a Part-Time House Manager for our Centennial Season!We’re looking f...
05/29/2026

🎭 We’re Hiring! 🎭

Virginia Samford Theatre is seeking a Part-Time House Manager for our Centennial Season!

We’re looking for someone organized, dependable, people-focused, and passionate about theatre to help lead front-of-house operations throughout the season. This is a season-long commitment with evening/weekend availability required during productions for the 2026/2027 season.

Interested? To learn more and apply visit https://www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org/work-at-vst

All applications must be in by June 15, 2026

05/27/2026

Meet the director of Bye Bye Birdie, Zoe Wirt!

Hear Zoe share what makes this classic musical so special and why you won’t want to miss the fun, music, and excitement coming to the historic Virginia Samford Theatre this summer!

Bye Bye Birdie runs June 18–28

Get your tickets now! https://ci.ovationtix.com/35992/production/1243364

Address

1116 26th Street S
Birmingham, AL
35205

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+12052511206

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