In 1999, UAB announced plans to close and sell the theatre, and a beloved Birmingham landmark was about to disappear. Howeve...r, 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...
The Virginia Samford Theater is located in Caldwell Park, close to Downtown Birmingham. This historic theater was built in 1927, and since then has been providing the city with culture and entertainment on a regular basis. Productions at the theater range are mostly musicals, both classic like The Music Man and The Producers , as well as newer, lesser known ones like 'till Divorce Do Us Part...
Mission Statement The Virginia Samford Theatres mission is to further the cultural opportunities for the Greater Birmingham community through arts education and performances of high artistic merit in Theatre, Music, and Dance. The historic multi-purpose arts facility actively encourages participation in a diverse range of arts performances and educational services, providing a fertile...