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CURRENT ATTRACTION: A Tuna Christmas

South City Theatre has a holiday gift for you: six performances of the rollicking comedy, “A Tuna Christmas” by Ed Horton, Jaston Williams, and Joe Sears. Directed by Sue Ellen Gerrells. Performances are set for Dec 8, 9, 15 and 16 @ 7:30 p.m. and matinees on Dec 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. South City Theatre is located at 2969 Pelham Parkway in Pelham, Al. Tickets in advance online are $18 general admission and $15 for seniors over 60 and students under 18. All tickets at the door are $20. Call the box office at 205 621-2128 for reservations or buy tickets online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=soct

In Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas, living is far from easy – even in the 24 hours before Christmas. Bertha Bumiller decorates the tree by herself, again – her kids and philandering husband who knows where. Director Joe Bob Lipsey’s “A Christmas Carol” may never see opening night if Tuna Electricity turns off their lights for missed payments. R.R. Snavely sees aliens. The Smut Snatchers of the New Order are determined to find (and excise) the dirty words in Christmas carols. And Vera Carp will do just about anything to hold on to the trophy for the annual yard decorating contest, although the mysterious Christmas Phantom may have other ideas.

Spend the holidays in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas where laughter abounds when three performers: David Coker, Robin Rushing, and Alan Ashman play twenty-one different characters with dozens of costume changes. This play is a fun-filled, satirical look inside the workings of a small town at Christmas. This isn’t your typical holiday show, and may not be appropriate for some people. Happy Holidays!

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Branson Comes to South City Theatre—AGAIN

When we produced the gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain in 2019, audiences raved and clamored for more, and we are obliging!  

South City Theatre, Pelham’s award-winning community theatre, is staging the sequel to one of Branson, Missouri’s best loved shows when we tour “Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming” to area churches this July.

Here’s how Branson describes the show:

“Smoke on the Mountain” is a … breath of fresh mountain air! It’s a drama, comedy, and gloriously good gospel music production, gift-wrapped and given to delighted audiences by a smart, but slightly off-kilter clan of church choir members – The Sanders Family Singers. Imagine the setting… a devoted congregation, an era just after World War II, a small town in North Carolina, and the Saturday night sing at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is the biggest thing happening in town every week. Come on in for a sing-along with this talented collection of actors, singers, and musicians that make up the Sanders clan; they’ll entice you with more than 25 different classic gospel tunes, a tad bit of downright contagious laughter, and a few touching moments that just might shake a tear or two from the driest of eyes. They’re a slightly imperfect bunch, but they’re happy and lovable and generously talented!”

Fun for the entire family!

You have 5 opportunities to enjoy this nostalgically, heart-warming musical:

  • July 14 and 15, 2023  7:30 pm  The Episcopal Church of the a Holy Spirit, 858 Kent Dairy Rd, Alabaster, 35007
  • July 21, 2023  7:30 pm  Restore Campus, First United Methodist, Alabaster, 128 Market Street, Alabaster,  35007
  • July 22, 2023  7:30 pm First Christian Church, Birmingham, 4954 Valleydale Rd., Birmingham, 35242
  • July 23, 2023  2:00 pm Restore Campus, First United Methodist Church, 128 Market Street, Alabaster, 35007

Tickets are available at https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/

  • In advance/online: General Admission = $18; Seniors over 60 and Students under 18 = $15
  • At the door : $20 per person

Come see what all the fuss is about and leave tapping your toes and humming your favorite hymn!

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Announcing Our 2023-2024 Season

Drumroll please! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming 2023/24 season at South City Theatre!

From classic thrillers to moving dramas and hilarious comedies, our 2023-2024 season is sure to leave you spellbound. And there are sure to be a few surprises along the way!

August: Covering Dish

October: Dracula

December: A Tuna Christmas

February: Crimes of the Heart

April: The Wild Women of Winedale

June: Catfish Moon

Stay tuned for more information on seasons tickets.

Would you like to be a director for the upcoming season? Send an email to donna.williamson@southcitytheatre.com with your resume by May 31, 2023, to be considered for the upcoming season.

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 South City Theatre presents Panache by Don Gordon

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Thursday’s April 20 performance has been cancelled. The two performances on April 21 & 22 at 7:30 pm are available at the special rate of $10 each. https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/  for tickets.

Seven letters.  Two people.  One vanity plate. Kathleen, a Scarsdale socialite, wants something Harry, a short-order cook from Brooklyn, already has. Harry has his reasons for refusing to exchange plates. Kathleen resolves to use her feminine charms and her checkbook to make Harry fork over the goods. But nothing is simple, and what begins as a ridiculous squabble over a seemingly unimportant matter turns into a poignant, funny, and bumpy ride toward the mending of two broken lives. A MUST SEE! 

Directed by Clay Boyce and starring Alan Ashman, David Gauntt, Patrice Headington, Keith Ngo, and Elane Barlow.“This sentence by Edmond Rostand, the author of “Cyrano de Bergerac” describes our show perfectly: panache: “A little frivolous perhaps, most certainly a little theatrical, panache is nothing but a grace which is so difficult to retain in the face of death, a grace which demands so much strength that, all the same, it is a grace … which I wish for all of us.” says director Clay Boyce.

Please note that this show contains adult themes and may not be suitable for some audiences.

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Announcing the Cast of Panache

We are excited to announce the cast for our upcoming production of “Panache” by Don Gordon, directed by Clay Boyce.


Harry – Alan Ashman
Jumbo – David Gauntt
Kathleen – Patrice Headington
Irwin – Keith Ngo
Laura – Elane Barlow


Show dates are April 14-16, 2023 and April 20-22, 2023. Tickets are available at https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/

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Season Tickets On Sale Now

Season Tickets on Sale Now

Season Tickets for the 2022-2023 Season are on sale now.

Each ticket package includes five flex tickets to be used at your discretion. Use them all for one performance or spread them out over the season. Each package costs $80. Contact our box office manager at 205.621.2128 to purchase.

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Panache – Cancelled

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regretfully must cancel our production of Panache.  We will be reaching out to those of you who have already purchased tickets for this production soon.  You will be able to move your reservation to another production, change your purchase to a donation, or request a refund.

We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to seeing you at a future production.

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All Together Now Cancellation

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we regretfully announce our November production of All Together Now has been cancelled. Patrons who’ve bought tickets will receive a refund through our box office manager. Call 205-621-2128 for more information.

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Announcing Our 2021-2022 Season

South City Theatre bringing you a mixture of audience favorites and new (to us) pieces. Our 21st season will include six plays, one musical, one musical review, and our ACTFest competition piece. There may even be a surprise or two along the way.

Please note the location of each production as many of our shows will be touring this year.

Night of January 16th by Ayn Rand, directed by Donna Williamson, sponsored by the Shelby County Bar Association. Performances at Shelby County Courthouse, Columbiana October 8 – 10. Performances at Pelham Municipal Courtroom on October 14 – 17.

Special Fundraiser Event: MTI’s All Together Now! A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre* Directed by Michele Santiago.Performances at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 858 Kent Dairy Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007, November 12, 13 and 15 at 7:30 pm and a matinee on Sunday, November 14, at 2:00 pm.

Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas. Based on the books by Robert Fulghum. Adapted by Ernest Zulia and David Caldwell. Music and lyrics by David Caldwell. Directed by Rachael Upton. In collaboration with Alabaster First United Methodist Church. Performances at Alabaster First United Methodist Church December 9 – 11 and December 16 – 18.

ACTFest 2021-2022 Entry: Matt and Ben* by Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers. Directed by Donna Williamson. South City Theatre’s entry into ACTFest 2021-2022. Benefit performances will be in January at South City Theatre. ACTFest performance will be held at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa the weekend of January 14 – 15, 2022.

Panache by Don Gordon, directed by Michael BridgesPerformances at South City Theatre on January 27, 28, 29 & 30; February 3, 4, 5, and 6. Performances at Homewood Library on February 11 & 12.

The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Directed by Lisa Ponder. Performances at South City Theatre April 21 – 24 and April 28 – May 1.

The Course Acting Showcase by Michael Green. Directed by Daniel Strickland. Performances at South City Theatre in June.

Seussical Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY, Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS, Book by LYNN AHRENS and STEPHEN FLAHERTY, Co-Conceived by LYNN AHRENS, STEPHEN FLAHERTY, and ERIC IDLE. Based on the Works of DR. SEUSS. Directed by Jessie Kisor. Performances will be in late July.

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club by Jones, Hope, Whooten. Directed by Rachael Upton. Performances at South City Theatre August 18-21 and August 25-28.

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South City Theatre is Going to Court!

Join us in October when South City Theatre travels to the historic Shelby County Courthouse and the Pelham Municipal Courtroom for the trial of the century! Karen Andre is accused of murdering her former boss and lover, Bjorn Faulkner.  You, the audience, will decide.

Performances at the Shelby County Courthouse, 112 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL, will be October 8 & 9 at 7:30 and October 10 at 2:00.

Performances at the Pelham Municipal Courtroom, 32 Phillip Davis Street, Pelham, AL, will be October 14, 15 & 16 at 7:30 and October 17 at 2:00. 

Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for students (under 18) and seniors (over 60). They may be purchased online at southcitytheatre.com or reserved by calling (205) 621-2128. The production is sponsored by the Shelby County Bar Association. Shelby County Bar members should call the Bar Association to purchase tickets. Masks will be required for all attendees.

Night of January 16th is a theatrical play by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, inspired by the death of the “Match King”, Ivar Kreuger. The jury is chosen from members of the audience.  Is Karen guilty of murdering her former lover in a fit of jealousy?  Did Karen’s new lover kill Faulkner? Was someone blackmailing Karen? Was Faulkner’s death the result of a conspiracy?  Did Faulkner commit suicide?  The case is presented then the jury is tasked with returning a verdict of innocent or guilty.  

Directed by Donna Stinson Williamson, the play stars Lara Alvis, Michelle Vercher, Rhett Barnett, Bill Nixon, Tara Bennett, Meredith Carpenter, Tyler Costley, Thomas Robinson, Madelyn Harbison, Sharon Morgan, Katie Hamff, Jon Curren, Leslie Price and Michael Wilbanks.

For more information contact Donna Williamson at ad@southcitytheatre.com (205.907.6893) or Lisa Ponder at lisa.ponder@southcitytheatre.com (205.402.8780)

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