Discounts For Theatre Tickets in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, Alabama is proud to be home to several theatres offering live, on-stage performances from talented actors and actresses. Venues range from intimate black box spaces to large auditoriums with seating for over 900. With a wide range of ticket pricing, savvy patrons can pinch their pennies by knowing when discounts for theatre tickets in Birmingham are available. Always verify discount information online or through theater box offices.

Terrific New Theatre (TNT)

Although its middle name implies a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, Terrific New Theatre has been around for over thirty years and is, in fact, in its thirty-fourth season. TNT is still going strong with five shows in its regular season line-up and two special event shows added to the calendar. Located inside Pepper Place at 2821 Second Ave. South, TNT offers Season Ticket memberships and Flex Pass memberships for reduced pricing. Check out shows and ticket prices at terrificnewtheatre.com.  To reach the box office, call 205-328-0868.

Discounts for theatre tickets include:

• Thursdays Are Discretionary Admission (TADA!) which means pay what you can. (Excludes opening night.)
• $10 off regular ticket prices, priority seating for season ticket holders.

Birmingham Festival Theatre (BFT)

Since 1973, Birmingham Festival Theatre has operated in its current location of 1901½ 11th Avenue South. Bringing you six shows a year in its regular season, it also hosts shows from local acting companies ECT, (Extemporaneous Theatre Company) and BBRTC (Birmingham Black Repertory Theatre Company). Birmingham Festival Theatre is proud to bring the Magic City a new, diverse selection of contemporary dramas and comedies each year. Check out shows and ticket prices at bftonline.org or reach the box office at 205-933-2383

Discounts for theatre tickets include:

• Sunday matinee tickets- $10 discount for seniors 65 and older off regular $25 ticket price
• All Shows- $15 discount with student ID, $5 discount for groups of ten or more off regular $25 ticket price
• %14 discount off regular ticket prices, one bonus ticket, priority seating, priority parking for season ticket holders.

Red Mountain Theatre Company (RMTC)

Red Mountain Theatre Company, with its Cabaret Theatre in the heart of Birmingham’s theatre district, combines professionally trained actors with local talent to bring you some of today’s most popular musicals. RMTC also offers theatrical education programming and has served as a launchpad into the professional world of show business for talented youth in the Birmingham area. Offering four youth shows and a Conservatory Showcase, plus six regular-season shows with its summer series playing in the Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre, RMTC is proud to be part of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. For shows and ticket prices, go to redmountaintheatre.org. To reach the box office, call (205) 324-2424.

Discounts for theatre tickets include:

• 50% discount for College Student Rush tickets which can only be purchased 24 hours in advance through calling the box office or 1 hour in advance at the door.
• 10% discount for Seniors and Armed Service Members
• 15% discount when you pick three or more of the six professional series productions
• %15 discount, priority seating with season tickets

 

Virginia Samford Theatre (VST)

The historic Virginia Samford Theatre continues to draw audiences to its intimate setting at Caldwell Park, 1116 26th Street South. Now in its 92nd season, VST continues to bring comedy, drama, and musical theater to Birmingham patrons. The VST STARS Program (Students Take A Role at the Samford) educates students while preparing for productions, giving students the opportunity to learn and perform on the VST stage. With seven shows in its current season plus three STARS productions, VST has plenty of performances to choose from. Visit virginiasamfordtheatre.org for tickets or reach the box office at (205) 251-1206.

Discounts for theatre tickets include:

• 10% discounted ticket prices and premium seating as a season ticket holder.
• Discounts for students and group rates for certain productions. Call the box office for details.

Birmingham Children’s Theatre (BCT)

Birmingham Children’s Theatre, operating from the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), is one of the nation’s largest and most established professional theatre companies for kids. Since 1947, BCT has brought the magic of theatre and educational art experiences to over thirteen million children. They bring their quality entertainment to young audiences through three theatre spaces in the BJCC as well as though their Outreach Programs. BCT offers fantastic opportunities for theater education including camps, classes, and even birthday parties. See showtimes and ticket prices at bct123.org or call the box office at (205) 458-8181.

Discounts for theatre tickets include:

• From Pages to Stages Program (see here for more information/dates)
• Discounts through BCT memberships include additional tickets at discounted rates, 10% discount and early registration to all drama classes and camps

Student Performances:

Birmingham is home to several programs offering degrees in both acting and musical theatre. With a range of performances from comedies and drama to musical theatre, audiences can check out talented students on their way to earning a bachelor’s degree and becoming professional actors or actresses. General admission is typically at a lower rate than other local theater prices but discounts for theatre tickets can also include employee and student rates.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham
At the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), students perform in five full length shows a season in the Sirote Theatre or the Odess Theatre found within the beautiful Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center. See current season here: uab.edu/cas/theatre/on-stage/current-season. To reach the box office call (205) 975-2787

• General Admission- $15-$20
• Students $6
• UAB Employees $10
• Senior Citizens $10

Birmingham-Southern College
Catch students performing in their regular season of 3 full-length shows and one student-directed series of one-act plays in the College Theatre. Click here for show selections:  bsc.edu/academics/theatre/productions.html  or call the College Theatre Box Office at (205) 226-4780 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• General Admission- $15
• Student Admission- $10

The University of Montevallo
With only a short drive out of Birmingham to the University of Montevallo, you can see one or more of their four full-length shows in either the Reynolds Theatre or the Chichester Black Box Theatre. To see the current season, click here: montevallo.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-fine-arts

• For ticket information, call (205) 665-6200