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Alabama Theatre

Alabama Theatre
1817 Third Avenue North
205-252-2262

About Us:

The Alabama Theatre was built in 1927 by Paramount Studios as an Alabama showcase for Paramount films. It was used primarily as a movie palace for 55 years, with the exception of the annual Miss Alabama pagent and the weekly Mickey Mouse Club. In 1987, the owners of the facility declared bankruptcy and the theatre was purchased by Birmingham Landmarks Inc., a non-profit corporation.

The new Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts hosts many live events, as well as films. Each year the Theatre hosts over 300 events attended by a half million Birmingham area citizens.

In 1998, the Theatre underwent a complete front door to back door restoration. The work was done by EverGreene Studios from New York City. In 8 months, the theatre went from its look of faded grandeur to a sparkling 1927 look with all the gold leaf paint either replaced or cleaned. In addition to the restoration, new carpet was installed in the ladies lounge and new drapes were installed on the stage and organ chambers.


Upcoming Events at Alabama Theatre

Holiday Film Series - White Christmas

Friday, Dec 13, 2024 at 7:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - Elf

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 7:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - Miracle on 34th Street

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - It’s a Wonderful Life

Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 at 7:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - Home Alone

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024 at 7:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - Cartoon Matinee Triple Feature

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 2:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - The Santa Clause

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024 at 7:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - Elf

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 at 2:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - Die Hard

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 at 7:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - Home Alone

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 at 2:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - A Christmas Story

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 2:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Holiday Film Series - Elf

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 7:00pm
Birmingham, AL
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Recent News

Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series 2024

We’re pleased to announce the 2024 Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Cartoon Matinee Triple Feature includes “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”…

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