About this venue
Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts is a historic theatre in downtown Montgomery, distinguished by the restored character of a grand former movie palace. Decorative plasterwork, large chandeliers and its classic exterior marquee preserve a strong historic identity, while the auditorium provides 1,200 seats for theatre productions, concerts, musicals, ballet and other performing arts events.
Inside, the venue combines a traditional theatre atmosphere with technical facilities suited to modern productions. It is known for excellent acoustics and features a main floor and balcony, a full-size orchestra pit and an auditorium layout designed to provide clear views of the stage from different seating areas. Restored decorative elements and the relatively intimate relationship between the audience and stage add to the overall performance experience.
The theatre is located at 251 Montgomery St, Montgomery, United States. Visitors can use parking facilities belonging to the Troy University Montgomery Campus, including a parking deck directly behind the theatre, as well as street parking in the surrounding area. The entrance is only a short walk from these parking options, while information about wider transportation around Montgomery and other ways of reaching the downtown area is provided in the city description below.
About the city
Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, combines American history with a diverse range of sporting, concert and cultural events. For visitors coming for a game or a performance, the city offers several recognizable venues, including the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, Cramton Bowl and Garrett Coliseum. Thanks to the compact downtown core, many attractions can be combined in a single visit, making it easy to pair an event with dinner, a walk or sightseeing around the city.
The transport infrastructure is based on Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), the city’s The M transit system and road connections linking downtown with the rest of the city. The M operates fixed-route buses, while The M: Micro Transit provides on-demand transportation and connects, among other locations, the airport and Downtown Montgomery; the Intermodal Transfer Center at 495 Molton Street is one of the city’s important transport points. Taxis and rideshare services are available from the airport, while downtown venues such as the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre and Cramton Bowl are easily accessible by road, making travel to events straightforward whether a visitor arrives by air or by car from another city.
Before or after an event, Montgomery offers plenty of options for additional sightseeing. Riverfront Park along the Alabama River is well suited for a walk by the water, while Dexter Avenue connects the area around Court Square Fountain with the Alabama State Capitol. The same wider downtown area is also home to well-known historic sites such as the Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, making it easy to complement a concert or sporting event with an exploration of the history, architecture and riverfront scenery of Alabama’s capital.
