Three men. One boat. One very long wait.

South City Theatre is excited to present The Shark Is Broken, the acclaimed comedy by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon that takes audiences behind the scenes of one of the most famous films ever made.

In 1974, the production of Jaws was underway, but there was one major problem: the mechanical shark wouldn’t work. As filming delays stretched from days into weeks, the movie’s three stars—Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider—found themselves stranded together aboard the Orca with little to do except argue, joke, drink, reminisce, and wonder if the film would ever be completed.

What emerged from that troubled production would become the first summer blockbuster. But The Shark Is Broken focuses on the moments nobody saw—the frustrations, friendships, rivalries, and unexpected humanity that existed behind the camera.

Co-written by Ian Shaw, son of actor Robert Shaw, the play offers a fascinating and often hilarious glimpse into the personalities behind the iconic characters of Quint, Hooper, and Brody. Filled with sharp wit, nostalgia, and surprising emotional depth, the show captures what happens when three talented actors are forced to confront one another—and themselves—while floating in uncertainty.

This South City Theatre production will be hosted by Homewood Theatre and features a talented cast bringing these legendary Hollywood figures to life on stage. Whether you’re a lifelong Jaws fan or simply enjoy great theatre, The Shark Is Broken delivers an entertaining evening of comedy, conflict, and cinematic history.

Performance Schedule

July 9–12, 2026

• Thursday, July 9 – 7:30 PM
• Friday, July 10 – 7:30 PM
• Saturday, July 11 – 2:00 PM (Matinee)
• Saturday, July 11 – 7:30 PM
• Sunday, July 12 – 2:00 PM (Matinee)

Location

Homewood Theatre
1831 28th Avenue South
Homewood, AL 35209

Tickets

Tickets: $25

Tickets are sold through South City Theatre’s ticketing system.

⚠️ Advisory: Contains adult language.

For tickets and information, visit South City Theatre or contact us at info@southcitytheatre.com or (205) 621-2128.

We’re going to need a bigger boat.

A murder mystery? YES, please! With dinner? HECK YEAH! In Pelham?

In conjunction with: South City Theatre & Pelham Civic Complex

Location: Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena

Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984242192813?aff=oddtdtcreator

Set on the filming of a 1950s-era television sitcom
Inspired by a comedic “wacky housewife and her Cuban husband” dynamic
Audience acts as a studio audience watching the show being filmed
A murder occurs during production, and the mystery unfolds from there
Includes comedic elements and references to classic and modern television
Event Experience
Schedule Flow
6:00 PM – Doors open (lobby access, drinks available)
6:30 PM – Buffet opens
~7:00 PM – Show begins
Food & Drink

Signature Cocktails:

Cuban Mojito
Vita-Meata-Vegamin

Meal Options:

Meatloaf
Cuban-style Mojo Chicken
Salad and sides
Apple crisp dessert

South City Theatre is doing some serious spring cleaning! With the help of our new landlords and the Pelham Fire Marshall, we are temporarily closing the theatre to focus on renovation efforts. The renovations will result in a safer and more welcoming experience for you, our patrons.

The current production, Red, White, and Tuna is being postponed. Patrons with reservations will be contacted about rescheduling.

Thanks so much for your patience while we are closed

It’s the day of the show! Make your plans now to see Much Ado About Nothing.

Enjoy this interview with three of the actresses from the show.

https://abc3340.com/station/talk-of-alabama/much-ado-about-nothing-talk-of-alabama-4172026

WELCOME to South City Theatre’s website. We are Shelby County, Alabama’s award-winning community theatre, bringing the best of local productions for adults and children to your doorstep since 1999!

Learn more about us by checking out the “About” tab. Join us either onstage, backstage, or in the audience for an entertaining theatrical experience! We would love to have you with us! Located at 2969 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, Alabama.

Our phone lines are back up as of February 5, 2026 at 10:09 AM. Please call 205.621.2128 for tickets going forward.

South City Theatre will have a special Black Friday discount registration for our Spring Workshop and our Summer Camp. This discount is available to anyone who registers on Friday, November 28, 2025.

For questions email info@southcitytheatre.com

Directed by Mary Anne Garrett, this comedy is set in the newest – and tiniest – town in Texas. Doublewide, Texas – population 10 – where the residents are facing more than just holiday stress—they’re battling the County to save their town’s future. With a colorful cast of eccentric characters, including a raccoon-wrangling brother and a celebrity-obsessed mother, they set their sights on winning the “Battle of the Mangers” with a “Nativity at The Alamo” entry that will leave you in stitches. Don’t miss this wild, feel-good romp through the season—Christmas in Doublewide promises big laughs and Texas-sized holiday cheer! The show is written by the team of Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones and Nicholas Hope.

The cast includes:

Ethel – Peggy Vanek-Titus
Georgia Dean – Robin Wallace
Lark Barken – Alex Daigler
Haywood Sloggett – Paul LaRussa
Patsy Price – Salena Whalen-Stalker
“Baby” Crumpler – Trent Carruth
Joveeta Crumpler – Kathy Scruggs
Caprice Crumpler – Marlene Berndt
Nash – Michael Wilbanks
Harley Dobbs – Kevin Garrett

There will be five performances:

Dec. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm.
Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available at southcitytheatre.com or by calling (205) 621-2128. Advance ticket prices are $20 general admission, $17 for students and seniors, $14 for groups of 10 or more. At the door price is $22.

Join us October 11-19, 2024 for this exciting recreation of the broadcast that shook the world!

Broadcast from New York’s Mercury Theatre in 1938, this infamous radio play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place. Adapted by Howard E. Koch, co-writer of Casablanca, and directed and narrated by Orson Welles, this original script detailing the frightening tale of an extraterrestrial takeover is now available to bring to life onstage to thrill and chill audiences.

Starring Alex Arnold, West Key, James T. Billings, and Holt Thomas, with Lena Rios on foley, and directed by Amanda Crist, this production is sure to send chills down your spine.

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