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Opening This Week: Christmas Queens

South City Theatre is excited to present Alicia Lane Dutton’s Christmas Queens for five performances, December 12 – 20, 2025. This year, the Catoosa County Christmas Queen Pageant, sponsored by a local catfish farmer, will invite former winners to compete in a special reunion pageant. Louise, owner of The Limelight Theater, isn’t thrilled with the idea but needs the sponsorship money. The former beauty queens range in age from 18 to Belva’s not telling. Unfortunately, someone is sabotaging the competition. Is it the oldest queen? The soap opera star? The pregnant competitor, or any of the other women competing for the prize money?

Written by Alabama native and UA graduate, Alicia Lane Dutton. This production is directed by Donna Williamson and stars Kathy Scruggs, Michael Wilbanks, Natali Jimenez, Katherine Simmons, Sally Montgomery, Lisa Nelson, Emily Wolfe, Max Berrios, and Valerie Brock.

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.

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Matinee & Mingle: Live Theatre, Shared Moments, and a Whole Lot of Heart

There’s something special about a weekday afternoon at the theatre—especially when it’s filled with laughter, connection, and a community that cares. That’s exactly what Matinee & Mingle is all about. This limited series of Thursday matinees is designed especially for senior groups in our area, offering a relaxed and welcoming theatre experience in the heart of the day.

Presented by South City Theatre and powered by dedicated volunteers, the Matinee & Mingle series is more than just a show—it’s a celebration of community spirit. Our thanks go out not only to the talented volunteers who bring these performances to life, but also to the local employers who support the program by granting team members time off to participate.

These special performances are offered for select shows only, with dates announced 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Each event is designed with groups in mind, making it a perfect outing for senior centers, senior living communities, church groups, or social clubs.

Information on upcoming Matinee & Mingle performances can be found on our website at https://www.southcitytheatre.com/matinee-mingle/

Tickets are just $20 each, and we invite you to reach out to the box office for more information or to plan your group’s next afternoon out. Call 205.621.2128 or email info@southcitytheatre.com.

Come be a part of Matinee & Mingle—where good stories, good company, and good times take center stage.

Dial M for Murder

Passion runs high in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by Jeffrey Hatcher (“Wait Until Dark,” “Holmes and Watson,” “Tuesdays with Morrie,” “Jekyll and Hyde”). Frederick Knott’s nail-biting 1952 play was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the 1954 film. This clever, fast-paced adaptation, which has had box office-busting runs at theatres across the country, adds extra layers of intrigue and emotion to the iconic cat-and-mouse story. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder. Filled with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and lethal amounts of intrigue, “Dial M” will keep you on the edge of your seat. Directed by Mary Anne Garrett.

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

Dial M for Murder

Passion runs high in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by Jeffrey Hatcher (“Wait Until Dark,” “Holmes and Watson,” “Tuesdays with Morrie,” “Jekyll and Hyde”). Frederick Knott’s nail-biting 1952 play was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the 1954 film. This clever, fast-paced adaptation, which has had box office-busting runs at theatres across the country, adds extra layers of intrigue and emotion to the iconic cat-and-mouse story. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder. Filled with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and lethal amounts of intrigue, “Dial M” will keep you on the edge of your seat. Directed by Mary Anne Garrett.

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

Dial M for Murder

Passion runs high in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by Jeffrey Hatcher (“Wait Until Dark,” “Holmes and Watson,” “Tuesdays with Morrie,” “Jekyll and Hyde”). Frederick Knott’s nail-biting 1952 play was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the 1954 film. This clever, fast-paced adaptation, which has had box office-busting runs at theatres across the country, adds extra layers of intrigue and emotion to the iconic cat-and-mouse story. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder. Filled with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and lethal amounts of intrigue, “Dial M” will keep you on the edge of your seat. Directed by Mary Anne Garrett.

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

Dial M for Murder

Passion runs high in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by Jeffrey Hatcher (“Wait Until Dark,” “Holmes and Watson,” “Tuesdays with Morrie,” “Jekyll and Hyde”). Frederick Knott’s nail-biting 1952 play was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the 1954 film. This clever, fast-paced adaptation, which has had box office-busting runs at theatres across the country, adds extra layers of intrigue and emotion to the iconic cat-and-mouse story. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder. Filled with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and lethal amounts of intrigue, “Dial M” will keep you on the edge of your seat. Directed by Mary Anne Garrett.

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

Dial M for Murder

Passion runs high in this classic revenge thriller, newly adapted for a modern audience by Jeffrey Hatcher (“Wait Until Dark,” “Holmes and Watson,” “Tuesdays with Morrie,” “Jekyll and Hyde”). Frederick Knott’s nail-biting 1952 play was later adapted by Alfred Hitchcock into the 1954 film. This clever, fast-paced adaptation, which has had box office-busting runs at theatres across the country, adds extra layers of intrigue and emotion to the iconic cat-and-mouse story. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare them both in danger, recrimination and murder. Filled with vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and lethal amounts of intrigue, “Dial M” will keep you on the edge of your seat. Directed by Mary Anne Garrett.

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

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South City Theatre presents Summer Shorts ’25: An Evening of Carol Burnett Skits.

When: July 11 – 13, 2025
Where: South City Theatre, Pelham, Alabama
Tickets: https://www.southcitytheatre.com/get-tickets/

Join us for an evening of nostalgic family fun and laughter, reliving some of your favorite skits from The Carol Burnett Show.

The skits include The Show Must Go On, Passion on 10th Ave, Flight “13” to Nowhere, Lovely Story, The Coffee Commercial, The Old Folks (Honeymoon), Alice Portnoy and the Bank Robbers, The Exterminator, Fireside Girl (Bachelor’s Apartment), and High School Classmates.

Directed by Katherine Simmons, Hannah Jane Sizemore, Sydney Alison Batten, Stephen French, and Dallas Teague.

Starring Dakota Fowler, Dana Cheek, David Gauntt, Elisa (Lisa) Nelson, Erin Hunter, Jack Davis, Jon Curren, Joshua Robertson, Keith Blankenship, Leah Tkacik, Madison Miller, Margaret Roberts, Max Berrios, Paul LaRussa, Robin Wallace, Seth Spotloe, and Sharon B. Morgan.

Murder is a Fine Art

Murder is a Fine Art by Jack Pachuta
Join us for our Fall Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, in Partnership with The Pelham BEAT.
Libby LaBelle, art critic for the influential “Graphic News,” used her vitriolic columns to destroy the careers of many artists. A good review from Libby meant instant success. A bad review could signal the end of the line for the career of even the most talented individual.
And, Libby didn’t limit her critiques to the art world. She’d regularly write scathing comments about the events she’d attended, panning the planning as well as the cuisine and wine selections. That’s why, over the years, her list of eminent enemies grew. She was loved by her adoring fans and hated by the targets of her poisonous prose.
When it was announced that impressionist artist Pete Casso was to preview an upcoming exhibit at the Creative Connection Art Gallery, Libby made a point of letting everyone know she’d be there to, once again, pen a negative review of Casso’s latest masterpiece.
Who would have suspected that the review would never be printed? For, in the middle of an acerbic attack on both the artwork and the occasion, Libby collapsed in a heap on the floor of the gallery, her worrisome word processor silenced forever.
Did someone take the opportunity to do away with her explosive expletives? And, what past unknown indiscretions could have prompted the passion? It would take a palette of investigative skills to solve the case and identify the murderer.
Show dates are September 19 and 20, 2025 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena.
Tickets will be on sale soon.

Murder is a Fine Art by Jack Pachuta

Murder is a Fine Art by Jack Pachuta
Join us for our Fall Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, in Partnership with The Pelham BEAT.
Libby LaBelle, art critic for the influential “Graphic News,” used her vitriolic columns to destroy the careers of many artists. A good review from Libby meant instant success. A bad review could signal the end of the line for the career of even the most talented individual.
And, Libby didn’t limit her critiques to the art world. She’d regularly write scathing comments about the events she’d attended, panning the planning as well as the cuisine and wine selections. That’s why, over the years, her list of eminent enemies grew. She was loved by her adoring fans and hated by the targets of her poisonous prose.
When it was announced that impressionist artist Pete Casso was to preview an upcoming exhibit at the Creative Connection Art Gallery, Libby made a point of letting everyone know she’d be there to, once again, pen a negative review of Casso’s latest masterpiece.
Who would have suspected that the review would never be printed? For, in the middle of an acerbic attack on both the artwork and the occasion, Libby collapsed in a heap on the floor of the gallery, her worrisome word processor silenced forever.
Did someone take the opportunity to do away with her explosive expletives? And, what past unknown indiscretions could have prompted the passion? It would take a palette of investigative skills to solve the case and identify the murderer.
Show dates are September 19 and 20, 2025 at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena.
Tickets will be on sale soon.
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