Davis Theatre

The Davis Theatre is a 1,200-seat performing arts venue located in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, United States. It is owned and operated by Troy University and serves as a cultural and events landmark for the region. The theatre originally opened on January 25, 1930, as The Paramount Theatre, a movie palace designed for the emerging "talkies" and vaudeville shows. For decades it was a popular entertainment destination where countless patrons enjoyed films and live performances, and where many couples experienced first dates, first kisses, and marriage proposals; weddings were even held on its stage. After a final screening of Gone With the Wind in 1976, the Paramount Theatre closed. It was subsequently purchased by Troy University and, following a restoration, reopened in 1983 as the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. The venue was named for the late Tine W. Davis and his wife Eunice, who were major contributors to the restoration. Today the Davis Theatre operates as a fully equipped auditorium with professional staff, hosting a calendar of events and offering venue leasing and equipment rental to civic organizations. It remains a downtown landmark and one of only a handful of historic theatres of its kind in the area.

The Davis Theatre opened on January 25, 1930, as The Paramount Theatre. It was built as a movie palace designed for the new "talkies" and vaudeville shows. For decades it served as a major entertainment venue in Montgomery, Alabama, where countless patrons enjoyed movies and live performances. Many couples shared their first date, first kiss, or marriage proposal there, and weddings were held on its stage. In 1976, after a final showing of Gone With the Wind, the Paramount Theatre closed its doors. The building was later purchased by Troy University. Following a restoration process, it reopened in 1983 as The Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts. The theatre was named for the late Tine W. Davis and his wife Eunice, who were major contributors to the restoration. Today, the Davis Theatre is a downtown landmark and one of only a handful of historic theatres of its kind. It operates as a 1,200-seat auditorium with professional staff, hosts a calendar of events, and offers venue leasing and equipment rental to civic organizations.

• 1983

  Reopened as The Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts after purchase and restoration by Troy University.

• 1976

  Closed after the last feature, Gone With the Wind.

• 1930

  Opened on January 25 as The Paramount Theatre, a movie palace for talkies and vaudeville.

Historic performing arts center and downtown landmark owned by Troy University.

• Live performances

• Venue rental

• Equipment rental

1. 1Davis Theatre | Troy Universitytroy.edu
2. 2Davis Theatre - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3About Us | Troy Universitytroy.edu
4. 4Accreditation Information | Troy Universitytroy.edu
5. 5Dining Services | Troy Universitytroy.edu