Present day photo of the Davis Theatre; the theatre has remained unchanged since 1983
“We are a family orientated theatre, the productions we bring in are quality productions, and attract river region patrons. My favorite part about the theatre is the personal touch. We get to know our patrons, they are always willing to come back.”
The Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts hosts amateur professional musicals, dramatic productions, music groups, and dance performances of all types in downtown Montgomery. This grand theater opened on January 25, 1930, and has undergone several renovations since. After renovations, it held a Gala Grand Reopening on May 21, 1983.
The Davis Theatre is a downtown landmark and is one of only a handful of such theaters still standing across the South. The theater prides itself on its excellent acoustics, twelve-hundred seats; its ideal size is perfect. It has a full-size orchestra pit, and the stage is easily seen from any seat in the house. According to the official website, there is a feeling of intimacy long since sacrificed in modern theatre design.
Theatre director Emma Rudolph says the theatre has grown because of extensive renovations, which add quality to the experience.
Exact Restorations
The theater’s plaster ornamentation have been reproduced exactly, and the chandeliers have been restored by hand to their original luster. In addition, new carpeting has been installed throughout, and the entire air conditioning, heating and electrical distribution systems have been replaced.
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-Lexie Moore
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