BCT is located in the Bimingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in downtown Birmingham. We are located on the corner of 19th St. and 11th Ave in the Theatre buidling. Physical Address: 1001 19th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35203

The easiest place to park is on 19th St. N. in the lot across the street from the BJCC Arena or in the available places on 19th and the surrounding streets. There is also metered parking further down 19th and near City Walk. We always recommend getting to the theatre early so you have time to find a parking space.

On many Saturday mornings there are free parking options around 19th Street. However, the BJCC parking lots are managed by an outside company, and if there is an event taking place in another part of the BJCC you may have to pay up to $20 to park in one of the lots.

Our lobby opens 45 minutes before any performance, and there are games, books, crafts, and activities in the lobby to entertain you family while you wait for the performance to begin.

Tickets may be purchased here on our website at all times of day. You can call BCT’s offices during our business hours, Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 3:00pm, to talk to a member of our front of house team. Tickets may be purchased in the lobby on the morning of the show if the performance is not previously sold out.

Public Performances in our TVY and Wee Folks series are Saturdays at 10:00am. Performances in our MainStage Theatre are Saturdays at 11:00am, with select evening performances on Fridays at 7:00pm. Please check your emailed ticket to confirm you performance date and time.

School performances in our TVY and Wee Folks series take place during the week at 9:30am; and school performances on the MainStage start at 10:00am.

Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) performances are 30 - 40 minutes.
Wee Folks performances are 40 - 55 minutes.
MainStage performances are 70-85 minutes.

Single ticket prices for public shows are:
TVY: $10 for children / $15 for seniors / $17 for adults
Wee Folks: $10 for children / $15 for seniors / $17 for adults
MainStage: $14 for children / $24 for seniors / $28 for adults
Children under 18 months do not need a ticket for Wee Folks or MainStage performances.
Groups of 10 or more can receive a group rate by emailing the box office.

School performance tickets are:
TVY & Wee Folks: $10 for students / $12 for adults
MainStage: $12 for students / $17 for adults
Schools are given on complimentary chaperone ticket for every 10 student tickets purchased.
Schools booking for 3 or more shows receive $1 off all student tickets.

We have 3 performing spaces. Our Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) shows happen in the PlaySpace, and it is an open area where toddlers are encouraged to interact with the performances. Our Wee Folks Theatre is an intimate 250-seat theatre where children and their families sit on the floor (some benches available). Our 950-seat MainStage Theatre features stadium seating and a grand 70-foot proscenium stage.

Yes. If you would like to bring a preschooler, grandchild, or just simply have the day of with your child, we invite you to join us at the theatre! Please email or call the box office at least 48 hours in advance to make sure we have seats available.

We work to always include our recommended age ranges on each show page, but generally speaking our Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) is for 0-4 years, our Wee Folks shows are great for 3-7 years, and our MainStage shows are recommended for ages 6 and older — the whole family will love these!

Yes, the BJCC is ADA-compliant and all of our spaces are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair access and handicap parking for BCT is only available on 19th Street. Please let us know ahead of time of any accessibility needs so we can make your experience at the theatre is a great one!

BCT has areas where we can store your strollers just outside the theatre spaces.

No, all of BCT’s performances are under 90 minutes. However, if your child needs to take a break during the show, we have Quiet Rooms and lobby activities, and our team is prepared to assist families that need to step out from the theatre.

Yes! BCT SPARK education programs offer classes and camps throughout the year for children between the ages of 4 - 18 years.

We do not often have youth performers in our regular professional season, but when it is needed we hold open auditions for those roles. Please check out our Auditions page to join the Youth Auditions Mailing List.

BCT’s SPARK Education programs host two youth productions each year — one in the spring and one in the summer — featuring young performers between the ages of 12 - 18 years.

Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer scholarships for our classes. However, we will work with you to set up a flexible payment plan that will work for your family. Email education@bct123.org to learn more.

Homeschoolers are welcome to all school performances! Simply fill out the form on our Field Trips page or call the Box Office to begin your reservation.

Yes. Each of our MainStage public shows has an ASL-interpreted performance, which will be advertised on the show page and on our Accessibility page.

For school performances, it is BCT’s policy to provide a sign language interpreter to any child who needs it. Please contact our Box Office at least 4 weeks in advance of your visit so we can book an interpreter.

Yes! You can learn more on our Rentals page. Please note that BCT charges for all rentals'; we cannot lend items to any group.

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