Jesse Cook - In Concert | Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words | Solas - In Concert
Side by Side by Sondheim | Doug Stone - In Concert | Christina Jennings - In Concert
To Purchase Tickets | Ticket Exchanges

Opening day for the Hoover Public Library's current facility in February 1992 was also opening day for The Library Theatre. Now embarking on its 15th season, the 250-seat theatre has gone from presenting three local and semi-professional shows to 10 professional shows each year. Rosters have included Nickel Creek, Richie Havens, Los Lobos, Leon Redbone, Janis Ian and many other big-name acts.

In the past three seasons, attendance at Library Theatre performances has risen dramatically, from 8,189 in 2003 to 13,455 in 2005. Almost every ticket for the 2005-06 season was sold out with extensive waiting lists for cancellations. Over the years, upgrades to the theatre's sound and lighting equipment, box office software and seating area have enhanced the theatre experience, while new automated doors and a theatre marquee have made it easier to get there. A new fountain in The Library Theatre courtyard provides a pleasant pause before and after performance, as does the Friends Gallery, located just outside the theatre. Exhibits are changed monthly.

Fine Arts Coordinator Matina Johnson and her staff are charter members of the Birmingham Area Theatre Alliance, participated in the Region 20/20 Cultural Master Plan, and are on the Summerfest Advisory Board. For more information or to take ?a virtual tour of The Library Theatre, visit
www.TheLibraryTheatre.com.
The Library Theatre's 2006-07

GENERAL INFORMATION

Seating: All seats in the 250-seat theatre provide an excellent vantage from which to enjoy shows and concerts.

Special Season Packages: Full Season - Buy 10 shows for the price of 8.Half Season - Buy 5 shows for the price of 4.*Your free show is the show with the least number of tickets.

Discounts: Only one discount is available per customer. Choose Full of Half Season package OR Senior/Student discount. Senior Citizen (age 55 or older) and Student discounts are not available for ?the "In Concert" series.

Special Advance Ticket Sales (Available for Full-Season Buyers Only) By August of year prior to the season. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 6 p.m. Note: No other orders will be accepted at this time.

All Other Tickets Sales: (Half-Season and Single-Ticket)Beginning Saturday, Aug. 19. Special Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sat., Aug. 19 only)Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 1:30 - 6 p.m.
The Library Theatre's 2006-07
star-studded lineup includes:

Jesse Cook - In Concert
Inspired by diverse world cultures, Jesse Cook's exotic "Rumba Flamenco" brand of music is an intoxicating blend of jazz and ethnic styles. Nominated for the 2004 Juno Award (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys) for Best World Music Album, Cook also garnered Juno Awards in 1999 and 2001 for Best Instrumental Album. He has sold over a million CDs worldwide, and his music has been heard ?on HBO's Sex and the City and at the 1998 and 2000 Olympics.
Friday, Jan. 19 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 20 - 8 p.m. Tickets $20

Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words
This one-man show created by Lewis Grizzard's family and friends captures the celebrated humorist perfectly. Actor Bill Oberst, Jr. is a dead ringer for the late, great Grizzard, and even performs in Lewis' own Gucci loafers.
Saturday, Feb. 17 - 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 18 - 2:30 p.m. Tickets $20

Solas - In Concert
This incredibly talented, world-touring group is the most popular, influential and exciting Irish group to arise from America. The band is led by Seamus Egan who won the All-Ireland championship ?on four different instruments at age 15 - a feat still unequaled. ?Egan was also responsible for the acclaimed score for the movie Brothers McMullen and co-wrote Sarah McLaughlin's hit ?"I Will Remember You."
Saturday, March 10 - 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 10 - 8 p.m. Tickets $20

Side by Side by Sondheim
Starring Jan D. Hunter, Kristi Tingle Higginbotham and Lonnie Parsons. Join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment celebrating the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. Relive musical moments from Company, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Follies and Gypsy, with songs that include "Comedy Tonight," "Broadway Baby," "Marry Me a Little," "You Could Drive a Person Crazy," "Anyone Can Whistle" and "Side by Side by Side." Produced by Jack Mann.
Thursday, April 12 - 8 p.m
Friday, April 13 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 14 - 8 p.m. Tickets $20

Doug Stone - In Concert
Doug Stone began his career at age seven, performing with Loretta Lynn. Since then, his first 15 singles peaked inside country music's Top 5, with eight hitting No. 1, including "In a Different Light," "Why Didn't I Think of That," "A Jukebox with a Country Song," "Come in Out of the Pain" and the Grammy-nominated "I'd Be Better Off (In a Pine Box)."
Friday, May 18 - 8 p.m
Saturday, May 19 - 8 p.m. Tickets $20

Christina Jennings - In Concert
Christina Jennings offers an incredible mix of virtuosity, beauty and charisma. A graduate of The Julliard School, she has performed at Carnegie Hall, and appeared on the PBS acclaimed program Marsalis on Music with Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.
Friday, June 8 - 8 p.m. Tickets: $20

To Purchase Tickets
Tickets may be purchased in person or by phone at
444-7888. A 24-hour Ticket Message Line is available. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
No mail orders will be accepted.Order limit on Aug. 18 & 19 only: 6 tickets per show.

Ticket Exchanges
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be exchanged.
Just call us 48 hours before performance time, and
we'll do our best to exchange your tickets for a
different date or event.