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About Bay City Players

Bay City Players is a nonprofit community theatre housed in a historic venue at 1214 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708. Proudly billed as Michigan’s longest continuously operating community theatre, this intimate space delivers engaging productions in a building with a rich cinema legacy. While the official seating capacity is not published by the company, the space historically accommodates roughly 360 seats, offering an up-close theatrical experience with a warm, communal vibe.

Whether you’re a frequent theatre-goer or first-time attendee, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats, plan your visit, and make the most of nearby lodging and dining options in downtown Bay City.

Bay City Players showcases dynamic seasons, including productions like The Glass Menagerie (January 2026) and Morning After Grace (February 2026). The venue has a storied past, evolving from Pictureland, Columbus Theater, Tivoli Theater, and Pines Theater before being acquired by Bay City Players in 1955. For a complete night out, consider staying at nearby hotels such as Comfort Inn Bay City, DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront, or Courtyard by Marriott Bay City. After the show, you’ll find a variety of dining options within walking distance. For transportation and parking, Bay City’s downtown offers paid parking lots and convenient transit connections via Bay Metro Transit. Secure your seats with confidence — we’ve got you covered with up-to-date venue and accessibility details, plus trusted partner recommendations to enhance your visit.

Important note: If you’re traveling from out of town, check for any changes to show dates or parking rules closer to your visit. Date to be announced or RESCHEDULED from dates will be clearly indicated on event pages as needed.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1214 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708.
  • Venue type: Nonprofit community theatre; billed as Michigan’s longest continuously operating community theatre.
  • Capacity: 360 seats (historic cinema capacity for the building; current official capacity not published by Bay City Players).
  • Seating chart: No official seating chart published by Bay City Players; third-party seating charts exist.
  • Parking: Downtown Bay City parking includes four paid lots (Saginaw St/5th St, Jennison Lot, Washington Ave/6th St, Center Ave/Adams St); ParkMobile accepted; typical rates around $1/hour or $5/day.
  • Transit: Bay Metro Transit serves downtown Bay City and nearby areas.
  • Nearby hotels: Comfort Inn Bay City; DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront; Courtyard by Marriott Bay City.
  • Notable events hosted: 2025–26 season includes The Glass Menagerie (Jan 2026), Morning After Grace (Feb 2026); outdoor Godspell production historically (Wenonah Park, 2021).
  • Renamed/demolished: The venue is the historic cinema building formerly known as Pictureland, Columbus Theater, Tivoli Theater, and Pines Theater; Bay City Players purchased it in 1955.