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About Harrison Theatre at Samford University
Welcome to Harrison Theatre, the mainstage home of Samford University’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Located in Swearingen Hall behind the Wright Center, this renovated venue offers a proscenium-thrust stage with updated seating, enhanced accessibility, and modern amenities. We’ve got you covered with practical details to plan a smooth visit, from seating and parking to transit options and nearby lodging and dining.
You’ll find Harrison Theatre on Samford’s campus at 800 Lakeshore Dr., Birmingham, AL 35229. The venue hosts the Samford Theatre & Dance mainstage seasons, including the Freeman Theatre & Dance Series, with occasional announcements and new season details each year. Public seating charts aren’t routinely published, but available configurations provide a comfortable experience with clear sightlines.
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Parking is available in visitor spaces in the lot near the Wright Center, with the main gate accessible from Lakeshore Drive. For on-campus transit, SamTram shuttles serve University visitors, while BX (Birmingham Xpress) offers broader public transit options from surrounding areas. If you’re planning an overnight stay, consider nearby partner hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham – Shades Creek, Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Lakeshore Drive, and Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Lakeshore Drive for convenient access to the campus and local dining.
For theatre-goers, we highlight affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you secure comfortable accommodations and reliable dining near Harrison Theatre. If you’re curious about the venue’s history, Harrison Theatre has hosted Samford Theatre & Dance mainstage seasons with ongoing season announcements.
When you’re ready to attend, we’ll guide you through the process: secure your seats, confirm your arrival time, and enjoy an accessible, enjoyable theatre experience at Harrison Theatre.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Harrison Theatre, Swearingen Hall, 800 Lakeshore Dr., Birmingham, AL 35229.
- Capacity: 288 seats in a proscenium-thrust configuration (with a 33-foot revolve).
- Venue type and use: On Samford's campus as the Department of Theatre and Dance mainstage venue; part of Swearingen Hall behind the Wright Center.
- Seating chart: Public seating charts are not routinely published publicly; seating is described as a 288-seat proscenium-thrust theatre (updated seating during 2021 renovation).
- Parking: Visitor spaces are in the lot near the Wright Center; main gate is off Lakeshore Drive.
- Transit: On-campus SamTram shuttle service; regional public transit options via Birmingham Xpress (BX) could apply in the Birmingham metro area.
- Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott (500 Shades Creek Parkway), Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Lakeshore Drive, Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Lakeshore Drive.
- Notable events hosted: Samford Theatre & Dance mainstage seasons (Freeman Theatre & Dance Series); sold-out productions such as The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Sept–Oct 2023); 2024–2025 season announcements.
- Status: Renovated in 2021 with new seating and accessibility upgrades; still named Harrison Theatre (no demolition or renaming reported).