Opening in 1938, the Bama Theatre serves as the primary cultural venue in downtown Tuscaloosa, featuring performing and visual arts produced by local and traveling artists. Managed by The Arts of Tuscaloosa, the venue is available for rental throughout the calendar year, seating over 1,000. Theatrical and dance productions take place including musicals, plays, dance recitals, and ballet with film, concerts, and art exhibits rounding out the year-round calendar.