Dec. 27-2:00 PM
2025 Magic of Christmas Magic Show starring Wayne Alan
A Christmas themed magic show, fun for the whole family. Be amazed by this up close and personal show of sleight of hand and illusion themed around Christmas. Tickets $25.00 for adults and $20.00 for children under 12.
Valentine Magic Show starring Celebrity Mgician Wayne Alan
Feb. 11 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Feb. 14 at 7:00 PM
A Valentine themed magic show, fun for the whole family. Be amazed by this up close and personal show of sleight of hand and illusion themedund Christmas. Tickets $25.00 for adults and $20.00 for children under 12. Call 434-793-SHOW (7469) to reserve tickets.
Saturday March 28, 2026-Houdini Festival of Magic
CALL 434-793-SHOW (7469) Registration $169.00 all 3 days.
We invite you to join us for a day of fun, friendship, southern hospitality and amazing magic. We will bring together stand-up and stage magicians, sleight of hand artists, escape artists and magic collectors and historians to enjoy a new convention as a tribute to the most famous magician of all time, Harry Houdini.
Historic North Theatre
---"AMERICA'S MOST UNIQUE THEATRE" ---CALL FOR TICKETS 434-793-SHOW (7469) ---2025-78TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR-13TH YEAR of ownership by World Champion Illusionist/Magician Wayne Alan
When it comes to things to do in Danville, VA, the famous Historic North Theatre rates #1 for top entertainment and fun events. This 500 seat performing arts theatre with a full balcony is on both the national and Virginia historic registers.
This Danville landmark and tourist attraction is the centerpiece of the new Theatre & Arts District; it opened in 1947 and was beautifully restored with 3.5 million dollars in 2005. It closed in 2010 and after almost two years vacant, celebrity magician Wayne Alan www.WayneAlanMagic.com discovered it on the web and bought it. He is America's Only World Champion Illusionist. He is also the only magician in the world to own and operate his own historic theatre. It is one of a very small number of theatres owned by a private individual.
THE CARRINGTON GALLERY MINI THEATRE
The 70 seat Carrington Gallery Mini Theatre upstairs was added in 2013. It is designed for smaller productions. The proscenium of the stage was once the entrance from the lobby of an old theatre in Norfolk, VA that was being demolished.
"America's Most Unique Theatre"
Like Alfred Hitchcock's famous mystery movie "The 39 Steps" there are 39 reasons why we are such a unique theatre: 1) In addition to being owned by a professional magician 2) there are 8 secret doors, passageways and rooms 3) architectural artifacts from other theatres such as (right) the wood paneling from the famous B. F. Keith's Theatre in Washington, DC that has been demolished, plus...
We welcome buses and tour groups!
We have a large parking lot next to the theatre that can accommodate numerous buses. We can also provide a tour guide and other attractions for one or two day visits to Danville. We are a proud member of the Virginia Motor Coach Association.
LIVE SHOWS
- From nationally known performers and Broadway shows to local bands and dance recitals, you and your family can enjoy a wide variety of productions at the Historic North Theatre. Celebrity Magician Wayne Alan performs once a month.
FILMS
- Experience the glamour of Hollywood and watch classic and independent films on the big screen in the main theatre or in the more intimate 'Screening Room Theatre' in the Carrington Gallery. Coming soon-our new film club.
Our Mission
Our goal is to entertain, amaze, uplift and inspire. We do that with live family friendly shows, productions, concerts and classic films which produce a theatrical sense of wonder designed to bring a smile to your face and heart. We are members of League of Historic American Theatres and National Dinner Theatre Association.
The Historic North Theatre
629 N. Main St., Danville, VA 24540
Call 434-793-SHOW (7469) to reserve tickets
"THE FINEST IN ENTERTAINMENT"-1947 MOTO STILL USED TODAY.
Captivating Moments from Historic North Theatre Performances
