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post covid-may reopening-coming shows

Saturday, Oct. 8-7:30 PM HEADLINER-to be determined Monthly Comedy Club Show Tickets only $20.00

Wayne Alan's 2022 Halloween Magic Spooktacular Oct. 18, 2022-2:00 PM Oct. 21, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 22, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 23, 2022-2:00 PM

Wayne Alan's 2022 Halloween Magic Spooktacular Oct. 18, 2022-2:00 PM Oct. 21, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 22, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 23, 2022-2:00 PM

For over 5 years the Historic North Theatre has built up a great reputation for bringing professional comedians to town. Most of them come from the Northeast area of the country but all have performed at the top comedy clubs, cruise ships and on National TV. We normally have an opening act, a feature performer and the headliner. The speci

For over 5 years the Historic North Theatre has built up a great reputation for bringing professional comedians to town. Most of them come from the Northeast area of the country but all have performed at the top comedy clubs, cruise ships and on National TV. We normally have an opening act, a feature performer and the headliner. The specific comedians for will be confirmed in the near future. We move the seats around to allow for wider aisles so you the audience can roll in them.

Wayne Alan's 2022 Halloween Magic Spooktacular Oct. 18, 2022-2:00 PM Oct. 21, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 22, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 23, 2022-2:00 PM

Wayne Alan's 2022 Halloween Magic Spooktacular Oct. 18, 2022-2:00 PM Oct. 21, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 22, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 23, 2022-2:00 PM

Wayne Alan's 2022 Halloween Magic Spooktacular Oct. 18, 2022-2:00 PM Oct. 21, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 22, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 23, 2022-2:00 PM

Spooky yet fun and funny magic and Illusion show starring World Champion Illusionist Wayne Alan. . 

Saturday, Nov. 12-7:30 PM HEADLINER-to be determined Monthly Comedy Club Show Tickets only $20.00

Wayne Alan's 2022 Halloween Magic Spooktacular Oct. 18, 2022-2:00 PM Oct. 21, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 22, 2022-7:30 PM Oct. 23, 2022-2:00 PM

Saturday, Nov. 12-7:30 PM HEADLINER-to be determined Monthly Comedy Club Show Tickets only $20.00

  For over 5 years the Historic North Theatre has built up a great reputation for bringing professional comedians to town. Most of them come from the Northeast area of the country but all have performed at the top comedy clubs, cruise ships and on National TV. We normally have an opening act, a feature performer and the headliner. The spe

  For over 5 years the Historic North Theatre has built up a great reputation for bringing professional comedians to town. Most of them come from the Northeast area of the country but all have performed at the top comedy clubs, cruise ships and on National TV. We normally have an opening act, a feature performer and the headliner. The specific comedians for will be confirmed in the near future. We move the seats around to allow for wider aisles so you the audience can roll in them.

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Saturday, Dec.. 10-7:30 PM HEADLINER-to be determined Monthly Comedy Club Show Tickets only $20.00

Wayne Alan's 2022 Magic of Christmas Spectacular Dec. 13, 2022-2:00 PM Dec. 17, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 23, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 26, 2022-2:00 PM

Wayne Alan's 2022 Magic of Christmas Spectacular Dec. 13, 2022-2:00 PM Dec. 17, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 23, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 26, 2022-2:00 PM

For over 5 years the Historic North Theatre has built up a great reputation for bringing professional comedians to town. Most of them come from the Northeast area of the country but all have performed at the top comedy clubs, cruise ships and on National TV. We normally have an opening act, a feature performer and the headliner. The speci

For over 5 years the Historic North Theatre has built up a great reputation for bringing professional comedians to town. Most of them come from the Northeast area of the country but all have performed at the top comedy clubs, cruise ships and on National TV. We normally have an opening act, a feature performer and the headliner. The specific comedians for will be confirmed in the near future. We move the seats around to allow for wider aisles so you the audience can roll in them.

Wayne Alan's 2022 Magic of Christmas Spectacular Dec. 13, 2022-2:00 PM Dec. 17, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 23, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 26, 2022-2:00 PM

Wayne Alan's 2022 Magic of Christmas Spectacular Dec. 13, 2022-2:00 PM Dec. 17, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 23, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 26, 2022-2:00 PM

Wayne Alan's 2022 Magic of Christmas Spectacular Dec. 13, 2022-2:00 PM Dec. 17, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 23, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 26, 2022-2:00 PM

A magic and Illusion show themed around Christmas starring World Champion Illusionist Wayne Alan.

March 23-25, 2023 Houdini Festival of Magic "A New Kind of Magician’s Convention" Historic North Theatre Danville, VA

Wayne Alan's 2022 Magic of Christmas Spectacular Dec. 13, 2022-2:00 PM Dec. 17, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 23, 2022-7:30 PM Dec. 26, 2022-2:00 PM

March 23-25, 2023 Houdini Festival of Magic "A New Kind of Magician’s Convention" Historic North Theatre Danville, VA

We invite you to join us for 3 days 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. It will feature FISM

We invite you to join us for 3 days 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. It will feature FISM and Magic Castle award winners on the big stage and on the close-up magic show stage in the wonderfully raked and intimate seating of the balcony mini-theatre, dealers's room, auction, lectures, films and lots of surprises.  The Historic North Theatre is a charming 1947 vaudeville house with 500 seats and a full balcony that was beautifully restored with 3.5 million dollars. The theatre is owned and operated by illusionist Wayne Alan. Reasonable lodging and restaurants (one is in the theatre complex) are very near. Registration only $213.00. For more information respond to this email with subject line:Houdini Festival. www.TheHoudiniFestival.com  Call 434-793-SHOW (7469).

About Us

  •  When it comes to things to do in Danville, VA, the famous Historic North Theatre rates #1 for top entertainment and fun events. The 500 seat Historic North Theatre is on both the national and Virginia historic registers. It is a Danville landmark and tourist attraction; opened in 1947 and 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.  It is one of a very small number of theatres owned by a private individual. 2022-Our 75th Anniversary year and the 10th year owned by Wayne Alan.

  • 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. Member of League of Historic American Theatres and the 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.

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. 

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The Historic North Theatre Rental Rates

Please reach us at Wayne@WayneAlanMagic.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Main Theatre Rental (seats 500): 

3 hour minimum-$500.00 non profit, $125.00 for each additional hour  

3 hour minimum-$800.00 commercial, $150.00 for each additional hour  

Full day———–$900.00 non profit  

Full day———-$1500.00 commercial  

Lighting technician-$25.00 per hour with 3 hour minimum  Sound technician-$25.00 per hour with 3 hour minimum  Stage hand-$25.00 per hour with 3 hour minimum  All productions using the main stage are required to have at least one house lighting technician, one sound technician, one stage hand, ushers and security.  There may be additional charges for box office operation, additional ushers, cleaning, etc.             


A deposit of ½  is required within 7 days of the signing of the contract.  The balance is due in full one hour before the opening of the show.  The balance must be paid in cash or by cashier’s check.  If the balance is not paid at that time the show will not go on and the balance will still be due.   Because of the nature of the theatre business and the fact that you are reserving time at the theatre, something that can not be replaced, there are no refunds on deposits or balances once the contract is signed.  CONTACT US for rental information.


Special Event Rentals:    Gallery: 

3 hour minimum-$275.00 non profit,, 

$90.00 for each additional hour  3 hour minimum-

$475.00 commercial, $130.00 for each additional hour  

Full day $475.00 non profit  

Full day $900.00 commercial  


Upper Balcony Lobby and Common Areas: 

3 hour minimum-$175.00 non profit , $70.00 for each additional hour  3 hour minimum

$275.00 commercial, $90.00 for each additional hour  

Full day———–$325.00 non profit  

Full day———–$625.00 commercial


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    Historic North Theatre

    Member of:

    League of Historic American Theatres

    Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce

    League of Historic American Theatres

    National Dinner Theatre Association

    Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce

    League of Historic American Theatres

    Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce

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    Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce

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