The Library Theatre is a professional venue bringing world-class entertainment to an intimate setting in the heart of Hoover.

Welcome to our 16th season! Sit back, relax, and Prepare to Be Entertained!

“Musselwhite’s brash, blues/rock rebel vibe was Dan Aykroyd’s inspiration for his Blues Brothers persona.”
Legendary Blues Artist
Charlie Musselwhite in Concert
Blues harmonica player, vocalist and acoustic guitarist Charlie Musselwhite plays music from the heart, shot through with attitude. With 18 W. C. Handy awards and six Grammy nominations to his credit, he is firmly entrenched in music history. He has performed and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, INXS, Tom Waits, the Blind Boys of Alabama and the Buena Vista Social Club. “Raw, passionate music from a howlin’ blues legend”
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Friday, Sept. 14        8 p.m.Sold Out
Saturday, Sept. 15        8 p.m.Sold Out
Tickets $20
“Transporting when he sings, hilarious when he talks, Colin Hay is a master not to be missed.”
International Music Star
Colin Hay of Men at Work – In Concert
With his instantly recognizable voice and incredible acoustic guitar skills, Colin Hay is a major presence on the international music scene. Former lead singer of “Men at Work” (whose stellar performance at the 2000 Olympics brought down the house), Hay continues to captivate audiences as a solo artist, and garnered major attention following his guest appearance on TV’s Scrubs.  His songs have been featured on TV’s Dawson’s Creek and Judging Amy, and include “Who Can It Be Now,” “Down Under,” “Overkill” and “Beautiful World.”
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Friday, Sept. 21        8 p.m.Sold Out
Saturday, Sept. 22        8 p.m.Sold Out
Tickets $20
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“An explosion of sight, sound, imagination and beauty certain to captivate all ages.”
Prepare to Be Dazzled!
Cirque Le Masque
Oblivious to the laws of balance and gravity, Cirque Le Masque artists leap, spin, climb and juggle, combining death-defying feats, colorful costumes, imaginative music  and unique special effects. This talented troupe, performing in the sophisticated tradition of the European circus, has dazzled audiences throughout North and South America, Germany, France, Greece and Spain, leaving viewers with mouths agape and sitting on the edges of their seats.
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Friday, Oct, 12        8 p.m.Sold Out
Saturday, Oct. 13        8 p.m.Sold Out
Tickets $20
“Filled with poignant memories and wonderful music...to watch it is to be transported back in time.”
A Deeply Moving, Sentimental Journey
War Bonds: The Songs & Letters of World War II
Interspersed with personal letters from the Front and headline news of the period, War Bonds transports the audience back to a time of blackouts, rationing and Rosie the Riveter. Celebrated actors David zum Brunnen and Serena Ebhardt star in an evening of  wartime memories and songs that include “I’ll Be Seeing You,” “This Is the Army, Mr. Jones,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Don’t Sit under the Apple Tree,” “This Is My Country,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and many more.
Friday, Nov. 2        8 p.m.Sold Out
Saturday, Nov. 3        8 p.m.Sold Out
Tickets $20 - This presentation is part of Hoover’s Veterans’ Week Celebration.
“Touching, captivating and superbly entertaining . . . a treat for the entire family.”
National Tour of the Sparkling New Musical
A Christmas Carol
Travel back in time to the cobblestone streets of Victorian London for the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. Showcasing the talents of a prize-winning playwright and a noted composer, this enchanting new musical is a treat for both eyes and ears, filled with beautiful costumes, imaginative sets and wonderful music that includes both newly-composed songs and many of our most-beloved carols. The result is nothing short of magical. “God bless us everyone.”
Two performances:
Saturday, Dec. 15        4 p.m.Sold Out
Saturday, Dec. 15        8 p.m.Sold Out
Tickets $20
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“The best young voice I’ve heard, period. No one around can even touch her voice and style – a style all her own.” - MGM actress/singer Kathryn Grayson
Exciting New Voice in Jazz
Rachael Price - In Concert
A fresh new voice that’s garnering standing ovations wherever she goes, Rachael Price debuted in the jazz world while still a high school student. A year later, she wowed the audience as a semi-finalist (and the youngest competitor) at the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Now age 20), she is taking the jazz world by storm. “Remember when you first saw her. . . she’s destined to be a star.”
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Friday, Jan. 18        8 p.m.Sold Out
Tickets $20
“The real deal . . . she’s drop-dead gorgeous with a voice that swells and soars.”
Break-through Jazz Artist
Sophie Milman- In Concert
A 23-year-old Russian-born Israeli/Canadian, Sophie‘s debut album finished in 2006’s top five jazz bestsellers, along with Diana Krall, Michael Buble and Madeleine Peyroux, and earned a Juno nomination for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. With a voice described as “rich, smoky and sexy,” Sophie brought down the house at the Montreal International Jazz Festival after a stellar duet performance with Aaron Neville, and has twice reached #1 on iTunes Canada, France, Japan and United States.
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Saturday, Jan. 19        8 p.m.Sold Out
Tickets $20
“Claire has one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.” - Dolly Parton
Two-time Grammy Nominee
The Claire Lynch Band – In Concert
By any measure, The Claire Lynch Band is high on the bluegrass world’s A-List, with musicians whose accolades include International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year and two Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album (Claire); two IBMA Guitar Player of the Year awards (Jim Hurst); and two IBMA Bass Player of the Year awards (Mark Schatz).
Dolly Parton credits Claire with “one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.” Claire’s harmonies have graced the recordings of many stellar musicians, from Ralph Stanley to Linda Ronstadt. Equally gifted as a songwriter, her songs have been recorded by The Seldom Scene, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, The Cherryholmes, The Whites and others.
Saturday, Feb. 16        8 p.m.Sold Out
Sunday, Feb. 17        2 p.m.Sold Out
Tickets $20
“Their music will transport you to the Emerald Isle faster than the Concorde jet.”
Traditional Irish Music
Glen Road with Connie Dover - In Concert
Consolidating the superb individual talents of its members, Glen Road brings its love of traditional Irish music to the stage with unmistakable passion and joy. Joining them is Connie Dover, called “the finest folk ballad singer America has produced since Joan Baez,” whose depth and breadth of range have earned her a rightful place among the world‘s finest Celtic singers. At times lively, at times moving, Glen Road plays with a twinkle in the eye and a dry Irish wit. “Bring your dancing shoes.”
Friday, March 7        8 p.m.
Saturday, March 8        8 p.m.Sold Out
Tickets $20
“Spectacularly funny. A gust of laughing gas.”
Two of America’s Funniest TV Comedians
With  appearances on NBC’s Tonight Show, Late Night with David Letterman, HBO, The Comedy Channel and Showtime, The Good Humor Men have created a one-night comedy festival affectionately referred to as a “Ha-Hapalooza.”
Friday, April 25        8 p.m.
Saturday, April 26        8 p.m.
Tickets $20
"An emerging force to reckon with in today’s world of acoustic music.” - David Grisman
“This Is THE New Bluegrass!”
Old School Freight Train - In Concert
Blending jazz, Celtic, Latin and bluegrass, Old School Freight Train creates an electrifying acoustic sound that is unique and compelling, and has been called “the most talented young string band in the land.” Grammy nominated for best bluegrass album and a finalist for the Independent Music Award’s Bluegrass Album of the Year, the group has appeared alongside Bruce Hornsby, Ricky Scaggs, the Del McCoury Band and many others.  “The next big thing” - Boston Globe
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Friday, May 9        8 p.m.
Saturday, May 10        8 p.m.
Tickets $20

Call (205) 444-7888 to find out more about getting your tickets!