Upcoming Show

Steel Magnolias — Opening Night: October 8, 2026

$20 adults, $15 students and seniors

37Days

23Hrs

32Min

2026 Season

What's On at the Blue Bird

Beyond the OPTP's own season, the Blue Bird Theatre regularly hosts live music performances, dance recitals, beauty pageants, comedy acts, and more. It is also available as an affordable and intimate venue to rent for community events.

Upcoming

OPTP Production

Steel Magnolias

Presented by Orangeburg Part-Time Players

Written by Robert Harling

October 8 – 11, 2026 · Blue Bird Theatre

A close-knit group of women gathers at Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, sharing sharp wit, heartfelt advice, and unbreakable bonds. Amid weddings, laughter, and lively banter, joy gives way to heartbreak, revealing the resilience, love, and strength that carry these women through life's toughest moments.

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A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes poster: a princess in a pink gown before a glowing castle

Upcoming

Hosted Event

Once Upon a Singalong

Presented by Randy Etters

October 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

OPTP Production

A Christmas Carol

Presented by Orangeburg Part-Time Players

Written by Charles Dickens

December 10 – 13, 2026 · Blue Bird Theatre

A timeless holiday classic, A Christmas Carol follows the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter man who is visited by spirits on Christmas Eve and given one last chance to embrace compassion, generosity, and the true meaning of the season.

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Hosted Event

Bluebird Sings! Praise

August 3, 2027 · 7:00 PM

OPTP Production

LET IT BE ART! Harold Clurman's Life of Passion

Presented by Orangeburg Part-Time Players

Written and directed by U.S. Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand

TBA · Blue Bird Theatre

An unforgettable evening of humor and storytelling as Ronald Rand takes the stage as theater legend Harold Clurman, the Elder Statesman of the American Theatre. Audiences are transported to New York City, Paris, and Hollywood to meet luminaries including Stella Adler, Lee Strasberg, Constantin Stanislavsky, Marlon Brando, Clifford Odets, Katharine Hepburn, and more.

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This Season

Past This Season

BlueBird Spotlight Series: Limelight poster

Past

OPTP Production

BlueBird Spotlight Series: Limelight

Presented by Orangeburg Part-Time Players

Written and directed by Beth Watkins-Brown

June 18 – 21, 2026 · Blue Bird Theatre

An original musical by Beth Watkins-Brown, with music by Donald Lee, Jr., presented as part of the Blue Bird Theatre's spotlight on local playwrights. Set in a late-night jazz club, club owner Alice Jackson fights to keep her business and her marriage intact as ambition, jealousy, and betrayal surface among performers and staff.

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Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical poster

Past

OPTP Production

Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical

Presented by Orangeburg Part-Time Players

Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Book by Jennifer Lee

March 19 – 22, 2026 · Blue Bird Theatre

Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, Elsa and Anna, torn apart by a mysterious secret. As Elsa's powers grow beyond her control, Anna embarks on an epic journey to save her sister and their kingdom. With all the beloved songs from the film plus new music written for Broadway, Frozen is a thrilling adventure filled with heart, humor, and theatrical magic.

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Looking Ahead

Coming 2027 Season

Our 2027 season lineup is coming soon — check back later!

Curious what we've staged in seasons past? See past shows.

Interested in renting the Blue Bird Theatre for your own production or event? Learn more about rentals.