In december 2010, the theater s norelco 35mm70mm projector was dismantled and replaced with a christie dualprojector 3d system for the opening of. Library of congress, historic american buildings survey. Portrait of a chicago neighborhood in the mid1970s. Uptown theatre 2906 hennepin avenue in the uptown district minneapolis, mn 55408 612 8233005. In the 20s, 11,000 people would wait at the door just to be the first to get tickets for premiere showings. The uptown has a curved, 70ft long and 40ft high screen, one of the largest in the area. In 1894, entertainment venues were repurposed to show newfangled moving images and continued to do so through the downtown heyday of such 1920s baroque movie palaces as the 3,400seat fox. Having just moved to the area, its nice to have a little history lesson. Uptown theater is continuing to adhere to directives of local, state and federal officials in monitoring efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus covid19. The featured film is a romantic comedy, theadora goes wild, starring irene dunn and melvyn douglas, released in 1936. Uptown theater is elated to announce that they are the recipient of a grant from the state of pennsylvania which was released by. The original star wars created chaos in dc washingtonian dc. It became a major venue on the chitlin circuit, from 1951.
Edina cinema 3911 west 50th st at france edina, mn 55424 952 9208796. The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. The uptown theater in philadelphia, pennsylvania, also known as uptown theater and office building, is an art deco building built in 1927. It would certainly be a shame if nothing can be saved of the ontario. It is rich with history and abounding with activity. Buy tickets, get box office information, driving directions and more.
The uptown holds a special place in the history of twentiethcentury architecture. Oct 25, 2019 the dunbar theater was designed by africanamerican architect isaiah hatton in 1919. This classically hip venue is host to concerts, plays, musicals, theater camps, and even weddings. The uptown theatre was the largest movie palace in chicago, larger than any in the entertainment hub within the chicago downtown known as the loop, and according to the theatre historical society of america list, was the 12th largest movie palaces ever built in the u. For a very full day, you could visit the nearby national zoo before hitting uptown theater to see a film in the evening. Opened by warner brothers on october 29, 1936, the uptown theater is the last movie palace in washington, dc. On may 25, 1977, the original star wars was released in roughly 40 theaters nationwide. The zoo is open every day of the year except christmas. Use spothero to search for parking spots in lots and garages near chicagos uptown theater. The uptown theater is located in cleveland park and the address for the movie theater is 3426 connecticut ave. Besides its rich cultural history, the theater is also unique architecturally, representing a midcentury modern aesthetic as expressed by one the leading movie theater architects of the 20th century, john j. It became a major venue on the chitlin circuit, from 19511978. An oral history of the uptown theater washington city paper. Avalon theatre washington, dcs only nonprofit film center.
Opened on october 29, 1936, the uptown theater has hosted many hollywood premieres and is widely considered the best screen in its metro area. Siff cinema uptown offers the best in arthouse cinema, weeklong festivals, and special events on the uptown s three screens. The uptown theatre is located in the heart of the uptown district in minneapolis. Amidst tense relationships, a friendship with frances emerges, and bridget faces the joys and difficulties of becoming a part of someone elses family. Home of grand prairie arts council, the uptown theater will charm and enchant you with its playful 1950s ambience and professional performances. Dec 18, 2015 but at the uptown, the venerable theater where star wars was booked, it was apparent from the start that something in lucas fantasy vision resonated with movie audiences. Parking a leased, shared parking lot see map below is located just around the corner on 1st ave w and republican across from the safeway and is available from 6. The uptown theatre, located at the northwest corner of broadway and lawrence avenue on chicagos far north side, seems absolutely abandoned. An effort has been organized to revive this show place. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. The uptown theater, the last of the districts grand movie palaces and a beloved destination for generations of washingtonians, has closed its doors, leaving a void for cinephiles who yearn for. Now showing at galaxy gig harbor gig harbor, washington. Restaurants near loews uptown theatre, washington dc.
Uptown theater 3700 broadway rd, kansas city, missouri 64111 rated 4. Nestled in the famed west end district, this stunningly restored art deco masterpiece from 1937 showcases only the. A space odyssey premiered at washington dcs uptown theater on this date in 1968. An historic landmark, the uptown offers a phenomenal, intimate live show. The uptown theater is located near the cleveland park subway stop on the red line of the metro. This newsreel includes footage of the world premiere of the hunt for red october and the washington dc premiere of the restored version.
Nestled in the famed west end district, this stunningly restored art deco masterpiece showcases only the finest acts, featuring music, comedy and more. At the height of the first world war, two young british soldiers, schofield and blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. The above photo of loews uptown theatre is from the city of toronto archives series 881, file 373. The theater opened on october 18th, 1920, sharing the same floor as a retail space. The theater was designed by architect john jacob zink, whose firm designed over 200 theaters across the united states.
The uptown theater, known as the uptown is a historic singlescreen movie theater in the cleveland park neighborhood of washington, d. Five films and nearly four decades later, star wars. Uptown theater kansas city tickets, schedule, seating. Dec 15, 2015 after thursday, though, only one dc location can claim it has hosted both premieres. Featuring big comfy seats w drink holders and moveable padded armrests, a great big 7. The uptown theatre napa is downtowns ultimate destination for live entertainment. Photo, print, drawing uptown theater, washington, d. On a saturday night in july, i took a stroll up connecticut avenue nw to the uptown theater to see a 10. Jun 21, 2017 musicians, patrons, an architect, and a wide variety of north philadelphia neighbors tell the story of the famed but closed uptown theater. Bridget catches a break when she lands a job nannying frances, but an unwanted pregnancy complicates things. The theater was the 14th theater built by the warner brothers in washington, dc.
The force awakens will be shown at around 4,000 theaters across the country. If you recall, we stumbled across bobs photos of uptown in the 1970s this past summer. When the uptown opened in august 1925, the phrase an acre of seats in a magic city was coined to describe the wonders of more than 4,300 seats in a theater that covered 46,000 square feet of land. Hands down the best place to go if you wanna see a movie opening night and are willing to make a event out of it. Several studios had turned down the idea when lucas pitched it, and 20th century fox, which finally decided to take a flier on it. Find uptown theatre showtimes and theater information at fandango. A brief history of the uptown theatre in washington dc. The original star wars created chaos in dc washingtonian. Oct 15, 2018 movie theaters of washington, dc charts the storied history of motion picture exhibition in the nations capital.
Kubrick produced and directed the film and cowrote the screenplay with arthur c. This is how the uptown theatre, once the largest movie palace in the u. Originally developed as streetcar suburb or escape from dcs legendary heat, woodley park stars historic appeal, leafy attractions like the national zoo and a host of cool restaurants and bars. The national zoos main entrance is up the street along connecticut avenue, and the zoos address is 3001 connecticut ave. Movie theaters of washington, dc charts the storied history of motion picture exhibition in the nations capital. Theaters of washington, dc images of america and millions of other books are. The uptown is grand prairies fully restored 1950s theater and performing arts center. In 1894, entertainment venues were repurposed to show newfangled moving images and continued to do so through the downtown heyday of. Park but for the entire city, said rick nash, president of the cleveland park historical society. Philadelphia, pa on february 1, 2018 at 1 pm, the board of the uptown entertainment and development corporation will began their first steps in phase two deployment plans of renovating the historic uptown theater which is scheduled to opens its. Aug 02, 2018 an oral history of the uptown theater.
At the time, it was the third largest in terms of seating. Siff cinema uptown offers the best in arthouse cinema, weeklong festivals, and special events on the uptowns three screens. This newsreel includes footage of the world premiere of the hunt for red october and the washington dc premiere of. The 10 best restaurants near loews uptown theatre, washington dc. The author of this story gratefully acknowledges the contributions of robert k. But for a few weeks the only place to see the scifi hit in washington was at the cleveland park theater, leading to chaos in its otherwise sleepy. Siff cinema uptown movie times showtimes and tickets. Musicians, patrons, an architect, and a wide variety of north philadelphia neighbors tell the story of the famed but closed uptown theater. In order to display showtimes, please select a nearby theatre. According to a washington post article published two days alter, the movies four of the six showings on opening day sold out, and about 2,000 more had to be turned away from. Restaurants near loews uptown theatre, washington dc on tripadvisor. The health, safety and security of uptown theater guests and performers, remains our highest priority.
A space odyssey, written concurrently with the screenplay, was published soon after the film was released. Featuring the finest in independent film and foreign language cinema, the uptown also screens classic midnight movies every weekend including monthly showings of the legendary rocky horror picture show. Portrait of a palace see historic chicago three centuries of theatres more than 30 theatre buildings are featured in a touring exhibit. When the first star wars film made its washington debut at uptown theater in cleveland park back on may 25, 1977, few in hollywood expected director george lucas movie inspired by the flash gordon serials hed loved in his youth to do much business. The original theatre at the corner of hennepin avenue. Movie theaters of washington, dc images of america. Nestled in the famed west end district, this stunningly restored art deco masterpiece from 1937 showcases only the finest acts in music and comedy. Its a short walk from the cleveland park metro stop on the red line. Torontos old loews uptown theatre historic toronto. In december 2010, the theaters norelco 35mm70mm projector was dismantled and replaced with a christie dualprojector 3d system for the opening of. Movie theaters of washington, dc charts the storied history of motion picture.
After thursday, though, only one dc location can claim it has hosted both premieres. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book. Jan 19, 2009 a brief history of the uptown theatre in washington dc. Philadelphia, pa on february 1, 2018 at 1 pm, the board of the uptown entertainment and development corporation will began their first steps in phase two deployment plans of renovating the historic uptown theater which is scheduled to opens its doors mid 2019. Lagoon cinema 20 lagoon avenue a block from uptown theatre minneapolis, mn 55408 612 8233020. Uptown theatre chicago compass rose cultural crossroads.
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