List of theatres in Louisville, Kentucky

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As with all older American cities, Louisville, Kentucky, has several generations of theatres, spanning from live stage theatres to large ornate downtown theatres to standalone neighborhood theatres to modern multiplexes. A great deal of the older theatres have been razed, or their buildings converted to other purposes.

"Years active" refers to years the building was actively used as a theatre. Due to renumbering and consolidation over the years, the address given may not exactly correspond to the modern building or lot at that location.

NameYearsAddressNotes
Actors Theatre of Louisville 1964 –316 W Main St
Alamo Theatre [1] 1914 – 1940444 S. Fourth St.Razed. Also called the Ohio (different from the later one on 4th St.)
Alpha 1 TheatreKmart Plaza 4921 Dixie Hwy.Later became Dixie 4. Still standing. Remodeled into what is now Feeder's Supply and RentACenter
Alpha 2 TheatreIndian Trail SquarePreston Highway. Still standing. Remodeled into what is now Sporting Goods Store and phone store
Alpha 3 Theatre ?-1982Holiday ManorUS42. Still Standing. Remodeled into restaurant and later store space.
Alpha 4 Theatre9202 Westport Rd.Still standing. Converted into an AutoZone store.
Aristo Theatre1603 S. Second St.Razed. Also known as The Ritz and The New Ritz [2]
Avenue Theatre [3] Razed
Bard Theatre1941-?2470 Bardstown RoadRazed in 1998. (After closing as a movie theater, the former Bard was converted to a nightclub called Armando's Palace, and then later, after significant remodeling, became a health club that operated on two stories, and included a small pool and indoor track.)
Baxter Avenue Theatre also (later) the AirwayApex Theatres. Located in Mid City Mall. Eight screens.
Baxter Theatre (later the Airway)1055 Bardstown Rd.Building still stands, after a brief period as a youth center, part of back auditorium was razed and interior gutted, theatre converted to a restaurant/sports bar. Theatre originally called The Lincoln when first opened. Called The Airway in the 1950s. Now a restaurant.
Bijou211 S. FourthRazed; Also called The Columbia
Bijou104 E. LibertyRazed; Also called The Liberty
Bijou1230 W. WalnutRazed; Also called The Olio and The Victory
Broadway Cinemas1999–20041211 W BroadwayConverted from a Winn-Dixie building into 10-screen complex. It was an effort to bring a theater back to the predominantly black West End, after the last of 6 area theaters, Cinema West, closed in 1975. [4] Broadway Cinemas failed due to slow ticket sales and trouble with its creditors. The building was converted again into retail space. [5]
Broadway Theatre

(later, Guild Theatre, Mad Hatter Concert Hall, O.R.I. Office Furniture, Launch Louisville)

1915–1960

1960-1969 (Guild)

1969-1980 (Mad Hatter)

1981-2014 (ORI Office)

2018–Present (Launch Louisville)

816 E. BroadwayOriginally legitimate theatre, vaudeville, burlesque, and cinema. Renowned for acoustics. Later featured radio performances by a then unknown Gene Autry. Renamed Guild Theatre in 1960, featuring independent play companies. Converted to rock music venue The Mad Hatter in 1969. Building converted to retail/showroom space for an office furniture company in 1981. In 2018, converted to current entrepreneurial/coworking space, Launch Louisville.
Brown Theatre [6] 1925-317 W. BroadwayStopped showing films in 1962. Currently operating as a concert/live performance venue in conjunction with The Kentucky Center. Now called the W. L. Lyons Brown Theatre.
Buckingham also known (at times) as the Savoy and Grand Opera House1820–1897 (operated as the Savoy until ca. 1989.)223-27 W. JeffersonRazed; Burlesque. Owned by John Henry Whallen.
Bunbury Theatre Company1985–present604 South Third Street/ The Henry Clay BuildingPerforming at The Bunbury Theatre, the company renovated the space in 2007. 144-seat theatre.
Capitol Theatre2129 S. PrestonNeighborhood theatre. Building later converted to retail space. Around 850 seats.
Carriage House1101 S. Fourth St.Razed.
Casino317 S. Fourth St.No longer exists.
Cherokee Blues Club1989–19941589 Bardstown Rd.In the late 1980s it was converted into a nightclub called The Cherokee Blues Club. It was a well-known spot frequented by popular blues artists and hailed as the 'real-deal' for blues clubs. Capacity issues and neighborhood noise complaints led to the club closing in 1994 and re-opened under new management at another location. The original spot was never a theater, and the second location occupied the former space of a Louisville legend, 'Tewligan's'. The second spot is now a club called Cahoots. The original location is now a consignment shop.
Cherokee326 W. MarketRazed. Stood where the Kentucky International Convention Center now stands.
Cinema West ?-19753312 W. BroadwayLast theater in the West End until the short-lived Broadway Cinemas from 1999 to 2004. [4]
Clifton2003-5 Frankfort Ave.Closed. (before 2015)
Colonial1801 W. MarketRazed. Now an empty lot.
Cozy Theatre ?-19653105 S. Third St.450 seats. Closed in 1965. Razed. [7] [8]
Crescent Theatre (also called the Masonic)1926-?2862 Frankfort Ave.Closed. Also called The Masonic. Art theatre in the 1960s, became a porn theatre before closing. Building eventually became the Brasserie Deitrich restaurant, which opened in 1988 and closed in May 2003. [9] In 2004 the property was purchased by investors to be turned into condos. [10]
Crescent Air Dome2322 Frankfort Ave.Closed.
Crown Theatre1215 S. Seventh StreetClosed. Current home of B.C. Plumbing.
Crystal456 S. Fourth StRazed. (within modern day Fourth Street Live)
Crystal314 W. MarketMay now be Actor's Theatre of Louisville Rehearsal Hall
Dixie 44921 Dixie HwyOriginally the Alpha 1 Theatre. Later sold and became Dixie 4. Currently the site of Feeder's Supply and Rent-a-Center.
Dixie Dozen Cinemas1993–20136801 Dixie HwyRepublic Theatres. Originally owned by Associated Theatres. 12 screens.
Dixie Drive-In Theatre ?-19664915 Dixie Hwy (now Kroger)Closed. Pleasure Ridge Park area. [11]
Dixie Theater941 S. PrestonClosed. Also called The New Dixie. One of four theatres open to blacks before desegregation. [4]
Downs3423 Taylor Blvd.Razed; First called The Aljo
Dreamland1904-?444 W. MarketClosed.
East Drive-In Theatre1948–1966Shelbyville RdAlso called: Drive-In Theatre. Razed. Outdoor. Sat on the site of what is today “The Best Buy Center”
Gayety1910–1936323 W. Jefferson St.Razed; Burlesque
Globe1880-2010 Portland Ave.Once a Vaudeville Theater, renamed Nelligan Hall in the 1930s and adopted as area Democratic Campaign Headquarters and home to the North End Social Club. Artists have recently renovated into an artists' studio/gallery/performance space.
Grand Theater607-11 W. Walnut St.Closed. One of four theatres open to blacks before desegregation. [4]
Highland1014-16 Bardstown Rd.Later called Shibboleth Hall
Highland Amusement Co.919 Baxter Ave.Later became the Gem. Closed. The building appears to have changed hands numerous times between 2007 and 2014 as seen on Google Streetview. It is now DiOrio's Pizza and Pub.
Highland Park1924-?4506 Park Blvd.Razed; First called Hi-Land/New Superba. Highland Park
Hilltop Theatre1920-?1757 Frankfort Ave.First theatre in Louisville's east end. Building still stands, currently retail/warehouse space for a novelty company. [12]
Hippodrome Theater1920-1941/3144-146 W. Market St"Located on the corner of S. 2nd Street and W. Market Street. The Hippodrome Theater was opened prior to 1913. It was listed as (Closed) in 1941 & 1943." [13]
Hopkinsante 1895-?133 W. Market St.Closed.
Ideal Theatre1912-?2315 W. Market St.Razed sometime after 1983. Listed individually on National Register of Historic Places.
J-Town 41971-1998 [14] 9601 Taylorsville Rd
Kentucky Theater 1921-649-651 S Fourth St.Theater had been recently operating as a live performance/concert venue, with occasional film presentations, but is currently closed. Designed by Louisville firm Joseph & Joseph, original interior included Italian marble and chandeliers from Czechoslovakia. [15]
Kenwood Drive-In1949–20097001 Southside DrClosed January 2009 by National Amusements.
Knox Theatre311 W Oak StAlso called the Tower Theatre. Theatre razed, front entrance still stands.
Lakewood Drive-In TheatreHighway 3 & Highway 62Closed
Lincoln TheaterClosed (ALSO SEE: Baxter Theatre 1055 Bardstown Road)
Louisville Science Center IMAX Theatre1988-727 W Main StLocated in the upper floors of the Kentucky Science Center.
Lyric Theater1926-?604 W. Walnut Street [1]Closed. One of four theatres open to blacks before desegregation. [4] In 2003, proposed to have its name live on as a youth center to be called the Grand Lyric Theatre. [16] Closed by the late 1980s, part of the Walnut Street corridor, a center of a black-owned businesses and entertainment venues.
Macauley's Theatre 1873–1925Razed in 1925
Majestic TheatreMajestic Theatre Downtown Palace, 544 S. Fourth Street 1908-1929 [17]
Mall St. Matthews2013-5000 Shelbyville RoadCinemark Theaters
Mary Anderson Theatre612 S. 4th StreetClosed in the 1970s. 1405 seats. Named for Mary Anderson. Theatre was gutted in the late 1980s and converted into office space. Designed by William J. Dodd and Kenneth McDonald. [18]
Masonic 318 W. Chestnut. Downtown theatre also known as the Shubert and the StrandMovie City9070 Dixie Hwy
National Theatre (also known as B. F. Keith Theatre)1913–1952500 W. Muhammad Ali BoulevardRazed in 1953 [19]
New Superba TheatreRazed
Norman Movie TheatreYears active 1911 to 19622051 Portland Ave.Was previously a vaudeville theatre. Established and run by the Wentzell family of the Portland neighborhood.
Oak TheatreDixie Highway & Oak StreetRazed
Ohio Theatre1941-655 S. 4th StreetRazed, facade and front entrance still stands, converted to retail space. Art Deco style. [20]
Orpheum Theatre(Also known as the Rodeo) 320 West JeffersonOrpheus TheatreRazed
Oxmoor Cinemas Oxmoor Mall, 7900 Shelbyville RoadClosed. Multiplex theater consisted of a total of five screens, two larger ones located on the ground floor level and three smaller screens located on the second floor of the Oxmoor Mall. Fifth screen used a platter system and could show two films back-to-back without switching projectors. Ground floor converted to retail space, second floor no longer accessible.
Palace Theatre 1928-625 S Fourth StAlso called: Loews, State, United Artists, United Artists Penthouse. Theatre has been restored and now functions as a live concert/performance venue, with occasional film presentations. Facade and interior designed by John Eberson
Parkland Theatre2817 W. DumesnilRazed. Parkland neighborhood.
Parkway Drive-In Theatre2702 Millers LnClosed
Pix TheatreRazed
Portland Theatre2204 Portland Avenue(razed)
Preston Theatre1249 S. Preston Street(building still stands in 2017)
Preston Air-Dome, Open-air theater adjacent to Preston Theatre above
Preston Drive-In Theatre6705 Preston HwyEven though it was still doing very good business it was purchased by the Furrow's Home Improvement chain in the early 1980s and immediately razed. Furrow's closed and the building became a Salvation Army store. The building is currently empty and for sale.
Rex Theatre408 S. Fourth StreetRazed
Rialto Theater1921–1968616 S.Fourth StRazed in 1969. Designed by the Louisville firm Joseph & Joseph, opened in May 1921. Featured Italian Renaissance style facade and a white marble staircase, seating capacity of 3,500. [15] [21]
Rodeo Theatre (see Orpheum)Razed
Savoy Theater1890–1989211 W. Jefferson St.Initially called the Grand Opera House, was Vaudeville, then Burlesque, then film theatre. Building razed following extensive damage resulting from arson in 1989. Was scheduled for demolition and amid Louisville's downtown "porno district" by that point. [22]
Scoop Theatre also at various times: The Walnut Theatre and Drury Lane Theatre1910-1940sBuilding still stands, converted to office/retail space in 2000. Originally known as the Walnut Street Theatre, was a vaudeville house until 1930 when it began showing films. Possibly designed by John Eberson. Then known as the Ritz briefly and the Drury Lane Theatre from 1933 to 1940. Acquired its eventual name in the 1940s when it was a popular newsreel theatre. Converted to convention space by James Graham Brown in the early 1950s. [23]
Shelby Theatre1224 S. Shelby StreetRazed
Shelmar (also known as the Empire)736 E. Market StreetClosed. The building is occupied by Royals Hot Chicken true as of August 2022.
Showcase Cinemas Louisville1965–20043408 Bardstown Rd National Amusements. Closed. 13-screen, A local Christian church had expressed interest in purchasing the site, but the deal fell through. Building was recently demolished. 20-acre (81,000 m2) site. Costco is expected to open its second Louisville store on the site in August 2016. [24]
Showcase Cinemas Stonybrook2745 S Hurstbourne PkyNational Amusements
Skyway Drive-In Theatre3609 Bardstown RdClosed
Southpark Drive-In Theatre9205 National TpkeClosed
Star Theatre226 S. Fourth StreetRazed
Strand Theatre (also known as the Masonic and the Shubert)Chestnut St.Razed. Also called: Shubert Theatre.
Sun Theatre1116 S. 18th StreetRazed
Tinseltown Louisville1997-4400 Towne Center DrCinemark Theatres
Twilite Drive-In Theatre1950-?4015 Crittenden DrRazed. Also called: Twin Drive-In, Twilight Drive-In
Twin Drive-In TheatreClosed
Uptown Theatre1928–19891502 Bardstown RdClosed. Part of The Schuster Building, the theatre's auditorium was razed in 1994 but the former front entrance and lobby area remain as part of the building fronting Bardstown Road. Louisville's first sound theater, also had an orchestra pit. 1000 seats.
Valley Drive-In TheatreDixie Hwy SClosed
Village 8 Theatres1970s-20224014 Dutchmans LnApex Theatres. Closed on July 5, 2022 [25]
Vogue Theatre1939–19983727 Lexington RdClosed. Theatre gutted and converted in 2006 to a retail center called "The Vogue", marquee was restored and is still prominent. As a theater, the Vogue was known in later years for its long run showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show . Was described by The Courier-Journal as "perhaps the last genuine neighborhood movie house in Louisville" at the time of its closing. [26]
Walden Theatre233 W BroadwayClosed. Apartments now stand on the site.
Westend Theatre [27] 3312 W. BroadwayRazed
Westland 4 TheaterJuly 1975 - 19909070 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258Operated by AMC Theatres until purchase by Mid-States in 1977. USA Cinemas took over in 1986. Renamed Park Place Mall Cinemas in 1989. Closed in 1990. Location on map
Westonian TheatreRazed
Wood's TheatreRazed

[1] The Lyric Theatre was actually at 601 W. Walnut per a 1929 advertisement.

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