Paramount Theater (Charlottesville, Virginia)

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Paramount Theater
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Paramount Theater in 2017
Paramount Theater (Charlottesville, Virginia)
Address215 East Main Street
Charlottesville, Virginia
United States
OwnerThe Paramount Theater of Charlottesville, Inc.
Capacity 1,100
Construction
Opened1931
Architect Rapp & Rapp
Website
www.theparamount.net

The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, was designed by Rapp and Rapp and opened in 1931 as a movie theater. The Paramount continued showing movies until it closed in 1974. In 1990, a group of community members purchased the theater, formed a non-profit corporation, and began raising funds for its restoration and expansion. In late 2004, the Paramount re-opened after an $18 million renovation. It is operated by a non-profit organization and is a performing arts venue.

Beginning in 2009, the theater has played host to performances by the Charlottesville Opera. [1]

References

  1. ↑ Blackwell & Causey 2005, "Close Up: Ashlawn Festival", pp. 341–342

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