This opened on December 6th, 1985, and closed June 30th, 2000. It reopened again on May 19th, 2001, and closed in 2012. owned by Festival Enterprises, Mann, Act III and Rega, who closed it in 2000. Grand opening ad posted.
This opened on November 27th, 1985, and closed on June 30th, 2000. It was owned by Festival Enterprises, Mann Theatres, Act III and Regal Cinemas. Grand opening ad posted. The opening of this theatre ended the first-run monopoly in the area.
The Fireweed opened in 1964 with 1,526 seats and showed “Mary Poppins.” In 1968, Wometco took over and it became the largest Wometco theater ever. On February 12, 1971, the theater was divided into 2 screens by putting a wall down the middle to create two narrow screens. on November 2nd, 1979, it had expanded to 3 cinemas. Luxury Theatres took over in 1984 and expanded it to 8 cinemas in 1986. One screen was closed in 1987, untwinned, and reopened with 1,200 seats on November 25th. The big screen was certified for THX on June 20, 1988. ACT III took over in 1989 and it was later acquired by Regal Cinemas in 1998. The Fireweed cinema closed on June 6, 2010.
The Majestic opened in November 1975. In March 22nd, 1978, it was renamed the Regency after a contest. Then, on April 13th, 1979, it reopened as the Capri Theatre. The theater closed on March 30th, 2000. Grand opening ads posted.
AI colored.
Grand opening ad posted. 8 screens on July 6th, 1986.
This opened on December 6th, 1985, and closed June 30th, 2000. It reopened again on May 19th, 2001, and closed in 2012. owned by Festival Enterprises, Mann, Act III and Rega, who closed it in 2000. Grand opening ad posted.
This opened on November 27th, 1985, and closed on June 30th, 2000. It was owned by Festival Enterprises, Mann Theatres, Act III and Regal Cinemas. Grand opening ad posted. The opening of this theatre ended the first-run monopoly in the area.
Grand opening ads posted. It was the first IMAX screen in the north.
Opened on August 19th, 1917. Grand opening ad posted.
rewritten by Chat GPT with new info:
The Fireweed opened in 1964 with 1,526 seats and showed “Mary Poppins.” In 1968, Wometco took over and it became the largest Wometco theater ever. On February 12, 1971, the theater was divided into 2 screens by putting a wall down the middle to create two narrow screens. on November 2nd, 1979, it had expanded to 3 cinemas. Luxury Theatres took over in 1984 and expanded it to 8 cinemas in 1986. One screen was closed in 1987, untwinned, and reopened with 1,200 seats on November 25th. The big screen was certified for THX on June 20, 1988. ACT III took over in 1989 and it was later acquired by Regal Cinemas in 1998. The Fireweed cinema closed on June 6, 2010.
Opened July 1st, 1916. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on June 20th, 1997. Grand opening ad posted.
article posted.
Opened November 30th, 1974, and closed in 1978. Grand opening (or 1st ad) posted.
The Majestic opened in November 1975. In March 22nd, 1978, it was renamed the Regency after a contest. Then, on April 13th, 1979, it reopened as the Capri Theatre. The theater closed on March 30th, 2000. Grand opening ads posted.
This opened on November 23rd, 1977, and closed in November 1978 after its lease ran out. 188 seats.
Grand opening ad posted.
2023 grand opening ad posted.
Reopened March 4th, 1935
Jefferson Theatre reopening 04 Mar 1935, Mon The Roanoke World-News (Roanoke, Virginia) Newspapers.com
Opened March 24th, 1930
Grand opening ad:
Grand opening ad:
Grandin Theatre opening 20 Mar 1932, Sun The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, Virginia) Newspapers.com
Closed March 25th, 1928, to make room for the new American theatre. ad posted
Rebuilt and reopened on March 26th, 1928.
opening date: December 20th, 1920.
Opened July 29th, 1920. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened December 18th, 1914 per:
Opening date: October 2nd, 1913, for the old building.
Opened July 26th, 1913.
Bijou theatre opening 25 Jul 1913, Fri The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, Virginia) Newspapers.com