The North Side Theatre, located at 2007 North Michigan, first opened its doors on November 24th, 1926. Over the years, it underwent several transformations. In 1948, it was rebranded as Norside, and later, on September 16th, 1954, it adopted the name World Playhouse. Unfortunately, its curtains fell for the last time in 1959. Grand opening ads posted.
In the year 2000, United Artists shuttered the Movies at Briarwood theater. However, it was not the end of the story. The cinematic curtains rose once more on September 13th, 2003, when the venue was reborn as the Madstone Theatres. Unfortunately, the Madstone venture faced financial woes and declared bankruptcy in 2004.
But the show must go on! MJR Theatres stepped in and breathed new life into the establishment, renaming it the Village Theatre at Briarwood Mall 7 on October 8th, 2004. This incarnation aimed to captivate audiences with its four screens.
The final act unfolded in 2005, when Teicher Theatres took the stage. They transformed the theater into the Dollar Movies at Briarwood Mall, offering budget-friendly entertainment. Alas, this cinematic journey concluded in 2010 when the theater’s doors closed for the last time. (AI rewrite). Grand opening ads posted.
Closed February 23rd, 1989, as the Geroge Kerasotes Company was getting hammered by Showcase Cinemas. It was reopened as a discount cinema by Aloha Entertainment on November 13th. 1992.
Two screens on June 11th, 1975, 3 on September 19th, 1980, 8 on December 18th, 1997 via an expansion out front and more subdivisions, remodeled with expanded lobby and larger screens in July 2003. Grand opening ads and aerial photos added.
The North Side Theatre, located at 2007 North Michigan, first opened its doors on November 24th, 1926. Over the years, it underwent several transformations. In 1948, it was rebranded as Norside, and later, on September 16th, 1954, it adopted the name World Playhouse. Unfortunately, its curtains fell for the last time in 1959. Grand opening ads posted.
Closed 1953.
In the year 2000, United Artists shuttered the Movies at Briarwood theater. However, it was not the end of the story. The cinematic curtains rose once more on September 13th, 2003, when the venue was reborn as the Madstone Theatres. Unfortunately, the Madstone venture faced financial woes and declared bankruptcy in 2004.
But the show must go on! MJR Theatres stepped in and breathed new life into the establishment, renaming it the Village Theatre at Briarwood Mall 7 on October 8th, 2004. This incarnation aimed to captivate audiences with its four screens.
The final act unfolded in 2005, when Teicher Theatres took the stage. They transformed the theater into the Dollar Movies at Briarwood Mall, offering budget-friendly entertainment. Alas, this cinematic journey concluded in 2010 when the theater’s doors closed for the last time. (AI rewrite). Grand opening ads posted.
Expanded to 20 screens on May 16th, 1998 and the IMAX screen installed on May 5th, 2006. Grand opening ads posted.
Closed in July 1999.
Opened on July 14th, 1999. Grand opening ad posted.
Closed February 23rd, 1989, as the Geroge Kerasotes Company was getting hammered by Showcase Cinemas. It was reopened as a discount cinema by Aloha Entertainment on November 13th. 1992.
Expanded to 7 screens on July 1st, 1983 Grand opening ad posted.
Opened October 7th, 1988. Grand opening ad posted.
Two screens on February 24th, 1984. Grand opening ad posted.
Renamed Ann Arbor on June 8th, 1979, after being upgraded by Goodrich Quality Theatres.
Opened on October 5th, 1973. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on January 12th, 1968. Grand opening ad posted.
opened on December 9th, 1966. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on July 12th, 1967. Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
Opened on March 16th, 1957. Grand opening ad posted.
Opened April 10th, 1953. Grand opening ad posted.
Grand opening ad posted.
Reopened May 28th, 1933. Ad posted.
Opened on September 11th, 1915. Grand opening ad posted.
That’s October 6th, 1914.
Opened October 7th, 1937 and closed in 1986.
Two screens on June 11th, 1975, 3 on September 19th, 1980, 8 on December 18th, 1997 via an expansion out front and more subdivisions, remodeled with expanded lobby and larger screens in July 2003. Grand opening ads and aerial photos added.