Jefferson Theater
110 E. Main Street,
Charlottesville,
VA
22902
110 E. Main Street,
Charlottesville,
VA
22902
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Correction : April 21st, 1978.
Reopened as the Movie Palace on April 21st, 1974.
Reopened October 1st, 1969 as Cinema. Ad posted.
Closed as the Cinema on April 22nd, 1974.
Cinema closing 07 Apr 1976, Wed The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Virginia) Newspapers.com
Mid `70’s photo as the Cinema Theater at the bottom of this link.
http://uvamagazine.org/articles/ed_roseberrys_charlottesville
An article about the restoration of the Jefferson and its history: View link
The Three Stooges Fan Club is trying to verify the exact times/dates that The Three Stooges msde a personal appearance at the Jefferson. It was mentioned in a newspaper regarding the re-opening, but no dates were shown. Please email me,
Thanks, Frank Reighter
Patsy:
The theater was twined by enclosing the mezzanine in 1983. I took a peek in while the demo of the enclosures over the two balconies was taking place a year ago. It’s a spectacular view up to the top. Although work appears to have stalled for now, the theater will be a splendid intimate music venue when restoration is completed.
And when was the decision to TWIN it made?
Just looked at the exterior photo with the marquee and vertical JEFFERSON sign which was there in the 40’s, but not today! I guess the 4 businessmen who bought the theatre and changed the name to THE CINEMA (now that’s creative) decided to make other changes, as well!
In the 1990s the back of the theater (behind the screen) where there is a small stage was used to through raves. Sometimes movies where shown at the same time in the front so you could take a break from dancing.
Below the stage (or still is?) an apartment that had an outside entrance on Water street.
The Jefferson Theatre is located at 110 East Main Street and it seated 763 people.