Neptune Theatre
1303 N.E. 45th Street,
Seattle,
WA
98105
1303 N.E. 45th Street,
Seattle,
WA
98105
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Seattle Theatre Group (Official)
Additional Info
Previously operated by: Evergreen State Amusement Corp., Jensen & Von Herberg, Landmark Theatres (USA)
Architects: Henderson Ryan
Functions: Live Performances
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
206.781.5755
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News About This Theater
- Sep 7, 2011 — Neptune grand re-opening
- Jun 20, 2011 — Mark Lanegan opens restored Neptune Theatre
- Dec 3, 2010 — Landmark to close the Neptune in Seattle
As its name suggests, this theater features a sea theme; replete with tridents, portholes, and masks of Neptune, classical God of the sea.
The Neptune Theatre opened in 1921. Landmark Theatres operated it from 1981 to 2011, when it was refurbished by Seattle Theatre Group for live events. The Seattle Theatre Group also operates the Paramount Theatre and the Moore Theatre. Seating was reduced from 968 seats to 800 seats
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Recent comments (view all 40 comments)
Architect H. Ryan’s first name was Henderson. He also designed Seattle’s Liberty Theatre.
I have heard from a theater employee that a local transit company (Soundtransit) wants the property for the purpose of demolishing it to make way for a lightrail station.
I have never been there and would love to see some of the things people have been writing about. Could someone please point me to some photos showing the nautical details and the auditorium and lobby in general? My web searches are striking out. Thank you in advance.
Steve in Chicago
Landmark has announced that it will cease operating the Neptune as of February, 2011. The Seattle Theatre Group will then use it primarily as a live performance venue, after slashing its current seating capacity. The story is here: View link
A nautical theme for cinemas and theaters up here seems to be quite popular.
Take a look at Bremerton’s historic and beautifully restored Admiral Theatre. This Navy town cares!
This week I met with several of my co-workers from the Neptune when Landmark first took it over in 1982. We have an annual Holiday Lunch every year and still keep in touch! (See the 4th posting from the top). We definitely agree while sad it will no longer operate as a movie theater, at least the building will be saved, not torn down and used as an entertianment venue. With the current manager’s blessing, we are hoping to have a private “Neptune Adieu” party before the handoff to STG.
It rocked and it will be missed.
View link
Grand opening ad from November 16th, 1921 has been posted here.
www.stgpresents.org/
STG
This web page about the Neptune Theatre also has information about its architect, Henderson Ryan, and photos of some of his other works.