Avalon Regal Theater
1645 E. 79th Street,
Chicago,
IL
60649
1645 E. 79th Street,
Chicago,
IL
60649
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The number which I listed above is still valid. The recording states, “If you’re interested in purchasing the theatre, please leave you’re name & number.
Does anyone know who onws the theatre now?
I have a great idea for the New Regal Theater. An idea that will generate enough revenue to keep the theater running as well as keep Africans Americans employed and their dreams alive. Anyone interested in trying to save the Historical Landmark?
Please contact me!
I first loooked under the name Avalon—there are many theatres nationwide with this name, but none listed for Chicago. Could not someone cross-reference the Avalon with the Regal?
I had the pleasure of seeing the inside of the Avalon when it was The Miracle Temple Church. I would guess it was in around 1980, and on a Palm Sunday. The then church was nearly full and although my wife and I were the the only non blacks in attendance, the congregation made us feel extremely welcome. I revisited the theatre on May 23, 2004, only to find it completly boarded up and displaying a for sale sign. Anyone interested? The phone number is 773 721-9640.
I was born and lived 1 block from the Avalon theater. I saw Moby Dick there when I was four years old and remember sitting in the front row. This was a marvelous place to see. The gold and jeweled deco was amazing and still stands out in my mind. What I had forgotten until I found this site was the amazing lobby and ceiling. I hope that this theater is saved and can attain landmark status.
Cdundas
I hope the Regal opens back up soon! i am going to try to save it soon!!! if your interested please e-mail me at