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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » District of Columbia » Washington » Booker T Theatre
Also known as Olympic Theatre, Dudley Theatre, Band Box Theatre

Booker T Theatre

Washington, DC
1433 U. Street NW
, Washington, DC 20009 United States
(map)
Status: Closed/Demolished
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Unknown
Function: Unknown
Seats: 497
Chain: Unknown
Architect: George P. Hales
Firm: Unknown
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Opened in 1913 as the Olympic Theatre for the Columbia Amusement Company. It was renamed Dudley Theatre in 1921.

In April 1928, it was renamed Band Box Theatre. A year later in April 1929, it was taken over by Lichtmen Theaters and re-named Booker T Theatre, and catered for the African American community.

It was one of only 2 theatres in the DC area brave enough to show the infamous 1970's film "NiggerLover" aka "The Bad Bunch"..the other area theatre being the Loews Palace Theatre.

The Booker T Theatre was closed in late-1976 and became a church for several years. Currently the Portner Place Apartments exists at this location.
Contributed by Greenpoint

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Thank You to the CT community for the additional information pertaining to this theatre.
posted by Greenpoint on Nov 15, 2009 at 6:46pm
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