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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Virginia » Falls Church » State Theatre

State Theatre

Falls Church, VA
220 N. Washington Street
, Falls Church, VA 22046 United States
(map)
703.237.0300
Status: Open
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Art Deco
Function: Concerts
Seats: 853
Chain: Unknown
Architect: A.O. Budina
Firm: Unknown
State Theatre
Exterior view of the State Theater
Photo courtesy of Martin McCaffery
Opened on January 27, 1936 with Dick Powell in "Thanks a Million", the State Theatre was a popular movie house until closing in November 1988.

The theater reopened after going dark for almost ten years and was given a multi-million dollar restoration in the late-1990's. Although the seating configuration has changed to accomodate live events and private functions, the State's balcony has retained its original look and its original 200 seats. Minutes away from DC, the State has become a local hot spot again.

Related Websites

The State Theatre (Official)
Contributed by Ross Melnick, Chrisi Rogers

YOUR COMMENTS

 
I saw my first movie at the State ("Lady and the Tramp"). I took my oldest child to the State for his first movie ("Pete's Dragon") in 1984. It was in nasty shape at that time. I can't tell you how delighted I am to find it returned to it's former glory as a local night club. I have been there on several occasions since its renovation. Though my kids will not see any more movies there, they can still appreciate the wonderful craftsmanship of the theater. Now if only the Amuzu Theater in Southport could be refurbished and returned to it's former glory! What a wonderful independent film theater it would be! And with the sophisticated Baby Boomers who keep moving into the area, it's certain to stay afloat. Come on Mr. Owner - don't just sit on it any more!
posted by mzfitsyou on Aug 3, 2004 at 9:09am
The local paper in Arlington has an 'X years ago in history' feature that mentioned this theater as being in trouble with the Commonwealth for trying to buck the blue laws (re: Sunday movies) in 1936. It was apparently one of the first in VA to try.
posted by Seth on Aug 29, 2004 at 1:59pm
This is a photo of the State Theater in Falls Church.
posted by Lost Memory on Sep 15, 2005 at 5:03pm
There is a 1946 and a 2000 photo of the State Theater at this website.
posted by Lost Memory on Oct 7, 2005 at 8:57am
Booth ran Simplex E-7 projectors with Peerless Magnarcs powered by generators

posted by Local619 on Jun 14, 2007 at 6:26pm
Here is a close-up view of the State Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Jul 14, 2007 at 3:43pm
This is a more recent photo of the State Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Sep 4, 2007 at 6:05pm
This is a painting by Hannah Shapero:
http://tinyurl.com/2kyyve
posted by ken mc on Nov 17, 2007 at 4:43pm
Thats a beauty. It looks just like the photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Nov 17, 2007 at 4:45pm
I'm not sure which side of the building is in this photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Jul 18, 2008 at 2:22pm
Here is a recent night view.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 13, 2008 at 6:48am
This is a recent shot of the marquee.

posted by Lost Memory on Sep 23, 2008 at 6:18am
Here are a couple of shots of the State from March 2008. Although the interior has had some major renovations, it is still a great venue: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
posted by JackCoursey on Sep 27, 2008 at 8:00pm
There seem to be two different site for this theater, this one and the one at the top of the page:
http://www.thestatetheatre.com/index.xml

Here is an undated photo:
http://tinyurl.com/8fuvgs
posted by ken mc on Dec 20, 2008 at 1:35pm
A December 2008 photo can be seen here.

posted by Lost Memory on Apr 7, 2009 at 4:43pm
1981 Photo

1987 Photo

posted by Lost Memory on Apr 18, 2009 at 6:29pm
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