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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Virginia » Staunton » Dixie Theater
Also known as New Theater

Dixie Theater

Staunton, VA
125 E. Beverly Street
, Staunton, VA 24401 United States
(map)
540.885.8445
Status: Open
Screens: Multiplex (4 Screen)
Style: Art Moderne
Function: Movies
Seats: Unknown
Chain: Unknown
Architect: John Eberson
Firm: T.J. Collins & Sons
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Opened in 1913 as the New Theatre by local architectural firm T. J. Collins and Sons, this gem is located at the intersection of Beverley and Market Streets in downtown Staunton.

The theater's exterior features dramatic arches (inlaid with terra cotta tiles), false windows (also decorated with terra cotta tiles), and, above the arches, four laughing theatrical faces. After a fire in 1936 destroyed the original interior, it was rebuilt in Art Moderne style by John Eberson.

The Dixie's old vertical marquee is gone and the theater has been split into four small auditoriums, but its exterior still retains much of this old theater's charm.
Contributed by Ross Melnick

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The address for the Dixie Theatre is 125 East Beverly Street, Staunton, Va.
posted by Chuck1231 on Mar 8, 2004 at 10:52am
The Dixie for many years was part of the Stanley Warner chain. It originally had a large verticle sign.
posted by Chuck1231 on Sep 5, 2004 at 11:59pm
The Dixie Theatre is scheduled to become a performing arts center which will include the showing of films on a retractable screen. Until the funds are raised for this project, it will continue to operate as a movie theatre. For details go to their website: www.stauntonperformingarts.org or go the the following website: www.staunton.va.us, go to the "Visitors" section then to the "Arts/Entertainment" section and click on "Theater" and follow the link. As soon as the "Add a Photo" feature is working again on this site, I will add images. Originally built as the New Theatre for vaudeville and for films, the theatre opened in June 1913. A major fire in 1936 destroyed the ornate interior. Noted architect John Eberson redesigned the theatre in the Art Moderne style, and the giant arhed windows along the facade were filled in at this time with decorative tiles. A third floor to the building that was destroyed by the fire was not rebuilt.
posted by Staunton Tourism Czar on Sep 8, 2004 at 11:07am
The Dixie is open with three screens and the fourth should open shortly. Fresh popcorn with REAL butter, thank you very much. Currently showing through tonight "De-Lovely", "The Notebook" and "The Manchurian Candidate" with most films changing tomorrow. The theatre is now operating as "The Dixie Theater" with volunteers supplimenting limited paid staff. New carpeting throughout (no more sticky floors!) and much, much cleaner thanks to volunteers spenidn gweeks to clean and paint. Theatre Telephone: 540-885-8445
posted by Staunton Tourism Czar on Sep 23, 2004 at 12:09pm
The Dixie Theater now has a website: http://www.thedixietheater.com/
posted by Staunton Tourism Czar on Oct 24, 2004 at 9:33am
This website has a small photo of the Dixie 4 Theater. They also give the architect as T. J. Collins.

posted by Lost Memory on Nov 21, 2005 at 4:15am
Does anyone have information about the original theatre/pictures of the original theatre?
posted by wurlitzerorgan on Feb 23, 2006 at 1:26pm
Here is a 1955 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/znte7
posted by ken mc on Sep 9, 2006 at 3:04pm
Here is a great picture.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/41197291@N00/318295057/
posted by Dennis Whitefield on Jul 10, 2007 at 5:11pm
Bring back the cool Deco vertical blade sign seen in 1955 photo!
posted by HowardBHaas on Jul 10, 2007 at 5:18pm
This is 2007 photo of the Dixie Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 26, 2007 at 3:50pm
The Dixie has always been a part of my life. I was Asst. Mgg. at the Dixie in 1951 and 1952, under Frank Shaffer. Many friends were made and still part of my life. Looking forward to when it will become a performing arts theatre. Gene Whitmore, Roanoke,Va.
posted by whitmore on Dec 30, 2007 at 7:40am
Here is another recent photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 20, 2008 at 7:47pm
This is an April 2008 photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 18, 2008 at 10:19am
A 1996 view of the Dixie Theater (4) in Staunton.
posted by Don Lewis on Jan 11, 2009 at 2:50pm
The Dixie Theater is listed in 1955 with 879 seats.

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 23, 2009 at 7:14pm
Dixie Theater photo

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 23, 2009 at 7:35pm
A 2008 photo can be seen here.

posted by Lost Memory on Apr 10, 2009 at 10:20am
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