Arabian Theatre
135 N. Main Street,
Arab,
AL
35016
135 N. Main Street,
Arab,
AL
35016
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The Arab Theatre opened in 1930 and closed in 1967. It was renovated and reopened in spring 2009 for use as a community arts center.
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We are now open and having events at the Arabian Theatre. Public and private events are available from Birthday parties to movies and live theatre. You can check us out at www.arabiantheatre.com
Thank you,
Management for the Arabian
The 1931 Film Daily Year Book lists a 200-seat Arab Theatre as the only theatre in Arab, Ala. By the 1941 FDYB, the name had changed to Ritz Theatre. Could Arab and Ritz be previous names for the Arabian Theatre? The theatre looks older than one that would have first opened in 1947.
Warren, you are correct, this theatre should have AKA’s Arab and Ritz.
1930-1938 Arab Theatre, 1938 thru 1947 Ritz Theatre followed by the Arabian Theatre name.
The May 19th ‘09 website address above does NOT work!
The Local Historical Society of Arab notes that some of the information you have is incorrect. According to them the Arabian was built in 1947 and closed in 1967. We reopened it in 2007 after extensive remodeling. The Ritz was down the street on main. It originally seated 400. Our website is under construction so please keep checking it for updates on events. It is available for rental. For information call 256-640-7038.