New Rheem Theatre
350 Park Street,
Moraga,
CA
94556
350 Park Street,
Moraga,
CA
94556
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Built in 1957, the Rheem Theatre was originally a one screen, but during its remodeling in the 1990’s was split into four. The renovation did not ruin its original look.
The Rheem Theatre was closed on April 15, 2010, but it was taken over by the California Independent Film Festival Association and re-opened in September 2010 as the New Rheem Theatre.
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2010 photos of the Rheem Theatre.
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The Rheem’s back in business, with the California Independent Film Festival people running the show. (Pun intended.) My folks, some friends and I went there over the summer to see the (Swedish version of) The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. The lobby is pretty nice, and we know the manager a little, so he told us a little about the place, such as the carpet in the lobby is the original. All it needed was a cleaning. Hm. Not quite sure what else to say. Pretty nice place, and real attentive staff though!
Oh – addendum. So, the listing for this theater should say “Open”. Check out http://www.thenewrheemtheatre.com/ for the website.
….Uh, hello? <poke poke> Rheem’s back in business, guys…
Need to update the header to open/movies first run.
So glad to see this GEM is open again!
Here are is a link to picture that shows the lobby’s and concession stands,Autoriums a really nice cinema! GLAD to see this cinema back open!. http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/7180.html
This theater was built by the Rheem family, of the famous Rheem Water Heater Company. I think that every home back then had one They made a fortune and they are still in business. When we went there for the first time, we noticed attached onto the back of the Orinda Theater was a big neon sign in green. It said “Rheem Theater – 5 miles” and had a green arrow showing you the way, you couldn’t miss it you could see it from the freeway. It was a nice drive, scenic like you’re in the country, 2 lane road to Rheem Valley. What I liked about the Rheem was the seating. It was very comfortable and gave you plenty of room. Haven’t been there in decades, glad to see it is still open
A 2010 photo can be seen here.
Described in this 1957 trade article: boxoffice