Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street,
New Orleans,
LA
70112
1200 Canal Street,
New Orleans,
LA
70112
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The Joy Theater opened on February 7, 1947. It is a block from the Loew’s State Theatre and had a handsome Moderne corner marquee with several miles of neon.
When I visited there in 1988, the balcony had been twinned and the orchestra used the main screen. No ornament was visible as the entire auditorium was drapped and a suspended acoustic tile ceiling inserted. The marquee was stupendous!
Closed after Hurricane Katrina, it was renovated and reopened as a live performance/concert venue on December 29, 2011.
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William Dunklin
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Yes, it’s true. The Joy Theater is going to open on December 29, 2011. It is locally owned and operated. The new owners have completely renovated the venue and made it a multipurpose entertainment venue. They retained the balcony and have added a bar, an elevator and permanent seats. They added a stage, a state of the art sound and video system. The floors on the first floor will be removable so you can add a dance floor or have a reception.
Opening night: Irma Thomas (12/29), Soul Rebels (12/30), and Kermit Ruffins (12/31). Tickets are going on sale 12/1. We are active on Facebook/thejoytheater. And the website will be up next week.
Most importantly, the marquee is being restored and returned to Canal Street during the second week of December!
Sounds wonderful! So happy the Joy has a happy ending…or actually, a great new beginning!
Article, with pictures, about the reopening:
http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2011/12/joy_theater_on_canal_street_co.html
Chris' link
The relighting of the marquee in December 2011.
WOnderful! I never thought I would see THAT again!
The Joy reopened with live music performances on Dec. 29, 2011. From the outside it looks great. I understand they can still show film.
This Theatre looks outstanding!! Such a turn-around from when I took this photo back in March of 2010…
Randy A Carlisle — Historical Photographer
A USA Today article about the theater: View link
Astonishing. After sitting for quite a while and then getting hit by Katrina I thought this place was a goner. Good things do happen.