Miracle Theatre
535 Eighth Street SE,
Washington,
DC
20003
535 Eighth Street SE,
Washington,
DC
20003
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Previously operated by: Crandall Amusement Company
Functions: Live Performances, Movies (First Run)
Previous Names: Meaders Theatre, New Theatre, Family Theatre, Academy Theatre, Academy-on-the-Hill
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
202.400.3210
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News About This Theater
- Jul 9, 2012 — Church-owned former theater will return to cinema use in DC
- Jun 8, 2011 — D.C. Church to take over former Meaders Theatre
Originally opened in early-1910 as the Meaders Theatre, seating was provided in orchestra and balcony levels for 600 patrons. In the fall of 1927 it was acquired by the Stanley-Crandall Company and between 1927 and 1930 was known as the New Theatre. Briefly known as the Family Theatre in 1930 when it was operated by Sydney Lust, it became the Academy Theatre in 1933. It was closed in 1961 when it was known as Academy-on-the-Hill
The People’s Church has been housed in the former Academy Theatre building since 1962. It is located in the Barracks Row neighborhood on Eighth Street near E Street.
It reopened May 5, 2016 as the Miracle Theatre presenting recent movies and live events. There are now 371 seating in orchestra and balcony levels.
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Bryan Krefft, Ken Roe
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Here, here and here are January 2008 photos of the former Academy Theatre. Most of the original façade has been altered and there is nothing really distinctive about the auditorium/sanctuary.
Some work is underway to revert the auditorium to its original design and purpose by creating a new hybrid called the cinema church. The pulpit is gone, the stage restored and a giant new screen added. It could be quite a showpiece but I don’t hold any faith that there will be any screenings of the works of John Waters at this site for the immediate future.
Yeah, i’m sure Female Trouble will go down real well there…
A news feature about this church-owned theater’s return to cinema use: View article
interesting/great article – my only question: is the projection going to be 35mm and digital projection?, or just the latter?
4k digital, at least according to a comment posted here.
and … ??
the theater has reopened as of last week (April 22nd). Seating which includes a balcony sits 370 people and features 2K digital projector and 5.1 sound.
from the theater’s Facebook page:
“We are officially OPEN! Celebrate with us for our GRAND OPENING WEEKEND! We’ll be adding more to the movie lineup- stay tuned!
Thursday, May 5 Many Beautiful Things Film Screening & After Party 7pm
Friday, May 6 Princess Bride || 10pm
Saturday, May 7 Open House || 1 pm || FREE (During Taste of 8th 2016) Kids music by Rainbow Rock Band from 1-2pm || FREE
Sunday, May 8 Princess Bride || 4pm
in it’s new incarnation – it’s called The Miracle Theater is serves as a multi-use facility equipped to host “gala events, live theatrical productions, private film screenings, concerts, meetings and weddings”