Ritz Theatre

610 N. Farish Street,
Jackson, MS 39202

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Previously operated by: Royal Theaters MS

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The Ritz Theatre was opened on April 17, 1944 with Lena Horne in “Stormy Weather”. It was operated by the Royal Theaters chain, headed by A. Lloyd Royal. The Ritz Theatre was an African-American theatre. It was offered ‘For Sale’ in January 1955 following its recent closure.

Demolished many years ago, the site is still a vacant lot.

Contributed by Ken Roe

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rivest266
rivest266 on August 6, 2025 at 1:47 pm

The Ritz theatre opened on April 17th, 1944 and closed by 1955. Grand opening ad and an for sale ad posted.

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