Uptown Theatre
Washington DC
https://dcist.com/story/20/03/13/the...r-just-closed/
Cleveland Park’s Uptown Theater has closed, according to cinema chain AMC Theatres, which operates the movie theater.
Unlike many of the temporary closures hitting the region, this one is permanent and does not have to do with coronavirus.
“Yesterday was AMC’s final day of operations at the location and all associates have been provided the opportunity to move to nearby AMC locations,” says AMC spokesperson Ryan Noonan over email. “We offer our sincere gratitude to the community for their support of the theatre, and invite them to visit AMC Georgetown 14 and AMC Mazza Gallerie 7.” Popville first noted a rumor about its closure.
Noonan has not replied to a request for comment about why AMC has closed the one-theater cinema, famous for its art deco sign and bevy of world premieres.
Uptown first opened in 1936 and was run at the time by Warner Brothers. Among its most notable moments include the world premiere of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968 and Jurassic Park in 1993. The last film screened at the theater was Pixar’s Onward.
There have been rumors of its closure for years—but this time, the rumors, first noted by Popville, are true.
Unlike many of the temporary closures hitting the region, this one is permanent and does not have to do with coronavirus.
“Yesterday was AMC’s final day of operations at the location and all associates have been provided the opportunity to move to nearby AMC locations,” says AMC spokesperson Ryan Noonan over email. “We offer our sincere gratitude to the community for their support of the theatre, and invite them to visit AMC Georgetown 14 and AMC Mazza Gallerie 7.” Popville first noted a rumor about its closure.
Noonan has not replied to a request for comment about why AMC has closed the one-theater cinema, famous for its art deco sign and bevy of world premieres.
Uptown first opened in 1936 and was run at the time by Warner Brothers. Among its most notable moments include the world premiere of 2001: A Space Odyssey in 1968 and Jurassic Park in 1993. The last film screened at the theater was Pixar’s Onward.
There have been rumors of its closure for years—but this time, the rumors, first noted by Popville, are true.
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