Paramount Theater (Charlottesville, Virginia)

The Paramount Theater in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, was designed by Rapp and Rapp and opened in 1931 as a movie theater. The Paramount continued showing movies until it closed in 1974. In 1990, a group of community members purchased the theater, formed a non-profit corporation, and began raising funds for its restoration and expansion. In late 2004, the Paramount re-opened after an $18 million renovation. It is operated by a non-profit organization and is a performing arts venue.

Paramount Theater

Paramount Theater in 2017
Address	215 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia United States
Owner	The Paramount Theater of Charlottesville, Inc.
Capacity	1,100
Construction
Opened	1931
Architect	Rapp & Rapp
Website
www.theparamount.net

Beginning in 2009, the theater has played host to performances by the Charlottesville Opera.^[1]