Originally created by an organization known as the french sharpshooters club, the orpheum not only hosted live theatre productions, but also showed popular films and newsreels. Movie showtimes and movie tickets for flagship cinemas new bedford located at 500 kings highway, new bedford, ma. Rialto theatre in new bedford, ma cinema treasures. And this is a brief history of the theatre as it appears in new bedford, a pictorial history by judith a. View movie listings, and catch all of the latest films at amc dartmouth mall 11. Capitol theatre in 1973 spinner publications here is the second installment of the new bedfords forgotten theaters series. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. View the latest flagship cinemas new bedford movie times, box office information, and purchase tickets online. New bedford, ma was here every saturday, with my mother and grandmother. This theatre does not allow children under the age of 6 to attend rrated movies after 6 p. A whole new world of entertainment experiences at a theatre near you. Bedford bedford is one step closer to having its own movie theater again, as the architectural plan for the new cinema at market and main was approved by town.
New bedfords century movie mogul family, the zeitzes, arrived in the united states from russia in and fannie zeitz emigrated with. New bedford theatre in new bedford, ma cinema treasures. You enjoy exclusive access to the best seats, members only discounts, entrance to our member lounge, and so much more. Amc dartmouth 12 movie theater 2020 all you need to know. We havent received movie times from the theater yet for the selected date. Movie theaters in new bedford click on a number to locate your theater on the map below. In the inaugural article we covered the series introduction and allens theater on acushnet avenue the street that was simply jam packed with theaters. Flagship cinemas new bedford cinema in new bedford, ma. Find everything you need for your local movie theater near you. Flagship cinema new bedford 2020 all you need to know. Destremps, was constructed by the french sharpshooters club of new bedford to house both a ballroom and armed shooting range. We are located at fieldstone marketplace just off kings highway.
Flagship cinemas new bedford movie times, theaters. The absence of dialogue stirs the senses, and leads us to imagine a new ending to this familiar journey. Search local showtimes and buy movie tickets before going to the theater on moviefone. Flagship cinemas, with headquarters just outside boston, massachusetts is a privately held company in business since 1995. Beginning may 1, yti is holding a weekly trivia contest, hosted by various yti actors. It has the distinction of having opened one of the first 5 drivein theaters in america the weymouth drivein which opened in may of 1936 and also four of americas first 15 driveins were located in massachusetts.
Sign up for eventful s the reel buzz newsletter to get upcoming movie theater information and movie times delivered right to your inbox. New bedford is nicknamed the whaling city because it was one of the worlds most important whaling ports in the nineteenth century, along with nantucket, massachusetts and new london, connecticut. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds. Life in new bedford in 1952 shows a vibrant growing city after world war 2. Movie theaters in new bedford, ma cinema treasures. The theater would not return to showing films until 1972 when it reopened as the oxford cinema under weber torres. Orpheum theatre new bedford, massachusetts wikipedia. The virgin mother gives birth to our savior, but is also challenged to save herself.
Located in downtown new bedford, massachusetts, the zeiterion theatre is the last oldtime theatre in a city that once boasted 17. Under the ownership of the french sharpshooters club of new bedford, the building had been open for nearly fifty years and it contained an. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate flagship cinemas new bedford showtimes, tickets and theater information. The theatre did not meet with immediate success and by september 1923 it had closed briefly and reopened that month as the state, a silent movie house. For the safety and security of all our guests book bags, dufflebags and oversized purses will not be allowed inside the theatre. Movies marcus movies, theatres, showtimes, movie trailers. New bedford whaling national historical park 180 3.
Festival theatre offers the finest in musical theatre in southeastern, ma and is nationally known for its outstanding professionalism on all levels of production. A rare film clip was located and restored from the mlbaron historic archives featuring gregory peck in an open car waving to fans in this elaborate parade put on by the city. Find movie theatres in providencenew bedfordfall river, rima metropolitan statistical area on yellowbook. The new bedford police department, fire department and ems took part in a coordinated driveby procession tuesday in an effort to show appreciation for the citys essential grocery store workers.
This picture is of a 1930s duesenberg and some jamoke. All theaters 18open 1showing movies 1closed 17demolished 5restoring 1renovating 2. The zeiterion is a nonprofit performing arts center that entertains, educates, and inspires south coast massachusetts with an array of high quality performing artists. New bedford is a city in bristol county, massachusetts, united states.
The new bedford theater was built in 1896 on the site of the old opera. Historic places where live stage productions, speeches and oratorio as well as film were on display for the public. It opened on april 15, 1912 the same day the titanic sank. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. Movie times, buy movie tickets online, watch trailers and get directions to amc dartmouth mall 11 in north dartmouth, ma.
At the height of the first world war, two young british soldiers, schofield and blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. Find 38 photos of the 2 jonathan ln home on zillow. The orpheum theater is an old theatre and movie house located at 1005 water street in new bedford, massachusetts usa, originally named the majestic opera house history. It provides engaging learning opportunities that contribute to the cultural, social and economic vitality of our community. These are the films with breakthrough performances. Find zeiterion performing arts center in new bedford with address, phone number from yahoo us local. About new bedford festival theatre if the excitement, color, and spectacle of broadway musicals is what youre looking for, look no further. History zeiterion performing arts center official site.
Oldfashioned, historic movie theaters and driveins in. The best 10 cinema in new bedford, ma last updated april. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixthlargest city in massachusetts. This restored full color version film from the mlbaron historic archives the west island weather station. The orpheum opened its doors to new bedford on april 15, 1912, and proceeded to flourished throughout the decades that followed. Near the intersection of purchase st and spring st 508 9942900. The building opened on april 15, 1912 also the same night the titanic sank. Oldfashioned, historic movie theaters and driveins in new england dedham community movie theater, dedham, massachusetts.
New bedford orpheum rising project, new bedford, massachusetts. Drivein movie theaters of massachusetts and surrounding. The orpheum theater is an old theatre and movie house located at located at 1005 water street in new bedford, massachusetts usa, originally named the majestic opera house. Flagship currently owns and operates theatres throughout maine, massachusetts, vermont, maryland, pennsylvania and florida. Search by movie, theatre, location or keyword search by movie, theatre, location or keyword. Best cinema in new bedford, ma amc dartmouth mall 11, picture show, flagship cinemas wareham, your theatre inc, regal silver city galleria, regal. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 02740 or new bedford, ma.
Olympia theater 1930s duesenberg new bedford history. Bedford cinema receives green light from town planners. The new bedford orpheum rising project is the official facebook page for. Gregory peck moby dick 1956 parade new bedford, ma youtube. Movie theater, theatre, new bedford, local history, old movies, far away, old and new, new england, whale the historical record of new bedford, ma, from 1910 to as well as the earliest time of colonization until today.
Massachusetts was an early leader among drivein states. Showtimes and tickets for bedford, ma 01730 moviefone. Amc dartmouth mall 11 north dartmouth, massachusetts. New bedford festival theatre presents annie july 24 august 2.
Here is a photo of the interior of the new bedford theatre in 1945. Regal bedford movie tickets and showtimes in, regal. Originally opened in 1905, the strand theatre was operated by e. Benedict cumberbatch, colin firth, deancharles chapman, george mackay, richard madden. New bedford festival theatre has postponed the summer 2020 production of annie.
Shortly you will receive confirmation on your email. Showtimes and tickets for new bedford, ma 02740 moviefone. Capitol theatre new bedford, bedford massachusetts, fall. Movie theatres, in falmouth, ma falmouth, massachusetts. Theaters and old entertainment places new bedford, ma. Find showtimes and movie theaters near zip code 01730 or bedford, ma. The closest theaters to new bedford, massachusetts within a 35mi radius click on a number to locate your theater on the map below. Marcus spotlight films showcase unique movies and performances you might not otherwise see or hear about. The rialto theatre was operating prior to 1927, and continued until at least 1955. Ma 2576 north dartmouth mall cinema 140 dartmouth st, new bedford, ma 02740 regal cape cod mall 793 iyannough rd, hyannis, ma 02601 legal. Amc dartmouth mall 11 north dartmouth, massachusetts 02747.
Movie listings dartmouth, ma new bedford, ma dartmouth mall. Ma is a journey into the visceral and the surreal, interweaving ritual, performance, and the body as sculpture. Ground was broken on march 14, 1922 and on april 2, 1923, new bedford opened its last new theatre in the citys downtown area the zeiterion. The orpheum theater is an old theatre and movie house located at 1005 water street in new bedford, massachusetts usa, originally named the majestic opera house. National amusements has signed a lease for a 12screen, 55,000 squarefoot movie theater at the westgate mall in brockton.
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