Thank you!

We can’t thank you enough for your loyal support of the Byrd Theatre! Your gifts and patronage are helping to revitalize the Byrd as a film center where audiences share a wide variety of films that enrich their lives.

This year, you’ve helped us expand programming, improve service and build new audiences.  We’ve installed a new point of sale system that enables credit cards, online ticketing, and will allow us to better serve the community. In 2017, look for these additional strategic developments at the theatre.

  • Classic films every Wednesday and one Sunday a month.
  • Film and humanities experts will lead audience discussions.
  • Starting January 1, 2017, a new pricing structure will enable increased financial sustainability. Tickets will be $4 for second run and Family Classics, and $5 for all others. New prices will include a $1 facilities fee.
  • For the first time, the theatre will become fully accessible to audiences with physical disabilities.
  • We’ll start replacing seats section by section, beginning with the center section on the first floor.

Have a wonderful season, and please join us this month for some great holiday movies.

Saturday, December 17, 10 am
Elf

Saturday, December 17, Midnight
Die Hard

Sunday, December 18, 2 pm
White Christmas

Saturday, December 24, 10 am
The Polar Express

Saturday, December 24, 7:15 pm
It’s a Wonderful Life

Saturday, December 25 7:15 & 9:45 pm
It’s a Wonderful Life

Saturday, December 31, 10 am
An American Tail

Image Credit: Thanks to @hippchenm on Instagram

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