Admiral Theater reopens Oct. 16 but expect changes
Admiral Theater reopens Oct. 16 but expect changes
The familiar smell of movie theater popcorn and the experience of seeing a movie on a big screen with amazing sound is coming back on Oct. 16 to the Admiral Theater, a community asset since 1919 when it was called the Portola. Closed due to the pandemic, recent regulation changes permit reopening.
file photo by Patrick Robinson
Thu, 10/15/2020
The Admiral Theater in its namesake district has been through many changes in its long history but perhaps none more challenging than the pandemic. It dates back to nearly the time of the last one in 1919 when it was called the Portola Theater. Now after having been closed to the public since shortly after the pandemic began, they are set to open, along with their sister theater in the University District the Varsity.
Here's their announcement:
Historic Admiral and Varsity Theatres are excited to have you back! We're opening next Friday, October 16!
Please wear a mask while in the auditorium and until you're seated at a safe distance from other patrons. You may remove your mask to eat concessions while in your seat.
For all info on our mask requirements, 25% capacity and what we're doing for Covid, please read here.
Still not ready to return to the theater? We will continue to have a great offering of virtual cinema.
Governor Jay Inslee relaxed a variety of regulations last week including theaters.
See the Phase 2 and 3 Movie Theater requirements.
Opening Oct 16 are:
Honest Thief starring Liam Neeson
Directed by Mark Williams. The film stars Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Robert Patrick, Anthony Ramos, Jeffrey Donovan, and Jai Courtney, and follows a former bank robber who turns himself into authorities, only to be set up by them.
Tenet starring John David Washington
Directed by Christopher Nolan. With John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Juhan Ulfsak. Armed with only one word, Tenet, and fighting for the survival of the entire world, a Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.
The War with Grandpa starring Robert DeNiro
Directed by Tim Hill. With Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Rob Riggle, Oakes Fegley. Upset that he has to share the room he loves with his grandfather, Peter decides to declare war in an attempt to get it back.
The New Mutants
Directed by Josh Boone. With Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga. Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
