New seats (these are just the backs) have arrived at the Admiral Theater and will be installed as part of the renovation of the historic building this spring when it converts to a 4 plex.
The renovation of the Admiral Theater is on track and set to take place most likely in March according to Entertainment Director Dinah Brein. The seats (gently used) have arrived, a cushy red velvet style and the process of installing them will take place along with the conversion to four theaters this spring.
The four-plex sections will not be equal. The front theaters will have closer to 200 seats with the screen about midway into the present depth of the building. They will be conventional seats looking down at or roughly level to the screen. The back theaters will be smaller and be stadium style seating but looking up to the screen.
New carpet, new paint and new wall coverings of course will come in but the digital projectors (state of the art Digital Laser products) have been in place for a few months now since The Admiral shows first run films.
It's likely the theater will close for about two weeks to permit the complete renovation of the restrooms since it means everything will be updated and made modern. The initial plan for the theaters themselves was to close one side and remain in operation on the other side as the conversion takes place.
The funding for the renovation is being provided to a large extent by the award of $95,000 from a City of Seattle cultural grant.
Speaking of first run films, Star Wars The Force Awakens will debut at the Admiral on Dec. 18 too, though all but the 10pm showing are sold out. Tickets for that show will be on sale only that day from 12:15pm to 5:15pm up until show time.
The regular run of Star Wars will play at 10:15am, 1:00pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm and 9:30pm.
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