Commodore Theatre

THE COMMODORE THEATRE is a luxuriously restored 1945 Art Deco style motion picture theatre presenting first run films with a fine dining restaurant within the main auditorium.

Great place to see a movie. Food Ok. Wonderful atomosphere. I only wish we could order tickets online. We sometimes go elsewhere because i't too inconvenient to buy tickets. (you have to come early and stand in line)

a great place for a date or just relaxing with your friends. where you can eat dinner at a table while watching a movie on a large screen with great surround sound.

This theater, restored to its Art Deco glory, is still in function and includes its own restaurant. The theater, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmark Register, is the perfect way to see a movie in throwback style. Get together for a great meal filled with simple choices of salads, sandwiches and pizzas. It is a different yet perfect destination that...

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The Commodore Theatre is a restored Art Deco style theatre located in historic Old Town Portsmouth, Virginia. The restored theatre features a modern 41 foot screen and THX and DOLBY DIGITAL sound. The Commodore Theatre offers great sandwiches, pizza, desserts, and an extensive wine and beer selection to create a comfortable and enjoyable movie experience. Interested in hosting a private party?...

The Commodore was first opened in 1945 by the Wilder chain. It closed in 1975 due to the decline of the downtown Portsmouth,... VA area. In June,1987, Fred Schoenfeld purchased the Theatre and began the restoration project. The restoration work on the Commodore began in June, 1987, after a 12 year period in which the theatre had been closed. Fred Schoenfeld's idea was to restore the theatre...