Belcourt Theatre

Belcourt Theatre
Belcourt Theatre in 2016
Map
Address2102 Belcourt Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee
United States
Opened1925
Website
http://www.belcourt.org

The Belcourt Theatre is a nonprofit film center[1] located in Nashville's Hillsboro Village district.

History

Belcourt Theatre in 2008

The theater was opened in 1925 as the Hillsboro Theatre by M.A. Lightman Sr. of Malco Theatres and his father Joseph Lightman. It was a silent movie house, boasting the most modern projection equipment and the largest stage in the city. The first film shown was America by D. W. Griffith.[2]

As the community grew, the Belcourt adapted to the new needs of the neighborhood by providing a regular home for two highly successful performance groups. Nashville Children's Theatre, the longest running children's theatre of its kind, and the venerable Grand Ole Opry both shared the Belcourt stage during the 1930s.[3] The Opry's tenure from 1934 to 1936 shaped the format the radio show still uses today.[4] Due to the intimate size of the room, the Opry began playing each show to two separate audiences. Performers found themselves playing two 15-minute performances rather than the single half-hour performance to which they were accustomed.

In November 2007, the theatre was purchased by a nonprofit coalition of local arts activists (operating as "Belcourt Theatre Inc.") for $1.4 million.[5]

In September 2015, the Belcourt Campaign was announced to renovate the theatre.[6] On December 24 of that same year, the theatre was closed for renovation, and it reopened on July 22, 2016.[7]

Today

Its programming spans first-run (new releases) independent and documentary films (both U.S.-made and international) and repertory classics. Its concession stand includes classic movie snacks, locally-made baked goods and items like tamales and empanadas, and a full bar (including wine on tap and local craft/draft beers). The Belcourt also has an active education and engagement program, sharing films with young people throughout Middle Tennessee via its Mobile Movie Theatre and frequently hosting post-screening discussions with filmmakers, issue experts, and other special guests. The Belcourt reopened in July 2016 after undergoing seven months of renovations. The renovation increased the theatre's square-footage to include a new small screening room, classroom space for film education and outreach, an elevator, and larger fully accessible restrooms.[7][8]

The Belcourt is currently home to one of the largest paintings by noted painter Harry Underwood. The 4'x6' painting, Landmark Preservation, is a commentary on the uncertainty created when rapidly developing cities start to demolish historical buildings in order to make room for new construction.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Belcourt Theatre Inc". givingmatters.civicore.com. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  2. ^ Zepp, George (March 28, 2007). "Belcourt, Belmont opened in 1925 on the same block". The Tennessean. p. B4. Retrieved July 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, TN - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org.
  4. ^ Opry. "A Look at the 6 Homes of the Grand Ole Opry | Opry". www.opry.com. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  5. ^ DeVille, Nancy (2007-11-06). "Belcourt Theatre sold to preservationists". The Tennessean.
  6. ^ Alund, Natalie Neysa. "Belcourt Theatre to restore 90-year-old building". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  7. ^ a b "Belcourt Theatre celebrates grand reopening". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  8. ^ Rodgers, D. Patrick. "The Belcourt to Reopen July 22". Nashville Scene. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  9. ^ "Landmark Preservation A New Painting". Nashville Arts Magazine. Nashville Arts Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2018.

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