Douglass Theatre
Overview
Established in 1921, the Douglass Theatre hosted early jazz and blues greats such as Otis Redding, Bessie Smith, James Brown, Ma Rainey and Little Richard while running popular feature length films and serials.
It stood silent for 20 years until the City of Macon restored and reopened it in January 1997, as a state-of-the-art film, performance and meeting venue. The Douglass Theatre hosts a variety of events including film presentations and educational performances created by local children. True to its historic reputation as a magnet for the entire community, “The Douglass” draws widely-varied audiences for its 35mm 3D, digital, limited run and premier films as well as for its world-class performance events. In addition, while live musical and theatrical performances occur in the evening and at night, the adjoining annex offers function space and a complete catering kitchen for other functions.
The Douglass is a member of the Historic League of American Theatres and the Georgia African American Historic Preservation Network (GAAHPN).
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