Whether or not it’s hard to believe, the Paramount Theater of Charlottesville has hit a major, historic milestone – 90 years as a fixture in downtown Charlottesville.

Of course, it hasn’t always been glory days for the Theater, and that’s part of what makes our story special. Before The Theater garnered a well-deserved reputation as Charlottesville’s premier performance venue, dedicated to “educate, enchant, enrich, and enlighten through the power of the performing arts,” it had risen, fallen, risen again, thrived, and now, as we all know, endures the pandemic challenges that have impacted our entire community.