The story
One of the oldest continuously operating theater sites in North America. The original 1818 theater designed by William Jay burned in 1948. Current Art Deco building dates to 1950 rebuild. Now hosts live entertainment and musical revues.
Everything that was here
- 1818–present · still open
Savannah Theatretheater
One of the oldest continuously operating theater sites in North America. The original 1818 theater designed by William Jay burned in 1948. Current Art Deco building dates to 1950 rebuild. Now hosts live entertainment…
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Savannah Theatre (Rebuilt Art Deco)Theater
Rebuilt after the 1906 fire in a streamlined style, later updated with Art Deco facade in the 1940s. Hosted movies, vaudeville, and live performances for nearly a century.
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Savannah Theatre (Original)Theater
Original theater designed by William Jay, one of America's first purpose-built theaters. Burned in the great fire of 1820, rebuilt, then burned again in 1906.
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