Carver Theater (New Orleans)

The Carver Theatre is a theater located in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] The theatre was originally built in 1950 and was used for concerts, plays, off-broadway shows, films, conventions, graduations, Mardi Gras balls, dance recitals, corporate events and private parties.

Carver Theatre

Address	2101 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana USA
Type	Performing arts
Capacity	1,200
Current use	Performing arts venue
Construction
Opened	1950
Closed	1980
Reopened	2014
Website
Venue Website

History

The Carver Theater, named after George Washington Carver, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1950, as a state-of-the-art theaters for blacks in New Orleans. The Carver Theater retired as a movie theater in 1980 and became a housing office operation and medical clinic.[2]

The theater sustained heavy damage from six feet of water during Hurricane Katrina. The building was completely renovated and opened in 2014 after a $8 million renovation.[3] During the renovation, the building's wood frame and drywall were removed. The exterior architectural details were preserved, including the display windows which once held movie posters.[4]

See also

• List of music venues
• Theatre in Louisiana
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Orleans Parish, Louisiana

References

1. "The Historic Carver Theater". carvertheater.org. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
2. "The Historic Carver Theater History". carvertheater.org. Archived from the original on November 27, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
3. "Carver Theater developer sets April 30 opening for historic New Orleans venue". nola.com. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
4. "Carver Theater reopens after $8 million restoration". wdsu.com. Retrieved November 6, 2015.