The American Theater
Named in honor of America's servicemen and women, The American Theatre opened on September 19, 1942.
Opened in 1942 as Charleston's premier movie house, The American Theater's roots are regal Art Deco architecture and timeless Hollywood glamour. Today this stylish and sophisticated 8,000-square-foot event venue showcases a grand ballroom, vintage exterior marquee and state-of-the-art cinema with stadium seating. VIRTUAL TOUR + FLOOR PLAN:
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Rain or shine, we too love Charleston ππ¦οΈ
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So great to meet Live 5 News fan Tyrell Skinnerβ¦ heβs another amazing Hometown Hero working hard in the heat downtown and showed me how he changes the sign at the American Theatre!
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Bad ass photo ops... just one of the perks of an old theater wedding π₯π¬
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Annie and Luke on film π€
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IF YOU'RE A BIRD, I'M A BIRD β’ Happy 20th anniversary to 'The Notebook' and Allie + Noah's first date, right here at the American Theater! Cheers to a love story for the ages π€
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Sometimes, the very best moments happen in the rain βοΈπ€
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Zero bu****it and total transparency! FAB 2024 is officially kicking off π₯π₯
Looking forward to welcoming all our FABulous attendees at the William Aiken House at 4:30 for our opening reception sponsored by and !
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love β’ O U T β’ L O U D β’ happy PRIDE month! π³οΈβππ€
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Today, we remember + honor. Thank you to all who have served πΊπΈ
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A F T E R β’ P A R T Y
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Googly-eyed newlywed moments π
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CHS β€οΈ RMS... a classic love story //
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Because details matter... even in a bathroom!
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positively G L O W I N G β¨
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"If you're a bird..." ποΈ
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PPHG Vendor Appreciation Happy Hour Party at the American Theater with electric violin trio π»π»π»
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Your marquee love story ποΈ
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A whole vibe π₯
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Bring on the P β’ A β’ R β’ T β’ Y
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shine b r i g h t β¨
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βIf Youβre a Bird, Iβm a Birdβ
Opened in 1942 as Charleston's premier movie house, the American Theater's regal Art Deco architecture and timeless Hollywood glamour make this sophisticated event venue worthy of red carpets and dazzling marquees.
Itβs no surprise that one of the countryβs most beloved and historic cities is home to an Art Deco gem like The American Theater. Today, this stylish 8,000-square-foot event venue on Upper King Street sets the stage for lifeβs greatest scenes, from weddings and dinner receptions to business seminars and corporate retreats. Entertain a crowd beneath the handmade milk-glass chandeliers of the grand ballroom, or treat your guests to a private film screening inside our quintessential, stadium-seat cinema.
The meticulous restoration of the American Theater returned this upper King Street icon to the spotlight - and garnered a starring role in The Notebook.
Contact Us Today! [email protected] | 843-853-1810
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446 King Street
Charleston, SC
29403
Opening Hours
Monday | 9am - 5pm |
Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
Friday | 9am - 5pm |
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