Commodore Theatre, Portsmouth

Name: Commodore Theatre
Address: 421 High St, Portsmouth, 23704-3621, United States
Telephone: +1 757-393-6962

#4 among attractions in Portsmouth

Concerts and shows, Historical place, Cinema, Theater

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Facts and practical information

Commodore Theatre is an historic movie theater located at Portsmouth, Virginia. It was built in 1945, and is an Art Deco style, 1,000-seat theater building. The two-story front facade features a plain mass of yellow pressed brick decorated with horizontal stripes of brown brick on the upper level with a central pavilion of curved-top vertical pylons of Indiana limestone and decorative strips of glass block. The lower level of the facade is composed of Indiana limestone ashlar veneer with a base of black marble. A dominant element of the auditorium is the pair of restored murals on the side walls representing the progress of America and the commerce and industry of Hampton Roads. ()

Built: 1945 (79 years ago)Coordinates: 36°50'7"N, 76°18'6"W

Address

421 High StDowntown PortsmouthPortsmouth 23704-3621 United States

Contact

+1 757-393-6962

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Day trips

Commodore Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MacArthur Center, Waterside, Nauticus, Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
31 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
0.9 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
22 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
24 min walk • Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, also known as the National Maritime Center.
0.9 miNE
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
24 min walk • The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is one of ten Navy museums that are operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command. It celebrates the long history of the U.S.
~1610 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth
8 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the associated Lightship Museum are located on the downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, United States waterfront.
~530 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Catholic Church, Portsmouth
3 min walk • St. Paul's Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is a compact Gothic Revival style, cruciform plan church. It is constructed of load-bearing masonry walls clad in quarry-faced granite. The church was designed by John Peebles in 1897, and dedicated in 1905.
0.8 miNE
Park, Monuments and statues
Town Point Park, Norfolk
22 min walk • Town Point Park is a 7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The park hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals and special events each year to include Norfolk Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, and 4th of July Celebrations.
~300 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument, Portsmouth
2 min walk • The Confederate Monument in Portsmouth, Virginia, was built between 1876 and 1881. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The monument is a 35-foot obelisk of North Carolina granite. It is located at the town square of Portsmouth, on Court Street at the corner of High Street.
1.2 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
32 min walk • The NorVa is a performing venue located in Norfolk, Virginia, the name being a syllabic abbreviation of the city and state of its location.
1.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
37 min walk • Chrysler Hall is the premier performing arts venue in Norfolk, Virginia, located in the downtown section of the city. Built in 1972 and located next to the Norfolk Scope arena, the venue is home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Ballet and hosts Broadway plays while serving as Norfolk's primary theater and concert venue.
1.2 miNE
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
Wells Theatre, Norfolk
30 min walk • The Wells Theatre is a performing arts venue located in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. It has housed the Virginia Stage Company since 1979. The Wells Theatre is owned and operated by the City of Norfolk and is part of The Seven Venues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Commodore Theatre open?

Commodore Theatre is open:

Monday 5:45 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday 5:45 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 12:45 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 5:45 pm - 10 pm
Friday 2:45 pm - 10 pm
Saturday 12:45 pm - 10 pm
Sunday 12:45 pm - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Commodore Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Portsmouth Courthouse, Portsmouth (1 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth (1 min walk), Confederate Monument, Portsmouth (2 min walk), Monumental Methodist Church, Portsmouth (2 min walk).

How to get to Commodore Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Commodore Theatre:

Ferry

High Street • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (8 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (11 min walk)

Light rail

MacArthur Square • Lines: Tide (28 min walk)
Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (30 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (38 min walk)