Crescent Theater, Mobile

Name: Crescent Theater
Address: Mobile, United States
Telephone: +1 251-438-2005

#16 among attractions in Mobile

Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema

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Facts and practical information

The Crescent Theater is a single-screen movie theater located in Mobile, Alabama. The theater mainly shows independent and arthouse cinema, though several mainstream films have been included. It also operates as the home of local cinema and film competitions, and has been used for music and improvisational comedy. It was first opened in 1885 as the Crescent Theater for vaudeville entertainment. In the intervening years, the building became a cinema and later was used for restaurants, before being reopened in October 2008 by Max Morey, the theater's owner and operator. ()

Opened: 1885 (139 years ago)Capacity: 90Coordinates: 30°41'30"N, 88°2'36"W

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Central Business DistrictMobile United States

Contact

+1 251-438-2005

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Day trips

Crescent Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mobile Civic Center, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Cathedral Square.

0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mobile Civic Center, Mobile
11 min walk • Mobile Civic Center is a multi-purpose facility located in Mobile, Alabama. Owned by the City of Mobile and operated by ASM Global, the facility consists of three venues: a theater, an expo hall, and an arena.
~930 ftSW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile
5 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral serving Roman Catholics in the U.S. city of Mobile, Alabama. It is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile. The cathedral is named for Mary, mother of Jesus, under her title, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
~1340 ftSE
Museum, Science museum, Theater
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile
7 min walk • The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a non-profit science center that promotes science learning through a variety of activities, including exhibits, IMAX films, demonstrations, workshops and teacher professional development.
~690 ftSW
Park, Sculpture
Cathedral Square, Mobile
4 min walk • Cathedral Square is a municipal park in Mobile, Alabama. It is bordered by the streets of North Claiborne, Dauphin, North Jackson, and Conti.
~460 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Saenger Theatre, Mobile
3 min walk • The Saenger Theatre is a historic theater and contributing building to the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District in Mobile, Alabama. It was dedicated in January 1927. The Saenger Theatre is a Mobile landmark, known for its architecture and ties to local cultural history.
~330 ftNE
Park
Bienville Square, Mobile
2 min walk • Bienville Square is a historic city park in the center of downtown Mobile, Alabama. Bienville Square was named for Mobile's founder, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
~1170 ftSE
Park
Mardi Gras Park, Mobile
6 min walk • Mardi Gras Park is a municipal park in downtown Mobile, Alabama, USA. The park is bounded by Government Street to the north, Royal Street to the east, Church Street to the south, and St. Emanuel Street to the west. The park opened in November 2016. It is located on the site of the old Mobile County Courthouse.
~1090 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Mobile Carnival Museum, Mobile
6 min walk • The Mobile Carnival Museum is a history museum that chronicles over 300 years of Carnival and Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama. The museum is housed in the historic Bernstein-Bush mansion on Government Street in downtown Mobile.
~1780 ftW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Neo-renaissance architecture
Bettie Hunter House, Mobile
9 min walk • The Bettie Hunter House is a historic African American residence in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was the residence of Bettie Hunter, a former enslaved African who grew wealthy from a successful hack and carriage business she operated in Mobile with her brother, Henry.
~1150 ftE
Memorial
Statue of Raphael Semmes, Mobile
6 min walk • A statue of the Confederate naval officer Raphael Semmes has been on display in Mobile, Alabama, since June 1900. It was removed on 5 June 2020 during the George Floyd protests. The city's mayor, Sandy Stimpson, stated that "Moving this statue will not change the past.
~1120 ftSE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Christ Church Cathedral, Mobile
6 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral, also known simply as Christ Church, is a historic Episcopal cathedral located in Mobile, Alabama, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Crescent Theater open?

Crescent Theater is open:

Monday 1 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday 1 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 10 pm
Friday 1 pm - 10 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 10 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Crescent Theater?

Nearby attractions include Bienville Square, Mobile (2 min walk), Senior Bowl, Mobile (3 min walk), Saenger Theatre, Mobile (3 min walk), Cathedral Square, Mobile (4 min walk).