Newly restored to its original glory, the Art Deco Bethesda Theatre is proud to offer popular Off Broadway productions and cabaret-style shows in the intimate environment of our 650-seat theatre. Managed by Nederlander Worldwide, the Bethesda Theatre brings a full schedule of top-flight entertainment to the heart of Bethesda.

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October 5, 2007 - New Life For an Old Theater

THE BETHESDA CULTURAL ALLIANCE

The Bethesda Theatre is owned by the Bethesda Cultural Alliance, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide financial and operational assistance to the theatre; to sponsor educational outreach programs; and to become a supporting institution for the expansion of cultural arts and activities in Bethesda and the greater metropolitan area. The theatre was donated to the Bethesda Cultural Alliance in 2005 by The Bozzuto Group.

NEDERLANDER WORLDWIDE ENTERTAINMENT

The Bethesda Theatre is operated by Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, ensuring continuous top-notch Off Broadway-style shows and a range of performing artists.
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HISTORY OF THE BETHESDA THEATRE

One of the few remaining examples of Art Deco cinemas in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area, the Bethesda Theatre was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
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PHOTO GALLERY

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