Uptown Theater

Uptown Theater is an Art Deco movie house in Cleveland Park featuring one of the largest theater screens in Washington, D.C. The building displays yellow and red brick construction with limestone detailing and aluminum framing around its central entrance.

The theater opened in 1936 and became a cultural anchor for the neighborhood over its decades of operation. A landmark film premiere occurred there in 1968, marking a defining moment in cinema history.

The theater shaped the neighborhood's evening culture for generations and served as a gathering place for cinema lovers on Connecticut Avenue. Its presence continues to define the character of this residential area today.

The theater sits on Connecticut Avenue NW within walking distance of the Cleveland Park Metro station. Visitors should note that the building is currently not open for screenings.

The theater hosted a landmark film premiere where the director made significant revisions immediately after the opening screening. This moment reveals how audience response shaped the final version of one of cinema's most influential works.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1936

Architects: John Jacob Zink

Capacity: 850

Address: 3426 Connecticut Ave N.w., Washington, District Of Columbia 20008

Website: https://amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/washington-d-c/amc-uptown-1

GPS coordinates: 38.93490,-77.05850

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:28