Carver Theater

The Carver Theater is a 1950 movie house on Orleans Avenue that has retained its original exterior design and holds about 1200 seats. The building has been converted into a flexible venue for artistic events ranging from concerts to theatrical performances.

The building opened in 1950 as a movie house for Black audiences and later earned recognition through historic landmark status. Major restoration work took place in 2014 to address damage from past natural disasters.

Today the venue hosts concerts, theatrical productions, and dance performances that draw visitors from across the city. The space serves the community as a center for live artistic expression in various forms.

The venue is located on Orleans Avenue and operates as a space for private events, corporate functions, and community gatherings. Visitors should plan ahead as the space operates by reservation.

The building survived severe flooding that nearly submerged it entirely, yet the restoration preserved the original movie poster display windows. These windows continue to showcase historical film posters and connect visitors to the venue's past.

Location: New Orleans

Inception: 1950

Official opening: 1950

Capacity: 1200

Address: 2101 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

Website: http://carvertheater.org

GPS coordinates: 29.96708,-90.07665

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04