Lyric Oxford Theater, Movie theater in Oxford, United States
The Lyric Oxford Theater is a movie theater housed in a restored building in downtown Oxford at 1006 Van Buren Avenue. The single-screen cinema seats approximately 700 people and uses modern sound equipment for its presentations.
The theater opened in 1913 but suffered a major fire in 1923 that destroyed the original structure. It was rebuilt and reopened on January 1, 1925 under the management of R. X. Williams.
The venue transitioned from showing films to hosting live music performances and has become central to the local arts scene. Visitors today experience a space where music and community gatherings define how the building functions.
Entry requirements may vary depending on the type of event being held on a given day. It helps to check ahead about specific conditions before planning your visit.
William Faulkner attended the 1949 world premiere of the film 'Intruder in the Dust' at this location. What few realize is that Faulkner's own family had previously owned the building as a livery stable decades earlier.
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