The Uptown Theater at dusk with car headlights. (Source: Carol M. Highsmith Collection, Library of Congress)

The Uptown Theater at dusk with car headlights. (Source: Carol M. Highsmith Collection, Library of Congress)

The Rise and Fall of D.C.'s Uptown Theater

The Uptown theater once played host to Hollywood movie premieres and overnight campouts full of eager film fans. Today, it sits empty and waits for a new tenant. What is the story of The Uptown — its glitz, glamour, and its ultimate end? And what hopes do Cleveland Park residents have for its future?

Last Updated: August 2, 2024