Heritage Foundation Announces Franklin Theatre Reopening Plans

The Franklin Theatre, which has been closed to the public since mid-March in response to state guidelines regarding COVID-19, will reopen to the public on June 12 at 7 p.m. with a showing of Monty Python and The Holy Grail (PG). The theater is also bringing back the popular Silver Matinee series on June 17, with a showing of Some Like It Hot(1959).

Theater Executive Director Paul T. Couch and his team have been hard at work

during the closure rescheduling shows that were slated during the latter part of

March through June and working on how and when the theater could safely reopen

to patrons. He said many of the live performances have been rescheduled in lieu of

being cancelled and it was determined showing of movies would be the best way to

ease safely back into operations.

When the theater reopens on June 12, patrons, along with the theater staff, will be

required to wear cloth face coverings while in the theater and seating capacity will

be limited to achieve social distancing safety measures.

“We have been preparing behind the scenes while waiting on clear guidelines from

the state on how and when we are able to reopen the theater,” Couch said. “Our

first priority is to consider the safety of our staff and guests. We didn’t want to open

until we were certain we could provide that. We are excited to open with a timeless

comedy classic and look forward to seeing patrons back in the theater seats in a few

weeks.”

In an effort to provide a contact-free experience, tickets for each show will need to

be purchased in advance at www.franklintheatre.com. All seating will be done with

respect to social distancing guidelines. Contact-free purchases can be made from

the theater’s concession stand.

We look forward to announcing details on live performances at a later date.