American Theater

Opened in 1942 as Charleston's premiere movie house, the American Theater has its roots in regal Art Deco architecture and timeless Hollywood glamour. Today, the American Theater is a stylish and sophisticated event venue, worthy of red carpets and dazzling marquees.

Framed faces from Hollywood’s Golden Age and vintage movie posters recall this National Historic Landmark’s early days. A luxurious grand ballroom with handmade milk-glass chandeliers is a stunning set for life’s great scenes. A quintessential cinema with stadium seating is picture-perfect for private screenings or corporate meetings. And the intimate Stars Lounge is a divine backdrop for choice cocktails and conversation.

Location

The American Theater sits in the heart of one of the country’s most beloved cities, in the picture-perfect Charleston Upper King Street Design District. The theater is conveniently located between Fish Restaurant and the William Aiken House and is within walking distance to an array of hotels, dining and shopping. The Charleston International Airport is a short drive away.

Property Details

The American Theater offers 8,000 square feet of event space and is a fully equipped cinema with stadium seating for corporate meetings and presentations. The luxurious ballroom includes a stage for speakers or entertainment. The expansive lobby features a concessions stand and room for pre-event festivities or registration tables. The theater also includes an intimate lounge with bar.

minimum
10
maximum
200
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Features

  • 13,000 square feet of event space
  • Fully equipped cinema with stadium seating for 900
  • State-of-the-art technology and audio-visual capabilities (packages available for each area of the theater)
  • Elegant ballroom with stage
  • Lobby with concessions
  • Lounge with bar
  • Vintage exterior marquee and interior space for signage
  • Wireless Internet throughout the property
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Complimentary use of Business Center