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Richey Suncoast Theatre

New Port Richey, Italy

Richey Suncoast Theatre

Richey Suncoast Theatre is a historic former movie theatre built in 1925 and later restored for use as a playhouse and community theatre in New Port Richey, Florida. It is named for silent film star Thomas Meighan and opened as the Meighan Theatre on July 1, 1926 with a screening of Meighan's movie

The New Klondike. Meighan himself was not present but sent a congratulatory telegram. In 1930 sound was added to the theatre. Meighan himself appeared to push the start button for the sound. The theatre closed in 1934 due to the Great Depression. It reopened in 1938 and went through multiple owners, with names such as "Vogue" and "Cinema". It ceased to operate as a movie theatre in 1968 before it was purchased by newly formed Community Theatre group "Suncoast Young People's Theatre" and reopened on August 25, 1972 performing the musical "Fiddler On The Roof". In 1974, the Suncoast Young People's Theatre merged with another local company, The Richey Theatre Guild and became known as Richey Suncoast Theatre. : Richey Suncoast Theatre. The theatre operates as a 501-3c Non-profit putting on seasons of theatrical productions, along with visiting Tribute Bands, Stand Up Comedians and even screening...

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