Explore New Orleans
Prytania Theatre
Type: Movie Theaters, Romantic
10Best Says
On a rainy afternoon in New Orleans, there's no better place to be than the balcony of the historic Prytania Theatre, cooking up some honest to goodness Hollywood romance with your real-life love... Read More
On a rainy afternoon in New Orleans, there's no better place to be than the balcony of the historic Prytania Theatre, cooking up some honest to goodness Hollywood romance with your real-life love interest. Opened in 1915, this charming theater is the oldest in the city and the only single-screen left in Louisiana. Couples can share gelato or a freshly made cappuccino during daytime favorites like Citizen Kane or Some Like It Hot or cuddle up for midnight screenings of cult classics like Rocky Horror Picture Show. Besides special film series and festivals, the Prytania also screens popular hits and art and foreign films.
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Hours:
- Theatre: Daily Noon-Midnight
- Classic Movie Series: Wed, Sat-Sun Noon
- Midnite Movies: Fri-Sat Midnight
Admissions:
- $5.50
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do: "The Prytania isn't a mega-theater so to guarantee a seat buy tickets in advance online."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Pryantia is a historic single screen theater with a balcony, mechanical curtains and a "Phantom of the Opera" style organ up front.
