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| − | The Alpha 3 Theater in Louisville, Kentucky, was a theater that had a 1975 prime-time engagement of ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]''. The Alpha 3 was part of the Alpha Cinemas chain of 4 theaters in the area. The first 100 attendees were given the completely scarce [[20th Century Fox]] promotional T-Shirt. Note that the ad says "''no purchase necessary''." Located on Brownsboro Road, the theater opened in 1972. The 500-seat auditorium was split half and opened as twins on December 22, 1976. Although it closed in 1982, it is still standing. It was remodeled into restaurant and later a store space. Although the exact dates of this engagement are not known, it is believed to be one of the [[10 other theaters]] that were scheduled to have | + | The Alpha 3 Theater in Louisville, Kentucky, was a theater that had a 1975 prime-time engagement of ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]''. The Alpha 3 was part of the Alpha Cinemas chain of 4 theaters in the area. The first 100 attendees were given the completely scarce [[20th Century Fox]] promotional T-Shirt. Note that the ad says "''no purchase necessary''." Located on Brownsboro Road, the theater opened in 1972. The 500-seat auditorium was split half and opened as twins on December 22, 1976. Although it closed in 1982, it is still standing. It was remodeled into restaurant and later a store space. Although the exact dates of this engagement are not known, it is believed to be one of the [[10 other theaters]] that were scheduled to have the film open immediately after the exclusive showing at the [[UA Westwood]]. |
[[File:E97d02a427188d0aefcfc2204c1c89bd-4209311546.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Alpha Cinema Ad, 1975]] | [[File:E97d02a427188d0aefcfc2204c1c89bd-4209311546.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Alpha Cinema Ad, 1975]] | ||
[[File:8F908A53-E215-4B4E-AA77-7B0C2BB94B00.jpeg|250px|thumb|right|Original promo t shirt with 20th Century Fox copyright on front]] | [[File:8F908A53-E215-4B4E-AA77-7B0C2BB94B00.jpeg|250px|thumb|right|Original promo t shirt with 20th Century Fox copyright on front]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:35, 11 March 2024
Theater Location: 4943 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY
Theater Status: Closed 1982
The Alpha 3 Theater in Louisville, Kentucky, was a theater that had a 1975 prime-time engagement of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Alpha 3 was part of the Alpha Cinemas chain of 4 theaters in the area. The first 100 attendees were given the completely scarce 20th Century Fox promotional T-Shirt. Note that the ad says "no purchase necessary." Located on Brownsboro Road, the theater opened in 1972. The 500-seat auditorium was split half and opened as twins on December 22, 1976. Although it closed in 1982, it is still standing. It was remodeled into restaurant and later a store space. Although the exact dates of this engagement are not known, it is believed to be one of the 10 other theaters that were scheduled to have the film open immediately after the exclusive showing at the UA Westwood.
