Two prominent regional papers featured stories on the Old Greenbelt Theatre this week. On May 15, The Washington Post featured a story on our May 14 program The Three Stooges vs. Adolf Hitler in its metro section. The event was conceived and supported by OGT supporter James Thompson, who wants to see […]
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When I started Friends of Greenbelt Theatre, I had a vision. I wanted to take this beautiful treasure of a historic cinema and turn it into a hub for film history and film education in Prince George’s County. As you know, the Old Greenbelt Theatre has come a long way […]
Join us to hear from Dr. Matthew Shindell and Heidi Holmstrom following the 7:30 pm screening of Apollo 11 on Friday, March 15. Dr. Matthew Shindell Curator of Planetary Science and Exploration Space History Department Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Dr. Matthew Shindell is a historian of science whose work […]
The Oscar nominations are out, and OGT has officially brought you some of the best films of the year! We’ve brought you all but two of the “Best Picture” nominees (and we’re working hard to get those final two shown before the Oscars on February 24). We’ve also brought you […]
Check out what’s happening this week at the Old Greenbelt Theatre. We bring you these weekly videos thanks to a partnership with Greenbelt Access Television Channel.
Alfonso Cuarón’s new film “ROMA” is gathering critical praise and award nominations as its set to release on Netflix on Friday. OGT is part of an extremely limited theatrical release, as one of only 600 theaters in over 40 countries that will be showing the film. VOX explains why you […]
OGT mentioned in an NPR article about historic movie theaters in the Washington region. Check it out! “Old Greenbelt Theatre, Greenbelt, Maryland.: The cinema was a centerpiece of the New Deal-era Greenbelt planned community. Its first audience paid 30 cents to see Shirley Temple in the musical drama “Little Miss […]
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 11 A.M. – 9 P.M. Skip the crowds and the lines! Do your holiday shopping at our beautiful theater. We’re rolling out all new merchandise just in time for the holidays. Pick up gift cards or purchase a gift membership for a friend. And it’s a movie […]
Congratulations to Beth Stetzler for being selected as OGT’s Volunteer of the Summer. Q: Why do you like volunteering at OGT? A: It is a nice change from the volunteerism I’ve done prior to OGT in that I can engage with people much more and also learn from other views […]
We here at the Old Greenbelt Theatre want to say a huge thank you to all of the supporters who have made our Save Me a Seat campaign so successful. Launched in April 2018, the Old Greenbelt Theatre sought $100,000 in support to replace the 40-year-old seats in our auditorium. […]
“Frankly, my dear…” it’s time for new seats! They’re nearly 40 years old and showing their age. The Old Greenbelt Theatre is the only non-profit cinema in Prince George’s County, and we’re always looking for ways to improve your movie-going experience. Our Save Me a Seat campaign is doing just that…investing […]
Q. Why do you volunteer for OGT? A. Because I think it’s one of the most valuable attractions in Greenbelt, both socially and architecturally. Q. What do you like best about volunteering? A. I get to meet and chat with so […]
We were able to raise $250 from your donations and a portion of our concessions sales. #FamiliesBelongTogether
After a careful vetting process, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington has selected Friends of Greenbelt Theatre to be part of their Class of 2018-19! We’re honored to be one of the partner charities that are working each day to make a difference, close to home. We look forward to using this new platform to further spread […]