The Rockingham Theater was the first theater built in North Carolina especially for the new motion picture sound.
Photo courtesy of the City of Reidsville.
The theater has been undergoing restoration work for several months. This photo was taken a few weeks before the grand opening.
Jennifer Atkins Brown, News & Record
Gene Watson is on the schedule to perform at the theater.
Photo by Dreamcatcher Photography.
Jimmy Fortune will also perform at the theater.
Photo by Dreamcatcher Photography.
The next group to perform will be The Kentucky Headhunters on September 24.
Photo by Dreamcatcher Photography.
The theater was very popular during its heyday, and the new owners are excited to bring entertainment in the theater back to the Rockingham County community.
Photo courtesy of the City of Reidsville.
The Rockingham Theater building has served Downtown Reidsville since 1929.
With the opening of The Reidsville Showcase at The Rockingham Theater, city officials hope to see national recording artists include downtown Reidsville on their tour stops.
What: The Reidsville Showcase at The Reidsville Theater
Where: 205 Gilmer St., Downtown Reidsville
Information: For tickets and the concert schedule, visit thereidsvilleshowcase.com or The Reidsville Showcase on Facebook or call (336) 524-6822. In addition, the theater is looking for staff and volunteers. Send an email to info@thereidsvilleshowcase.com.
The theater was very popular during its heyday, and the new owners are excited to bring entertainment in the theater back to the Rockingham County community.