Adventure list checkoff #3: Crest Theater

Last weekend I went to downtown Sacramento to the Crest Theater to see Singing in the Rain on the big screen. They had old classic chandeliers, old seats, and concert was originally opened in 1912 and had some remodels in the 50s and the 60's over the years. It used to be used as a palace and in the 1980's was closed for a time while they debated refurbishing until 1995 when the decision was made to restore the place to it's glory and leaving a lot of the auditorium's original flair.

The place sold beer and wine and even had one small ticket office out front just like from way back when. We got the standard old popcorn designed containers, the popcorn tasted different! I went with my friends Todd, Jenny, Sarah, Renee, and Karin. The movie is a classic favorite of mine so it was nice to have it up front as well.

There weren't much rules, you could yell and clap, and sing, and dance along during the film. The program slide and projector manager came out before the show even started and spoke to the audience and made a speech about trying to get more to come out to the theater. The inside of the building, the lights on the walls looked like underwater terrarium or something from Little Mermaid. There were curtains and the seats had a few creaks as you sat down.

I noticed that even when we were sitting there, everyone was excited and happy, even couples showed up and dressed up for the occasion. No one seemed misplaced as to where they were at. The tickets were 10$ but with service fee, I would say 12. It was not unreasonable if I wanted to get the experience and see my friends. I had been meaning to go and they convinced me it was worth the visit at least once for viewing or again if you became hooked. I recommend going, drop your five star expectations, and pretend you are living in the 40's and 50's and have a smashing time! You never know you just might enjoy it!

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