Byrd Theater

407 East Canal Street, Richmond, VA 23219

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Size: 154 x 38

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+1 804 282 2620, +1 804 225 0020

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www.barksdalerichmond.org

This dazzling movie palace was built in the early 20th century. Italian marble and elegantly painted murals fill the interior. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Streets are clean, but there is no one around. more on Yahoo! Travel

Everyone should go, it's cheap too. more on TripAdvisor

The price is dirt cheap and it's a great theater with vintage style. more on Yahoo! Travel

The Byrd theater is a great part of Richmond's history and offers a fun and inexpensive way to entertain yourself any night of the week. more on Yahoo! Travel

The Byrd is in Carytown, an area of boutique and alternative / vintage shops and small restaurants and is the closest thing Richmond has to an Arts District. more on Yahoo! Travel

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When I first moved to Richmond a decade ago and discovered the Byrd in all its glory, with its chandelier, Wurlitzer organ, red velvet and jewel-tones everywhere, I was enchanted. And I still am. Every out-of-towner who comes to visit ... more on Yahoo! Travel

What's not to like? It is a unique treasure that certainly merits a visit. I have several friends that agree that this is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Take a friend or date on a Saturday night and you'll be in for a pleasant ... more on Yahoo! Travel

It has a cool atmosphere, although it's completely different than the big theatres like short pump--but if you like the movie that's play it's great because it's only two dollars!..it's ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Everyone in Richmond knows the Byrd. The seats are tightly spaced together (not too comfy) and the floor is often sticky but we still love it. The price is dirt cheap and ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Byrd theater is a MUST SEE in Richmond, along with it's surroundings, the fabulous Carytown. After shopping your high heels flat and taking an ice cream break at Bev's, a 99 cent movie is just the thing to top off a perfect day! ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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This is a must see if you in Richmond. It's a a grand old theatre and on Saturday night's don't miss Bob Gulledge playing the mighty wurlitzer! And if that wasn't enough ... more on TripAdvisor

The Byrd is a Richmond landmark. We'd love to see them improve the seating, but we put up with the seats because of the classic -- and cheap -- films, ... more on TripAdvisor

A restored really old movie house, the emplyees even wear perid costumes. the tickets are 1/2 what a reguler ... more on TripAdvisor

The only theatre that still only cost $1.99 to see a movie. Very unique with the original old wooden fold up seats will remind you of the past. Located in Carytown. ... more on TripAdvisor

Definitely go when the Mighty Wurlitzer is being played before the movie (usually Friday or Saturday night) a real treat for the kids. Still ... more on TripAdvisor

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everything was interesting and entertaining. the stage with the rising organ, also balconies were delightful. ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Byrd runs movies a few weeks from when they left mainstream theaters. There's always a large crowd for the Byrd - it's a lot of fun. The ... more on Yahoo! Travel

They don't have the organ show other days of the week. This is a gem in the city of Richmond, older folk as myself can truly appreciate the turn of last century decor, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Byrd is in Carytown, an area of boutique and alternative/ vintage shops and small restaurants and is the closest thing Richmond has to an "Arts District". The theater works well in its neighborhood, especially the Saturday ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Great flics, friendly staff and a heavily decorous and an appealing interior. The only downside is cramped ... more on Yahoo! Travel