Since then the Roxy has been the home of entertainers such as our own MXPX (and XYZ). Across the nation, ROXY theatres have served as flagships for certain moments in history that have challenged our morals and confronted our fears.
Quaint and personal, these landmark theatre's remind us of a time when friends. families, neighbors, and communities at large could gather and celebrate their unity, their faith, hopes, and dreams.
Bremerton's quaint, yet historic Roxy theatre, (as remote as it may be) stands for something personal—the values that this country was originally built upon—the belief that everyone deserves to find freedom.
Bremerton's ROXY Theatre stands proud, at the center of a city whose calling was answered during one of our history's most challenging times— WWII. For those of you who serve, or have served, along with our many long-term residents, and historians - we welcome you to the ROXY Theatre, renewed again—but always a symbol of our nation's historical legacy.
Every seat is as close to 'front row' as you can get. When the Roxy was purchased by the West Sound Group, in 2015, a local developer who recognized the potential of the historic theater—the decision was simple—retain 'her' nostalgia, at all cost. The history of the Roxy is big; Sinatra, Crosby and of course, Quincy Jones—big. Having spent 30 years shuttered and gathering dust - one of down-town Bremerton's icons was long-over-due for the right kind of love. The first step was to replace the old carpet, along with repairs on the theater's historic marquee sign, as well as, installing a new sound system. However, there was still much more to be done. New seating (comfortable, but with respect to the theater's historic times) were installed, the entry/bar and greeting area were updated, (among numerous other creature comforts). The project cost about $100,000 and was funded fully by donations, according to Michael Goodnow, The new seats were paid for by a $50,000 donation from First Federal Bank, a Washington State Department of Commerce Building for the Arts grant, and individual donations.
— read the full article here at the the Bremerton Sun—
The Roxy opened in 1941 just prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. The theatre features art-deco design said to have premiered in the 1930s. The interior sports curved forms, long horizontal lines and nautical designs.
Remnants of the original venue remain, including a 35-foot maritime mural featuring works of Northwest photographer Asahel Curtis, showcasing the White Fleet set against the Bremerton Navy Yard. A replica of the original Roxy marquee shines above the entry. The original chandelier, found at the farm in Silverdale, hangs in the foyer.
In the 1970s and ‘80s, the Roxy fell on hard times with the of development of multiplex theaters, which could show several movies under one roof. Over the years, the theatre went through a number of iterations, including becoming a church.
However, the Roxy got a new lease on life when Sound West Group of Bremerton) purchased the place with the aim of refurbishing the theatre and rejuvenating the area. As they say—the rest is history!
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