Miracle Theatre
The Miracle Theatre is a second-run movie theater and live performance venue on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., described as the oldest movie theater in the city.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
The Miracle Theatre is located on Capitol Hill in the historic Barracks Row neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The original building, the Meader Theater, opened on December 27, 1909 as a vaudeville theatre with a mix of entertainment, including motion pictures and live performances. It continued as a movie theatre under several names until 1960: Meader, New Meader, Family and Academy. In 1962, The People's Church purchased the building and served the Capitol Hill community for half a century. On March 23, 2011, National Community Church purchased it and embarked on a mission to revive the building's history as a movie house and live entertainment destination. Today The Miracle Theatre is a second-run movie theater and live performance venue, and the oldest movie theater in Washington, DC.
History
The Miracle Theatre is located on Capitol Hill in the historic Barracks Row neighborhood. The original building, the Meader Theater, opened on December 27, 1909 as a vaudeville theatre with a mix of entertainment, including motion pictures and live performances. The building continued to operate as a movie theatre under several names until 1960: Meader, New Meader, Family and Academy. During the theatre's many transitions and renovations it showed a variety of films including silent, triple-feature westerns and in the late 1950s, foreign films. In 1962, The People's Church purchased the building and served the Capitol Hill community for half a century. On March 23, 2011, National Community Church purchased it and embarked on a mission to revive the building's rich history as a movie house and live entertainment destination. Today The Miracle Theatre is a second-run movie theater and live performance venue, and the oldest movie theater in Washington, DC.
Products and positioning
A historic movie house and live entertainment destination on Capitol Hill, celebrating great art, music, and storytelling.
Product categories. Second-run movies · Live performances · Private movie parties · Events
Recent events
Miracle Theatre announces Hilda’s Yard production[5]
Reported:
Miracle Theatre announced its 12th production, Hilda’s Yard, which is planned to run at ArtSpace from March 17 to April 11, 2027.
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