The Bethesda Theater
The Bethesda Theater
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Gregori W
Smyrna, DE6 contributions
Jun 2013 • Business
The city of Bethesda, Md. I a very nice area. I wish I could move there someday. I love the area, the shops, stores, the layout, the homes and houses, apartment makes me dream. But the place is too upscale for me unless I hit the lottery or something. the eats and foods and restaurants all there in a confined area and being a city boy, the downtown area with its hustle and bustle, I love it. I enjoy it every time I have a chance to be there. Though it is a bit too upscale for me to live there every day, I can dream. And dream I do, when I look out there window of my favorite hotel, The American Inn of Bethesda, I see places I could stay at for a lifetime. Even when I walk around, the people of all the world are there, living their lives, going about their businesses, I just love it. James G. Wallace
Written 22 June 2013
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Steve K
Asheville, NC173 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
Seats are about $1 more than other theaters but absolutely worth the price. Seats are very comfortable, leather, wide, with plenty of space. Bar downstairs to enjoy a glass of wine or a drink either before or after the show. Seats are reserved so get their early or order online.
Written 7 September 2014
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FoodKnight2
Bethesda, MD40 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
What a great place. It's a wonderful small theater with good views from everywhere. It's clean and comfortable. I was with three friends to see a play and had never been there before. I was very pleasantly surprised. Will happily go again.
Written 27 June 2013
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Dreamer07896361050
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Will never compete with a super large screen...but better than watching my home screen. The sound was more impressive.
Written 14 August 2020
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Panacea_Food
Bethesda145 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
The theater was clean and comfortable, and permits patrons to reserve specific seats. Everything came together for a very nice movie experience.
Written 21 February 2016
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EMadrid49
Hacienda Heights, CA10 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
This is a hidden gem for a Tuesday night adventure.
The theatre has recently been renovated and every seat in the house is perfect. Stadium style seating in the back with tables sometimes right up to the stage allow you to get very close to live talent.
Tuesday nights a master of ceremonies, who is perfect for the position, guides you through a series of talented individuals who sign up on a list to perform for that evening.
It's labeled a jam session but it really is a variety show. On the nights I've gone I've seen country western, rhythm and blues, jazz, and all assorted instruments played on stage. All were talented to one extent or another and what made everything work was the host on stage.
It's a wonderful evening. The entrance fee is only $5. The food is pretty good and the drinks are well made from a rather large Art Deco bar as you enter the theater. Well worth stopping to enjoy Talent that changes each week. The show starts at 8 and ends around 11:00.
The theatre has recently been renovated and every seat in the house is perfect. Stadium style seating in the back with tables sometimes right up to the stage allow you to get very close to live talent.
Tuesday nights a master of ceremonies, who is perfect for the position, guides you through a series of talented individuals who sign up on a list to perform for that evening.
It's labeled a jam session but it really is a variety show. On the nights I've gone I've seen country western, rhythm and blues, jazz, and all assorted instruments played on stage. All were talented to one extent or another and what made everything work was the host on stage.
It's a wonderful evening. The entrance fee is only $5. The food is pretty good and the drinks are well made from a rather large Art Deco bar as you enter the theater. Well worth stopping to enjoy Talent that changes each week. The show starts at 8 and ends around 11:00.
Written 15 October 2015
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KathyZanoff
Pompano Beach, FL181 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
First time there and was not disappointed. Food was good, hot and the service was good also. We are going back again
Written 13 August 2013
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Steve1724
Bristol, UK162 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
We booked to see a children's play. All very well produced and a delight to see. What a great amenity in Bethesda
Written 24 March 2013
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N G
Bethesda, MD3 contributions
Great place to see a play. Small enough that every seat is a good seat. Good actors too. They even have a full bar in lobby area.
Written 21 February 2013
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Bethesdashrink
Bethesda, MD417 contributions
Nov 2012
Always has a selection of the best movies. Smallish theatres,a little more expensive than neighborhood theatres. Located next to a great number of excellent restaurants and County Parking
Written 25 November 2012
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