The Historic Joy Theater, New Orleans, LA
The Joy Theater is a 1,200 person capacity historic event venue on Canal Street in New Orleans that was one of the four original historic theaters to grace downtown New Orleans. Designed by Favrot & Reed architects, The Joy first opened its doors in 1947 as a “modern” movie house with its iconic neon marquee and original art deco architecture. Its conception and construction coincided with the apex of the film industry and heralded the optimism and economic expansion of post-war America. For over half a century, the Joy Theater stood as a premier movie theater in New Orleans and remains a symbol of the vibrant historic legacy of daily life on Canal Street. Today, The Joy Theater is operated by Winter Circle Productions, an AEG Presents company. Featuring unmatched sound and sight-lines, the Joy has a state-of-the-art audio & visual system, fixed stage, three permanent bars, a multi-tiered balcony and flexible floor plans. Kupperman Companies acquired the historic theater in 2019.