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New Port Richey, United States
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6237 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652, USA
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Richey Suncoast Theatre is a historic former movie theatre built in 1925 and later restored for use as a playhouse and community theatre in New Port Richey, Florida. It is named for silent film star Thomas Meighan and opened as the Meighan Theatre on July 1, 1926 with a screening of Meighan's movie The New Klondike. Meighan himself was not present but sent a congratulatory telegram.In 1930 sound was added to the theatre. Meighan himself appeared to push the start button for the sound. The theatre closed in 1934 due to the Great Depression. It reopened in 1938 under the name The New Port Richey Theatre. The theatre is still open as a community playhouse under its new name: Richey Suncoast Theatre.The theatre hosts the Black Maria Film and Video Festival.
