Prytania Theatre

We search out a movie to watch here when in town. Old school candy counter. I could honestly be satisfied just being in here looking around at the authentic decor. Not recreated. Huge velvet curtains line the walls in the theater. The feel is from a bygone era. I will definitely be back!

Its vintage/antique vibe and coffee bar were the biggest sell. It gives a feeling of theatre nostalgia wven if you're too young to remember the days before AMC recliners and $20 popcorn. The concessions are better priced, a coffee bar that is so underrated, and a movie experience that transports you to simpler times.

I'm usually a sucker for huge cineplexes with multiple daily showings of all the latest blockbusters... and yet the Prytania remains my favorite theatre in New Orleans. There's something so charmingly cozy about it. The seats are comfortable, the workers friendly, and they have a cat. What more could you ask for?The screen is plenty large, and the room packs a decent sized crowd. They do an excellent Rocky Horror night if you're into that.

Today I went there for the summer children's movie series to go see Labyrinth. This is one of my all time favorite movies so I was so happy to get to see it on the big screen (again, I had gone to the show last year too). Plus $10 for a ticket, a kids popcorn and a drink, you aren't gonna get a better deal! An alarm went off during the show but the staff remained calm as they told everyone to go outside and await the fire truck. After a brief intermission, the movie continued. The Prytania is just such a pleasant and retro theatre that makes for such a unique movie experience!

A charming, easygoing, and historic movie theater. We found street parking just around the corner. You can purchase tickets in advance online, but there is a small processing fee which you can avoid if you pay in person ($11.75 for adult). Their small little one-window box office is located right outside the front door, and they do accept card. Just across are the water and food bowls for this Prytania Theatre cat that I've heard about, but sadly it was nowhere to be found when I visited :(Didn't purchase any snacks and didn't check out the balcony seats, but I found the single screen theater charming. I came to see a foreign movie with subtitles, and was a little worried about the visibility. The seats are not super sloped like stadium seating -- not the best for a film that has subtitles. The theater was not too crowded, yet the issue with people's heads blocking the screen prompted us to sit on the side aisle seats. I can't imagine how people are able to watch a movie clearly if it was a packed house. The seats themselves are adequate, nothing plush or fancy. I did find the AC rather strong, so bring a jacket! I liked that they had cups and water out in the lobby, at your convenience. Thought that was a nice gesture.

First off I have to say that I have lived in New Orleans for over 50 years and never been here until recently. What have I been waiting for? The charm of this single screen theater is best part of going to the movies here.Everyone working here is polite and helpful, from the ticket booth to the concession stand. I have to say, the popcorn is so much better here than any other theater that I have been to. Also if you order a large drink or large popcorn you get FREE refills. Yes, you heard me correctly.... lolThe couple of times that we have been here, it hasn't been packed, but the theater was about half full.There isn't a parking lot, but there is a lot of parking on the streets in the neighborhood. We have never had a problem with parking near by.Since this is probably the last small single theater in the New Orleans area, I hope it stays around for a long time.

Prytania Theatre is my favorite theatre in all of New Orleans!!! Conveniently located on Prytania and Jefferson in the Uptown neighborhood, they show great movies and the theatre is so quaint and clean, you will feel like you're in the 70s and have a great experience! Concessions are always fresh and there are plenty of choices! It's a 1 screen small theatre so book tickets ahead of time if you can! They also do gift cards that make GREAT gifts for locals and movie-loving visitors too! Highly recommend you check out Prytania Theatre!

Sooooo...I am in love with this theatre. It's quiet and simple, and not much happens here. The theatre is tucked off in the neighborhood and you may miss it if you are not looking too hard. As far as the interior, it's nothing fancy but it's not shabby either. There are regular movie seats and a screen--that's it. I really appreciate this theatre because of the comparisons to the bigger theaters (e.g., Elmwood, Clearview). It's very low-key and you don't experience the typical hustle and bustle of most movie theaters. And something about their popcorn is awesome. In my opinion, they have the best movie popcorn I have tasted so far. It's a perfect buttery-salty mixture. The parking is off-street. The staff is pleasant. Everything was great, and I do not mind returning!

Love visiting this local treasure when we're in Nola. One of my favorite thing is everyone mixing and mingling outdoors in that particularly New Orleans way while waiting for the show to begin. "Hey, baby, where y'all?" - "It's all good; I'm at the Prytania!"

Nice to have something like an "art house" theater in New Orleans.Saw Oppenheimer in grand style with the billion dollar sound quality.So, why are the doors to the screening room so squeeky that it sounds like an old haunted mansion? When there weren't explosions, it was a little annoying that every time someone would go in or out it would sound like an old movie special effect. Could someone who notices spray some WD-40 on the door hinges?