Redford Theatre

Built in 1927 and designed in the atmospheric style to evoke an outdoor Japanese theatre, the Redford Theatre is a historic Detroit movie palace that has been owned and operated by the Motor City Theatre Organ Society since 1977. The building retains its original Japanese-inspired murals, ornate chandelier lighting, and a 3-manual, 10-rank Barton pipe organ — installed when the theatre first opened to accompany silent films. The main auditorium seats 1,610 guests across a main floor, loge, and balcony, with no supporting pillars to obstruct sightlines from any seat. The 40-foot-wide proscenium stage is backed by a full 4-story dressing room tower with multiple rooms and restrooms. For film and multimedia events, the space is equipped with 35mm, 70mm, and 16mm projectors, digital cinema projectors, an advanced Dolby sound system, and a professional lighting console with 55 dimmers and LED fixtures. Free parking for 168 vehicles is available in two adjacent lots. The theatre's atmospheric ceiling — lit with stars and cloud projectors — recreates the signature effect for which architect John Eberson's atmospheric-style theatres became known in the 1920s. Two grand pianos are also available for performing events.