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THE HISTORIC Philadelphia Uptown Theater EST.1929

Marquee of Uptown Theater in North Philadelphia with colorful artwork below.

🔨 🦺 WE ARE UNDERGOING A REBIRTH 2026 - 2028 🧱🪛

The New Renovation of the Historic Uptown Theater which is a designated historic building, listed on both the National Register of Historic Places (1982) and the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places (1982). Owned and managed by Uptown Entertainment & Development Corporation --our mission is to revitalize underserved communities by providing jobs, education, and housing services. Development plans include:  Renovating the theater as an entertainment venue, creating a museum dedicated to preserving Black music, developing a technology center, and providing commercial leasing space in the proposed Entertainment and Education Tower. 

Marquee announcing shows featuring New Edition, Newcleus, Run DMC, and Minister Louis Farrakhan.

A Great Theater History

The Uptown Theater is an Art Deco building situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was constructed in 1927 and was designed by the Philadelphia-based architectural firm Magaziner, Eberhard & Harris. The theatre is located on 2240 N. Broad Street. It became a major venue on the Chitlin' Circuit from 1951 to 1978.  (Above Photo: circa 1980)

Save the date for the Uptown Hall of Fame Awards on June 21.

U.E.D.C. and Our Mission

The mission of the Uptown Entertainment & Development Corporation is to revitalize communities that are underserved by providing jobs, education, housing services. Our feature project is the complete renovation of the Historic Uptown Theater. 

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WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE!


Construction of our new MEDIA LAB and TECH CENTER has begun, contributing to the ongoing community revitalization in North Philadelphia. This initiative will enhance the Philadelphia entertainment landscape, particularly in the realm of arts and entertainment, alongside the uptown theater Philadelphia.


‼️Opening Spring 2026‼️

This project was financed in part by a grant from The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority.

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Remembering: Linda Richardson, U.E.D.C

Linda Richardson was the founding CEO and president of the Uptown Entertainment & Development Corp., which plays a crucial role in the community revitalization efforts surrounding the historic Uptown Theater in Philadelphia. Today, this venue stands at the heart of north Philadelphia arts entertainment.                

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2240 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19132

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