Movie Theater Rentals

Submitted by iheartpgh t3_yv8hv9 in pittsburgh

Hi everyone - has anyone rented out a movie theater recently - just wondering which theater and about how much it costs.

I know that Waterworks used to do this, but I've not been able to verify.

I was hoping to rent out the theater for a family event. Thought I'd ask and see if anyone had done a rental recently.

Thanks!

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slivr33 t1_iwcyqoc wrote

Idk about a commercial sized theater or even row house but I bet if you contact The Parkway Theater in McKees Rocks they’d rent it to you fairly.

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foundry37 t1_iwj185n wrote

Second the Parkway. Awesome screening room.

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HokieRider t1_iwd4geq wrote

We rented out the Century Square Cinema in West Mifflin for my sons birthday in 2021. They were doing a lot of rentals like that then, we had a private screening for just 10.

I called again about doing the same in 2022 and they weren’t doing the private showing anymore, but they were still doing birthday parties where you get the private room beside the theater for pizza/cake and then tickets to the showing, but open to the public.

Hope that info helps.

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ajs904 t1_iwf3ym5 wrote

Hollywood theater in Dormont

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NeverWorkedAtWalmart t1_iwfjdxu wrote

Yes. And since it’s single screen, the rental includes the lobby where you can set up catering.

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jinreeko t1_iwg8elk wrote

I always thought that would be a great gig for that theater

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fattasswiper t1_iwe6gjg wrote

The Manor Theatre in Squirrel Hill is open to the public for private parties and special events but sorry I have no idea of pricing.

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Watchyousuffer t1_iwcz3xz wrote

I went to a birthday party where they had rented out row house once. Don't know further details though

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AmazonHotWax t1_iwekvqb wrote

The Parkway Theater in McKees Rocks has a theater with rentals available. Great spot with a brewery!

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mcdonaldsfrenchfri t1_iwfgb4z wrote

actually yes! for the newest spider-man movie— AMC I did a 20 seater and it cost me around $200. my bf and I actually got 20 people together and it ended up being cheaper than general admission movie ticket!

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iheartpgh OP t1_iwhirng wrote

Thanks! This is helpful. Which AMC? Were you able to book online or did you have to call the theater?

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mcdonaldsfrenchfri t1_iwhnw00 wrote

so I ended up going to south hills village because that’s just the only one that had our desired day and time of showing. I did it all through this link didn’t have to speak to a single person it was great. we showed up at the time, they had everything ready it was smooth sailing I can’t recommend it enough

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quietly_amused t1_iwkg4yb wrote

I work for the Manor Theatre in Squirrel Hill and I can confirm that we do offer private theater rentals. The pricing depends on the type of film you want played (e.g. new release, film not currently in theaters, personal documentary, etc.), how many people will be attending, the time and day you want to rent, and whether you want you want the concessions and bar available (if renting outside of normal theater hours).

So there are a lot of variables on the pricing but I will say that one of the more unique things about renting there is that you can have pretty much any movie you’d like played as long as you have it in DVD format (if not a new release or filmmaker’s documentary).

For a very basic rental, say at 10am on a Monday or 11pm on a Tuesday, with only a handful of people, and you bring your own DVD, it’ll be roughly $250-300.

But if you’re interested, feel free to DM me and I’ll be happy to go over it in more detail and get you an actual quote.

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westinghousesghost t1_iwcxfiq wrote

Which region of the city are you looking to rent in?

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iheartpgh OP t1_iwcxk2i wrote

Ideally East End, Oakmont/Cheswick or North Hills. But we can travel.

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kyach25 t1_iwdcwi1 wrote

We did a private screening of Spider Man last year at the Mills. It was $125 I think. I would recommend that Since you’re considering Oakmont/Cheswick and it’s only 5/10 minutes from there

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iheartpgh OP t1_iwdiozw wrote

Thanks! I think this theater is now under new management. I'll give them a call.

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woodcuttersDaughter t1_iwe3bc0 wrote

I know my friend rented out a theater at the theater in Bridgeville for a birthday party. Per kid is was less than $30 and it came with a drink and popcorn.

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