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Historic Ritz Theatre at the Schaefer Center

Catch a movie, concert, play or comedy show inside Toccoa's restored 1939 Art Deco theatre, a 448-seat city venue that still anchors downtown evenings.

Audience seating and the lit stage inside the Historic Ritz Theatre during a live piano performance.

Historic Ritz Theatre interior during a live performance — undated operator photograph. · Historic Ritz Theatre / Main Street Toccoa; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

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  1. Historic Ritz Theatre interior during a live performance
    Historic Ritz Theatre / Main Street Toccoa; photographer not identified · Photograph date not supplied
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    Undated operator photograph; event setup and appearance vary.

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What to expect

Catch a movie, concert, play or comedy show inside Toccoa's restored 1939 Art Deco theatre, a 448-seat city venue that still anchors downtown evenings.

Toccoa · Ticket prices vary by event · Event dependent

Historic Ritz Theatre at the Schaefer Center · 166 West Doyle Street, Toccoa, GA 30577

Event schedule

The city-owned theatre opens for scheduled movies, concerts, theatre, comedy and community events rather than daily attraction hours. The official calendar says doors normally open one hour before showtime.

  • Restored 1939 Art Deco theatre
  • Movies, live music, theatre and comedy
  • 448-seat downtown performance room

Before you go

  • This is an event venue, so check the official calendar and buy tickets before making a special trip.
  • Prices, age rules, outside ticketing links and seating policies vary by performance.
  • Use the city and operator address at 166 West Doyle Street; one tourism listing still shows an older 139 Doyle address.
  • The operator says the balcony is accessible, while a tourism listing describes partial accessibility; contact the theatre for a specific seating or mobility need.
  • The sound booth is a working production area and is not open to the public.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 706-244-0039

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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