Casual Saturday Night with Rebecca & Marisa
Novelist and Filmmaker Rebecca Miller and Academy Award-winning Actress Marisa Tomei Mark the First Anniversary of The Beverly Theater
Las Vegas’ only indie film house, storytelling headquarters, and intentional live music venue, The Beverly Theater, marked its first anniversary with special guest novelist and filmmaker Rebecca Miller for an introspective on the renowned novelist and filmmaker as well as with a slate of Triple Anniversary Features, March 1 – 3, 2024.
On Friday, March 1, Miller conducted a book signing and reading presented by The Writers Block at The Beverly Theater before the screenings of Miller’s films “Maggie’s Plan” and “Ballad of Jack and Rose.”
The cinematic journey continued on Saturday, March 2, with screenings of "Angela" and "Personal Velocity," leading up to the main event - the screening of "She Came To Me." The evening culminated in an enlightening conversation with Miller and a surprise appearance by the star of the film, Marisa Tomei. The duo shared insights on the creation of the celebrated indie romantic comedy, engaging with the audience through a Q&A session.
The anniversary weekend concluded on Sunday, March 3 with a triple anniversary feature lineup including Sherlock Jr. (100th anniversary), Blazing Saddles (50th anniversary), and Saw (25th anniversary).
In its inaugural year, this not-for-profit cultural gem has garnered widespread acclaim, earning accolades such as ENR Best Projects-Cultural, Mayor's Urban Design Award, ULI Placemaking Award-Community Place, AIA Nevada Merit Award, NAIOP Southern Nevada Honor Award, Las Vegas Weekly-Best Movie Theater, Desert Companion-Best Movie Destination, and a USA Today-Best New Attraction nominee. The New York Times also featured The Beverly Theater in its '24-hours in Vegas Musts,' and Thrillist listed it among 'All-time Things to Do in Vegas.'
By the numbers, The Beverly Theater has presented an impressive 1411 showtimes, featuring 301 different films and hosting 121 live performances – all within the confines of a single theater, establishing itself as a cultural cornerstone in the heart of Las Vegas.