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The Roxy Theatre, the little movie house on Quadra Street
that was built from an army-surplus Quonset hut in 1949
and has survived the storms of video and big-chain
competition with budget ticket pricing, has a new owner
today.

But movie-goers who like Roxy's comfy confines and cheap
admission won't have to worry. The Roxy isn't changing its
$5 double bills or $2.50 Tuesdays - and it's staying
exactly where it is.

Michael Sharpe, a real estate developer who bought the
Roxy from well-known Victoria entrepreneur Howie Siegel,
said his goal is to preserve and improve the 324-seat
theatre. He said the Roxy will undergo a name change, a
facelift on the marquee and other improvements to
concessions, lobby and washrooms.

Sharpe, 34, a Victoria native who grew up going to movies
at the Roxy, will sign the deal with Seigel today.
Financial terms were not disclosed.

Neil Kelly, t...See More
Michelle This theatre has had a great facelift and it needs more Uvic students to watch the films. The bus is right on the same street. This is a super location for a movie house...
Sep 24, 2010


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