On Jan. 28, the Laemmle Claremont 5 theater changed ownership after 18 years in the village. After years of post-pandemic financial difficulties, the space was bought by Regency Theatres, and is set to reopen after renovations to the space complete in May. Regency is set to reopen the theater in May, after adding reclining seats, tables and more food options to the space. Still, many 5C students were stunned by the sudden ownership change and closure.
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Roll the credits: Claremont’s Laemmle theater may close for good
To the dismay of students and Claremont locals alike, the neon sign advertising Laemmle’s Claremont 5 may not glow much longer. The theater is likely to shut its doors sometime this year after the sale of its property to Winfund Investment LLC is finalized.
Claremont’s Laemmle Theater relights its screens, welcomes back students
5C students are flocking to Laemmle Theatre in the Claremont Village now that it’s reopened after over a year closed due to COVID-19.