The Ritz Theatre

Est. 1929
Corpus Christi, Texas

At nearly 100 years old, The Ritz Theatre in Corpus Christi is ready to reclaim her place in the spotlight. The jaw-dropping atmospheric theatre began as Corpus Christi’s most ornate movie theatre in 1929. As the Ritz Music Hall, it hosted music acts ranging from Waylon Jennings to The Pointer Sisters and Metallica to Willie Nelson.

With your help, we can rehabilitate the Ritz Theatre and bring this South Texas treasure back as a cultural and entertainment landmark – so the show can go on.

The mission of The Ritz Theatre, Inc, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization:
Our mission is to revitalize the historic 1929 Ritz Theatre and develop vibrant spaces for performing arts, culture, and education.

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Upcoming Events

During the years of the PVIL, Corpus Christi's football fields were home to numerous players who went on to college football and even the NFL. We'll welcome Johnny Roland, NFL Rookie of the Year and 1960 State Champion Running Back for the Miller Buc
During the years of the PVIL, Corpus Christi's football fields were home to numerous players who went on to college football and even the NFL. We'll welcome Johnny Roland, NFL Rookie of the Year and 1960 State Champion Running Back for the Miller Bucs, along with other players and those who tell their story for a Q&A following the film. Get your tickets to learn a part of Corpus Christi's history that's rarely told from the people who lived it themselves.
We're welcoming some of the athletes that saw great success on the gridiron along with the filmmakers who helped tell their story! The Coastal Bend debut of "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" is June 17th at CCMSH. Get your tickets to
We're welcoming some of the athletes that saw great success on the gridiron along with the filmmakers who helped tell their story! The Coastal Bend debut of "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" is June 17th at CCMSH. Get your tickets today! We'll meet: Michael Hurd- author of Thursday Night Lights and is featured in the film Ramon Gonzales- QB 1960 Miller Bucs Johnny Roland- RB 1960 Miller Bucs, College Football Hall of Fame John McClain- Pro Football Hall of Fame & doc interviewer Fred McClure- PVIL alum and documentary narrator. Mark Burns- Film director Joe Holley- Pulitzer Prize winning writer and documentary writer Rob Lynch- Film producer Scott Nethery- film executive producer
This tile is one of the later additions to the building and quite modern compared to other choices made during decor changes. It is across the exterior front of the building (although has been painted over) but is still visible in the lobby. Do you
This tile is one of the later additions to the building and quite modern compared to other choices made during decor changes. It is across the exterior front of the building (although has been painted over) but is still visible in the lobby. Do you remember this tile? When did it go up? If you have any sidewalk or lobby photos where it's visible we'd love to see them!
The Prairie View Interscholastic League was about more than just football...but it's Texas, and football makes the headlines. Join us for a film screening of "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" on June 17th! Meet athletes from the fi
The Prairie View Interscholastic League was about more than just football...but it's Texas, and football makes the headlines. Join us for a film screening of "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" on June 17th! Meet athletes from the film, including members of the 1960 Miller State Championship team.
Tickets are now available! Grab your seat for the Corpus Christi premiere of this film! Whether you're a student of history or of sports, this film will give you new insight into the Prairie View Interscholastic League and the grit of its athletes
Tickets are now available! Grab your seat for the Corpus Christi premiere of this film! Whether you're a student of history or of sports, this film will give you new insight into the Prairie View Interscholastic League and the grit of its athletes and coaches on and off the field. The film features the story of Corpus Christi's dual 1960 State Championships--PVIL Champion Solomon Coles and UIL Champion Roy Miller High School (the first integrated team to win in the UIL). Join us June 17!
There's no better way to learn history than from those that lived it themselves. Join The Ritz for the Corpus Christi debut of "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" at Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History on June 17. Athletes fr
There's no better way to learn history than from those that lived it themselves. Join The Ritz for the Corpus Christi debut of "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" at Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History on June 17. Athletes from the film and filmmakers will come together for a Q&A to round out the night! Tickets are available now!
Learn about the Prairie View Interscholastic League from the athletes themselves-- ticket for "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" are on sale now!
Learn about the Prairie View Interscholastic League from the athletes themselves-- ticket for "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" are on sale now!
The Ritz's architecture is simple in many respects, but it features ornate plasterwork both inside the auditorium and on the exterior of the building. This decorative crest on the theatre’s front exterior reflects the Spanish-inspired design de
The Ritz's architecture is simple in many respects, but it features ornate plasterwork both inside the auditorium and on the exterior of the building. This decorative crest on the theatre’s front exterior reflects the Spanish-inspired design details found throughout the building.
Tickets for "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" are on sale now!
Tickets for "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" are on sale now!
Tickets are now available! Grab your seat for the Coastal Bend premiere of this film! Whether you're a student of history or of sports, this film will give you new insight into the Prairie View Interscholastic League and the grit of its athletes an
Tickets are now available! Grab your seat for the Coastal Bend premiere of this film! Whether you're a student of history or of sports, this film will give you new insight into the Prairie View Interscholastic League and the grit of its athletes and coaches on and off the field. The film features the story of Corpus Christi's dual 1960 State Championships--PVIL Champion Solomon Coles and UIL Champion Roy Miller High School (the first integrated team to win in the UIL). Join us June 17!
During the years of the PVIL, Corpus Christi's football fields were home to numerous players who went on to college football and even the NFL. We'll welcome Johnny Roland, NFL Rookie of the Year and 1960 State Champion Running Back for the Miller Buc We're welcoming some of the athletes that saw great success on the gridiron along with the filmmakers who helped tell their story! The Coastal Bend debut of "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" is June 17th at CCMSH. Get your tickets to This tile is one of the later additions to the building and quite modern compared to other choices made during decor changes. It is across the exterior front of the building (although has been painted over) but is still visible in the lobby. Do you The Prairie View Interscholastic League was about more than just football...but it's Texas, and football makes the headlines. Join us for a film screening of "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" on June 17th! Meet athletes from the fi Tickets are now available! Grab your seat for the Corpus Christi premiere of this film! Whether you're a student of history or of sports, this film will give you new insight into the Prairie View Interscholastic League and the grit of its athletes There's no better way to learn history than from those that lived it themselves. Join The Ritz for the Corpus Christi debut of "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" at Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History on June 17. Athletes fr Learn about the Prairie View Interscholastic League from the athletes themselves-- ticket for "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" are on sale now! The Ritz's architecture is simple in many respects, but it features ornate plasterwork both inside the auditorium and on the exterior of the building. This decorative crest on the theatre’s front exterior reflects the Spanish-inspired design de Tickets for "The PVIL Story: Separate...but Equal?" are on sale now! Tickets are now available! Grab your seat for the Coastal Bend premiere of this film! Whether you're a student of history or of sports, this film will give you new insight into the Prairie View Interscholastic League and the grit of its athletes an

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