Coronavirus: Springfield movie theater closed

Noah Canter sweeps up between the new reclining seats in one of the theaters Thursday at the UEC Theaters Cinema 10 in Springfield. Springfield's only movie theater is undergoing an extensive renovation including putting reclining seats in all the theaters. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Noah Canter sweeps up between the new reclining seats in one of the theaters Thursday at the UEC Theaters Cinema 10 in Springfield. Springfield's only movie theater is undergoing an extensive renovation including putting reclining seats in all the theaters. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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By Natalie Jones
March 16, 2020
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Springfield’s only movie theater, Cinema 10, is closed following an order from the Ohio Department of Health.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Monday that fitness centers, gyms, bowling alleys, recreation centers, indoor water parks, indoor trampoline parks and movie theaters will all be closed at the end of the day today, following an order from the Ohio Department of Health.

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“As of right now we are currently closed due to COVID-19. Sorry for any inconvenience,” Cinema 10’s voicemail said.

The theater, located at 3115 E. National Road, was recently renovated as part of a $2 million renovation project under its new ownership.

Cinema 10 was sold to the Minnesota-based United Entertainment Corp. (UEC) in 2018 and has been working to renovate the aging theater into modernity ever since.

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In 2018, they added leather, power reclining seats with extra leg room.

Other renovations include a new indoor box office, self-serve ticket kiosks, concession stand with more food options, remodeled bathrooms and a lobby, and updates to the exterior of the theater.

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