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Silents at the Senate - Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)

  • Senate Theater 6424 Michigan Avenue Detroit, MI, 48210 United States (map)

After months of silence, we're bringing back the silents in a big way with one of the most influential and exciting examples of epic film-making.

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The chariot race alone is worth the price of admission, but don't sleep on your chance to behold this classic the way it was meant to be seen, with live organ accompaniment featuring the talented Andrew Rogers.

Doors - 7:00 PM

Film - 8:00 PM

Tickets - $12 | Not Rated | Please note that there will not be a pre-film organ overture.

Silents at the Senate is supported by the Knight Arts Challenge.

COVID-19 Safety for In-Person Events:

We understand how difficult the year has been and have been working hard to ensure your safety as a patron of our theater. We would like to share with you the steps we have implemented to ensure your safety.

Capacity has been limited to 300 people.

We ask that masks are worn throughout the theater, they can be removed when seated and enjoying some of our freshly-popped popcorn from the concession counter.

Masks must be worn properly, covering the nose and mouth.

Every other row has been taped off.

We ask that you sit at least 3 seats away (6 feet) from parties that are not your own.

We will be asking all patrons to complete a brief health screener upon entrance; names and phone numbers will also be recorded (per direction from the state mandate).

We will also be taking the temperature of all patrons who enter the theater.

We ask that any patron who is experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms or has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 refrain from visiting the theater.

All volunteers will be wearing masks and will have filled out the same health screener required of patrons as well as a temperature check.