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Profile: Polk Theatre fact of the month: The Polk Theatre was built during a golden age in the United States - the stock market had yet to crash ( though the boom had ended in Florida) and the clouds of World War II were not yet on the horizon. Even so, it was quite a leap of faith to build a vaudeville/movie palace in Lakeland in 1928. The population hovered at only 15,000 people and it was a rural community.
Cabaret at the Polk is back! Jan 7, 13 & 14
The Polk Theatre presents Cabaret at the Polk, featuring the music of Johnny Cash. Directed by Paul Hughes Musical director Patrick Fleitz If you missed it the first time, Cabaret at the Polk is back for six more shows! Outstanding area artists, Brian Sutherland, Craig Morby, Sarah Machinia, Kimberly Milton and Sharon Clark present original [...]
Love Crime film at the Polk Theatre Oct 14-16
The Polk Theatre presents the film Love Crime Starring: Ludivine Sagnier, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Patrick Mille Directed by: Alain Corneau Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller Running time: 1 hour and 45 minutes MPAA Rating: Unrated The final film from director Alain Corneau, Love Crime pits the fiery talents of Ludivine Sagnier and Oscar-nominee Kristin Scott [...]
Underground at the Polk – Oct 8
Don’t miss the resurrection of “Underground At The Polk” happening LIVE next month in one of Downtown Lakeland’s unparalleled music venues – the historic Polk Theatre. Underground is an explosive night of live music and entertainment and this kickoff event will feature local bands: Mental Giant, Tug, Magnificent Applesauce and more! MagSauce will be launching [...]
FILM: Whistleblower-Sept 16,17
The Polk Theatre presents the film The Whistleblower Directed by: Larysa Kondracki Starring: Rachel Weisz, Monica Bellucci and Vanessa Redgrave Genre: Myster & Suspense, Drama Run time: 1 hour 52 minutes MPAA rating: R for disturbing violent content including a brutal sexual assault, graphic nudity and language This ripped-from-the-headlines thriller is inspired by actual events. [...]
FILM:Another Earth-Sept 9-11
The Polk Theatre presents the film Another Earth Directed by Mike Cahill Starring: Brit Marling, William Mapother, and Matthew Lee-Erlbach Genre: Drama Running time: 1 hour and 32 minutes MPAA Rating: PG-13 for disturbing images, some sexuality, brief nudity, and drug use On the night of the discovery of a duplicate planet in the solar [...]
The Trip at the Polk Theatre – Sept 2&3
The Polk Theatre presents the film The Trip. Starring: Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon Director: Michael Winterbottom Genre: Comedy Running time: 1 hour and 47 minutes MPAA rating: Unrated Playing loose versions of themselves, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon reprise their hilariously fictionalized roles from Tristam Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story and reunite with [...]
Casablanca at the Polk Theatre – Sept 4
The Polk Theatre presents the film “Casablanca” as part of the Summer Classics film series. Starring: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Directed by: Michael Curtiz Running Time: 1 hr. 42 min. Not Rated. Expatriate Rick Blaine, a cynical nightclub owner in Casablanca, discovers that his ex-lover Ilsa, who abandoned him years before, has arrived in [...]
Clint Eastwood double feature at the Polk Theatre – Aug 28
The Polk Theatre presents the film “Dirty Harry” as part of the Summer Classics film series. Starring: Clint Eastwood, Andrew Robinson, John Vernon Director: Don Siegel Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller Running Time: 1 hour and 42 minutes MPAA rating: R A San Francisco cop with little regard for rules (but who always gets results) tries [...]
Conan O’Brien film at Polk Theatre – Aug 26&27
The Polk Theatre presents the film Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, and Stephen Colbert Director: Rodman Flender Genre: Documentary, Comedy, Special Interest Running time: 1 hour and 26 minutes MPAA Rating: R After a much-publicized departure from hosting NBC’s Tonight Show – and the severing of a 22-year relationship with the [...]
A Better Life – Polk Theatre – Aug 19&20
The Polk Theatre presents the film A Better Life Starring: Demián Bichir, José Julián and Eddie ‘Piolin’ Sotelo Director: Chris Weitz Genre: Drama, Special Interest Running time: 1 hour and 38 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 for some violence, language, and brief drug use A gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from [...]
