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Foster Theater

Foster Theater
The building's exterior in 2013
Map
Interactive map of the Foster Theater area
General information
Location5444 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR 97206
Coordinates45°29′39″N 122°36′23″W / 45.49417°N 122.60639°W / 45.49417; -122.60639
Website
fostertheaterpdx.com

The Foster Theater, formerly known as the Day Theater,[1] is a historic building on Foster Road southeast Portland, Oregon's Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood. The 7,400 square foot building was completed in 1915.[2][3]

As of 2025, it has been reopened under new ownership, paying respect to its storied past with an art deco interior and bright neon sign. It is now currently co-owned with the Classical Ballet Academy and regularly host their performances while also exploring a wide range of other shows and events.

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References

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  1. ^ "Sarah Rigles Turns Near Condemned Southeast Foster Road Property Into Renovated Theater". Willamette Week. 2025-07-23. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  2. ^ Manfield, Lucas (2023-02-15). "A Portland Theater Became a Piano Showroom, Then a Dance Venue. The Tax Bill Got Lost in the Shuffle". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  3. ^ Haas, Elise (2023-06-13). "'Preserve that history': 108-year-old Portland theater receiving facelift". KOIN.com. Archived from the original on 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2023-06-15.