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The third phase of the remodel was completed in 2020 as the theater was closed to the public. Phase two was completed in fall of 2019 and included upgrades to the Oriental Theatre's West House as well as improved sound equipment, new fire alarms and a concession stand remodel. The first phase of renovations, completed in 2018, included upgrades to the ground-floor restrooms and the first-floor retail space as well as new screens and projection equipment.

The nonprofit organization received funds from over 900 contributors. Lead donors included former Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Donald and Donna Baumgartner, Herzfeld Foundation, Sheldon and Marianne Lubar Charitable Fund, Allan H. Milwaukee Film closed its $10 million capital campaign in 2019 with $6 million dedicated to restore the theater. The progress and upgrades on the Oriental Theatre were part of a multi-phase project. When the Oriental was built in 1927, it cost about $1.5 million, which Milwaukee Film cinema manager Ryan Putskey said is about $22.5 million in today's money. It is the central home for the annual Milwaukee Film Festival. The group took over Oriental Theatre operations in 2018.

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The Milwaukee Preservation Alliance partnered with Milwaukee Film to host a webinar Monday highlighting the history behind the prominent movie palace as well as updating patrons on the progress of renovations. That, she said, helps the Oriental Theatre in terms of available content. Farwell Ave., will reopen, she said her group knows it is getting closer to an opening point with both New York and Los Angeles reopening movie theaters.

Milwaukee Film chief operating officer Kristen Heller said while the organization does not have an official date for when the theater, at 2230 N. Check out the attached slideshow to get a look at the progress on the work being done on the prominent venue. With the annual Milwaukee Film Festival being held this May, the local nonprofit Milwaukee Film is continuing renovations on the festival's host theater, the Oriental Theatre on the city's east side.