Little Theatre (Rochester, New York)

The Little Theatre, commonly known as The Little, is a movie theatre located on East Avenue in downtown Rochester, New York, and a non-profit multiplex specializing in art film, including independent and foreign productions outside the United States.

Founded in 1929, The Little is one of the oldest theaters for art-house cinema in the United States.

[3] The Little has served as a performance venue during the Rochester International Jazz Festival held annually in June.

[4] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the building was closed and the theater switched to an online format, streaming independent films from its website.

[5] In 2022, the theater received the Excellence in Historic Preservation award from the Preservation League of New York State for restoration work of its interior, which aimed to match the original 1929 appearance of the theater as closely as possible while improving its accessibility.