New 12-screen theater with magnetic Scrabble wall and virtual reality room opening in Kenwood this summer – The Cincinnati Enquirer

An example of a theater room from City Base Entertainment.(Photo: Provided)

City Base Entertainment plans to open a new 12-screen theater this summer at The Kenwood Collection shopping mall.

The new City Base Cinemas Kenwood will be located at5901 East Galbraith Road, Suite 200, nextdoor to Kenwood Towne Centre.

It will have 12 auditoriums, including aprivate theater with club chairs and ottomans available torent for parties and other special events, according to San Antonio, Texas-based City Base.

In addition, the theater will have two virtual reality rooms and a full bar offering more than 40 draft beers from local breweries,draft wine, and a full cocktail list.

"Were incredibly excited about all the state-of-the-art amenities we have to offer, from the heated seats in the theaters to the virtual reality rooms, Sarah Williams, the theater operator's managing partner, said in a press release. "We feel like we can be the premier entertainment destination for the entire Kenwood community and beyond."

The11 theaters open to the public will have reclining heated seats and swivel tables for food and drinks, which patrons will be able to order directly from their seats before or during a show using a built-in push button.

City Base will offer a full menu, including appetizers, entres, desserts and classic movie theater fare, such as popcorn and candy.

The private theater will have a bar, lounge area with cocktail tables, a pool table and a magnetic Scrabble wall.

A retractable wall will close the private theater from the downstairs lobby during private events.

All 12 auditoriums will feature digital screens and state-of-the-arts sound systems.

City Base hasn't set a firm opening date, but plans alimited, three-day soft opening before the official grand opening at full capacity.

City Base said it would be hiring up to100 people at the new theater, including kitchen staff, service staff, bar staff, and more ahead of the grand opening.

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