THE STORY It’s nine o’clock as the moon glows over Franklin Street on its busiest night. The street shines as it invites friends and families to celebrate the week’s end at one of its local spots. For the past 90 years, the Varsity has been one of those. Over the years, the building has undergone modifications in everything from name to substance, but never philosophy. Paul Shareshian, the theatre's current owner, shared with me the story of how he transformed the theatre to what it is today. Now, with its red, regal walls reflecting the golden lights, and the warm, buttery popcorn smell greeting you at the door, the Varsity might seem like any other old school theatre. But that’s only half the business.
Valentina Arismendi
Varsity Theatre 123 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Phone: 919-967-8665
 THE STORY It’s nine o’clock as the moon glows over Franklin Street on its busiest night. The street shines as it invites friends and families to celebrate the week’s end at one of its local spots. For the past 90 years, the Varsity has been one of those. Over the years, the building has undergone modifications in everything from name to substance, but never philosophy. Paul Shareshian, the theatre's current owner, shared with me the story of how he transformed the theatre to what it is today. Now, with its red, regal walls reflecting the golden lights, and the warm, buttery popcorn smell greeting you at the door, the Varsity might seem like any other old school theatre. But that’s only half the business.
Valentina Arismendi Varsity Theatre 123 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Phone: 919-967-8665
 THE STORY It’s nine o’clock as the moon glows over Franklin Street on its busiest night. The street shines as it invites friends and families to celebrate the week’s end at one of its local spots. For the past 90 years, the Varsity has been one of those. Over the years, the building has undergone modifications in everything from name to substance, but never philosophy. Paul Shareshian, the theatre's current owner, shared with me the story of how he transformed the theatre to what it is today. Now, with its red, regal walls reflecting the golden lights, and the warm, buttery popcorn smell greeting you at the door, the Varsity might seem like any other old school theatre. But that’s only half the business.
Valentina Arismendi Varsity Theatre 123 East Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Phone: 919-967-8665