Fargo Theatre will reopen with a dance, but films aren't ready to roll yet Opening back up after 13 months of pandemic-related closure is being met with a mix of excitement and exhaustion as the staff gets ready at the historic downtown theater. Written By: John Lamb | × The marquee of the Fargo Theatre, seen here on April 1, 2020, offered a message to passersby during the coronavirus pandemic. Marquee rentals helped raise money for the theater as it was closed over the past year due. Forum file photo FARGO — For the first time in more than 13 months, the curtain is going up soon at the Fargo Theatre.