Somerville Theatre Says Thanks

As they say in the new biz, this just in. A press release from our friends at the Somerville Theatre:

As a token of thanks to the Davis Square and Somerville community for hosting the crowds and excitement of U2’s last-minute concert, the Somerville Theatre will try to give back to local fans of the band who couldn’t make it into the intimate show by screening the classic
rock-documentary “U2: Rattle and Hum” on Thursday March 26, and offering free tickets to Somerville residents.
“We appreciate the impact this incredible but last-minute event had on our neighborhood – I myself live in the square” said Ian Judge, general manager of the Somerville Theatre. “And we want to express our gratitude to the residents who felt left out by offering this to them. We know it isn’t as cool as actually going to the concert, but perhaps it will make people feel they are part of it, and at the very least they can see a free movie!”
The screenings will be free to anyone with ID or a piece of mail proving they live in Somerville. Non-Somervillians will have to pay $8.00 if they want to see the movie. The screenings will take place in the very same historic auditorium where members of the legendary band took the stage on March 11.
“The remarkable way that Mayor Curtatone, Chief Kelleher and Chief Holloway coordinated everything for the U2 show showed what a world-class city Somerville is. We want to acknowledge that the actual residents who live and work here had to deal with it too, and we thought this would be a fun way to give back to them” said Judge. Showtimes will be posted on the theater's website next week.

Caption: People wait to get into Wednesday's U2 show at the Somerville Theatre (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)