Cresco Theatre and Opera House

Cresco Theatre and Opera House Cresco's city owned and operated Historic Theatre and Opera House.

06/23/2026
We will be closed for the week of the fair for maintenance and cleaning.Please support the vendors and sponsors.
06/22/2026

We will be closed for the week of the fair for maintenance and cleaning.
Please support the vendors and sponsors.

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, PRESSURE follows General...
06/20/2026

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, PRESSURE follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.

7 PM // PG-13 // 1 hr 40 min

Happy First Day of Summer!
06/20/2026

Happy First Day of Summer!

Pressure is based on a true story. It dramatizes the real-life strategic nightmare and tense 72 hours General Dwight D. ...
06/19/2026

Pressure is based on a true story. It dramatizes the real-life strategic nightmare and tense 72 hours General Dwight D. Eisenhower faced when deciding whether to launch or delay the massive D-Day invasion due to conflicting weather forecasts.
While the film is heavily rooted in historical fact, it takes a few creative liberties for dramatic effect.

7 PM // PG-13 // 1 HR 40 MIN

In the seventy two hours leading up to D-Day, all the pieces are in place except for one key element--the British weathe...
06/18/2026

In the seventy two hours leading up to D-Day, all the pieces are in place except for one key element--the British weather. Britain's chief meteorological officer James Stagg (Scott) is called upon to deliver the most consequential forecast in history, locking him into a tense standoff with the entire Allied leadership. The wrong conditions could devastate the largest ever seaborne invasion, while any delay risks German intelligence catching on. With only his trusted aide Captain Kay Summersby to confide in, and haunted by a catastrophic D-Day rehearsal, the final decision rests with Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower. With only hours to go, the fate of the war and the lives of millions hang in the balance

7 PM // PG-13 // 1 hr 40 min

06/18/2026

The trailer is being picked up right now. Please do not bring anymore.

There is a Goodwill trailer parked on the west side of City Hall. It will be open during the day for any donations through out the weekend. Please put your donations in the back of the trailer allowing for others to add theirs. The trailer will be locked at night and picked up Monday morning. Please contact Goodwill with any questions.

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice--laun...
06/17/2026

In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice--launch the most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.

7 PM // PG-13 1 hr 40 mins

06/16/2026

Looking to borrow yard games for the last Saturday in August. Planning something fun for the community.
Giant Connect Four, Jenga, Kubb, Ladder Ball etc. Reach out and let me know. I'll even remind you closer to the date.

Trivia Tuesday - PressureIn a remarkable coincidence, one of the assistant editors hired to go through that archival foo...
06/16/2026

Trivia Tuesday - Pressure

In a remarkable coincidence, one of the assistant editors hired to go through that archival footage turned out to be James Stagg - the grandson of the real Dr. James Stagg whose story the film tells - a fact that was not known when the hiring decision was made.

The crew sought out nonagenarian meteorologists to train cast and crew on century-old equipment, and reproduced exact replicas of the weather maps used for the actual D-Day forecasting.

Sneak Peak showings occurred on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. A video message from Brendan Fraser preceded the showings. Fraser expressed gratitude to the audience for seeing the film in a theater, for helping to keep "these stories" alive, and a special thanks to all who served and to those who sacrificed their lives for their country

Address

115 2nd Avenue W
Cresco, IA
52136

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday 1:30pm - 3:45pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+15635471066

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