The Center Theatre

12/27/2018

We took a tour to view the work in progress at the theatre last week. City officials, along with Theatre Board members and contractors, got to see the new lobby area and the new stage and the new balcony. Very exciting to see/hear hammers and saws inside.

12/05/2018

I just stopped by the Theatre and they are hard at work. The stage is being expanded. The balcony is being rebuilt. The new manager's office is being built on the 2nd floor. So great to see and hear action going on inside and out!

11/09/2018

Demolition in the adjacent building that will be a multi use space.

11/06/2018

It has begun! The contractors are on site and are well underway with demo! Take a peek inside the windows of the theatre and our adjacent building to the left. It's really starting to happen. See you in September!

06/28/2018

The board of directors just finished a fantastic meeting with our architects. We have the final plans for the theatre. We have prequalified 5 contractors. Next week we will put the project out for bids. Then, by mid August we should have a decision on who will build. By mid September construction will begin! Today we looked at samples of floor tiles, carpet, seats, hardwoods, etc. Very very exciting! It's happening!!!

07/13/2017

A fan recently asked about how they can volunteer. Glad you asked! We are in the process of creating a volunteer group that will have its hands in all phases of the project, from throwing parties to helping with fundraisers to ushering at live events. Please stay in touch and we will publish updates as soon as we have them. Thanks for the interest!

07/13/2017

HUGE progress update for the Center! We have just hired an architectural firm to begin work on the theatre! They will be working with the board of directors on what we specifically want in the project and, in a few short months, we will have drawings to present to you showing what it will look like and how much it will cost. Then we start swinging hammers! Can't wait!

06/15/2017

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — In its heyday, the stage at Newport's Opera House hosted everything from performances of vaudeville and Buffalo Bill's Wild

11/04/2016

10/29/2016

Thinking about how much fun we had on the party bus to the Don Gibson Theater! Thanks Kate LaMarre Littlehales for the sweet note:)

09/01/2016

Silent movies are making a comeback and attracting large crowds.

Hey folks! We are looking forward to screening this great Alfred Hitchcock film from 1926. This will be a real treat as it is going to be accompanied by by Fr. Andrew Roger's on the mighty Fisher Wurlitzer. Saturday, Sept. 24, 8:00 p.m., tickets $10 @ the door! Or visit our website for pre-purchase, dtos.org.

08/24/2016

There are two arc projectors here at the Center Theatre just begging to be restored!

Historic Regent projector gets rebuilt for display at theater August 19, 2016 - 12:00 By: Virginia Ransbottom, Staff WriterA piece of history is returning to Allegan’s iconic Regent Theatre. The theater’s film projector for at least 70 years is being rebuilt for display by Lake Allegan resident Mich...