What to expect at the Grand Theater when we re-open,
​with Sean Skeehan, Executive Director

Click here for details on
our new safety policies
​and procedures.

Finally, new movies are being released and you can see many of them at 
​Grand Theater!
​
New movie titles won't be available until at least late July  so we'll be showing some older films as well as films that came out within the past year.  For the time
being we won't be open seven days
​a week so check the movie schedules below for specifics.

Due to COVID-19, several things about coming to Grand Theater will be different.
Please be patient and cooperative as we strive to provide a safe
​and enjoyable experience. 

One Show Only
Thursday - August 13th 
6:45 pm

My Fair Lady
​​rated G
run time 2 hours  50 minutes

Pompous phonetics Professor Henry Higgins (Sir Rex Harrison) is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Cockney working-class girl into someone who can pass for a cultured member of high society. His subject turns out to be the lovely Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn), who agrees to speech lessons to improve her job prospects. Higgins and Eliza clash, then form an unlikely bond, one that is threatened by aristocratic suitor Freddy Eynsford-Hill (Jeremy Brett)

Drama, Musical, Family, Romance
rated  G

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused all studios to delay releasing titles that had been scheduled. 
A few titles have gone to pay-per-view platforms but most have been rescheduled  for theaterical release to later this year
and next .   We hope to have many major releases at the  Grand Theater.
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Artist's animated rendering

The renovations to the building didn't stop when The Grand Theater reopened in 2015 - there are several other projects in planning to improve the buildings efficiency and our patrons' comfort and safety.  In late March of 2019 the front entry doors are being replaced!  The new doors will improve energy efficiency, building security, operations functionality and give the entire Robinson Street façade a more cohesive appearance, very similar to the look when the building first opened in 1928.  A major grant from the Pella Rolscreen Foundation along with other smaller donations, as well as a portion of revenues from theater operations, enabled the Grand Theater to launch this project.  

DAILY TRIVIA CONTEST

Although the theater is temporarily closed, we're offering a daily diversion:
a trivia contest with prizes! 
click here for more details and to play

The Grand Opera House began it's life on Marion Street, just northwest of the Downtown Square across from the present day True Value Hardware. Admittedly, it wasn't much to look at from the outside, but the sumptuous interior was outfitted with everything a traveling troupe could want to put on a truly brilliant spectacle! At over 700 seats, it compared favorably to venues in Chicago, St. Louis, and other large Midwestern destinations.

Now Showing

March 13th - 26th

I Still Believe
​​rated PG-13
run time 1 hour 55 minutes

From the makers of I Can Only Imagine comes the true life
story of Christian music mega star Jeremy Camp.
​Jeremy’s remarkable journey of love and loss proves there is always hope in the midst of tragedy and that faith tested is the only faith worth sharing.  ​

Drama/Faith/Music
rated PG for thematic material

​Dear Valued Guest,

Just like you, we are closely monitoring new developments regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus). The health and safety of our guests, employees and volunteers is of the utmost importance.

We are following recommendations of governmental health agencies, such as the Center for Disease Control (CDC), state and local health organizations, and we have further elevated our usual standards of cleanliness and health safety even higher.  Here are some examples of what we are doing:

• Disinfecting high-touch hard surfaces throughout the theater multiple times during each screening such as door handles, counters, handrails and faucets.
• Enhancing deep cleaning every night in both theaters, including armrests and cup holders.
• Educating our staff and volunteers on COVID-19 symptoms as well as preventative measures including instructing them to wash their hands often throughout each shift - this has been proven by the CDC to be the most effective preventative measure
• We are conforming to CDC recommendations and limiting attendance in each auditorium to no more 50 people. 
  Also we are blocking off certain seats in order to spread patrons across the auditoriums to allow for ample space between parties.   Please respect these restrictions. 

We recommend that those patrons, staff and volunteers who are not feeling well to stay home to prevent the spread of germs.

There is no denying that COVID-19 will impact our community.  Rest assured, the Grand Theater will comply with governmental health agencies and is taking the proper precautions as this situation evolves.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this unusual time.  The Grand Theater remains committed to offering you a
​safe and enjoyable entertainment environment.

BIRDS OF PREY is rated R for strong violence and language throughout, and some sexual and drug material
Individuals under 17 require an ACCOMPANYING adult.  An adult may not purchase the tickets or give permission at the
​box office and then depart from the theater - an adult must attend “R” rated movies with those under 17.

Saturday, October 26th at 10:00 pm
One screening only!
​
$5 admission  -  $3 bag of props

​The Rocky Horror
​Picture Show
​rated "R"
run time 1 hour 40 minutes​

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an
isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of
​Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

Classics, Comedy, Cult Movies, Horror, Musical & Performing Arts, Science Fiction & Fantasy

$5 tickets sold only at the door on day of show beginning at 9:00pm. First come served, no reserved seats. Limit of six tickets sold to any one person. Rated R - under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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ROCKY HORROR etiquette, props allowed
and $3 participation-pack details

JOKER is rated R for strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior,​language and brief sexual images.
Individuals under 17 require an ACCOMPANYING adult.  An adult may not purchase the tickets or give permission at the
​box office and then depart from the theater - an adult must attend “R” rated movies with those under 17.

IT: CHAPTER TWO
is rated R for disturbing violent content and bloody images throughout, pervasive language, and some crude sexual material
Individuals under 17 require an ACCOMPANYING adult.  An adult may not purchase the tickets or give permission at the box office and then depart from the theater - an adult must attend “R” rated movies with those under 17.

-Special Event-

Secret Life of Pets
Adoption Event

Friday, June 14th
5:45-6:45 PM

Marion County Humane Society will be at
The Grand Theater with adoptable pets.
Fill out an application and receive a
FREE LARGE BUTTER POPCORN. 

Coming Soon

One screening only!
Saturday, October 26th at 10:00 pm
​$5 admission  -  $3 bag of props

​The Rocky Horror
​Picture Show

​rated "R"
run time 1 hour 40 minutes​

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an
isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

Classics, Comedy, Cult Movies, Horror, Musical & Performing Arts, Science Fiction & Fantasy

$5 tickets sold only at the door on day of show beginning at 9:00pm. First come served, no reserved seats. Limit of six tickets sold to any one person. Rated R - under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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ROCKY HORROR etiquette, props allowed
and $3 participation-pack details

THE NUN is an “R” rated movie. 
Individuals under 17 require an ACCOMPANYING adult.  An adult may not purchase the tickets or give permission at the box office and then depart from the theater - an adult must attend “R” rated movies with those under 17.   We will be checking IDs.

Adherence to the movie rating system is required by our license agreements with the studios.  ​
​Any theater that knowingly ignores the ratings risk losing access to titles from the studios.​

Special Event on Sunday, September 16th, at 2:00 pm:
GREASE  Sing-A-Long!
(see below for more details)​

Welcome Race Fans! 
When the cars aren't racing, escape the heat and doldrums with
a movie at the cool Grand Theater on the square.
​All seats, all shows, all ages just $5 admission.​Nationals concession specials on fresh popcorn, cold drinks and sweet treats.
Matinee and evening movies EVERYDAY the week of Nationals!

Welcome Race Fans! 
When the cars aren't racing, escape the heat and doldrums with
a movie at the cool Grand Theater on the square.
​All seats, all shows, all ages just $5 admission.​Nationals concession specials on fresh popcorn, cold drinks and sweet treats.
Matinee and evening movies EVERYDAY the week of Nationals!

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"As Oscar winner Morgan Neville's timely, tear-duct lubricating documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" makes clear, the easily parodied, often underestimated icon of children's television was a total badass".  Salon.com

"At a time when tolerance and compassion often seem to be under siege, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" reminds us that the softest voices often have the strongest impact".  Post Dispatch

"Looking at the handmade sets now, it's sort of surprising how cheap the show's production values were. But the lessons taught there were priceless".  Entertainment Weekly

Deadpool 2 is an R rated movie.  Individuals under 17 require an ACCOMPANYING adult.  An adult may not purchase the
tickets or give permission at the box office and then depart from the theater - an adult must
attend R rated movies with those under 17.  We will be checking IDs.

Adherence to the movie rating system is required by our license agreements with the studios.
​Any theater that knowingly ignores the ratings risk loosing access to titles from the studios.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Mother's Day - ​One show only!
May 13th at 2:15 pm!

The Greatest Showman
Sing-A-Long

Rated PG
run time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ladies and gents, this is the moment you've all been waiting for...The world is singing along with the most entertaining movie in recent memory and now you can too with this special sing-along screening of The Greatest Showman – have fun, sing loud and 'Come Alive' – It's Showtime!

$5 tickets on sale at box office day of.

A great treat for Mother's Day!

Musical, Drama
Rated PG (for thematic elements including a brawl)

Wednesday nights thru May: with purchase of each entree at Red Rock Grill & Still,
a free movie the same night and a large popcorn!​

February 28th - March 4th

2018 Oscar Nominated
​Short Films

​Live Action Shorts   (rated R) 
run time: 1 hour 39 minutes 
Wednesday, February 28th, 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 3rd, 11:30 am
 
Animated Shorts   (rated G & PG) 
run time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Thursday, March 1st, 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 3rd, 10:00 am
 
Documentary Shorts  (rated R)  
3 hours 4 minutes + 10 minute intermission
Sunday, March 4th, 10:00 am

$5 for any single showing or $10 for all of them.
​All screening in the downstairs auditorium.

​ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Wednesday - December 13th
Free - first come, first served

It's a Wonderful Life
Rated PG
2 hrs 10 minutes

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately
frustrated businessman by showing him what life would
have been like if he had never existed. 
​Staring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.

Special Holiday Movie
and it is ​FREE - no admission charge!

A Grand Halloween 
Film Festival
October 27th - 31st
keep scrolling to see all the titles

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Monday, October 30th

The Witches
Rated PG
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM​

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Monday, October 30th

DOUBLE FEATURE
1931's Dracula & Frankenstein
Rated PG
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

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Tuesday, October 31st​

House of 1000 Corpses
Rated R
​7:00 PM

Friday, October 27th

The Rocky Horror
​Picture Show
​Rated R
​8:30 PM

Sunday, October 29th

Casper
Rated PG
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, October 29th

Young Frankenstein
​Rated PG
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

One screening only!
Friday, October 27th at ​8:30 PM

​The Rocky Horror
​Picture Show
​rated R
1 hour 40 minutes

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an
isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

Rocky Horror 101 at the Grand Theater

Never been to an Audience Participation event before?  Are you a RHPS veteran of other venues but don’t know the Grand Theater's policies?  We've got you covered - keep reading!

ROCKY HORROR PROP ETIQUETTE
You are more than welcome to bring you own prop items from home, provided you abide by the following rules.  Don’t want the hassle OR you’re going to Rocky Horror for the first time and you have no idea what to bring??   Fear not--we have Participation Packs available for sale at the concession stand before the show.  Participation Packs are $3 each and include the marked (*) items listed below!

* HANDFUL OF DRY/UNCOOKED RICE:
To be thrown during the wedding scene at the beginning of the film (along with the actors on screen)

* NEWSPAPER:
To be worn on your head when Janet does the same during “Over At The Frankenstein Place”

* GLOWSTICK:
To be used during “Over At The Frankenstein Place” when Brad & Janet sing "There's a light..."

* PARTY NOISEMAKER:
To be used during the creation scene when the Transylvanians do the same

RUBBER GLOVE:
To be snapped when Frank does the same during the creation scene

* SERPENTINE STREAMER:
To be thrown at the end of the "I Can Make You a Man" reprise as Rocky and Frank head to the bedroom.  
Or use the rice you forgot to toss earlier

* SMALL ROLLS OF TOILET PAPER:
To be tossed into the air when Brad cries out "Great Scott"

* PARTY HAT:
To be worn when Frank puts his on during the dinner scene

BELL:
To be rung when Frank sings "Did you hear a bell ring?" in the song “Planet Schmanet Janet “

* PLAYING CARDS:
To be tossed during "I'm Going Home" when Frank sings "Cards for Sorrow, Cards for Pain"

PROP ITEMS NOT ALLOWED
We are all about having fun, but everyone must respect the venue and the other patrons. 
There are a few items that will not be permitted in the theater.

EGGS, PRUNES, HOT DOGS, TOAST, ETC:
Basically any food item except for the dry/uncooked rice is a no-no.

WATER PISTOLS or ANYTHING THAT SQUIRTS LIQUID:
Yep, squirting water all over the crowds, the costumes, and the carpets is not okay.

LARGE ROLLS OF TOILET PAPER:
No one wants us to have to stop the movie because someone gets knocked out by a roll of Scott. 
Keep the over sized, “double rolls” at home.  Choose something small and fluffy.

LIGHTERS OR CANDLES:
Historic buildings, newspapers, and paper streamers don't mix well with open flames.

LED FLASHLIGHTS OR LASER POINTERS:
Come on. Do we have to explain why...Just don't.

CONFETTI OR GLITTER:
We aren't cleaning that up! And if we catch you throwing it, you'll be cleaning it up with tweezers.
 
THE RULES:
These few simple rules will guarantee that we can all have a blast AND that we get to come back and do it again!
1. DO NOT THROW ANYTHING AT THE STAGE OR SCREEN.
2. DO NOT THROW ANYTHING DIRECTLY AT ANYONE.
3. PLEASE THROW EVERYTHING UP AND BACK.
4. STAY IN YOUR SEAT AT ALL TIMES (except during The Time Warp or when otherwise instructed).
5. KEEP YOUR FEET OFF THE SEATS.
6. NO OPEN FLAMES IN THE THEATRE.
7. OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS NOT PERMITTED.  NO ALCOHOL.
8. NO VIDEO RECORDING ALLOWED DURING THE MOVIE. THIS INCLUDES "LIVE" SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS.

THE GRAND THEATER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONFISCATE ANY PROPS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE THEATER'S RULES
WILL RESULT IN EJECTION FROM THE THEATER WITHOUT A REFUND.
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October 20th - 26th

All Saints
​​rated PG
1 hour 48 minutes

Michael Spurlock decides to trade in his corporate sales career to become a pastor. Unfortunately, his first assignment is to close a country church and sell the prime piece of land where it sits. He soon has a change of heart when the church starts to welcome refugees from Burma. Spurlock now finds himself working with the refugees to turn the land into a working farm to pay the church's bills.

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This week's Wednesday 12:30 matinees:
Despicable Me 3  (downstairs - rated PG)

Transformers 5: The Last Knight  ​(upstairs - rated PG-13)

Summertime weekday Matinees!  

Cherished titles from the past will be screened each Wednesday at 2:00 pm.
Additionally, a first-run film from our regular schedule will be featured at
the same time in the opposite auditorium.  

By popular demand the Grand Theater is reviving the summertime tradition of special midweek movie matinees!  Wednesday afternoons the Grand Theater will be featuring a series of family favorite movies from decades past.  Targeted for kids and families, these gems may well entice adults without kids to take off Wednesday afternoons to enjoy a cherished film.

All of these titles are available online and in video stores but nothing beats the experience of seeing movies on the big screen with friends and family while enjoying fresh popcorn and a cool drink.  All seats only $5.

 The first four movies in the series are:  

July 13th - BABE (downstairs) and SECRET LIFE OF PETS (upstairs)
July 20th  -  IRON GIANT (upstairs) and GHOSTBUSTERS (downstairs)
July 27th  -  GOONIES (downstairs) and SECRET LIFE OF PETS (upstairs)
August 3rd  -  FANTASTIC MR. FOX (upstairs) and DOUGH (downstairs)
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​Enjoy a movie at the Grand Theater
and a beer at Peace Tree Brewing Co.

Show your beer receipt for $1 off admission to the film DOUGH
and/or show your movie ticket for $1 off a beer!

Discounts valid only with movie ticket from DOUGH and only with Peace Tree receipt
dated from July 22nd - August 4th.  Don't have to use both discounts on the same day.
This promotion ends August 4th.

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August 3rd -  Fantastic Mr. Fox

After 12 years of bucolic bliss, Mr. Fox (George Clooney) breaks a promise to his wife (Meryl Streep) and raids the farms of their human neighbors, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. Giving in to his animal instincts endangers not only his marriage but also the lives of his family and their animal friends. When the farmers force Mr. Fox and company deep underground, he has to resort to his natural craftiness to rise above the opposition.

Originally released in 2009.  Rated PG

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