The historic Tower Theatre along Route 66 in Oklahoma City recently saw layoffs and a big management shake-up. The Lost Ogle, an OKC-based website that has broken a number of big stories over the years, reported at least nine people at the theater were laid off, others were forced to reapply for their jobs, and … Continue reading Staff, management shake-up hits Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City
Category: Theaters
Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to hold its soft reopening in early April
The rejuvenated Tee Pee Drive-In theater on the west side of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will hold a soft reopening in early April, with a full reopening by mid-April. The Sapulpa Herald, citing sources close to the company that owns the once-moribund venue, got the scoop on the theater, which would have its first season in almost … Continue reading Tee Pee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to hold its soft reopening in early April
New, Route 66-themed mural unveiled for Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet
The Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Illinois, recently held a private unveiling of the "Twin Centennial" mural that will be installed later this month outside of the historic theater. Dante DiBartolo's mural honors both the theater and Route 66, both of which will mark their 100th year in 2026. The theater showed what the mural … Continue reading New, Route 66-themed mural unveiled for Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet
40-foot mural on Rialto Square Theatre will honor the historic venue and Route 66
The Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Illinois, next month will install a 40-foot-long mural that honors that historic venue and Route 66, both of which will be marking their centennial in 2026. The Herald-News reports the Route 66 Rialto Twin Centennial Mural will be placed on the left side of the theater's entrance. Artist Dante … Continue reading 40-foot mural on Rialto Square Theatre will honor the historic venue and Route 66
Scenes from the TeePee Drive-In’s first screening in more than 20 years
Some photos from the TeePee Drive-In theater's screening of Halloween-related films were posted on social media. The movies at the venue in west Sapulpa, Oklahoma, were the first movies shown there in more than 20 years. You not only get to see the new neon sign at the theater, but the vintage travel trailers that … Continue reading Scenes from the TeePee Drive-In’s first screening in more than 20 years
TeePee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to screen movies for the first time in 20 years
The TeePee Drive-In on the west side of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, will hold screenings of movies for the first time in more than 20 years on Halloween weekend. The theater will show "Halloween End" on Friday night and "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" on Saturday. It would be the first time movies have been shown at the venue … Continue reading TeePee Drive-In theater in Sapulpa to screen movies for the first time in 20 years
Crossroads Cookery restaurant opens in Sapulpa with an eye-catching neon sign
The Crossroads Cookery restaurant recently opened in downtown Sapulpa, Oklahoma, along with a sign that a local news outlet says is the first new neon signage in that part of town in decades. According to a Facebook post by Joni Rogers, the elaborate neon sign at the restaurant at 117 E. Dewey Ave. (aka Route … Continue reading Crossroads Cookery restaurant opens in Sapulpa with an eye-catching neon sign
Companion neon sign erected next to Circle Cinema in Tulsa
A golden-colored "Stay Gold" neon sign recently was erected next to the historic Circle Cinema along the Lewis Avenue alignment of Route 66 in Tulsa. The sign is part of the city's Route 66 Neon Sign Grant Program which awards money to businesses on or near Tulsa's Route 66 corridors to rehabilitate old neon signs … Continue reading Companion neon sign erected next to Circle Cinema in Tulsa
Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield breaks world record for most dogs at a drive-in
The Skyview Drive-In theatre in Litchfield, Illinois, shattered the record for most dogs at a drive-in theater with 199 during the screening Saturday of "A Dog's Way Home." The previous Guinness world record was 120 dogs. The event at the Route 66 landmark over the weekend was part of Mobil 1's "Keep Route 66 Kickin'" … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield breaks world record for most dogs at a drive-in
Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield will host another Mobil 1 Guinness record attempt on Oct. 15
The Skyview Drive-In theater in Litchfield, Illinois, will host another Guinness World Record attempt on Oct. 15 as part of Mobil 1's "Keep Route 66 Kickin'" tour. According to the Edwardsville Intelligencer, the Route 66 theater co-owned by Mindy Patrovich will see whether it can host the most dogs ever at a drive-in. She said … Continue reading Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield will host another Mobil 1 Guinness record attempt on Oct. 15