Coleman Theatre
MIAMI, OK, 74354 US / OK
Location Description
Located on Route 66 and nestled in the northeast corner of Oklahoma, the Coleman Theatre Beautiful is a beacon for tourists from around the world. Every year visitors flock to the historic vaudeville theatre to experience the Spanish Colonial Mission-style exterior and the Louis XV interior. They marvel at the use of gargoyles, dolphins, cherubs and faces throughout the facility. And, let’s not forget about the “Mighty Wurlitzer” pipe organ, the only one of its kind built in 1928 that is in its original home. The Coleman Theatre opened on April 18, 1929, to a full house of 1,600, each paying $1.00 per ticket. Although the theatre transitioned from a vaudeville theatre to a movie house over the years, it has never been “dark.” Among the many stars who have performed on the Coleman Theatre stage are Will Rogers, Tom Mix, Sally Rand, Bing Crosby, Jim Thorpe, the magician Harry Blackstone and Moscelyn Larkin. The mission here at the Coleman Theatre is to provide quality arts and educational programming, while maintaining and promoting the historic significance of the theatre. Programming ranges from ballets and operas to country and western acts to jazz and dance bands. Plus, we show silent movies with the “Mighty Wurlitzer” providing the music and sound effects. Additional theater highlights include the Coleman Ballroom – a perfect location for weddings, reunions, events and more – as well as the Coleman Celebrity Park and Wall of Fame.
Location Category
- AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - [general]
- AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - Movie Theaters
