Comments about Island Roxy Theatre in Chincoteague, VA

Joe Vogel on August 30, 2021 at 5:13 pm

There’s an error in this theater’s description. The Movie Misty, which was released in 1961, could not have been the opening night feature at the Island Theatre, but the movie was premiered there. The 1947 book on which it was based was called Misty of Chincoteague, and the movie filmed in the area. The real Misty was still living at the time of the premier, and that was when her hoofprints were set in cement in front of the theater.

runusmc on January 12, 2021 at 1:07 pm

FYI, the link in Mike (saps) on August 7, 2007 comment still works and the pictures are exactly like the Chincoteague Island theater looks like inside. It’s beautiful inside.

runusmc on June 19, 2020 at 8:35 pm

Of course the Island Theatre isn’t showing films right now due to the regulations imposed by the Governor of Virginia due to Covid-19. Hopefully, it will only be another week or two from today. You can call them at 757.336.6109 if you like.

runusmc on December 29, 2018 at 7:35 am

For several days around Xmas this year (2018), The Island Theatre played free holiday movies like the 1944 White Christmas(with Danny Kaye & Bing Crosby) and even free double features. Snacks were on sale in it’s lobby and a great time had by all. They show 1st run movies during the busy summer season.

jeffconn on December 1, 2015 at 10:36 pm

Official website: http://www.islandtheatres.com/ Still showing first-run movies.

runusmc on July 13, 2014 at 8:26 am

 On a recent (July 4, 2014) drive by this theatre is very much open and very busy.  I forget which show was playing but there were 3 times for the show that day. It's location on Main Street in Chincoteague is surrounded by scores of little shops and is cooled by a nice bay wind.

edison on March 1, 2012 at 9:40 am

Here is an update on the recent status:

http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20120227/NEWS01/120227025/CHINCOTEAGUE-Arts-group-announces-plans-buy-Island-Roxy-theater?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Eastern+Shore+News

kencmcintyre on September 19, 2009 at 2:36 pm

I guess since we’re not their friends they make it more difficult.

kencmcintyre on September 19, 2009 at 2:19 pm

That one seems to work on and off. Here is the same photo:
http://tinyurl.com/l3et5n

kencmcintyre on September 19, 2009 at 11:25 am

Here is a 2006 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/mbm4qa

Mike (saps) on August 7, 2007 at 12:07 pm

I like that this little theater seemingly in the middle of nowhere takes credit cards. View link

JodyBrumage on August 14, 2006 at 11:24 am

This theater is the only theater left on Chincoteague Island. There were once three, the Star, The Island, and the Opera House. All of these theater were opened and operated by a Mr. Powell.

teecee on May 13, 2006 at 3:37 am

I like this guy’s work – great photos:
http://www.robbender.com/gallery/islandroxy

teecee on September 14, 2005 at 2:09 am

Nice closeup of the marquee:
View link

teecee on April 2, 2005 at 6:41 am

this photo doesn’t have the nice exterior paint scheme as shown on the theater’s website:
http://www.chincoteague.net/map-ft1b.html

Island Roxy Theatre

4074 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA 23336

4074 Main Street,
Chincoteague, VA 23336