Comments about Okla Theatre in McAlester, OK

max862005 on March 24, 2022 at 6:38 pm

The Okla is not open yet as a theater however the gift shop is open 3 days a week with free tours.

Matt Lambros on May 29, 2019 at 4:37 pm

This theater isn’t open.

Matt Lambros on March 25, 2014 at 1:36 pm

I recently photographed the OKLA Theatre. Check out some photographs and a blog post on the theater here

Cimarron on March 22, 2014 at 1:15 am

Pic of front of theater added to Photo Section

Will Dunklin on February 2, 2013 at 6:52 pm

Chuck, thanks for clarifying the theatre’s previous names. CT doesn’t list the alternate name PALACE for this hall. The Wurlitzer pipe organ factory records indicate their opus 1338, a tiny 2 manual, 4 rank (Style B) organ was installed in the Palace Theatre, McAlester, OK, in 1926.

Don Lewis on October 24, 2010 at 3:57 am

From 2010 a photo of the Okla Theatre in McAlester.

raybradley on July 15, 2010 at 4:25 am

http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/440

lrostochil on May 25, 2010 at 8:39 pm

Here it is in 2010:

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And a detail shot of one of the letters in the neon sign:

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raybradley on October 11, 2009 at 9:24 pm

Concession stand 2004 shot of the Okla Theatre. Modern dropped ceiling hid Art Deco detailing and the encirling mazzanine.
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seymourcox on November 10, 2007 at 11:13 pm

1952 view …
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Lauren Durbin on October 31, 2006 at 8:06 pm

Some recent photos I have taken:
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calc on October 12, 2006 at 1:31 pm

what is the current status on this theatre? thanks in advance

Okie on May 27, 2006 at 4:14 pm

McAlester’s OKLA Theatre was operated by United Artist Theatres Circuit.

xxx on November 5, 2005 at 12:03 am

I’m sorry for the above incorrect information. Here are correct web addresses;
1898 PALACE…
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FORUM (aprox c1907)…
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1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)…
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CHIEF…
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Let’s croxx our fingers and press enter!!!

xxx on November 5, 2005 at 12:02 am

I’m sorry for the above incorrect information. Here are correct web addresses;
1898 PALACE…
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FORUM (aprox c1907)…
View link
1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)…
View link
CHIEF…
View link
Let’s croxx our fingers and press enter!!!

xxx on November 5, 2005 at 12:00 am

I’m sorry for the above incorrect information. Here are correct web addresses;
1898 PALACE…
View link
FORUM (aprox c1907)…
View link
1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)…
View link
CHIEF…
View link
Let’s croxx our fingers and press enter!!!

xxx on November 4, 2005 at 11:58 pm

I’m sorry for the above incorrect information. Here are correct web addresses;
1898 PALACE…
View link
FORUM (aprox c1907)…
View link
1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)…
View link
CHIEF…
View link
Let’s croxx our fingers and press enter!

xxx on November 4, 2005 at 11:38 pm

Here are vintage pix of several McAlester theaters;
1898 PALACE-
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FORUM (aprox c1907)-
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1927 PALACE (AKA-Grand, Okla)-
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CHIEF-
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xxx on October 24, 2005 at 12:36 am

Look into historic photo pages to see following theaters- – -
BUSBY (exterior/interior), OKLA (exteriors), V (exterior);
http://www.mcalester.lib.ok.us/
http://www.dancingrabbitgallery.com

xxx on September 19, 2005 at 8:49 pm

PLEASE! Does anyone have interior photos of that tall lobby with a mezanine surrounding three sides, and that unique atmospheric auditorium?

xxx on May 23, 2005 at 3:23 am

The Okla Theatre was a member of the United Artist Chain. Though a little shop worn, that fantastic Art Deco, atmospheric auditorium is still classy!

Okla Theatre

18 E. Choctaw Avenue, McAlester, OK 74501

18 E. Choctaw Avenue,
McAlester, OK 74501