Midway Theater

210 W. Plane Street,
Bethel, OH 45106

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on September 3, 2018 at 4:54 pm

The Midwest Theatre was slated to open on August 1, according to this item from The Film Daily of July 3, 1937:

“Mid West’s Bethel Contract

“Cincinnati — New theater of Earl Hewitt at Bethal is being completely equipped by Mid West Theater Supply Co. with seats, projection and sound equipment. House will open on Aug. 1.

Roger Katz
Roger Katz on May 6, 2017 at 8:35 am

This theatre was open until at least fall of 2015. The final post on their Facebook page had showtimes for December 6, 2015.

JHJHJH
JHJHJH on May 2, 2014 at 3:09 pm

no showtimes aviable, Closed until further notice, some storm damage?

Old_wiz66
Old_wiz66 on February 20, 2012 at 7:29 pm

I knew the owner of the Midway in the 1960s, Mr. John Hewitt (or Hewett?). He was a real character!

MidwayTheater
MidwayTheater on April 1, 2009 at 1:13 pm

The Midway Theatre has 298 seats, not 400.

MidwayTheater
MidwayTheater on April 1, 2009 at 11:28 am

A new website for the theater is being built and will have the address of www.midwaytheatermovies.com

MidwayTheater
MidwayTheater on April 1, 2009 at 11:26 am

The Midway reopened on 11/21/08 after being closed since 4/3/08. The new operator of the theatre is the former General Manager, Ken Aultz. Company name of the operator is KRA Midway Theatre, LLC

Bill Eichelberger
Bill Eichelberger on February 14, 2009 at 1:29 pm

New nighttime photos. Now I have to make a daytime trip.
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Patsy
Patsy on November 17, 2008 at 12:13 pm

And I used to have a FL neighbor who had grandparents in Bethel so I’m sure she knew about this theatre when she visited them growing up.

Patsy
Patsy on November 17, 2008 at 12:09 pm

Jordan: Good news! Bryan’s photo post of August 24, 2005 doesn’t work!

jordankellogg
jordankellogg on November 17, 2008 at 12:04 pm

We just posted this story about the Midway reopening this weekend and wanted to pass it along:

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Thanks,

Jordan
Online Editor
The Community Press

Patsy
Patsy on June 28, 2008 at 4:14 pm

I will read the article, but it is a sad note in this theatre’s history. If it is just closing, perhaps it can still be save as closing is far better than demolition though one sometimes follows the other.

rsalters (Ron Salters)
rsalters (Ron Salters) on May 3, 2008 at 1:36 pm

According to an article and group photo in the Cincinnati Enquirer of April 4, 2008, the Midway did indeed close after the evening show of “Horton Hears a Who” on Thursday, April 3rd. “1937 – 2008” was posted on the small marquee.

delcitygal40
delcitygal40 on March 30, 2008 at 11:19 pm

Dear Deb,
It’s Marge. I forgot to leave you my email address. It is My home number is 302-365-1111. write me sometime.

marjorie Ranson Jones

delcitygal40
delcitygal40 on March 30, 2008 at 11:15 pm

Dear Debbie,
This is Marjorie (RANSON) Jones. I heard the doors there at the midway were closing april 3rd. I hate to hear that. I also heard you have been sick and hope you get well soon. I surely miss everyone there and miss all the fun times we had both on and off the job. Please try to write me back if you get this message. I really loved working for you. Working at the Midway Theater was my first real paying job. Wow!!! what a great theater this has been. you take care and good luck with your future endevours.

marjorie Jones

Michael Furlinger
Michael Furlinger on March 30, 2008 at 8:44 pm

the story says 280 seats?

JohnMessick
JohnMessick on March 30, 2008 at 6:03 pm

Bryan..can you please update us with some photos of the interior and exterior of the Midway?

Patsy
Patsy on March 29, 2008 at 4:48 pm

Sill hope to see a photo(s) here soon!

losting
losting on March 29, 2008 at 3:49 pm

3/29/2008: This theater is closing for now. Story in the Cincinnati Enquirer, “Lights Out on Midway Theatre” – View link

Patsy
Patsy on April 14, 2006 at 8:01 am

Lost Memory: Can you help?

Patsy
Patsy on April 1, 2006 at 7:06 pm

Bryan: The above link doesn’t seem to be working.