Midway Theater
210 W. Plane Street,
Bethel,
OH
45106
210 W. Plane Street,
Bethel,
OH
45106
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The Midwest Theatre was slated to open on August 1, according to this item from The Film Daily of July 3, 1937:
This theatre was open until at least fall of 2015. The final post on their Facebook page had showtimes for December 6, 2015.
no showtimes aviable, Closed until further notice, some storm damage?
I knew the owner of the Midway in the 1960s, Mr. John Hewitt (or Hewett?). He was a real character!
The Midway’s website is now www.midway-theatre.com
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The Midway Theatre has 298 seats, not 400.
A new website for the theater is being built and will have the address of www.midwaytheatermovies.com
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
New nighttime photos. Now I have to make a daytime trip.
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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.
Jordan: Good news! Bryan’s photo post of August 24, 2005 doesn’t work!
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
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.
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.
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
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
the story says 280 seats?
Bryan..can you please update us with some photos of the interior and exterior of the Midway?
Sill hope to see a photo(s) here soon!
3/29/2008: This theater is closing for now. Story in the Cincinnati Enquirer, “Lights Out on Midway Theatre” – View link
Lost Memory: Can you help?
Bryan: The above link doesn’t seem to be working.