State Theatre

69 S. Main Street,
London, OH 43140

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Previously operated by: Chakeres Theaters Inc.

Functions: Movies (First Run)

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 740.490.7640

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State Theatre

The State Theatre opened December 25, 1936 with Joe E. Brown in “Earth Worm Tractors”. By 1950 it was operated by Chakeres Theaters Inc. It was closed in 2010 needing of funds to purchase a digital projector. This was achieved and it reopened on July 30, 2015 with the 4 Marx Brothers in “Duck Soup”.

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Keith
Keith on February 6, 2011 at 5:12 pm

amazing remodel. check the website for pictures.

Keith
Keith on February 6, 2011 at 5:17 pm

pic of the outside. was not part of the remodel.
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Keith
Keith on November 25, 2011 at 8:52 pm

Opened Christmas day 1936 with the Joe E. Brown film Earth Worm Tractors.

Keith
Keith on February 8, 2013 at 11:20 am

Closing because they can’t afford the switch to digital. They will have special screenings of classic films. Too bad after gutting it a few years ago and making a great place to see movies.

rivest266
rivest266 on January 25, 2014 at 2:37 pm

Website still showing “Skyfall”

AdmiralAcbon
AdmiralAcbon on May 27, 2015 at 10:19 pm

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bring-back-the-state—2

bmancfry
bmancfry on October 20, 2015 at 8:26 pm

The London State Theater reopened under new ownership in July 2015 after a successful crowd-funding campaign to raise money for a digital projection system. The new owners have improved what was already a finely restored classic theater. Along with the new digital projector the new owners have also upgraded the screen and sound system and have expanded the menu offerings with restaurant quality fare including wine and beer. London is lucky to have this gem!

Keith
Keith on February 5, 2016 at 11:46 am

The facade has been brightened up. The building is white with yellow awning and red state letters. The new owner said he was finally taking a day off after 6 months. He showed an employee how to use the projector. Drove from Columbus and was not disappointed.

Keith
Keith on June 29, 2016 at 7:26 pm

Celebrating one year reopened July 30 with Duck Soup.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on April 7, 2020 at 12:48 am

Here is the official web site of the State Theatre. The house is currently not showing movies due to Ohio’s pandemic lockdown, but since March 17 they have been serving food for takeout and delivery. The State is a splendid asset for a small town like London, and I hope they can get through this difficult time and will soon be running movies again.

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