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Cresco Theatre & Opera House

Address

115 2nd Ave W Cresco, IA

Mailing Address

PO Box 376, Cresco, IA 52136

Contact

Wendy Lickteig, Manager

Phone

563.547.1066

Email

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The Cresco Theatre is located in the historic 1914 Opera House. Movies are shown nightly unless a live performance is taking place. Known for its affordable family fun entertainment, movies (2D and 3D) and exceptional live performances this is one place you have to visit and take in when in Cresco!

Tickets:

  • 4 and under FREE
  • 5-11 only $3
  • 12-61 only $5 (2D), $7 (3D)
  • 62 and up only $3

Want to Book the Theatre for a Special Event? Question on Gift Certificates? or Just looking for Current & Upcoming Movie or Events Listing Call 1.563.547.1066 or check out our website.

Hours

  • SHOWS NIGHTLY AT 7:00pm
  • First/Third Saturday Matinee: 2PM

About the Attraction

Entertainment Historic Building

Your movie or live performance experience is all the better at the 1914 historic Cresco Opera House & Theatre!

From vaudeville to surround-sound, from silent movies to major musicals, the Cresco Opera House has long served as the entertainment center for the greater Cresco, Iowa, area and beyond. The architectural beauty has spanned the entertainment world from the early 20th Century into the 21st, and, thanks to the dedication of the people of Cresco, for many years to come.

The Cresco Theatre was built in 1914 to replace Lyric Hall that had fallen into disrepair. Opening in 1915, the theatre embraced live entertainment but looked forward to the future by providing a projection booth to show movies. When it opened, there were wooden seats for 725 people divided just about equally between the main floor and the upper and lower balcony. These wooden seats were later replaced with cushioned seats, and today the theatre seats just over 425. The building was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

The building, located just west of the Howard County Courthouse, is 100 feet long and 47 feet wide. The stage is 47 feet wide, 20 feet deep, and the proscenium arch is 28 feet wide and 20 feet high. An orchestra pit fronts the stage, and there are two wing stages on both sides. There is a 25 foot by 15 foot green room under the stage.

Cresco Theatre & Opera House is a proud member of the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce and accepts Cresco Chamber Dollars.

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