The Regent Theatre

02 / The story of this place

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The Regent began showing movies in 1919 in a former livery building, and it presented vaudeville too. It got its Art Deco front and neon marquee in the 1930s, closed in the early 1980s and was saved from demolition by a nonprofit in 1990. After a restoration, a 1997 storm brought the roof down just after a show; the theatre was rebuilt and reopened in 1999. The City of Allegan now owns and runs it, with new releases every night for no more than $5, plus series like Flashback Fridays, free summer matinees, Shocktober and Fa La La Fridays. The original glass ticket booth survives, a restored 1950 Simplex XL projector is on display, there's a mural by José Narezo, and the screen is one of the largest independent screens in Michigan.

• Neon marquee from the 1930s
• 25-cent popcorn on Tuesdays
• Evening shows for $5

Plan your visit

It's at 211 Trowbridge St in downtown Allegan. Mondays are 2-for-1 (except opening week and Disney films), and no children under 6 are admitted to R-rated films. Phone: (269) 673-2737.

Ticket prices

7 p.m. feature $5; weekend 2 p.m. matinee $4; Monday 2-for-1 (excluding opening week and Disney films); Tuesday 25-cent popcorn.

Age policy

R-rated: 17+ to buy tickets, under 17 with a guardian, no children under 6.