Castle Theatre

209 E. Washington Street,
Bloomington, IL 61704

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Patsy
Patsy on September 27, 2005 at 7:22 am

TC: These restoration photos are very interesting. We have Bloomington Illinois friends so will have to ask them their Castle memories! Would love to see some current interior photos. Was the theatre returned to originality or a cafe/theatre venue?

RobertR
RobertR on April 3, 2005 at 10:49 pm

It’s funny but nobody has ever tried the Brew & Movie idea in New York. There are still loads of closed neighborhood houses to adapt. Anyone have any thoughts on why this never was tried here?

Patsy
Patsy on April 3, 2005 at 7:02 pm

Chuck Parker: I can’t seem to bring up thecastletheater.com as I’d love to see the restoration photos!

Patsy
Patsy on December 22, 2004 at 3:20 pm

William: If you have information about the Irving and your experience as an usher, please add it to the list under Add a Theatre…it’s easy.

Patsy
Patsy on December 22, 2004 at 3:18 pm

Ben: Congratuations upon the purchase of this theatre. It’s too bad that the Corvette meet, Bloomington Gold doesn’t meet in Bloomington anymore as your theatre would have been a great night out for the Corvette owners! I see you are showing Polar Express and Ray…both great movies, but we recently saw Polar Express in 3D and, in my opinion, that is the ONLY way to see THAT movie!

sdoerr
sdoerr on January 23, 2004 at 10:13 pm

They need something like that here in Detroit, it would be a hit!

sdoerr
sdoerr on December 3, 2003 at 4:06 pm

What a grand theatre. it’s great that you are restoring it. Fomr the clips I rad and photos you are doing a great job, hats off to you.

unknown
unknown on November 1, 2003 at 9:21 pm

I was an asst Mgr of the Castle Years49-50 It was owned by Balaba Katz Public Great States Inc. I was pleased to hear the old theater is back in action. To bad the Irving didnt make it. I was an Usher at the irving. Chalmers Dean was The city Mgr.

ChuckParker
ChuckParker on November 4, 2002 at 5:40 pm

New website now running for this theater with updated photos on the restoration progress: http://www.thecastletheater.com/

djack
djack on December 20, 2001 at 11:16 am

Hey Ben, I don’t know if you remember me, but I went to High School with you. I now live in Texas and I’ve started a film production company. I wanted to know if the Castle theater would be finished anytime soon. We’re nearing completion of film and would like to set up a premiere in Bloomington. Let me know what you think and maybe we talk about it at a later date. Until then take care.

Dave Jackson

BenSlotky
BenSlotky on July 31, 2001 at 8:28 pm

I’m the new owner of the Castle Theater here in Bloomington. I’m just starting my renovation and I’d love to provide you with any information you’d like.