Pioneer Theater
115 Budleigh Street,
Manteo,
NC
27954
115 Budleigh Street,
Manteo,
NC
27954
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Functions: Live Music Venue, Live Theater, Movies (First Run), Special Events
Styles: Tudor Revival
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Originally opened in Manteo, NC, in 1918 by George W. Creef Jr. It moved to it’s current location in 1937 and was owned and operated by George’s son Herbert Creef, Sr. It has been continuously owned and operated by the Creef family ever since, now being operated by H.A. Creef, Jr., with the help of his son Buddy (Herbert Creef III).
The Pioneer Theater catered to the local community and shows no R rated movies to maintain it’s predominantly family, teen, and child patronage. In spring of 2007, tickets were $5.00 for adults and children alike, and the most expensive thing at the concession stand is $1.00. It is a home town, large single screen movie house of days gone by and still reflected the past in it’s family friendly pricing. It was closed on November 16, 2022 with “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. It reopened in May 2023.
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Here is the link to the photo I promised over 2 years ago:
http://myouterbankshome.com/the-pioneer-theater/
Sorry I work very, very, very, very slow!LOL
And her is another link with another pic with a newer marquis:
http://outerbanksthisweek.com/articles/outer-banks-firsts
The 104-year tradition has ended. The Pioneer Theatre in Manteo last showed a film on November 16, 2022 with “Wakanda Forever.” A temporary closure occurred for a projector issue. But on December 13, 2022, the management decided to make the closure permanent ending the Pioneer’s run - one of the nation’s longest running movie theaters.
Reopened in May 2023 for films, music and live events. Official website and Facebook page below.
https://www.thepioneertheater.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2ilgrtbkAMM-tF7iobqADm58iLXNW_oeCgcWXA4cjbHjxNFVCHaqRWhI0_aem_AdZGHsDYLBmhdWwdFZ7bM7Ie2NWDnATzI0YqXhsv7oySnwWiGVRnreI38BBFHIOluO5I93tc0opKMGHzIlKhSHcV
https://www.facebook.com/PioneerManteo/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_review_changes=0&show_community_rollback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0
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