Will Rogers Theatre

4322 N. Western Avenue,
Oklahoma City, OK 73118

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DavidZornig
DavidZornig on December 3, 2021 at 9:11 pm

1946 photo:

https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1552510/m1/1/?q=will%20rogers%20theatre&fbclid=IwAR1iN0W6IDOA9IrjqKkqZcn2WqWco5fftrE8XNlbUwqnU3bf0W3RhF_D7pg

May 31, 1939 Photo:

https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc1552686/m1/1/?q=will%20rogers%20theatre&fbclid=IwAR2KJ8k5uvKAC-DIZa4VR1aS_HmOmlpWSzvI7Y0ZqMyGXp1FX7_0-bhCqzo

rivest266
rivest266 on August 26, 2018 at 4:47 pm

This opened on September 18th, 1946. Grand opening ad in the photo section.

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on January 31, 2014 at 2:54 am

I haven’t had much luck finding stuff that has gone missing from earlier comments due to linkrot, but at least I found this page from Boxoffice of March 1, 1947, featuring a couple of interior photos of the Will Rogers Theatre at the bottom of the page.

seymourcox
seymourcox on July 17, 2010 at 8:38 pm

This site has fine vintage and modern photos of the Will Rogers Theatre,
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/484

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on March 25, 2010 at 2:18 am

The Will Rogers was part of an article in Boxoffice back in March 1947:
http://tinyurl.com/yd9f7ug

missmelbatoast
missmelbatoast on July 24, 2009 at 6:31 pm

This 1947 photo comes courtesy of LIFE. Though listed as being in Clarmore, it is actually the OKC Will Rogers Theater.
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kpdennis
kpdennis on April 25, 2009 at 8:06 am

Some shots taken in 1995.
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Rodney
Rodney on August 7, 2007 at 10:02 pm

Best vintage photos of the Will Rogers facade, lobby, and auditorium can be seen on Oklahoma Historical Society pages. Type in word “theatre”, then search.
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jchapman1
jchapman1 on July 8, 2007 at 6:42 pm

Sharp pictures of the Will Rogers Theatre can be seen below.
http://www.agilitynut.com/theatres/ok.html

Lauren Durbin
Lauren Durbin on November 6, 2006 at 2:34 pm

Updated:
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Lauren Durbin
Lauren Durbin on October 31, 2006 at 8:14 pm

Here are some recent photos:
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/cinemas/Oklahoma/

Meredith Rhule
Meredith Rhule on October 28, 2004 at 5:04 pm

This was a great place to work. Another really cool place was the Cinema 70 Drive-In. It was the only 70mm drive-in in OKC!

shellie
shellie on August 27, 2004 at 3:07 pm

I tried to send you an email but I had to register first. I wasnt sure if the first one went so her it goes again. :–). I am in desperate need of your help. I am getting married in May 2005 and would like some information on pricing if you rent your facility for this kind of event. Ive checked into several wedding locations and the prices were extrememly high. My fbest friend works across the street from your theatre and told me to check with you. It is for 125-150 people. Hopefully you can give me some information and save me from walking into the courthouse to get married so i wount be in debt. ha. Thank you for your help and have a wonderful Day!