The Egyptian Theatre, located in downtown DeKalb, stands as both a historical landmark in the community and host to a variety of entertainment. Jeanine Holcomb shares some of the 94-year-old theatre’s history, it operations and meaning to the community.
Inside The Egyptian Theatre
March 18, 2024
The Egyptian Theatre stage as seen from the second balcony seats. The Egyptian Theatre hosts film and live entertainment events in downtown DeKalb. (Debbie Allen | Northern Star)
About the Contributors
Joseph Howerton, Former Video Editor
Joseph Howerton is a senior communications major and is minoring in digital media production. He has been apart of the Northern Star as a news reporter since October 2022 and is currently the Video section editor.
Between his work at the Star and studies at NIU, Joseph works at the Sycamore Public Library’s circulation desk and runs the library’s D&D youth group.
In his freetime he enjoys watching movies, playing video games, D&D, cosplay and writing.
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