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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)

Inside The Egyptian Theatre

By Debbie Allen and Joseph Howerton | March 18, 2024

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.

Ashlie Amber will perform her show “Ashlie Amber: I Will Always Love You” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18.

Egyptian Theatre to host Anime Film Festival

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | September 20, 2022

DeKALB – The Egyptian Theatre is hosting an Anime Film Festival on Saturday at 6 p.m. The festival is sponsored by the NIU Division of Academic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion along with the NIU Asian American Resource Center and is free for all who...

Students from Second City perform comedic skits and improvisational sketches featuring key topics, such as politics.

Second City ensures hilarity

By Amy Geldean | February 19, 2018

Students from Second City perform comedic skits and improvisational sketches featuring key topics, such as politics.

Music tribute supports charity

By Sam Malone | September 21, 2017

DeKalb | Students who find themselves walking the line of boredom this weekend can clear their plans for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and head to the Egyptian Theatre to catch “Diamonds for Cash,” a Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash tribute performance dedicated...

Top 4 African-American artists on campus

Top 4 African-American artists on campus

By Darius Parker | February 27, 2017
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