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A construction crew works on expanding the basement, concession stand and bathrooms of the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., in September 2019. The theater has been under construction since May.

Egyptian Theatre nears 90 year anniversary, construction continues

By Parker Otto | December 1, 2019

A construction crew works on expanding the basement, concession stand and bathrooms of the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., in September 2019. The theater has been under construction since May.

Egyptian Theatre to screen ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

By Parker Otto | November 30, 2019

DeKALB – The holiday film “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be screened at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N Second St. The screening will feature multiple additions that a viewer can’t experience at home Jeanine Holcomb, Marketing...

‘Rocky Horror’ comes to the Egyptian Theatre for its final 2019 show

By Jamie O'Toole | November 22, 2019

DeKALB – The Irrational Masters Live Shadow Cast will be performing their last fall production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 8 p.m. Friday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.The original film, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,”...

Piff the Magic Dragon (left) and dancer Jade Simone prepare for Piff's magic act.

Piff the Magic Dragon entertains Egyptian Theatre with comedy and magic

By Parker Otto | November 17, 2019

Piff the Magic Dragon (left) and dancer Jade Simone prepare for Piff's magic act.

Egyptian Theatre to host final flashlight tour

By Jacob Roushia | November 14, 2019

DeKALB – The next 2019 Flashlight Tour will take place at 8 p.m., Friday at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd Street. It will be the last tour of the 2019 season.The Flashlight Tour “lets you experience the Egyptian Theatre in a way that most don't...

Piff The Magic Dragon to come to DeKalb

By Jacob Roushia | November 11, 2019

DeKALB – Piff The Magic Dragon, a comedic magician who has appeared on “America’s Got Talent” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” will be performing 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre. Piff’s real name is John Van Der Put, and he...

The tribute group Think Floyd USA will perform the songs of Pink Floyd including the entire album "The Wall" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Think Floyd USA to make Egyptian ‘Comfortably Numb’

By Parker Otto | November 6, 2019

The tribute group Think Floyd USA will perform the songs of Pink Floyd including the entire album "The Wall" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Prince tribute band to arrive in DeKalb

By Jamie O'Toole | October 29, 2019

Dean Ford and the Beautiful Ones, a Prince tribute band, will pour purple rain over DeKalb at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St. The band will play the entire Purple Rain album by the late musician Prince, who passed away in...

Folk Legend Arlo Guthrie plays at Egyptian Theatre

By Jacob Roushia | October 20, 2019

DeKALB — Arlo Guthrie performed Wednesday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., for the first time since 1990 as part of his 2019 Alice’s Restaurant Tour. The concert was enjoyable to watch and be a part of.  Throughout the show, the performers...

Guitarist Linsey Buckingham, played by Taylor Locke, brings his unique fingerpicking style to the stage of the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Fleetwood Mac Tribute band rocks DeKalb with landslide performance

By Parker Otto | September 22, 2019

Guitarist Linsey Buckingham, played by Taylor Locke, brings his unique fingerpicking style to the stage of the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.