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Rockstar Roadshow brings back that old time rock and roll

By Edwin Kelso | April 7, 2019

The Rockstar Roadshow stopped by to rock out April 5 at the historic Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., to the delight of rock and roll fans of the DeKalb area.The band itself covers major rock band hits, reaching younger audience members who may not...

March 29 will see Scottish rockers The Red Hot Chili Pipers return to The Egyptian Theatre to play a rousing combination of Scottish folk music and rock and roll.

Upcoming Egyptian Theatre Events: March 15-31

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | March 15, 2019

March 29 will see Scottish rockers The Red Hot Chili Pipers return to The Egyptian Theatre to play a rousing combination of Scottish folk music and rock and roll.

Upcoming Egyptian Theatre Events: March 1-15

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | February 28, 2019

Mar. 3: Gaelic StormAfter releasing their latest album, "Go Climb a Tree," in 2017, Gaelic Storm has been touring North America with their Celtic blend of country, bluegrass and rock music. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at The Egyptian Theatre,...

Renovations to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., were postponed two additional weeks following concerns regarding expansion into Palmer Court.  

Egyptian Theatre renovations see postponement to achieve compromise

By Kierra Frazier | February 28, 2019

Renovations to the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., were postponed two additional weeks following concerns regarding expansion into Palmer Court.

 

 

The Egyptian Theatre will host the production of Rise Up O Men on April 14.

Church Basement Ladies return to the Egyptian Theatre

The Egyptian Theatre will host the production of "Rise Up O Men" on April 14.

Egyptian Theatre to host film series pertaining to world issues

By Parker Otto | January 27, 2019

The Egyptian Theatre will once again play host to The Green Lens film series starting 7 p.m. Jan. 31 and continuing on select Thursdays until Feb. 28. The series will show acclaimed documentary features to raise awareness about current issues in the world. The...

Egyptian Theatre unveils Best Director Series for awards season

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 17, 2019

Academy Award nominations are right around the corner, and the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., is celebrating the Oscars with a Best Director film series. The theatre is screening films from past Best Director winners 7 p.m. Tuesdays until Feb. 26,...

Ways to enhance the moviegoing experience

By Parker Otto | January 14, 2019

Going to the movies is a special time. Being in a theater with no cell phone on, no talking and no distractions is the way that films are meant to be viewed. Just a viewer and a film one-on-one. Film is a form of entertainment that stays relevant with...

Egyptian Theatre shows a holiday classic

By Noah Thornburgh | December 13, 2018

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., showed Frank Capra’s 1947 classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,”  2 p.m. Sunday. The theater projected the film’s original 35 millimeter roll, using an authentic carbon arc projector, operated by volunteer...