More recently, georgias tiger drivein was permitted to remain open when the rest of the states theaters were closed albeit at a reduced capacity. Aug 04, 2017 if youre looking for vintage fun, or just want to see a movie outdoors on your way back from a day trip, a drive in movie theater might hit the spot. Dave andelman, who owns the mendon twin drivein movie theater with his. In fact, one of wisconsins eight driveins is already open. Arizona had a late and modest beginning in outdoor drivein movie theaters. Even more, phoenix is the place to go for movie lovers as drivein movie theaters are still open in arizona.
Drivein theaters allowed to remain open during covid19. After the first drivein movie theater opened in camden, new jersey in 1933, the concept quickly took off, and driveins began popping up in every corner of the united states over the next several. Apr 23, 2020 many drivein theaters around the country are still open, as they allow people to practice social distancing while catching a movie. Coronavirus closed movie theaters, now driveins are. Gates open 1 one hour prior to the start of the first film.
Jan 08, 2016 popping up across america as the country embraced the car in the wake of the postwar boom, drivein movie theaters became a staple of 50s and 60s culture. As of march 12 midday, regal cinemas bella botega 11 in redmond, wash. Best drivein movie theaters in the pittsburgh area cbs. Twin hiway drivein 5588 steubenville pike mckees rocks, pa 156 412 4944999 pack up the family each friday, saturday and sunday to view toprated films. Driveins were the only movie theaters open at weekend box. Mapping michigans remaining drivein theaters curbed. Drivein movie theaters in florida, retro and affordable visit florida. For drivein theaters, an unexpected revival the new york times. A guide to the 9 drivein movie theaters still standing in michigan.
According to deadline, 14 theaters in the united states remained open last week with all but one being driveins. Drive in movie theaters are still open for business 46 more. If youre choosy about your view, you can even reserve a prime spot for. Fourteen theaters in the united states remained opened at the weekend box office according to recent reports obtained by deadline, of them were driveins. While catching a summer blockbuster is on nearly every warm weather todo list, the open skies, starry summer nights, and the smell of oldschool popcorn make drivein theaters a truly unique experience. Within this enclosed area, customers can view films from their cars. These drive in theaters are concentrated within the northern part of oregon. The basin drive stayed open despite the coronavirus pandemic. Mar 19, 2020 drivein theaters allowed to remain open during covid19 battle.
Even in the age of multiplex and imax, these 9 drivein movie theaters will catch your attention. Drivein movie theaters are still open in arizona az. This past weekend, these 14 theaters across the country were still open and quite operational, bringing in what little money the box office has seen in recent days. Today, a fraction of that number of drive in theaters remains, with about 330 in. Drivein theaters reopen as a socially distant venue. Monroe, mi at a time when drivein movie theaters have become sparse, a new one is planned in monroe. The best drivein theater options in southern california. A drivein theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of. Apr 07, 2020 fourteen movie theaters are still open in the united states. The drivein theater for your big screen movie needs. To the modern generation, drivein theaters may sound like a forgotten relic of kitschy, poodleskirt decades past, but never fear. You can bring your own food, talk as much as you want, and pay less than you do at a regular movie theater. Posted apr 15, 2020 the midway drivein theater in fulton, n. However, by the 1950s, more than fifty drivein theaters were operating in arizona, and most are still running till today.
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the movie theater industry with over 40,000 screens closed in the us alone but a small group of drivein. The low amount of ticket sales didnt make installing digital projectors worthwhile for many driveins. With many movie theaters still closed, driveins try to. With most movie theaters nationwide shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, drive in theaters have seen a resurgence in popularity. There are only about 330 drivein theaters left throughout the us, and the ones that are still standing have kept their businesses running the same. Glendale drivein movie times showtimes and tickets. Check out these drive in movie theaters in michigan that are perfect for a date or evening delight with friends. Mar 16, 2020 the ongoing conversion of film distribution from celluloid to digital is also putting additional pressure on drivein theaters. With many movie theaters still closed, driveins try to show the way.
A guide to the 9 drivein movie theaters still standing in. John vincent, president of the united drivein theater owner. A drivein theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie. The drivein is family owned and operated, as most of the theaters still in business seem to be, and it would make for a fun night out for people in the houston area. We were like, well, a drivein theater is kind of like a selfquarantined movie date. For most people my age, drive ins are relegated to the world of danny zuko singing stranded at the drive in in the movie grease. These drivein theaters are concentrated within the northern part of oregon. Although driveins across the country have fallen victim to urban sprawl and hard times, outdoor movies remain a muchbeloved part of wisconsins summer fun. May 15, 2020 the best drivein theater options in southern california. Amid coronavirus outbreak, drivein theaters unexpectedly. Mapping michigans remaining drivein theaters curbed detroit. Jan 20, 2016 after the first drive in movie theater opened in camden, new jersey in 1933, the concept quickly took off, and drive ins began popping up in every corner of the united states over the next several. Charlie baker in the lowell sun asking for permission to open for business. Massachusetts office of travel and tourism fullscreen.
Outdoor theater schedules vary widely, so make sure you check for season opening and closing dates at each theater, along with weather reports since rain may affect if it is open or not. This map shows all drivein theaters still operating in america. The outdoor movie theater opened with only one large screen in the beginning, but added an additional screen around the year 1970. By the late1950s, movie goers were jumping into their cars and heading to 4,000 driveins across the u. Will drivein movie theaters open during coronavirus.
Most wisconsin movie theaters wont open before june. A handful of drivein movie theatres in florida still light up their big screens and a desire to step back in time isnt the only draw. May 02, 2020 an article at deadline from early april notes that the vast majority of theaters still open as the nation entered a state of quarantine were driveins. During the warmer months of the year, both residents and visitors alike can still enjoy an outdoor movie experience in oregon. Check out these drivein movie theaters in michigan that are perfect for a date or. Drivein movie theaters poised for a comeback in the us amid. Jul 21, 2014 the drive in is family owned and operated, as most of the theaters still in business seem to be, and it would make for a fun night out for people in the houston area.
The ongoing conversion of film distribution from celluloid to digital is also putting additional pressure on drivein theaters. Drive in movie theaters are a fun way to spend an evening and take us back in time. Many drivein theaters around the country are still open, as they allow people to practice social distancing while catching a movie. My hometown has had a drive in since i was a child its still open here in greenwood, sc.
Driveins reopen in san jose, concord, sacramento, arizona. Apr 07, 2020 this past weekend, these 14 theaters across the country were still open and quite operational, bringing in what little money the box office has seen in recent days. Even in the age of multiplex and imax, several driveins still operate here. Drivein movie theaters ready for comeback during coronavirus. May 20, 2019 a guide to the 9 drive in movie theaters still standing in michigan. May 02, 2019 open on weekends from april to october, the skyview drivein in southern illinois dates all the way back to the golden age of drivein movie theaters and has a website straight out of the 90s to prove its commitment to vintage. Philhower was surprised ecstatic, even to see one group entertainment venue still open for business. Apr 20, 2020 the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the movie theater industry with over 40,000 screens closed in the us alone but a small group of drivein theaters still remain in business, and they may. Drivein theaters have a special cache all their own. Once a dying piece of americana, driveins have become a safe haven for people to get out of their homes for an evening, while still adhering.
You can find the drivein theater nearest you below with our drivein search tools. Dec, 2019 unfortunately, almost all of these drive in theaters have since closed down, leaving only three drive ins that remain in operation in the state. Still, california is one of the top 5 drivein movie theater states with 17 open driveins. With most movie theaters nationwide shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, drivein theaters have seen a resurgence in popularity. Unfortunately, almost all of these drivein theaters have since closed down, leaving only three driveins that remain in operation in the state. Drivein movie theaters in almost every state usa today. Drivein movie theaters reopen in san jose, concord, sacramento, arizona. Since that time, the number of driveins operating in california has declined by over 90%. May 09, 2019 there are only about 330 drivein theaters left throughout the us, and the ones that are still standing have kept their businesses running the same since they first opened except for replacing. Drivein movie theaters in texas are rare as hens teeth, but. With many movie theaters still closed, driveins try to show the way the family drivein in stephens city, va. In this 2006 usgs airphoto, the defunct boulevard drivein theater can still be seen in a pieshaped lot. There are another 40 driveins still open in canada and about drivein theaters open in australia. Drivein cinemas are booming in germany amid covid19.
Movie theaters are still closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Mar 27, 2020 one of the oldest drive in theaters still in operation in the state of georgia, the jesup drive in first opened back in 1948. Today, there are about two dozen driveins still open in ohio, the third. While movie theaters stay closed, drivein theaters. Cool, movie theater, movie theater industry, united states, number of people. Jul 18, 2011 drive in movie theaters may have been a fad in the 1950s, but they still exist today.
While movie theaters stay closed, drivein theaters reopen as a socially distant venue. A drivein theater or drivein cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor. Drivein movie theaters have revived in the coronavirus pandemic. Drivein movie theaters are experiencing a renaissance in germany. Will drivein movie theaters open during coronavirus shutdown.
Just before world war ii, 9 of the 15 drivein movie theaters open in the united states. The screen, put up in 1948, backs up to a canopy of trees and an open sky. Today, a fraction of that number of drivein theaters remains, with about 330 in. Coronavirus closed movie theaters, now driveins are becoming. Outdoor movie theaters, on the other hand, are ready to go.
Apr 15, 2020 will drivein movie theaters open during coronavirus shutdown. These movie theaters are open and business is booming cnn. Film still rear window, man peers into camera with a tele lens picture. Theres good reason why people fall in love, get engaged, and bring their. Drivein movie theaters the perfect entertainment venue for the. For drivein theaters, an unexpected revival the new. Best drivein theaters in the us still open matador. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Drivein movie theaters poised for a comeback in the us. In fact, idaho has one of the largest concentrations of these vintage cinema treasures. When will drivein movie theaters reopen in massachusetts. Today, there are about two dozen driveins still open in ohio, the third most in the country. Open drivein skyline drivein 31175 old highway 58 barstow, ca 92311 the skyline drivein.
Its a seasonal business to begin with, with many driveins not planning to open until april. An article at deadline from early april notes that the vast majority of theaters still open as the nation entered a state of quarantine were driveins. While some drivein theaters are still closed, caught in the umbrella shutdown. On monday, evers announced that driveins could begin operating, with. But the drivein movie theater is not dead and fortunately there are currently about 335 driveins still open in the united states. Best drivein movie theaters in southern california cbs. While they were popular back in the 50s and 60s, many have closed over the years.
Drivein theaters allowed to remain open during covid19 battle. Drive in movie theaters in texas are rare as hens teeth, but. In tulsa, for example, the admiral twin drivein wont be open this weekend unless it can get an exemption from a new citywide order that all movie theaters close, owner blake smith said. Only 14 movie theaters were open this past weekend, and. Popping up across america as the country embraced the car in the wake of the postwar boom, drivein movie theaters became a staple of 50s and 60s culture.
Fourteen movie theaters are still open in the united states. There are eight other drivein movie theaters in michigan. Drivein movie theaters may have been a fad in the 1950s, but they still exist today. Open drivein skyline drivein 31175 old highway 58 barstow, ca 92311 the skyline drivein is located in barstow, ca right off of interstate 15. Only 14 movie theaters were open this past weekend, and of. Opened in 1947, hiway drivein is michigans oldest remaining drivein movie theater. Open on weekends from april to october, the skyview drivein in southern illinois dates all the way back to the golden age of drivein movie theaters and has a website straight out of the 90s to prove its commitment to vintage. The drivein theater for your big screen movie needs during. This map shows all drivein theaters still operating in.
The wellfleet drivein movie theater in wellfleet has remained open since 1957 and is the last drivein theater on cape cod. Jul 15, 2018 by the late1950s, movie goers were jumping into their cars and heading to 4,000 drive ins across the u. One of the oldest drivein theaters still in operation in the state of georgia, the jesup drivein first opened back in 1948. Drivein movie theaters see resurgence during coronavirus. This interactive map shows you every active drivein in. Mar 18, 2020 in tulsa, for example, the admiral twin drivein wont be open this weekend unless it can get an exemption from a new citywide order that all movie theaters close, owner blake smith said. Indoor theaters are being granted permission to open in some states, but. Drivein movie theaters in washington state cant open yet. Opened in 1949, the screen was destroyed by a tornado in the mid1950s and then rebuilt. For most people my age, driveins are relegated to the world of danny zuko singing stranded at the drivein in the movie grease.
This list includes active and defunct drive in theaters. Why movie theaters are still open and why that likely won. Apr 03, 2020 for many people, drivein theaters recall warm nights sitting under the stars while watching a bit of hollywood magic. A drive in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles.