Still, california is one of the top 5 drivein movie theater states with 17 open driveins. Drive in movie theaters in texas are rare as hens teeth, but. 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. Will drivein movie theaters open during coronavirus. Theres good reason why people fall in love, get engaged, and bring their. 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.
With most movie theaters nationwide shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, drivein theaters have seen a resurgence in popularity. Only 14 movie theaters were open this past weekend, and of. This map shows all drivein theaters still operating in america. 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. Jul 18, 2011 drive in movie theaters may have been a fad in the 1950s, but they still exist today. You can bring your own food, talk as much as you want, and pay less than you do at a regular movie theater. As of march 12 midday, regal cinemas bella botega 11 in redmond, wash.
Mapping michigans remaining drivein theaters curbed detroit. Drivein theaters allowed to remain open during covid19 battle. 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. Drive in movie theaters are still open for business 46 more. 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.
Today, there are about two dozen driveins still open in ohio, the third. Its a seasonal business to begin with, with many driveins not planning to open until april. A guide to the 9 drivein movie theaters still standing in. Drivein theaters allowed to remain open during covid19. For drivein theaters, an unexpected revival the new. Drivein movie theaters may have been a fad in the 1950s, but they still exist today. We were like, well, a drivein theater is kind of like a selfquarantined movie date. There are another 40 driveins still open in canada and about drivein theaters open in australia. While movie theaters stay closed, drivein theaters reopen as a socially distant venue. Movie theaters are still closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. You can find the drivein theater nearest you below with our drivein search tools. The low amount of ticket sales didnt make installing digital projectors worthwhile for many driveins.
While movie theaters stay closed, drivein theaters. Fourteen movie theaters are still open in the united states. Will drivein movie theaters open during coronavirus shutdown. 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. Drivein movie theaters in almost every state usa today. Only 14 movie theaters were open this past weekend, and. 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. One of the oldest drivein theaters still in operation in the state of georgia, the jesup drivein first opened back in 1948. These movie theaters are open and business is booming cnn.
To the modern generation, drivein theaters may sound like a forgotten relic of kitschy, poodleskirt decades past, but never fear. This interactive map shows you every active drivein in. John vincent, president of the united drivein theater owner. However, by the 1950s, more than fifty drivein theaters were operating in arizona, and most are still running till today. Drivein movie theaters poised for a comeback in the us amid. While some drivein theaters are still closed, caught in the umbrella shutdown. Drivein theaters reopen as a socially distant venue. Today, there are about two dozen driveins still open in ohio, the third most in the country. A drivein theater or drivein cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor. 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. 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. Massachusetts office of travel and tourism fullscreen. With many movie theaters still closed, driveins try to show the way.
Many drivein theaters around the country are still open, as they allow people to practice social distancing while catching a movie. The drivein theater for your big screen movie needs. Unfortunately, almost all of these drivein theaters have since closed down, leaving only three driveins that remain in operation in the state. The drivein theater for your big screen movie needs during. 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. Film still rear window, man peers into camera with a tele lens picture. Drivein movie theaters poised for a comeback in the us. In this 2006 usgs airphoto, the defunct boulevard drivein theater can still be seen in a pieshaped lot. Just before world war ii, 9 of the 15 drivein movie theaters open in the united states.
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. Jul 15, 2018 by the late1950s, movie goers were jumping into their cars and heading to 4,000 drive ins across the u. 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. 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. Glendale drivein movie times showtimes and tickets. With many movie theaters still closed, driveins try to show the way the family drivein in stephens city, va. Gates open 1 one hour prior to the start of the first film. If youre looking for vintage fun, or just want to see a movie outdoors on your way back from a day trip, a drivein movie theater might hit the spot. But the drivein movie theater is not dead and fortunately there are currently about 335 driveins still open in the united states. Drivein movie theaters in washington state cant open yet. The ongoing conversion of film distribution from celluloid to digital is also putting additional pressure on drivein theaters. Drivein movie theaters are still open in arizona az. Mar 19, 2020 drivein theaters allowed to remain open during covid19 battle.
My hometown has had a drive in since i was a child its still open here in greenwood, sc. Amid coronavirus outbreak, drivein theaters unexpectedly. Even in the age of multiplex and imax, these 9 drivein movie theaters will catch your attention. Driveins were the only movie theaters open at weekend box. Within this enclosed area, customers can view films from their cars. 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. Drivein theaters have a special cache all their own. Charlie baker in the lowell sun asking for permission to open for business.
The outdoor movie theater opened with only one large screen in the beginning, but added an additional screen around the year 1970. The wellfleet drivein movie theater in wellfleet has remained open since 1957 and is the last drivein theater on cape cod. Outdoor movie theaters, on the other hand, are ready to go. 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. Mapping michigans remaining drivein theaters curbed. Today, a fraction of that number of drivein theaters remains, with about 330 in. While they were popular back in the 50s and 60s, many have closed over the years.
A drivein theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie. Opened in 1949, the screen was destroyed by a tornado in the mid1950s and then rebuilt. Check out these drivein movie theaters in michigan that are perfect for a date or. 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. Coronavirus closed movie theaters, now driveins are becoming. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Open drivein skyline drivein 31175 old highway 58 barstow, ca 92311 the skyline drivein.
With many movie theaters still closed, driveins try to. 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. Cool, movie theater, movie theater industry, united states, number of people. Indoor theaters are being granted permission to open in some states, but. The best drivein theater options in southern california. Drivein movie theaters have revived in the coronavirus pandemic. May 15, 2020 the best drivein theater options in southern california.
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. There are eight other drivein movie theaters in michigan. 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. 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.
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. Drivein movie theaters in texas are rare as hens teeth, but. According to deadline, 14 theaters in the united states remained open last week with all but one being driveins. Best drivein theaters in the us still open matador. Monroe, mi at a time when drivein movie theaters have become sparse, a new one is planned in monroe. When will drivein movie theaters reopen in massachusetts. Since that time, the number of driveins operating in california has declined by over 90%. 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. Apr 15, 2020 will drivein movie theaters open during coronavirus shutdown. Drivein movie theaters the perfect entertainment venue for the. Drivein cinemas are booming in germany amid covid19. 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.
Today, a fraction of that number of drive in theaters remains, with about 330 in. Why movie theaters are still open and why that likely won. More recently, georgias tiger drivein was permitted to remain open when the rest of the states theaters were closed albeit at a reduced capacity. 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 movie theaters are experiencing a renaissance in germany. Even in the age of multiplex and imax, several driveins still operate here. 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. Drivein movie theaters see resurgence during coronavirus. 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. Driveins reopen in san jose, concord, sacramento, arizona.
If youre choosy about your view, you can even reserve a prime spot for. This list includes active and defunct drive in theaters. Opened in 1947, hiway drivein is michigans oldest remaining drivein movie theater. Philhower was surprised ecstatic, even to see one group entertainment venue still open for business.
Fourteen theaters in the united states remained opened at the weekend box office according to recent reports obtained by deadline, of them were driveins. 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. Apr 07, 2020 fourteen movie theaters are still open in the united states. Drivein movie theaters reopen in san jose, concord, sacramento, arizona. During the warmer months of the year, both residents and visitors alike can still enjoy an outdoor movie experience in oregon. Open drivein skyline drivein 31175 old highway 58 barstow, ca 92311 the skyline drivein is located in barstow, ca right off of interstate 15. Although driveins across the country have fallen victim to urban sprawl and hard times, outdoor movies remain a muchbeloved part of wisconsins summer fun. Apr 03, 2020 for many people, drivein theaters recall warm nights sitting under the stars while watching a bit of hollywood magic. The screen, put up in 1948, backs up to a canopy of trees and an open sky. Drive in movie theaters are a fun way to spend an evening and take us back in time.
For drivein theaters, an unexpected revival the new york times. A drivein theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of. While movie theaters stay closed, drivein theaters reopen as a socially. Drivein movie theaters ready for comeback during coronavirus. These drivein theaters are concentrated within the northern part of oregon. By the late1950s, movie goers were jumping into their cars and heading to 4,000 driveins across the u. May 20, 2019 a guide to the 9 drive in movie theaters still standing in michigan. Posted apr 15, 2020 the midway drivein theater in fulton, n. Most wisconsin movie theaters wont open before june. Best drivein movie theaters in southern california cbs.
On monday, evers announced that driveins could begin operating, with. The basin drive stayed open despite the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately in recent years, many shut down as most people were opting for movies at an indoor theater or watching. With most movie theaters nationwide shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, drive in theaters have seen a resurgence in popularity. Check out these drive in movie theaters in michigan that are perfect for a date or evening delight with friends. Best drivein movie theaters in the pittsburgh area cbs.
These drive in theaters are concentrated within the northern part of oregon. 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. For most people my age, driveins are relegated to the world of danny zuko singing stranded at the drivein in the movie grease. For many people, drivein theaters recall warm nights sitting under the stars while watching a bit of hollywood magic. Drivein movie theaters in florida, retro and affordable visit florida. Apr 23, 2020 many drivein theaters around the country are still open, as they allow people to practice social distancing while catching a movie. This map shows all drivein theaters still operating in. 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. A guide to the 9 drivein movie theaters still standing in michigan. Mar 16, 2020 the ongoing conversion of film distribution from celluloid to digital is also putting additional pressure on drivein theaters. Coronavirus closed movie theaters, now driveins are. Dave andelman, who owns the mendon twin drivein movie theater with his.