This is a piece of Terre Haute History. Although it can not outshine the newer theaters... it is fun to see what the ceilings look like and imagine it back in its glory days.
This old gem is reminiscent of days gone by when a big screen and large auditorium made the admission price worth while to catch a movie before waiting on the TV or video release. Very different experience than the multiplex offerings. Would make a great dinner theater - hoping that it can be restored to it's former glory.
It is a historical theater and is so cool. I wish they would open it up more to the public...doesn't seem to be open much anymore.
We just spent an evening of great fun watching Gone with the Wind to celebrate its 75th anniversary year on the big screen of The Indiana! It was a spectacular evening with great food, a full bar and a house full of people who have never seen this American Film Institute Top 100 movie at the theater. Owner Rob Lundstrom's plan is to have dinner and movie nights each month--showing an old classic. Brilliant! A must-see for those looking for something different on a Friday night.
As a 6'1" growing college student, I must say this was the must uncomfortable theatre I had ever gone to. I went there for a date, and it was an amazing date location, She had fun at least, but holy cow I wanted to kill myself watching that movie. It was like I was crammed in the small backseats of a regular size truck. The seats were tiny. The whole experience was vastly overshadowed by my extreme discomfort. I will never go back, I'd rather get a series of rabies shots than sit through a movie there again. Giving it two bubble instead of one just on the shear fact that my date had an amazing time. It is definitely a small persons theater...
I grew up going to the Indiana Theatre, & especially for scary movies, campy events (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) & even Russian ballet (The Nutcracker), it cannot be beat! There literally is not a bad seat in the house, due to the wonderful design---it is a trip back into the days when theatres were truly grand & glorious :)
This is a great place to visit in Terre Haute. It will take you back to the old opra days and you just can feel the building come to life. There is so much beautiful art work to see in this downtown building! This is a must see!
Indiana Theatre has always been a very beautiful place. Growing up I use to go to the movies there. It is a must see. We just went to see Chonda Pieace a christian comedian 11/24/13.
This place is incredible, If you don't have an event planned there get yourself invited to one that is or move yours. Better than I every remember it. If you have memories from the past or just want to see fantastic venue that has been around for almost 100 years, you have to go. From Laurel and Hardy and vaudeville acts right on thruough to the movies of the day, this has been THE spot in Terre Haute for entertainment. Its recent renovation is fantastic. Gently preserving the fine artwork and detail while cleverly bringing this place back to todays needs. Simply AWESOME
Terre Haute was the saddest place we have ever been too. Business area by the mall was busy with several fast food options available with quick and friendly service. Down town area seems to have had a recent makeover, but most businesses there were closed on Sunday. Housing all around there was sad and run down, looks like a town about to die.