Time Community Theater
445 N. Main Street,
Oshkosh,
WI
54901
445 N. Main Street,
Oshkosh,
WI
54901
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Previously operated by: Marcus Theatres
Functions: Live Theater, Movies (Classic)
Previous Names: Superba Theatre, Rex Theatre, Time Theatre , Time 1 & 2, Time Cinema
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
920.231.5500
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News About This Theater
- Jul 16, 2014 — Friday Night Fright returns
- Jun 17, 2014 — Time Community Theater celebrates five years
Opened in 1911 as the Superba Theatre, it was soon renamed Rex Theatre on August 3, 1911. The theatre closed in early-June 1939. A few weeks later, the newly renovated Time Theatre opened June 30, 1939. The front of the building was redone, air conditioning was installed, along with new sound equipment. At that time, the theatre was owned by the General Theater Company of Oshkosh, an affiliate with Marcus-Virnoff Company. The first movies shown at the Time Theatre was John Wayne in “Stagecoach” & Glenda Farrell in “Torchy Gets Her Man”. On December 19, 1980 it became a twin screen theatre renamed Time 1 & 2 screening Jane Fonda in “9 to 5” & Chevy Chase in “Seems Like Old Times”. It was last name Time Cinema and closed as a movie theatre on October 27, 1991 with Walt Disney’s animated feature “Fantasia” & Harrison Ford in “Regarding Henry”.
Since 2007, it has operated as the Time Community Theater, and has occasional use as a live theater and screening Classic Movies.
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I like the Name.TIME.
Smoke damage was reported at the TIME on March 3, 1958, originating from a major electrical fire at adjacent stores. Six of Oshkosh’s seven fire companies were needed to save the theatre.
August 3rd, 1911 ad (as Rex) at View link
It’s original name was the SUPERBA Theatre and was still under that name until at least mid-June of 1911, according to local newspapersm and probably a bit later as well.
The Time Theatre was in part-time operation earlier this year, with events on Fridays and Saturdays, including some movies. The last event was held on October 20, and the Calender of Events on the theater’s web site currently shows only board meetings scheduled, but perhaps there will be more events next year.
The web site’s photo gallery has an album of historical photos, including several showing the Rex Theatre. There is also an album showing the renovation work, and three albums with photos from live events that have since been presented in the theater.
August 3rd, 1911 (as Rex) and June 30th, 1939 grand opening ads can be found in the photo section.
December 19th, 1980 grand opening ad as a twin also in the photo section.
Added photo taken recently.
More photos at: Photo Gallery
Closed as a movie theater on October 27, 1991 with Disney’s “Fantasia” in Screen 1 and “Regarding Henry” in Screen 2.
Functions should include, movies, classic. There are movies listed on the website that are scheduled to be shown soon.