Share in the Holiday Traditions at the Wilmette Theatre

The North Shore is rich with history and family events for all ages. If you have never visited the Wilmette Theatre in the Village of Wilmette, you can bring the entire family to share in the nostalgia and holiday traditions this weekend

Friday December 16^th at 7pm - The Wilmette Theatre is showing the original 1946 version of It’s A Wonderful Life. Bring the entire family to see this holiday classic, have some hot cocoa and even have your picture taken with Santa Claus. You can Buy Tickets for $10 to partake in this Wilmette tradition.

Saturday December 17^th at 10am & Noon – ATC Repertory Company presents the live performance of It’s Christmas Charlie Brown! The Musical! Kids are sure to enjoy this musical as Charlie Brown tries to find the true meaning of Christmas. You can buy tickets for $12 each, grab some lunch at one of Wilmette’s great restaurants and make it a family day your kids won’t soon forget.

The Village of Wilmette originally built the Wilmette Theatre in 1913 for $52,000. The owners knew early on that the young audience is the most important customer, and in 1914, Friday night became “Children’s Night at the Wilmette”.

The Willmette Theatre has a rich history with many owners including being acquired by Encyclopedia Britannica Films (EBF) in 1950. EBF is the largest maker of educational films in the world – many filmed right here in Wilmette.

Finally in May 2006, after being threatened to be turned into a furniture store, former Broadway actor and talent agent, Sam Samuelson of Evanston and actress/acting teacher, Carole Dibo of Wilmette buy the historic Wilmette Theatre, thus preserving a part of Wilmette’s rich history. On June 24, 2006, the Wilmette Theatre reopened its doors with the interior repainted, the original crown molding restored, new sound fold curtains and all the old nostalgia that this theatre has seen throughout the years.

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