The Historic Dixon Theatre
The Historic Dixon Theatre has an interesting past, an exciting present and a promising future.
In 1920, Leonard G. Rorer, then manager of Dixon’s Family Theatre, announced he had purchased the site of the old Opera House in downtown Dixon “for the purpose of erecting the finest show house to be found between Chicago and Des Moines and from Rockford to LaSalle”. The Dixon Opera House had opened in 1876 and was the entertainment center of the area until it was destroyed by fire in early 1920.
Theatre Rental
The Historic Dixon Theatre is Alive and Well!
The seating capacity of the theatre is 1000, with approximately 600 seats on the main floor and 400 seats on the balcony level including the box seats. Some seats have been removed for various reasons leaving the total capacity at 955 seats.
Prices for Theatre Rental are listed below. The Rental Agreement must be filled out and returned to us. A Rental Expense Worksheet is also available to determine rental fees etc.
