The Camelot Theater Foundation is a nonprofit formed to revitalize and maintain the Camelot Theater as a financially self-sustaining community arts, education, entertainment, and meeting space, enhancing the vitality of downtown Nevada, Iowa
Your ticket and concessions purchases help support the Camelot Foundation Theater’s mission.
Coming Events and Classic Movies
Movie Admission is $5 per person and tickets can be purchased at the door. Concert tickets can be purchased online (click the links on this page) or at the door the day of show. Prices may vary per concert. Doors will open one hour before a movie or concert.
April 25 - Smokey and the Bandit Movie, Showtime 6:30
April 26 - Karaoke, Showtime 7:00 ~ Free event
May 4 - Kentucky Derby Rotary Fundraiser
May 5 - An American Tail (Movie), Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
May 11 - Trivia during Pizza Pie Looza, 2:00 - 5:00
May 18, 19, and 25 - Private Rentals
June 23 - Arsenic and Old Lace (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
June 25 & 26 - Arsenic and Old Lace (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00
July 13 - Joseph Hall’s Elvis Rock-n-Remember Tribute - Showtime 7:00
July 21 - The Land Before Time (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
July 25 - The Land Before Time (Movie) - Showtimes 10:30, 2:00, and 6:00
July 28 - The Man Who Knew Too Much (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
July 30 & 31 - The Man Who Knew Too Much (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00
August 25 - Brigadoon (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
August 27 & 28 - Brigadoon (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
September 15 - Beetlejuice (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
September 21 - Jack Willhite - Rock-n-Roll Comedian - Showtime 7:00
September 22 - Viva Las Vegas (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
September 24 & 25 - Viva Las Vegas (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00
October 20 - Torn Curtain (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
October 22 & 23 - Torn Curtain (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00
October 27 - The Mummy (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
October 29 & 30 - The Mummy (Movie) - Showtimes 6:00
November 10 - The Wizard of Oz (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
November 12 & 13 - The Wizard of Oz (Movie) - Showtimes 6:00
November 17 - Meet Me in St. Louis (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
November 19 & 20 - Meet Me in St. Louis (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00
December 1 - I Heard the Bells (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
December 3 & 4 - I Heard the Bells (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00
December 7 - It’s a Wonderful Life (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
December 8 - Christmas Vacation (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
December 10 & 11 - Christmas Vacation (Movie) - Showtimes 6:00
December 13 - Joseph Hall’s Elvis Christmas Tribute Show
December 15 - Polar Express (Movie) - Showtimes 2:00 & 6:00
Objectives
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Lobby
Expand lobby for event space and Bistro/Wine Bar.
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Auditorium
Add flexible seating in the auditorium area.
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Upstairs Apartments
Renovate both apartments upstairs to add monthly income.
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Façade
Restore the façade to its original historic style.
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Dressing Rooms
Renovate dressing room areas for performers.
Estimated Renovation Timeline & Expenses
The following timeline may fluctuate depending on funding.
Phase 1
Façade and marquee restoration and stabilization; waterproofing the building
This project is supported in part by the
State Historical Society of Iowa,
Historical Resource Development Program.
Phase 2
2nd and 3rd floor window restoration
This project has been funded in part by a grants from
the Story County Community Foundation and the
Iowa Preservation Fund of the
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Phase 3
Winter 2023/Spring 2024, Both apartments completely renovated to maximize monthly income.
Phase 4
2024 Bistro kitchen, restroom, and rooftop additions
Phase 5
Theater lobby full remodel with new seating and new concession/bar area
Total Estimated Project Expenses
$2,000,000