Story Theater

Story Theater Built in 1913, the Story Theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Todd Thorson has operated the historic Story Theater Grand Opera House since December of 1983, taking over the theater operations from Dick and Virgil Peterson. The Petersons came to Story City, along with their parents in 1946, and ran the theater for 37 years. Thorson is now in his 41st year operating the theater business, to go along with the 111 year anniversary of the historic opera house. Th

e Story Theater has the distinction of being one of the oldest continually running theaters in Iowa as well as the country, having never closed its doors in its 111 years of existence. The Story Theater is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The historic Story Theater in Story City IA will be closed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 5, 6, 7. The Story Theater ...
06/02/2026

The historic Story Theater in Story City IA will be closed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 5, 6, 7. The Story Theater will re-open Friday, June 12, with the comedy hit The Breadwinner.

In addition, you can always look up what's playing each weekend at showtimes.com, bigscreen.com, the IMDb app or search for us on Google under Story Theater Grand Opera House.

Also, be sure to like us on Facebook at Story Theater, follow us on Twitter and/or sign up for our patron email list in the inner lobby or by sending an email to: [email protected].

AND REMEMBER, the Story Theater is always available to rent for private showings, birthday parties, weddings and get-togethers. Don't forget to purchase your movie gift passes as well.

For more info. call 515/733-4551

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The M...
05/31/2026

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The Mandalorian and Grogu concludes at the historic Story Theater in Story City on Sunday, May 31.

Showtimes are Sunday at 1:30 and 4:15 p.m. (No Sunday night show.)

Admission is only $5 (cash or check only, no credit cards) and the film is rated PG-13. For more info call 515/733-4551.

In addition, you can look up what's playing each weekend at showtimes.com, bigscreen.com, the IMDb app or search for us on Google under Story Theater Grand Opera House.

Also, be sure to like us on Facebook at Story Theater, follow us on Twitter and/or sign up for our patron email list in the inner lobby or by sending an email to: [email protected].

AND REMEMBER, the Story Theater is always available to rent for private showings, birthday parties, weddings and get-togethers. Don't forget to purchase your movie gift passes as well.

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The M...
05/31/2026

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The Mandalorian and Grogu concludes at the historic Story Theater in Story City on Sunday, May 31.

Showtimes are Sunday at 1:30 and 4:15 p.m. (No Sunday night show.)

Admission is only $5 (cash or check only, no credit cards) and the film is rated PG-13. For more info call 515/733-4551.

In addition, you can look up what's playing each weekend at showtimes.com, bigscreen.com, the IMDb app or search for us on Google under Story Theater Grand Opera House.

Also, be sure to like us on Facebook at Story Theater, follow us on Twitter and/or sign up for our patron email list in the inner lobby or by sending an email to: [email protected].

AND REMEMBER, the Story Theater is always available to rent for private showings, birthday parties, weddings and get-togethers. Don't forget to purchase your movie gift passes as well.

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The M...
05/30/2026

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The Mandalorian and Grogu continues at the historic Story Theater in Story City IA on Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31.

Showtimes are Saturday at 7 p.m., with special matinees on Sunday at 1:30 and 4:15 p.m. (No Sunday night show.)

Admission is only $5 (cash or check only, no credit cards) and the film is rated PG-13. For more info call 515/733-4551.

In addition, you can look up what's playing each weekend at showtimes.com, bigscreen.com, the IMDb app or search for us on Google under Story Theater Grand Opera House.

Also, be sure to like us on Facebook at Story Theater, follow us on Twitter and/or sign up for our patron email list in the inner lobby or by sending an email to: [email protected].

AND REMEMBER, the Story Theater is always available to rent for private showings, birthday parties, weddings and get-togethers. Don't forget to purchase your movie gift passes as well.

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The M...
05/30/2026

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The Mandalorian and Grogu continues at the historic Story Theater in Story City IA on Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31.

Showtimes are Saturday at 7 p.m., with special matinees on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 and 4:15 p.m. (No Sunday night show.)

Admission is only $5 (cash or check only, no credit cards) and the film is rated PG-13. For more info call 515/733-4551.

In addition, you can look up what's playing each weekend at showtimes.com, bigscreen.com, the IMDb app or search for us on Google under Story Theater Grand Opera House.

Also, be sure to like us on Facebook at Story Theater, follow us on Twitter and/or sign up for our patron email list in the inner lobby or by sending an email to: [email protected].

AND REMEMBER, the Story Theater is always available to rent for private showings, birthday parties, weddings and get-togethers. Don't forget to purchase your movie gift passes as well.

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The M...
05/29/2026

Disney's successful Mandalorian streaming series gets the big screen treatment, as the Star Wars franchise feature The Mandalorian and Grogu will be held over at the historic Story Theater in Story City IA on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 29, 30, 31.

Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., with special matinees on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 and 4:15 p.m. (No Sunday night show.)

Admission is only $5 (cash or check only, no credit cards) and the film is rated PG-13. For more info call 515/733-4551.

In addition, you can look up what's playing each weekend at showtimes.com, bigscreen.com, the IMDb app or search for us on Google under Story Theater Grand Opera House.

Also, be sure to like us on Facebook at Story Theater, follow us on Twitter and/or sign up for our patron email list in the inner lobby or by sending an email to: [email protected].

AND REMEMBER, the Story Theater is always available to rent for private showings, birthday parties, weddings and get-togethers. Don't forget to purchase your movie gift passes as well.

Address

512 Broad Street
Story City, IA
50248

Opening Hours

Friday 6:30pm - 9pm
Saturday 6:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+15157334551

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