SUBMIT A PIC OF YOUR POOCH

July 26th at the Liberty Theater!

All entrants will be shown on the big screen in a perfect puppy slide show during the intermission of our upcoming double feature screening of “A Mighty Wind” and “Best in Show” on July 26th! The winner will receive a trophy, two free movie tickets, and free popcorn for the rest of the year

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PRESERVING HISTORY

THROUGH ART

The Liberty Theater opened in 1913 as the Tilford Theater but was quickly renamed The Liberty Theater in 1918. The theater's classic art-deco marquee with neon lights was installed in 1938. The Liberty Theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 2012.

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LATEST LIB NEWS

New Merch - Support the Liberty in Style!

We have new merch available! Don't forget we are a not-for-profit organization that runs on your donations, ticket sales, and merch...

Oct 4, 2024

Major Updates at the Lib with help from Revitalize 62966, Wright Building Center, Burke Electric, and Dagner Finishing and Restoration!

We are excited to announce that we are nearing completion of a new round of updates to the theater. Thanks to a generous $10,000 donation...

Oct 4, 2024

Exciting Updates and a Call to Action: The Liberty Theater Needs Your Help!

Dear Murphysboro and Southern Illinois Community, The Historic Liberty Theater has been a cherished landmark in our town for decades, and...

Jun 23, 2024

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The Liberty Theater is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers. Our mission is to preserve the historic character of the theater, provide affordable community entertainment, and create a home for artists in Southern Illinois. We rely on donations, grants, and volunteers like you to keep the theater open and serving our community.

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