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Milton Theatre

The old Milton Theatre has a rich and meaningful history in Sussex County, Delaware. Erected in circa 1910, the two-story building served, at one time or another, as the Town's basketball hall, fire station, social center & community stage. Various retail businesses & restaurants, also thrived there. Its most popular role was as the community's celebrated art deco movie house in the 1930's, featuring silent films, later, "talkies" and eventually live country western music entertainers. The structure itself has survived three major fires, the Great Storm of '62 and many other nor'easters, but decades of neglect nearly spelled its demise until members of the Milton community rallied for its revival.



In 1999, the non-profit 501(c)(3), Milton Development Corporation bought the property and rehabilitated this historic building, to renovate the old Theatre into a multi-use performing arts & cultural center, cinema house and venue for community programming and specials events. It operated successfully for ten years until the building was lost to foreclosure.

Currently the Milton Theatre organization is serving its mission to inspire, entertain and unity our community through high quality performances and presentations, outside of the walls of the theatre building while it strives to regain involvement in operations within the structure. This latest challenge brings opportunities for more accessible theatre for the community and strengthened relationships with other arts and community organizations.

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Events

The Rocky Horror Show: LIVE

  • Milton Theatre
  • October 9–26

Zombie Fest 2025

  • Hudson Fields
  • Presented by Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, October 18

The Funsters: Benefit Dance Party

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, October 29

A Tribute to the Piano Men: Jerry Lee, Elton, Joel and More!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, October 30

ADRENALIZE: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, October 31

Scott Keo: #1 Michael Bublé Tribute Worldwide

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, November 1

Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, November 2

Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis – Matinee

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, November 2

Serafin String Ensemble

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, November 7

Tarkus - Tribute to Emerson, Lake & Palmer

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, November 8

Magnolia Applebottom Drag Show!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, November 14

VIP After-Party for Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! (Add-On)

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, November 20

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, November 20

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, November 21

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, November 21

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, November 22

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, November 22

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, November 23

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Tuesday, November 25

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, November 26

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, November 26

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, November 28

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, November 29

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, November 29

CelloVoci Presents: Night Divine

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, November 30

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, November 30

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, December 4

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, December 5

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, December 6

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, December 6

Festive Frenzy: The Devil’s Brigade Holiday Spectacular (formerly The American Rogues)

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, December 7

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, December 7

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, December 10

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • December 11–13

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

  • Milton Theatre
  • December 13–14

Polar Express Pajama Party! & Film Screening

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, December 14

Cartoon Christmas Trio

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, December 17

A Not-So-Silent Night featuring Mama’s Black Sheep, Regina Sayles & Colleen Clark

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, December 18

A Not-So-Silent Night featuring Mama’s Black Sheep, Regina Sayles & Colleen Clark

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, December 18

Naughty Or Nice: Holiday Drag Show

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, December 19

Blue Grass Nutcracker with Front Porch Orchestra

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, December 20

Sinatra’s Christmas with Tony Sands

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, December 20

Holiday Tea: Interactive Live Show – 2PM

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, December 21

Holiday Tea: Interactive Live Show

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, December 21

Chesapeake Silver Cornet Brass Band Holiday Concert

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, December 21

Milton’s Merry Melodies: A Hometown Holiday Cabaret – MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Monday, December 22

Milton’s Merry Melodies: A Hometown Holiday Cabaret – EVENING

  • Milton Theatre
  • Monday, December 22

Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker Suite by Delmarva Big Band

  • Milton Theatre
  • Tuesday, December 23

Silent Night… Not Tonight! Stand-Up Comedy

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, December 26

The Bell Bottom Blues – The Endorsed Live Clapton Experience

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, December 27

The Bell Bottom Blues - The Endorsed Live Clapton Experience

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, December 27

The Brothers Doobie

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, December 28

CRUSH – New Year’s Eve Celebration

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, December 31

F*ck New Year’s Resolutions: Stand-Up Comedy Show!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, January 2, 2026

ELO Tribute: Atomic Light Orchestra

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, January 3, 2026

ELO Tribute: Atomic Light Orchestra

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, January 3, 2026

Good Stuff: Tribute to Steely Dan / Sting / Stevie Wonder / Gino Vannelli

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, January 4, 2026

The Midnight Rock Show – 70’s FM Rock Radio Hits!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, January 7, 2026

The Weeklings: Tribute to the Beatles

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, January 8, 2026

Kick It Out: A Tribute to Heart

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, January 9, 2026

Philadelphia Freedom: Tribute to Elton John – MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026

Philadelphia Freedom: Tribute to Elton John

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026

Ultimate Diamond Band – Neil Diamond Tribute – MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, January 11, 2026

The Funsters: Benefit Dance Party

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Don Jovi The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Bon Jovi

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026

Super Trans Am: Anthems of the 70’s

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, January 16, 2026

SHOWSTOPPERS: Broadway Cabaret - MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, January 17, 2026

Parrot Beach: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, January 18, 2026

All Revved Up: Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Launch: The Iconic Sounds of Styx, Queen, and Boston

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026

On Bleecker Street: Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, January 23, 2026

Fleetwood Macked – MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, January 24, 2026

Jingo: The Heart & Soul of Santana

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, January 25, 2026

The Ultimate Doors: A Tribute to Jim Morrison & The Doors

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, January 29, 2026

Magnolia Applebottom Drag Show!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, January 30, 2026

Magnolia Applebottom Drag Show!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, January 30, 2026

Delaware Comedy Theatre 20th Anniversary Show!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, January 31, 2026

Dueling Pianos with Flying Ivories

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, February 1, 2026

Dueling Pianos with Flying Ivories

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, February 1, 2026

Singer Songwriter Showcase

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, February 1, 2026

Roses Are Red, Jokes Are Blue: A Pre-Valentines Comedy Special

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, February 6, 2026

To Broadway With Love: A Pre-Valentine’s Live Cabaret Show

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, February 7, 2026

A Chorus Line

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, February 13, 2026

A Chorus Line

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, February 14, 2026

A Chorus Line

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, February 14, 2026

A Chorus Line

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, February 15, 2026

Psychic Medium Deanna Fitzpatrick

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, February 15, 2026

A Chorus Line

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026

A Chorus Line - MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Rhythms & Riffs: Winter Blues & Rock Fest

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Rhythms & Riffs: Winter Blues & Rock Fest

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026

A Chorus Line

  • Milton Theatre
  • February 19–28, 2026

A Chorus Line

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, February 22, 2026

Earth Jam Band

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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Address

Milton Theatre
110 Union Street
Milton, DE 19968

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