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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  • Milton Theatre
  • July 11 – August 2

Quayside @ Nite with Connor Filicko

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, July 17

Quayside @ Nite with Goldstar

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, July 24

Quayside @ Nite with Charlie & the Cooltones

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, July 31

Branden & James with Effie Passero Presents “CelloVoci”

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, August 3

Joe Baione Quintet

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, August 7

Quayside @ Nite with Lower Case Blues

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, August 7

Magnolia Applebottom Drag Show!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, August 8

Hot Takes & Heat Waves: A Stand-Up Comedy Special

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, August 9

Know Return : A Tribute to Kansas & Styx

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, August 10

Quayside @ Nite with Mama’s Black Sheep

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, August 14

High School Musical

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, August 14

High School Musical

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, August 15

High School Musical

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, August 16

Aunt Mary Pat

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, August 17

High School Musical

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, August 17

The Gambler Returns: Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, August 20

Green River: CCR & John Fogerty Tribute

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, August 21

Quayside @ Nite with Christine Havrilla Duo

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, August 21

Speedwagon: The REO Experience

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, August 22

Separate Ways… The Ultimate Tribute to Journey

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, August 23

Best Shot – Pat Benatar Tribute

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, August 24

Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, August 27

Quayside @ Nite with Barrelhouse

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, August 28

The Gathering Gloom – The CURE Tribute

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, August 28

Rat Pack Together Again - MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, August 29

Rat Pack Together Again

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, August 29

Magic of Motown - MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, August 30

Psychic Medium Deanna Fitzpatrick

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, August 31

Ozzmosis – Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Show

  • Milton Theatre
  • Monday, September 1

Close to You: Music of the Carpenters

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, September 4

Who Are You – Tribute to The Who

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, September 5

Beatlemania Now! – MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, September 6

Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago – Matinee

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, September 7

Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, September 7

Jacob Jolliff Band

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, September 10

Quayside @ Nite: Pup Up Opera With OperaDelaware

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, September 11

Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, September 11

Fall-Out Laughing: A September Comedy Special!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, September 12

Lights Out: Tribute To Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – MATINEE

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, September 13

Lights Out: Tribute To Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, September 13

ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, September 14

Amish Outlaws

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, September 17

Quayside @ Nite with Lower Case Blues

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, September 18

Greggie & The Jets – Tribute to Elton John

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, September 18

Magnolia Applebottom Drag Show!

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, September 19

Broadway Divas Cabaret

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, September 20

Princess Tea: Live Interactive Show

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, September 21

Milton Theatre Volunteer Training & Appreciation Night – FREE EVENT

  • Milton Theatre
  • Wednesday, September 24

Miss Richfield 1981 “There’s A Pill For That”

  • Milton Theatre
  • Thursday, September 25

Kategory 5

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, September 26

Smokus Pocus

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, September 27

Andrew Sords: Internationally Acclaimed Violinist

  • Milton Theatre
  • Sunday, September 28

Pumpkin Spice & Punchlines: A Fall Flavored Comedy

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, October 3

Pumpkin Spice & Punchlines: A Fall Flavored Comedy

  • Milton Theatre
  • Friday, October 3

Dueling Pianos with Flying Ivories

  • Milton Theatre
  • Saturday, October 4

The Rocky Horror Show: LIVE

  • Milton Theatre
  • October 9–26

Zombie Fest 2025

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

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Milton Theatre
110 Union Street
Milton, DE 19968

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