Towngate Theatre Dinner & a Movie: "Beetlejuice"

A unique movie theater in Wheeling, Towngate offers screenings of some of America’s most iconic films.

Towngate Theatre presents Beetlejuice
7:30 p.m. Friday, October 22
Pre-screening dinner (6:30 p.m.), movie ticket & popcorn – $25 (Reservation required.) SOLD OUT
Movie only – $8 (No reservation required.)

About the Movie

Director Tim Burton’s weird and wonderful world is brought to life by an all-star cast including Michael Keaton as the ghoulish demon, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis and Wynona Ryder.

The PG-rated comedy-horror film tells the story of recently departed newlyweds, who find themselves seeking the help of an unhinged spirit in their efforts to scare off the family living in their former house. Though he is a talented spook, Beetlejuice proves a bit hard to handle for the new ghosts and the new residents.

Released in 1988, Beetlejuice was a critical and commercial success and established Keaton as a major star. It remains a cult classic and is especially popular around Halloween.

Who can forget that fabulous dining table scene? Day-o, day-ay-ay-o!

It’s even better on the big screen.

So, grab your ghoulfriend or your boo and join us at Towngate for this classic film.

You Can Have Dinner, too! (SOLD OUT)

Moviegoers have the option to have dinner in Towngate’s social room prior to the screening. Park once and enjoy twice the fun!

Dinners will be served promptly at 6:30 p.m. before each film. After dinner, head upstairs for the movie at 7:30 p.m. The cost for dinner is $25 and includes your seat for the movie, all food, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water and a box of popcorn to enjoy during the film. Beer and wine are available for purchase.

The special themed menu for the evening includes: bio-exorcist sirloin with mushrooms; calypso shrimp carbonara; rice pilaf with sandworms; Lydia’s lemon asparagus; roasted Beetlejuice salad with spinach, onions and goat cheese; mixed green salad; bread & honey butter.

You must make reservations for dinner by 5 p.m. Wednesday prior to the screening. You don’t need to make reservations for the film.

Don’t delay. Space is limited.

Why Go To the Movie Theater?

Get off the couch! Stop binge watching by yourself. Hollywood movies are meant to be seen­ with others, in the movie theater, on the BIG screen. The actors are figuratively and literally larger than life! Get together with other movie lovers. Engage in thought-provoking conversation. You will learn more about the art and history of cinema, too.

2021-22 Schedule for Dinner & A Movie at Towngate

“Beetlejuice”
Friday, October 22

“The Karate Kid” (1984)
Friday, November 12

“The Big Lebowski”
Friday, January 14

“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Friday, February 18

“Singin’ in the Rain”
Friday, March 11

Towngate: A unique movie theater in Wheeling.

A church-turned-theater, Towngate is located in Wheeling’s historic Centre Market District and is part of the nonprofit Oglebay Institute. Towngate offers entertainment almost every weekend including theater, improv, live music, children’s theater and more. A variety of acting classes are offered year-round.

As a single screen cinema, Towngate celebrates the significance of the small-town movie house by bringing classic films back to the big screen.

Whether you consider yourself a film buff or you only like movies for the popcorn, our films will entertain and inspire. See you at Towngate!