Towngate Theatre Dinner & A Movie: "On the Waterfront"

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

Towngate Theatre presents “On the Waterfront”
7:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025

Pre-screening dinner (6:30 p.m.), movie ticket & popcorn – $30 (Reservation required.)
Movie only – $8 (No reservation required.)

About the Movie

“On the Waterfront,” released in 1954, focuses on union violence and corruption among longshoremen on the waterfront of New Jersey. The movie, which features one of Marlon Brando’s most memorable performances, was a critical and popular success, winning eight Academy Awards, including that for best picture.

The film is directed by Elia Kazan and the musical score was composed by Leonard Bernstein. It also stars Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, and Eva Marie Saint.

You Can Have Dinner, too!

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 $30 and includes your seat for the movie, all food, coffee, tea, water and a box of popcorn to enjoy during the film. Beer and wine are available for purchase.

The menu for the evening includes Fried Fish or Boneless Baked Chicken (select one), Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Cookies and Cream Cake.

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

Don’t delay. Space is limited.

Register for pre-screening dinner online or call 304-242-7700.

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.

2024-25 Schedule for Dinner & A Movie at Towngate

“The Nightmare Before Christmas”
7:30pm Friday, October 25, 2024

“Frozen”
7:30pm Saturday, December 21, 2024

“Elvis”
7:30pm Friday, January 24, 2025

“Remember the Titans”
7:30pm Friday, February 28, 2025

“On the Waterfront”
7:30pm Friday, April 4, 2025

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!