Awards & Recognitions

Recognition’s

1 of 7 remaining Egyptian Theatres in the United States.
The only Egyptian Theatre east of the Rocky Mountains.
1 of 2 remaining Egyptian Theatres with original star lights.
Listed in Top 10 Most Haunted Theatres in Illinois.
One of the top 20 largest historic theatres in Illinois (by seats).
1978 – Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
June 1988 – Box Office magazine features the Egyptian Theatre.
September 1991 – American Movie Classics magazine features the Egyptian Theatre.
July 13, 1999 – The League of Historic American Theatres annual conference tours the Egyptian Theatre.
2009 – Recognized by the Illinois legislature in celebration of the 80th anniversary.
2013 – Featured in the book “Le Louxor Palais Du Cinema” published for the re-opening of the Egyptian themed theatre in Paris, France.
December 10, 2014 – City of DeKalb declared “Egyptian Theatre Day” in celebration of 85th anniversary.
November 12, 2019 – State of Illinois House of Representatives 101st General Assembly approves House Resolution No. 596 offered by Representative Jeff Keicher recognizing the 90th anniversary of the Egyptian Theatre.
December 10, 2019 – City of DeKalb declares “Egyptian Theatre Day” in celebration of 90th anniversary.
Named as one of the “100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die”