History
Recognitions
- 1 of 2 remaining Egyptian Theatres with original star lights.
- Listed in Top 10 Most Haunted Theatres in Illinois.
- 1978 – Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
- 1987, January 1 - Featured in "Great American Movie Theaters" by David Naylor.
- 1990 - Featured in "The Sphinx and the Lotus: The Egyptian Movement in American Decorative Arts, 1865-1935" by Bernadette M. Sigler and Kevin Stayton.
- 1999, July 13 – 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 “Le Louxor Palais Du Cinéma” by Humbert Jean-Marcel and Pumain Philippe, published for the reopening of the Egyptian themed theatre in Paris, France.
- 2014, December 10 – City of DeKalb declared “Egyptian Theatre Day” in celebration of the 85th anniversary.
- 2019, November 12 – 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.
- 2019, December 10 – City of DeKalb declares “Egyptian Theatre Day” in celebration of the 90th anniversary.
- 2023, April 15 - Featured in “100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die” by Melanie Holmes.
- 2026, July 15 - Named one of America’s Top "9 Most Beautiful Historic Movie Theatres" by Architectural Digest.
- 2026, September 1 - Featured in "America's Hometown Movie Theaters: Please Remain Standing" by Benita VanWinkle.
