Montello Theater

07/18/2026

Our First History Tour Was a Huge Success! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing response to our very first Historic Dodge House & Montello Theater History Tour. Hearing what our guests had to say means the world to us.

Here’s what people are saying:

“The tour was wonderful!”

“Highly recommend this tour. Very interesting, even for someone who didn’t grow up here. Learned a lot and could tell how much preparation they both did. They’re passionate about history and make it interesting. Wish they were my teachers growing up.”

“So enjoyed the first official tour! Loved hearing all the history behind it. Great day!”

“It was the most wonderful experience learning the history of the Dodge House and the Montello Theater. Thank you Kerry and Jen for the opportunity to be part of your inaugural historical tour.”

“We loved the tour! Thank you so much! Love learning about our local history!”

“What a wonderful addition to your hometown!”

If you’ve ever wondered about the stories hidden behind the walls of these historic buildings, this tour is for you.

🏛️ Walk through Frank Dodge’s beautiful Victorian home.

⛏️ Discover the granite quarry that changed his life forever.

🎭 Explore the historic Montello Opera House (now the Montello Theater).

🍿 Finish the experience with a classic Buster Keaton silent film and fresh popcorn—just like moviegoers enjoyed over 100 years ago.

📍 Reserve your spot today before the next tour fills up!

Book your tickets here: https://thedodgehouse.com/history-tours/

We can’t wait to share another unforgettable journey through Montello’s history with you! ✨

07/17/2026

🎬 MOANA is coming to the big screen at the Montello Theater!

📅 Showtimes:
• Tonight – 7 PM
• Tomorrow – 7 PM
• Sunday – 1 PM

🚪 Doors open 1 hour before each showtime.

Don’t miss it — grab the family and come on down! 🌊🥥

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07/17/2026

🎒 Back-to-School Supply Drive at the Montello Theater! 🎬

With the new school year right around the corner, we’re bringing back our annual school supply drive to help support Montello families!

Last year’s drive was a huge success — the school was overwhelmed by the community’s generosity, and it made a real difference for kids who needed extra support heading into the year. With prices continuing to rise, we know every little bit helps, and we’re hoping to make this year even bigger.

Here’s how it works: Starting this weekend, we’ll be collecting school supply donations during our regular movie hours:

• Friday & Saturday at 6 PM
• Sunday at 1 PM

Simply bring any school supplies you’d like to donate — notebooks, backpacks, pencils, folders, anything you think a student could use — and drop them off at the theater. We’ll deliver everything to the Montello School before the start of the school year.

There are so many kids in our community who could use a little extra help, and we’re so grateful for a town that always shows up for its families. Thank you in advance for your generosity — let’s make this year’s drive our best one yet!

📍 Montello Theater

07/16/2026

We Made HISTORY today! We hosted our first combined history tour of the Historic Dodge House AND Montello Theater today- big turnout and already some 5-star reviews! ⭐ See below 👇
⏳We have just listed 2 more tour dates including a Saturday- here- https://thedodgehouse.com/history-tours/

Step back in time at the Historic Dodge House & Montello Theater 🎭 A journey through Frank Dodge's 1893Victorian home, the granite quarry where his life changed forever, and the historic Opera House (now Montello Theater) all ending with a Buster Keaton silent film and popcorn, just like 100+ years ago.
🏛️ Walk the halls Frank Dodge called home
🎬 Stand where vaudeville once lit up the stage
🍿 Relive the silent film era, popcorn included

First come, first served, seats are limited!
📍 Book now before they're gone: https://thedodgehouse.com/history-tours/
Don't just hear about Montello's golden age — walk through it. ✨

07/15/2026

Our first history tour of the Historic Dodge House & Montello Theater (aka Dodge's Opera House) is officially in the books — and WOW, what a day!! 🎉

Kerry brought the history to life, and the questions and ideas from everyone who came were fantastic! We can't wait to do it again!!

If you were one of our 17 guests today, we'd love it if you could take a minute to leave us a review on TripAdvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60106-d34492228-Reviews-Historic_Montello_Dodge_House-Montello_Wisconsin.html

it means a lot and really helps us out! 🙏 ALSO- TWO new tour dates added, including a Saturday. First come- first serve must reserve online- https://thedodgehouse.com/history-tours/

And make sure you're following the Montello Theater here on Facebook so you don't miss what's next!

07/15/2026

Mark your calendars — the Vox String Quartet takes the stage at the Montello Theater on August 20th at 7pm!

Formed in 2015, this talented group of young professionals has been captivating audiences throughout Madison and the surrounding area. By day they work in law, tech, and education — but their real passion is making music together and sharing it with others. Their name says it all: “Vox” is Latin for “voice,” and while each musician brings their own distinct sound, together the four instruments blend into one unified voice.

This candlelit performance promises to be unforgettable — journey through the haunting beauty of fjords and Vikings, then travel forward to the sounds of America’s pop and rock hits, past and present.

🎟️ Tickets on sale soon — stay tuned!
📍 Montello Theater
🗓️ August 20th, 7pm

We’re a family owned and operated theater, and every penny we make stays right here in the theater. To keep our prices low and bring you new and exciting productions, we count on support from our community — so thank you for being part of it.

07/12/2026

You asked, and we listened! This August, we’ll be welcoming a beautiful string quartet to the historic Montello Theater. The exact date and time will be announced soon, but we couldn’t wait to share the exciting news.

Thank you to everyone who voted, after counting it up Option #3—a delightful blend of classical favorites, popular music, and a few surprises that are sure to make for a memorable evening. Every ticket purchased helps support this historic theater, allowing us to keep movie ticket prices family-friendly and continue bringing outstanding live performances to our community.

Seating will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so when tickets are released, be sure to reserve yours right away. We can’t wait to share this special night of music with you!

07/11/2026

A quick update from the Montello Theater! 🎬

Sorry for the projector issues yesterday, everyone — we know it was frustrating. Good news: it’s all fixed now!

Minions is back on the schedule:
📅 Tonight at 7:00 PM
📅 Tomorrow at 1:00 PM

Doors open an hour before showtime, as always.

Thanks for your patience — hope to see you here tonight! 🍿