In 1998, the Liberty Theater closed its doors after a long and glorious run lasting over 85 years. The closing of the Liberty, formerly known as the Tilford, represented the end of an era—the last motion picture theater in a city, which in 1913, boasted five such theaters.
Thanks to the donation of the property by the City of Murphysboro, along with the generous support of donors and volunteers, the Liberty has come back to life as a home for the theater, motion pictures, the arts and much more! Moreover, its prominent location downtown serves as a visible symbol of Murphysboro's dedication to preserving its architectural treasures.
All shows have a suggested donation of $5, unless otherwise noted below. Popcorn, candy and cold drinks, only $1 each! Come to the Liberty for old time enjoyment!
Saturday, Saturday, April 10th - 2:00 pm matinee. Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971, Directed by Mel Stuart) One of Gene Wilder's finest films. Weird and Wonderful!
Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16, 7 :00 and 9:30 pm. World premiere of "The Scientist", an independent film by writer/director Carbondale native, Zach LeBeau. Starring Bill Sage (Precious, American Psycho), and Adam Lefevre (She's Out of My League). For a trailer of the film, go to http://zachlebeau.com/. Suggested donation $7.
Support the Liberty!
To assist in bringing the theater back to its former glory, Main Street developed the Liberty Theater Fund to help pay for renovations. As a 501(c)(3) corporation, your donation to Murphysboro Main Street is considered a charitable contribution and you can be assured that your contribution will be spent on projects associated with the renovation of the Theater. Contributions can be mailed to Liberty Theater Fund, Murphysboro Main Street, PO Box 1603, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966.