Coleman Theater

You’ll find me at the Coleman every time Dennis James comes to town with his silent movies and sheet music, which is about three times a year. James plays the musical accompaniment for the films on the original «Mighty Wurlitzer» pipe organ, creating a fun back-​in-​time experience. The theater itself is a stunning jewel and worth a visit just to see it. Call ahead for tour times. The Coleman is an Oklahoma treasure.

Attended a wedding here and it was SO AMAZING. the building was so beautiful. Then the guy that was helping was SO GREAT. I loved every second there.

The Coleman, and it’s gorgeous Wurlitzer organ, is just masterful. Larry Irwin gave us great tours a few years back. Not sure if he’s still around there, but if he is, ask about the Mystery Tours.
The Coleman has a rich history and many interesting stories!

Beautiful theater in downtown Miami, Oklahoma. We went to a screening of «The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari» with an electronic cello performer providing the score, and it was just the sort of offbeat and fun entertainment you don’t really expect on Route 66. I will definitely make a point of returning to Coleman Theater though as it’s beautifully maintained and comfortable. Although we did not come early in the day for a tour of the premises, we were lucky enough to get an impromptu mini tour prior to the movie and loved seeing the upstairs and lovely restored ballroom. Lots of interesting history here and a great vibe from all of the staff/​docents we encountered. I highly recommend this venue!

This is definitely a must see! I visited this morning, received a tour of the theatre, and had a wonderful and informative tour guide. This a a beautiful building along with interesting history. They have done a remarkable job restoring this. They continue to have events here of various sorts. I’m looking forward to seeing a silent movie, accompanied with a cellist, this weekend. If you’re in the area, you really should plan a visit. You won’t be disappointed.

It’s an old story, this time with a happy ending. Some tycoon back in eastern Oklahoma’s heyday of lead and zinc mining loved theater enough to put up a palace right on Route 66. He hired the Boller Brothers, builders of great Midwestern venues. It’s still called The Coleman Theatre Beautiful, and rightly so. It almost went down but didn’t, thanks to local grit and elbow grease. Now we are welcome to tour for free, with docents as lovely as the balustrades.