Explore the History of the Rodgers Theatre
Enjoy a unique look into the Rodgers Theatre and join our Capital Campaign, because you can help Rescue the Rodgers!
In 1914 there were three movie theaters downtown, in that same year a man named Walter Rodgers bought those theaters along with a chain of theaters stretching from Arkansas to Illinois. Featuring Rodgers Theatre board member Wally Duncan (narrator), author & historian John Stanard.
Explore the unique style of the architecture of the historic Rodgers Theatre. Featuring Rodgers Theatre board member Wally Duncan (narrator) and Rodgers Theatre board member Ben Traxel.
As an integral part of downtown Poplar Bluff, it seems everyone has a special memory of the Rodgers Theatre. Featuring Rodgers Theatre board member Wally Duncan (narrator), author & historian John Stanard, President - Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce Steve Halter, Rodgers Theatre board member Christy Frazier-Moore and Jackson.
In 1964 the Rodgers Theater family sold it's theater chain to Kerasotes Theaters, but the Rodgers saga continued. Featuring Rodgers Theatre board member Wally Duncan (narrator), Rodgers Theatre board member Ben Traxel.
In 2008 a retired state trooper came up with another idea for the Rodgers Theatre. Featuring Rodgers Theatre board member Wally Duncan (narrator), Rodgers Theatre board member Brent Davis.
With the money raised from the numerous shows and productions the Rodgers Theatre Board has made countless improvements to the theatre over the years. Featuring Rodgers Theatre board member Wally Duncan (narrator) and Rodgers Theatre board member Christy Frazier-Moore and Jackson.
While there have been a number of improvements to the Rodgers, time has taken it's toll. There simply has never been enough money to make badly needed repairs and now this architectural and cultural icon is in need your help.
We would like to see downtown turned around and the Rodgers Theatre is key to this plan. Featuring Rodgers Theatre board member Wally Duncan (narrator), Rodgers Theatre board member Ben Traxel, Downtown Poplar Bluff Inc. Jerrica Fox, author & historian John Stanard, President - Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce Steve Halter, Rodgers Theatre board member Christy Frazier-Moore and Jackson.