What a gem in little ole Ottawa county Oklahoma! If you've never been on a tour of the Coleman…read moreTheatre, it's a must see! I can't believe this was my first time. The history is fantastic! It's stunning inside. I hope to come back and see some kind of production in the future. They give excellent tours. Definitely check this out if you're cruising Route 66!

Absolutely Gorgeous!…read more This theater was built in one year by businessman George Coleman Sr. because he wanted vaudville to come to Miami, OK. That's pronounced "My-am-uh" The outside is notable. The inside is palacial. Gifted to the city by the decendant of the original owner, the city thought to knock it down. It was in need of restoration and the city did not have the funds. Local citizens banded together to save this theater from demolition doing repairs themselves, a little at a time as the money trickled in. Boy has that labor of love been worth it! The original 1928 Wurlitzer organ was sold after the advent of modern movies when it was no long necessary for live music to accompany films. During the restoration process a stranger overheard a conversation about locating the origial organ to reinstall it at the theater. This stranger knew who owned that organ! After much fundraising, the original organ is back in it's place. The theater has remained open through the years for vaudville, stars of stage and screen performed here, movies from silent era to today, community theater group performances and they host the local elementary school Christmas concerts. Volunteer docents give tours of the lobby and theater to visitors. There is no fee, but they accept donations toward continued restoration. Definitely worth a visit.

PRO: Only option in this area, good location, good parking, lots of movie options…read more CON: Stupidly expensive, run down, bad A/C, trashy seats, sticky floors, smelly usually broken bathrooms First thing you will notice is the extremely high price for movies. Since there is no other theater in the immediate area prices are substantially higher than what you would pay for an IMAX evening movie and in a larger city. The theatre as a whole is pretty run down - peeling wallpaper, bathroom facilities which are usually out of order, A/C that either doesn't work, leaves you sweating, or stuck with a damp musty odor. The screens in several auditoriums are dirty too. Watched a movie the other day and there was a large stain right off center. Seats are pretty trashy - either the spring that lets you lean back is too lose and you fall backwards or it doesn't lean at all. Floors are VERY sticky and auditoriums rarely seem cleaned after shows.

too many advertisements for random companies and brands. sound system not loud enough, the volume…read moreneeds turned up, the experience is very underwhelming for the ticket prices

The line to get tickets is the same as the concession stand and the girl at the register was very…read moreslow and she looked very depressed. The line was out of the door and we were already inside and it took over 20 minutes to get the tickets. She definitely looked like she hated her job.

Great service especially during Covid. Only downfall is ticket line sometimes. Because it's the…read moresame as food line so get there early so you don't miss part of movie. Popcorn and snack prices are very low compared to bigger chains. Seats are new and nice and it's very clean

This was a quaint theater and it was clean and comfortable. The staff at the counter were kind and…read morehelpful.

My family and I really enjoy attending movies at this theater! It definitely takes you back to a…read moresimpler time and I think it's so fun to experience it as a family! Tickets and food prices are lower than your average theater experience, however, it may not be as big or new as some people like. For me, when the lights go down, it doesn't make a difference! They often have special nights where they show older movies if you are the nostalgic kind! They also are great for kids and always have something suitable playing! Overall, always an enjoyable experience and I look forward going there for years to come!!

Great locally owned family business. They have great pricing and yummy snacks. They have a few…read moreoption of local beef jerky and it's so good. The theater is nicely spaced so you have plenty of room to get comfortable for your show and they offer great movies. A few months ago we also rented it out for my birthday and had an awesome video game showdown on the jumbo screen!!

This is my favorite theatre, my a grandma loved taking my sister and I here when we were growing…read moreup. Lots of great memories. Very good cheap popcorn drinks and candy. Highly recommend.

nice place but very quiet. Surprised they can stay open with so little business coming through…read more The day we were there, we were the only 2 people in the entire movie theater

A group of us went to Bookhouse to celebrate our friend's birthday! Out of all the places I've been…read moreto in Joplin, this restaurant will definitely be one of my favorites. Not only was the food great but I just love the setting of this place. There is a small film area, lots of board games to have a cute board game night and even a backyard with live music!! As for food, I got the truffled grapes and a bahn mi with a side salad. All items were tasty and I felt very healthy after that meal!! The sauces/dressings they use are so tasty and really elevate the sandwich/salad. I wish they added a little more honestly! My only issues with this restaurant are they run out of some sides very quickly. My friends and I went at peak dinner time (5/6pm) and they didn't have a lot of sides left! I was really looking forward to trying the fries but I guess that means I just have to go back again! My other comment is the price. I spent roughly $12 for the sandwich and $6 for the grapes. As good as they were, the portion size for the price was a little bit unequal. I was still hungry after :( However, I do still highly recommend this place and would definitely want to go back (especially when they got a movie play!)

JLT is a wonderful entertainment option in Joplin. Plays and musicals are usually between $10-20…read moreand worth every cent. The acting, costumes, and overall production values are stellar for a small town theatre like this one. I have always enjoyed their productions, but it wasn't until I attended a half dozen small scale productions in other cities that I fully realized how wonderful JLT is! We have a lot of talent here in Joplin and it's nice to have a night out doing something different now and then. Most recently I attended "High Society" in Summer 2010 and it was fantastic. The theatre itself is small and unassuming on the northwest edge of Joplin, but once inside it's clearly a well-run machine and the interior is quite sophisticated if a little spartan.

Greater Tuna was a great production and the actors awesome in their roles, really enjoyed it!!!read more

I wasn't sure what I'd find when attending "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory" at Stained Glass…read moreTheatre. I knew it was essentially a children's production in a converted church, so my expectations were pretty low. I wound up giving this place 4 stars because I was extremely impressed with the overall vibe of the place, the refurbished movie theater seats (very comfy by the way), and the props, lighting, and performances by actors (children and adults). It was great. I was a little surprised by the heavy Christian influence at the very end of the play, but in hindsight I should have seen that coming, and it did not ruin the overall spirit of the evening. All in all, this place really impressed me and I would return!