Opened on October 6, 1921 with four acts of vaudeville and a silent movie, “The Old Nest”, the Lincoln Theatre in Belleville Il, soon became the premier theatre in all of southern Illinois. Today the current owners, Sandy and Dave Schoenborn, the daughter and son-in-law of Richard continue the tradition of the Lincoln.  First run Hollywood films are featured  along with live performances from classic rock & country to artist and local favorites.  There is a party room to use before or after a B-Day party for your children.  Information about what’s playing at the Lincoln Theatre can be found on their website, their mobile app and Facebook.

The Lincoln’s award winning popcorn has grown into a gourmet popcorn shop call Abe’s Gourmet Popcorn located in the corner of the Lincoln Theatre at 101 E Main St, Belleville IL.  Abe’s make a huge variety of flavors and features their own scratch caramel recipe.