Watch classic films with CAPA Summer Movie Series at Ohio Theatre

The CAPA Summer Movie Series is back! The 56th series of classic films and cult favorites will run at the Ohio Theatre, and feature 19 films over 6 weeks.

Don’t miss your chance to see these great films on the big screen in America’s longest running classic film series at the stunning Ohio Theatre.

The 2025 Series runs from July 13 – August 24 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street).

Highlights include 28 films, including a silent film with live musical accompaniment, Fright Nite Friday, and two Saturday mornings of classic cartoons.

Arrive early to enjoy featured organist for the CAPA Summer Movie Series, Clark Wilson as he provides pre-show entertainment at the keys of the Ohio Theatre’s treasured “Mighty Morton” theatre organ 30 minutes prior to each screening.

CAPA Summer Movie Schedule

June

In and Out (1997) – Friday, June 13, 7:30 pm

The Sound of Music (1965) – Saturday, June 14, 7:30 pm & Sunday, June 15, 2 pm

The French Connection (1971) – Wednesday, June 18, 7:30 pm & Thursday, June 19, 7:30 pm

The Blues Brothers (1980) – Friday, June 20, 7:30 pm

Cartoon Capers – Saturday, June 21, 10 am

Hitchcock’s Spellbound (1945) – Saturday, June 21, 7:30 pm & Sunday, June 22, 2 pm

Ordinary People (1980) – Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 pm

Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) – Thursday, June 26, 7:30 pm

Cool Hand Luke (1967) – Friday, June 27, 7:30 pm

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) – Saturday, June 28, 7:30 pm

July

Gone with the Wind (1939) – Friday, July 25, 7:30 pm; Saturday, July 26, 7:30 pm; Sunday, July 27, 2 pm

Hitchcock’s Marnie (1964) – Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 pm & Thursday, July 31, 7:30 pm

August

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – Friday, August 1, 7:30 pm

The Princess Bride (1987) – Saturday, August 2, 7:30 pm & Sunday, August 3, 2 pm

Top Hat (1935) – Wednesday, August 6, 7:30 pm

The Spiral Staircase (1946) – Thursday, August 7, 7:30 pm

Alien (1979) – Friday, August 8, 7:30 pm

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) – Saturday, August 9, 7:30 pm & Sunday, August 10, 2 pm

Dune (1984) – Wednesday, August 13, 7:30 pm

Safety Last! (1923) + Laurel & Hardy short – Thursday, August 14, 7:30 pm & Friday, August 15, 7:30 pm

Cartoon Capers – Saturday, August 16, 10 am

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) – Saturday, August 16, 7:30 pm & Sunday, August 17, 2 pm

After the Thin Man (1936) – Wednesday, August 20, 7:30 pm

Moonstruck (1987) – Thursday, August 21, 7:30 pm

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941) & Horse Feathers (1932) – Friday, August 22, 7:30 pm

Guys and Dolls (1955) – Saturday, August 23, 7:30 pm & Sunday, August 24, 2 pm

CAPA Summer Movie Series Tickets

10 Packs of Summer Movie Series tickets are available for $40 (a savings of $2 per ticketing off day-of-show prices). Purchase 10 Packs through August 3, 2025. Ten Pack tickets are valid for any film in any combination.

Single tickets are $6, and on sale starting June 2. Single tickets may be purchased in advance, OR day-of-show at the CBUSArts Ticket Center beginning one hour prior to show time. Senior citizen tickets are $5. Day-of-show tickets can be purchased with cash OR card!

Ohio Theatre and Palace Theatre Tours

Tours are back for the 2025 Summer Movie Series!

Join CAPA for a behind-the-scenes look at the historic Ohio Theatre with free, one-hour, guided tours complete with a light show and organ demonstration by Clark Wilson on the “Mighty Morton” theatre organ presented by Ice Miller. Reservations are required and space is limited. 

To make a reservation, send an email to sms@capa.com with the number of people in your party and preferred tour date. Tours include stairs. Tours do not go on stage or backstage.

2025 Ohio Theatre Tour Dates:

August 2 at 4 pm
August 9 at 4 pm
August 23 at 4 pm

More details about movies, tours, and more on the website. 

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