Diana Theatre
Admission $5 adult - $3 children 11 and under
Concession special $5.28 - Large buttered popcorn and XL drink
In the effort to keep our pricing reasonable, we do not accept credit/debit cards.
A little history and background on the Diana.
Tipton's Diana Theatre has been owned by the same family for 85 years. Jim Paikos' father, Nicholas, bought the Diana in 1926. Nicholas was a Greek immigrant coming to America at age 14, but the Diana was named for a Roman Goddess. A naming contest was implemented and a young boy won a $10 gold piece after his suggestion was selected. The Diana has seen four Paikos generations work her counters.
The single-screen Diana is a throwback to gentler and warmer times. Movies are selected with families and Tipton area values in mind. The theatre includes a crying room, thought to be the only one in the state, possibly the nation, for parents of crying children to still watch the movie without bothering their seat mates. Twice a year, Christmas and Easter, the Paikos family gives back to the community by treating the children and families to a free movie.
In a day of ever-rising costs, a movie in Tipton is more than reasonable. $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 2-11 yrs. It's possible to take a family to the Diana complete with popcorn and soft drinks for less than $25. This is a secret well known to surrounding area residents who may travel 30 miles for an evening of entertainment and sometimes, a little nostalgia.
