WHO WE ARE

The Milbridge Theatre was an important piece of our town's social fabric for nearly 80 years.  Following the owner’s death and the theatre’s subsequent closure, a group of determined Milbridge residents formed Gateway Milbridge to help with an overall revitalization effort for downtown Milbridge.

The theatre has been a community icon since it was built in 1937.  Area residents relied on the theatre for entertainment and gathering because such opportunities here are few and often a great distance away.  It was one of the few facilities Milbridge had for creating a strong sense of community and belonging for our residents of all ages. Generations of our region's youth spent countless weekends of their lives at this theatre engaging in much-needed social and cultural experiences. The theatre's closure left an economic void in the center of our downtown.