Local student organizes fundraiser to support Kenosha Theatre restoration From the The Bright Side storiesK series SAMANTHA DIETEL May 27, 2026 May 27, 2026 Updated Jun 2, 2026 1 of 4 Jeff Baas, site owner, speaks about the restoration of the Kenosha Theatre's outer foyer. SAMANTHA DIETEL, KENOSHA NEWS A view of the Kenosha Theatre from the balcony shows the site is currently under renovation. SAMANTHA DIETEL, KENOSHA NEWS The restoration of the Kenosha Theatre's lobby area is ongoing. SAMANTHA DIETEL, KENOSHA NEWS Jeff Baas points to a pile of steel that will be used for the third phase of the Kenosha Theatre's restoration on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. SAMANTHA DIETEL,KENOSHA NEWS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAMANTHA DIETEL KENOSHA — In its prime, the historic Kenosha Theatre could seat more than 2,000 people hoping to experience the magic of cinema.kAm}6IE >@?E9[ E96 =@42= 4@>>F?:EJ H:== 92G6 2? @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ 2EE6?5 2 DEF56?E\@C82?:K65 7F?5C2:D6C DFAA@CE:?8 E96 E962EC6’D C6DE@C2E:@?]k^AmkAm~=6 y@9?D@?[ 2 D6?:@C 2E w2C3@CD:56 p4256>J[ 92D @C82?:K65 2 7F?5C2:D6C 42==65 2 “!F3=:4 s@>2:?\p\%9@?” — 2 `b\9@FC >@G:6 >2C2E9@? 762EFC:?8 7:=>D :? E96 AF3=:4 5@>2:? — E92E H:== E2<6 A=246 7C@> `_ 2]>] E@ `` A]>] @? yF?6 `b 2E E96 #2=A9 y] w@F89E@? !6C7@C>2?46 r6?E6C[ h`f dfE9 $E] :? z6?@D92]k^Am kAm%96 6G6?E H:== 92G6 7C66 6?ECJ] !C@4665D 7C@> 4@?46DD:@?D 2?5 >6C492?5:D6 D@=5 2E E96 6G6?E H:== DFAA@CE E96 z6?@D92 %962EC6 #6DE@C2E:@? AC@;64E[ 2 ?@?AC@7:E @C82?:K2E:@? 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