Apollo Theater — Local services in Princeton

The Apollo isn't like anyplace else, in a good way. Do allow a little extra time for parking and to perhaps stand in a bit of a line -- they have real people taking tickets and while there's plenty of parking, it's downtown-style. The Apollo is absolutely worth walking a block or two!

When you think about all the places scattered all over that promise the same experience no matter where in the US you are -- the McDonald's, the Walmarts, Starbucks, Applebee's -- you have to admit that we like what is predictable. We're willing to accept mediocrity in food quality and service to avoid bad surprises. Well, that ain't here!

As you approach the Apollo, you already catch the vibe! You're greeted by a glorious, gaudy electric marquee, a well-maintained and unabashedly over-the-top drag queen, straight outta 1948. It has to be a white elephant for the owners, but lawd, she's Fabulous!

Step inside the lobby and it's tempting to say that it's a step back in time, but I don't think that's true. I knew the Apollo way back, and today's version is mucb cleaner, better appointed and safer.

Concession stand prices are thoroughly modern -- yikes! Standard offerings in candy and soda, but the fresh popcorn is great! Some vintage brands of penny candy would be fun and fit right in, btw!

The theaters themselves could use updating and I'm reminded that keeping a small-town theater on it's feet has to be both a high-wire balancing act and a labor of love. Your movie-going experience is not going to be modern -- no easy chairs or stadium seating.

I think the management has it right -- I love going here -- but your experience is not going to be what you'd have at a megaplex. The floors and seats are clean. Sound and picture quality are...

Tucked away in the heart of Princeton, Illinois, a charming theater – the Apollo Theater.

It will give you a journey back in time, priceless today in our fast-paced world.

Now, as a self-proclaimed popcorn connoisseur, and in the spirit of those wine sommeliers (you know, the folks who swirl and sniff wine with an air of sophistication), I must modestly assert that the Apollo Theater's popcorn is, without a doubt, the best in Illinois and Washington State. Of course, I say this with all due humility, but let's be honest - my popcorn palate is rarely wrong. So, keep your expectations in check, but be prepared for a...

So I went to the Apollo today to go watch the suicide squad which is rated R(keep in mind that I’m 16) I bought a ticket legit gave me a ticket and then was asked to go walk around for about 15 mins so I did came back and went to go in but then I was stopped and forced to give back the ticket and they gave my money back after I told them no because I already bought the ticket and wasn’t going to let them take it back but they took it by force and I wasn’t happy with that but I left and the owner wasn’t nice to me at all. Good job jay hope your happy you lost a...