Wilton Town Hall Theatre — Local services in Wilton

We've lived within walking distance of this great theater for the past 32 years. The friendliness of the owner (Dennis Markevarich) and his staff, the smell of the oiled hardwood floors, the 'real butter' popcorn, the comfortable seats with so much leg room, the red curtain which, when parted, signals the beginning of the movie, - not to mention the great indie, foreign, and other great quality movies shown on the screen (as well as silent films and documentaries) are just some of the reasons to go to the Wilton Town Hall Theatre. Every year at Christmastime, the owner shows "It's a Wonderful Life," the admission price being a food item for the local food pantry - ushering us all into a holiday spirit! These are but a few of the reasons why "if it's not shown at the Wilton Town Hall Theater, we don't see it." ...

Silent Movie Sunday was a tradition that I had by myself for a long time - this theater was always the epitome of romantic- with the vaudeville stage and Jeff on the piano. I took my (now) husband there for our first date. A year and a half later he proposed to me in the screening room at the theater. This is a place that has stood still in time and beckons us to remember that there was once a time that expression was young and dreams were beginning to unfold on small stages all over the country. I am so glad to be a part of the fabric of this time and place. The Wilton Town Hall Theater is a vital piece...

My wife and I adore the Wilton Town Hall Theatre - it is by far our favorite movie house. The ambiance is definitely NOT "megaplex" - simple seating, just two screens, and they often show films you won't see in the big theaters. Our favorites have been the silent films they sometimes show on Sunday, with live musical accompaniment.

The concession stand is small but they offer things hard to find elsewhere. The popcorn is freshly made before each show and they offer real butter for it. The candy selection is old-time classic and my wife loves that they...