The Catlow Theater

The Catlow Theater, located in the heart of the Village of Barrington, first opened its doors in 1927 and to the delight of its residents and those from neighboring towns, it has been entertaining them ever since. In a time of multiplex theaters offering high prices and small screens, The Catlow is a refreshing step back in time: a historic theater with breathtakingly-beautiful architecture surrounding ONE large screen. An abundance of seats, friendly atmosphere, reasonable concession counter, and plenty of convenient parking await everyone at The Catlow -- all for a grand total of a five-dollar admittance price.

One of a Kind

There are components that set The Catlow apart from other theater venues. Catlow proprietors, Tim O'Connor and Roberta Rapata, also own the adjacent restaurant called Boloney's Sandwich Shop, renowned for generous portions and a homespun ambiance. Not only can a meal be conveniently ordered prior to the start of a movie, but Boloney's staff will actually deliver it directly to a customer's seat in the theater. Another crowd pleaser for patrons is their ability to vote for what movies they would like to see featured. With a quick trip to the website, theater-goers can find a list of new releases along with a description and trailer of each movie.

The Best Part

What's the best part about this one-of-a-kind theater? Maybe it's the feeling that you're stepping back in time, maybe it's the splendor of the historic architecture and interior design, or for many,simply the $5 admission, but the audience at The Catlow really is engaged in the movie, and there may not be a better place to watch a film. If it's a comedy, people really laugh and if it's an intense drama, they are truly captivated. Perhaps the best testament is that the audience often claps enthusiastically at the end of the movie. It's entertainment at its best.