UP theatre expands to mix household enjoyable and movies

QUINNESEC, Mich. (WLUC) – By subsequent summer time, the Thomas Theatre in Quinnesec shall be 8,500 sq. ft. larger.

Right now, building crews are engaged on an growth to deliver a brand new restaurant and bar, an arcade, and even axe-throwing lanes to the eight-screen theater.

Thomas Theatre Group President Tom Andes says it will likely be the primary of its type in Upper Michigan.

“There are two industries: there’s the cinema industry and there’s the family entertainment industry,” Andes mentioned. “We’re one of the few people that are combining both to have a really unique experience all under one roof at this location.”

Andes says the undertaking’s objective is to deliver one thing new to the group, whereas making the theater extra unbiased, not having to depend on Hollywood blockbusters to make a buck.

“Since Covid-19 and the shutdowns occurred, Hollywood and our businesses are in a different place due to the lack of creative movies coming out for cinemas,” Andes mentioned. “So, really what this is is a move for us to take control of our own future and really dive into the family entertainment sector.”

The restaurant expects to carry nearly 145 seats, with tv leisure and a bar.

Andes says he hopes to herald households from components of Northern Wisconsin and the Western U.P.

“The focus here is on families. People of all ages, people of all aspects, we’re going to have a children’s menu, we’re really focusing on the family,” Andes mentioned. “Family Fun, Family entertainment center, all under one roof, so everybody can enjoy it every single day of the year.”

Construction is slated to finish June fifteenth, 2026.

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