An article entitled, "Lower ticket prices among changes at downtown theater" was posted at LivingstonDaily.com on October 6, 2011. You can read the article here.

The Howell Theater in historic downtown Howell is preparing for a grand re-opening on October 7, 2011. A new management company will be taking over operations beginning in September.

The theater will be closed during the month of September while the new management team, led by Holly Gerdom of The Lyon Theatre in South Lyon, completes its testing and general maintenance of all projection equipment and sound, initiates a full cleaning and reorganization of the theater inner-workings, as well as organizing a thrilling fall schedule of movies for all ages and interests to enjoy. “We are very excited about becoming involved in the Howell Community. The Howell is a wonderful movie theater and a key part of the downtown retail and shopping district,” says Gerdom. “We are looking forward to a great autumn and holiday schedule of films, including The Muppets, Happy Feet 2, and the latest Sherlock Holmes [coming in December].”

Gerdom has been an integral part in the revival of The Lyon since its renovation and reopening in 2009. A member of the South Lyon DDA and Co-Chairperson of the Pumpkinfest Committee, she has worked very closely with the municipality and business owners in South Lyon to help create a more vibrant downtown, and is eager to immerse herself in the Howell community. During the upcoming school year, The Howell is actively looking to book PTO Fundraiser events with the local schools; Gerdom suggests contacting her through the webpage, www.thehowelltheater.com. “I look forward to meeting our customers and regulars, as well as other business owners in town. We hope that we can continue the success of the Howell Theater and offer a great product to the community. Everyone loves popcorn and a good movie.”

The Howell Theater was originally constructed in 1927 and has undergone several renovations, most recently in the mid-2000’s and has state-of-the-art digital sound, comfortable seating and our favorite, a full concession stand with fresh, hot popcorn.