Diana Theatre

History

A little history and background on the Diana. Tipton's Diana Theatre has been owned by the same family for 85 years. Jim Paikos' father, Nicholas, bought the Diana in 1926. Nicholas was a Greek immigrant coming to America at age 14, but the Diana was named for a Roman Goddess. A naming contest was implemented and a young boy won a $10 gold piece after his suggestion was selected. The Diana has seen four Paikos generations work her counters. The single-screen Diana is a throwback to gentler and warmer times. Movies are selected with families and Tipton area values in mind. The theatre includes a crying room, thought to be the only one in the state, possibly the nation, for parents of crying children to still watch the movie without bothering their seat mates. Twice a year, Christmas and Easter, the Paikos family gives back to the community by treating the children and families to a free movie. In a day of ever-rising costs, a movie in Tipton is more than reasonable. $5.00 for adults a

Specialties

Locally owned/operated family theatre. Low-priced, high value for your entertainment dollar.