Five Star Movie Theater Experience - Warren Theater

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My husband and I pretty much stopped going to movie theaters a number of years ago. We just couldn’t justify the cost. Also, with the availability of so many films available to us via Netflix and the library, I just felt more comfortable seeing movies at home. I did want to make an exception to see the new Star Wars movie in a theater though, and because going to the movies is such a rare thing for us, I wanted to go all out. We went to the Warren Theater in Broken Arrow, OK, and it was just an amazing experience. First off, the building itself is absolutely beautiful. 1920’s art deco everywhere, absolutely stunning. But the service inside is even more extraordinary than the building itself. Every staff member we met was enthusiastic and friendly, bending over backwards to make this a great experience. We splurged on reserved balcony seats in the 21+ only area, and that was a real treat. The chairs were gigantic with individual seat and back warmers built in, so the temperature was always comfortable. The seats also had little swing tables with attendant call buttons and a full dining menu, so you could place your popcorn or meal right there. No more balancing on your lap. I had heard from others that the theater also offers an amazing bonus for parents of small children - a ‘cry room’! How great is this? If a parent is taking a child to the movies and needs to remove them from the theater for a moment, they can go into a private room at the back of the theater with its own sound system. But it gets even better. They also offer “Sensory Sensitive Shows”. While these are provided for families of children with autism and similar disabilities, anyone is welcome. These showtimes have a softer volume and brighter house lights, and singing, dancing, talking are all allowed. When I read this, I thought that was an incredible inclusive service to offer. However now that all our children are grown, the ability to see a film in an adults only balcony was what drew me. You order your tickets for these online, and select reserved seats. No more hunting for a seat once you get to the theater! It was luxurious and quiet up there, and I had what I can honestly say is the best movie experience ever. You can see some pictures of this beautiful theater at their website below. I still will watch most films at home, but the next time a movie comes out that makes me think, “I just HAVE to see this on the big screen” -- I won’t hesitate for a moment to splurge on a ticket here. Now that I know about it, I may not have to splurge too much… they do offer incredible $5.00 Wednesday matinee pricing in the regular reserve stadium seating. Do you have any luxury movie theaters near you?