A rendering of the outside of the new theater, (Woodsonia Real Estate, Courtesy)
GRAND ISLAND — B&B Theatres is thrilled to announce the May 1 grand opening of its new cinema entertainment center, the B&B Theatres Grand Island 7 with B-Roll Bowling, located at 1593 Conestoga Drive, Grand Island.
This cutting-edge facility offers an unparalleled entertainment experience, seamlessly blending the magic of cinema with a variety of engaging activities.
The site of the new B&B Theatres Grand Island 7 holds a cherished place in Grand Island’s entertainment history. Originally home to the Conestoga Mall, which opened in 1974, the mall featured the Conestoga Four Theatre as a first-run cinema. Over the decades, the theater evolved, reflecting the community’s enduring passion for film and entertainment.
The B&B Theatres Grand Island 7 with B-Roll Bowling is much more than just a movie theater; it’s a comprehensive entertainment destination designed to cater to a wide array of interests.
Featuring seven auditoriums boasting curved, wrap-around screens and a total of 380 heated recliner seats, guests will enjoy the latest blockbusters in unparalleled comfort. But B&B is excited to offer Grand Island patrons with entertainment well beyond the flicker of the silver screen!
- B-Roll Bowling: A modern 10-lane bowling alley perfect for casual games and competitive play alike, complete with SPARK technology, an optional free add-on the projects minigames onto the lanes!
- Outtakes Arcade: A sprawling 7,000-square-foot arcade housing 75 games, offering the newest in arcade technology and the classics of yesteryear, guaranteeing fun for all ages!
- Pickleball Courts: Two outdoor pickleball courts provide an incredible atmosphere for family fun or friendly competitive play for this rapidly growing sport. Bring your own gear or rent it from us!
- Sterling’s Restaurant and Bar: A vibrant dining experience with a full-service bar, allowing guests to savor delicious meals and beverages before or after their entertainment activities. And drinks from the bar can be taken anywhere in the building!
- Food-to-Go: The “Food-to-Go” option provides fresh, hot, made-to-order burgers, flatbread pizzas, fries, onion rings, hot dogs, and more for meals to be enjoyed in any of the seven auditoirums!
- Custom Coca-Cola Combinations: Coca-Cola Freestyle machines offer a vast selection of drink options to complement any meal or snack.
Brock Bagby, President of B&B Theatres, expressed his enthusiasm for the new venue: “Our family-owned company is ecstatic to join the Grand Island community. This beautiful area aligns perfectly with our vision of providing exceptional entertainment experiences and, as a company founded and headquartered in the Midwest, this community feels like home. We are passionate about what we do and cannot wait to bring the magic of the movies…and bowling…and arcade…and pickleball!… to Grand Island.”
All are encouraged to follow B&B Theatres on all social media platforms (@bbtheatres) for the latest updates on the project, information about upcoming titles, and access to exclusive content and upcoming promotions.
See you at the movies (and on the lanes and pickleball courts!), Grand Island!
About B&B Theatres:
Company History
B&B Theatres has been family owned and operated since 1924 when Elmer Bills Sr. opened a movie house in Salisbury, Missouri where the future Mrs. Bills played the piano for silent movies. During the company’s 100 years and four generations of family involvement, it has seen the coming of sound, color, Technicolor, stadium seating, multiplexes, recliners, and digital and laser cinema.
Current Operations
B&B Theatres is the 5th largest theatre chain in North America and the largest privately held, operating over 550 screens at locations across fifteen states: Kansas, Iowa, Florida, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Nebraska, and Ohio.
