Located on the courthouse square in Mason, the Odeon Theater stands as the longest continually operating theater in West Texas, marked by its restored neon marquee.
Built in 1928, the Odeon Theater opened with a screening of the silent film "Metropolis" and quickly became a central gathering place for the community. In 1957, it hosted the premiere of the Disney film "Old Yeller," based on the novel by Mason native Fred Gipson. When the theater faced closure in 1994, local residents formed the non-profit Odeon Preservation Association to purchase and restore the building, ensuring its survival as a cultural venue.
The Odeon Theater opened in 1928 with a screening of the silent film "Metropolis." It is the longest continually operating theater in West Texas and hosted the 1957 premiere of the Disney movie "Old Yeller," written by Mason native Fred Gipson.
The theater screens first-run movies four nights a week and hosts classic movie nights on the third Wednesday of each month. It also functions as a live music venue, featuring monthly concerts by Texas musicians in an intimate listening room setting.
Movie tickets are typically $4 to $6 and can be purchased at the box office. Concert tickets range from $25 to $30 and can be bought in advance online or at the door with cash. Student discounts are available for concerts.