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The Big Lebowski Movie Party happening at The Brightside
Dayton Dinner Theater’s Big Lebowski Movie Party is happening at The Brightside this Sunday, March 12, 2023.
DDT is a great way to spend time with family and friends when the days are short and nights are long. Make the most of it by sipping the sublime themed drinks with your loved ones, while flaunting your movie-themed attire.
What to expect from a Dayton Dinner Theater event? First off, make sure you indulge in the creatively themed food provided by Brock Masterson catering. While you indulge in the delicacies, you can feast your ears to live music and soundtrack presentations featuring acts by the likes of The University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble and acclaimed musician and producer Denny Wilson.
That’s not all. As it’s an interactive movie party, organizers will feature famous interactive quote and fun participation activities, pop-up fun facts, and our not-so-famous, but equally entertaining, theme-spotting drinking game. Enjoy some lip-smacking-themed desserts while you’re at it! To add the cherry on the cake, there are special surprises for the top costume contest participants.
This is the last DDT event of the season. Their movie party series runs from the fall through early spring every year, so you won’t want to miss this opportunity to experience all the fun!
Read more below about the specifics for this movie party!
World Famous Themed Cocktails:
“The Dude Abides” – Captain, Malibu, Melon and Orange Liqueur, and pineapple juice
“The Caucasian” – Vodka, Kahlua, and half and half with a bowling ball drink pick
“The Lady Friend”- Pink lemonade and sprite with fresh lemons
Themed Attire: Pick your character…. Slacker robe and sandals, Nihilist-Euro trash, porn star, Jesus leisure suit, regular bowler guy, urban combat vet, etc …
HOW TO GO?
Mar 12, 6:00 PM
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Dayton Dinner Theater announces 2022-2023 Schedule
Get excited, The Dayton Dinner Theater is back with its much-awaited interactive movie party season for 2022 – 2023! It’s a great way to spend time with family and friends when the days are short and nights are long. Make the most of it by sipping the sublime themed drinks with your loved ones, while flaunting your movie-themed attire. What more do you need when you can have classic movies, gourmet food, and specially concocted drinks to enjoy with your friends, family, or that special someone?
What to expect from a Dayton Dinner Theater event? First off, make sure you indulge in the creatively themed food provided by Brock Masterson catering. While you indulge in the delicacies, you can feast your ears to live music and soundtrack presentations featuring acts by the likes of The University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble and acclaimed musician and producer Denny Wilson.
A big improvement from year’s past is the themed cocktail selections.The Brightside’s new Bar Manager, Suzy Switzer, has come up with a whole range of delicious offerings.
That’s not all. As it’s an interactive movie party, organizers will feature famous interactive quote and fun participation activities, pop-up fun facts, and our not-so-famous, but equally entertaining, theme-spotting drinking game. Enjoy some lip-smacking-themed desserts while you’re at it! To add the cherry on the cake, there are special surprises for the top costume contest participants.
Now let’s talk about the prices. “Inflation may have gone up, but our tickets have stayed the same price :)”. Book your tickets at just $35 but with so many added entertaining activities. Visit www.daytondinnertheater.com for more information. To make sure that we can serve you with all our scrumptious food, tickets must be booked in advance.
The annual movie series commences on Wednesday, November 30 with an all-time holiday favorite movie Elf at The Brightside Music & Event Venue from 6-9pm.
This year’s list is dominated by comedy and clever and witty classics. See the full schedule below.
Dayton Dinner Theater Season Schedule:
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater premiere featuring Elf movie party and live music
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring the 80’s classic Christmas Vacation & live music
Sunday, Dec 11, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring A Christmas Story and live music
Sunday, Jan 15, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater premiere featuring Raiders of the Lost Ark
Sunday, Jan 29, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater premiere featuring The Princess Bride & live jazz
Sunday, Feb 12, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring Grease & live music
Sunday, Feb 26, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring Dazed and Confused
Sunday, March 12, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring The Big Lebowski
*All events take place at The Brightside Music & Event Venue located at 905 E 3rd St, Dayton.
For more information, visit: www.daytondinnertheater.com
Dayton Dinner Theater presents “Airplane!”
Dayton Dinner Theater presents “Airplane!” See a classic favorite on the big screen in a fun group, interactive setting on Sunday, February 27th at The Brightside Music & Event Venue.
Enjoy Chef-inspired themed food, desserts, and cocktails from Brock Masterson. Before the movie, organizers have arranged for live-themed music featuring the renowned Dr. Willie Morris and the University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble.
During the movie, show your skills with DDT’s famous interactive quote contest, fun facts, theme spotting, and a trivia contest during intermission. Although these movie parties are geared more towards adults, they are family-friendly.
When? Feb 27, 2022, 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM. Doors open at 5:45pm. Food and live music are available from 6-7pm, the movie starts at 7pm, a short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8pm. The movie ends around 9 pm.
Where? The Brightside Event Center, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Note: Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise, we have open seating.
Cost: $35 tickets available at daytondinnertheater.com. Advance tickets are required.
About the Event:
Themed Food: TBA (last time we had a choice of steak or fish…. I had the lasagna)
Themed Drinks: TBA (we cater to those with a drinking problem)
Themed Attire: pick your occupation… doctor, pilot, stewardess, auto pilot, or Hare Krishna salesman
Dayton Dinner Theater presents “The Princess Bride”
Dayton Dinner Theater presents “The Princess Bride”! See a classic family favorrite on the big screen in a fun group, interactive setting at The Brightside Music & Event Venue.
Enjoy Chef-inspired themed food, desserts, and cocktails from Brock Masterson. Before the movie, organizers have arranged for live-themed music featuring the renowned Dr. Willie Morris and the University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble.
During the movie, show your skills with DDT’s famous interactive quote contest, fun facts, theme spotting, and a trivia contest during intermission. Although these movie parties are geared more towards adults, they are family-friendly.
When? Jan 30, 6:00 PM – 9:20 PM. Doors open at 5:45pm. Food and live music are available from 6-7pm, the movie starts at 7pm, a short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8pm. The movie ends around 9 pm.
Where? The Brightside Event Center, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Note: Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise, we have open seating.
Cost: $35 tickets available at daytondinnertheater.com. Advance tickets are required.
About the Event:
Themed Food: TBA (maybe some stew, something that looks like mutton, something w/fire in the name, and maybe a peanut?)
Themed Drinks: The Battle of Wits (sparkling grape juice, vodka, cherry, pixie stick poison), The Buttercup (Butterscotch liquor, light cream, rum, cinnamon stick stirrer)
Themed Attire: You can be a Prince, a Pirate, a Princess, a Pauper, a Giant, or a Swordsman. If you dress up as a ROUS, we will give you extra cheese.
Dayton Dinner Theater features fun group viewing of “The Wizard of Oz”
Dayton Dinner Theater features The Wizard of Oz! See the classic that transcends time and place on the big screen in a fun group, interactive setting at The Brightside Music & Event Venue.
Enjoy Chef-inspired themed food, desserts, and cocktails from Brock Masterson. Before the movie, we have live-themed music featuring the renowned Dr. Willie Morris and the University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble. During the movie, we feature our famous interactive quote contest, fun facts, theme spotting, and a trivia contest during intermission. Although our movie parties are geared more towards adults, they are family-friendly.
When? Jan 16, 6:00 PM – 9:20 PM. Doors open at 5:45pm. Food and live music are available from 6-7pm, the movie starts at 7pm, a short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8pm. The movie ends around 9 pm.
Where? The Brightside Event Center, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Note: Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise, we have open seating.
Cost: $35 tickets available at daytondinnertheater.com. Advance tickets are required.
About the Event
Themed Food: TBA (taste the rainbow, no dust bowl cuisine)
Themed Drink: TBA (maybe something emerald or that you drink from a ruby slipper)
Themed Attire: Take your pick of characters, but please ….. NO BLUE MONKEYS WITH LIPSTICK
Dayton Dinner Theater launches new season on Sunday with “Star Wars”
Dayton Dinner Theater is back! This fun Sunday tradition starts back on November 21, 2021, with the showing of Star Wars (A New Hope) at The Brightside Music & Event Venue from 6-9pm.
“I think it’s the perfect cure for the winter blahs,” says Dayton resident John Boucuvalas and founder of the Dayton Dinner Theater which opens back up on Sunday, after being shut down last year due to Covid. “I think it’s important to have something fun to look forward to when the days are short and the weather is cold and grey.”
The time off has allowed time for exciting new upgrades and partnerships such as having the renowned Dr. Willie Morris and the University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble to feature live music before the movie. They’ve also partnered with local caterer Brock Masterson, to create themed food and drinks specific to each film.
“We were getting some big crowds and momentum when Covid hit, and now we are ready to be back and better than before,” says Boucuvalas. “Partnering with UD and Brock Masterson’s is great and adds a touch of class and familiarity for folks around here.”
With a full Sunday liquor license at The Brightside, the fully stocked bar features our signature $5.00 themed drinks along with a wide variety of mixed drinks, wines, and beer.
During the movie, Dayton Dinner Theatre features their famous interactive quote contest, fun facts, theme spotting, with a trivia contest during intermission. They truly make movies a social and interactive experience.
This year’s lineup mostly features comedies and quotable classics that line up with the interactive nature of the event. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. More information can be found at www.daytondinnertheater.com. Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance to allow for accurate food preparation.
Dayton Dinner Theater Schedule
Sunday, Nov 21, 2021 – Dayton Dinner Theater premiere featuring Star Wars & live jazz
Sunday, Dec 5, 2021 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring Christmas Vacation & live jazz
Sunday, Dec 12, 2021 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring Elf
Sunday, Jan 16, 2021 – Dayton Dinner Theater premiere featuring Wizard of Oz & live jazz
Sunday, Jan 30, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater premiere featuring The Princess Bride & live jazz
Sunday, Feb 6, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring Caddyshack & live jazz
Sunday, Feb 27, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring Airplane & live jazz
Sunday, March 13, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring The Holy Grail
Sunday, March 27, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring Napoleon Dynamite
Sunday, April 10, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring The Big Lebowski & live jazz