The Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre in Jefferson, Wisconsin is opening for the season on Friday, May 7, 2021. Those looking to enjoy watching a movie under the stars will be able to enjoy a double feature of The Croods: A New Age and Despicable Me.

Located on Highway 18 just west of Jefferson, the theater is about 30 miles east of downtown Madison and 53 miles west of Milwaukee. It is owned by Lee Burgess, who was interviewed in a recent article published by the Daily Jefferson County Union:

“It’s looking like we will get some first-run products,” said owner Lee Burgess, who said movies like “Top Gun: Maverick” are pushed off, but other films like the “Fast and Furious” saga “F9” look to be a go.

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Burgess said revenue for the year was about half that of a normal year, but still he was happy to be open.

“The fact that we were able to get open and cover expenses was a plus,” he said. “Business was down, but we are alive and kicking.”

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Changes this summer at the outdoor theater include not restricting parking this season. Vehicles are spaced 6 to 10 feet apart anyway, and everyone is outdoors.

The change comes as more that 40 percent of Wisconsin residents have been vaccinated.

Burgess said theater staff still are going to serve concessions at windows instead of inside the food court, but as more COVID guidelines change, the dining area rules could change this summer as well.

He said anyone not vaccinated should wear a mask, and people should practice social distancing. And everyone who enters a restroom should wear a mask.

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To see what's playing and when, please visit the Showtimes page for the Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre.

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