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BigTime Cinema sold to resident of Bethany, plans to continue showing movies

Bethany, MO: Last week the town of Bethany was surprised to see BigTime Cinema, Bethany’s only movie theater, added to a real estate website advertising the building for sale. Patrick Miller said the business demanded more time than he had for the theater and wished that a local resident would step forward to buy the place. Wanting to see the theater continue to serve the town. Earlier this week, Miller announced on Facebook the theater had been sold to the Joyce family of Bethany. (To read more purchase a Republican-Clipper.)

Caleb Osmon July 11, 2026 1 minute read

Republican-Clipper photo: The new owners of BigTime Cinema stand in the lobby of the movie house. Left to right are Casey Joyce, Sheri Joyce, Lizzie Joyce, Logan Joyce, and Levi Joyce. The family shares enthusiastic ideas about what the future holds for the movie theater in Bethany.

Bethany, MO: Last week the town of Bethany was surprised to see BigTime Cinema, Bethany’s only movie theater, added to a real estate website advertising the building for sale. Patrick Miller said the business demanded more time than he had for the theater and wished that a local resident would step forward to buy the place. Wanting to see the theater continue to serve the town. Earlier this week, Miller announced on Facebook the theater had been sold to the Joyce family of Bethany. (To read more purchase a Republican-Clipper.)