The Westwood Theater opened in 1917 as the Rex, showing silent films and hosting Vaudeville shows.

In 1935 the Rex was remodeled and renamed the Romance and began showing 'talkies' (movies with sound).

In 1976, following extensive damage by the Teton Dam flood disaster, the theater was sold, again remodeled and renamed the Westwood. Carmike Cinemas bought the Westwood in 1998 and ran the movie house until it closed March 29, 2001.

In the fall of 2005 the City of Rexburg purchased the Westwood. The theater has now been remodeled for community entertainment and events. Movies, plays, concerts, recitals, meetings, and parties are a few of the uses that this 420 seat theater is used for.

Supported by the Rexburg Arts Council, the Westwood Committee was formed to create the mission and goals for the theater. The theme of the committee is to "Bring back the Romance". One goal is to bring back the look and feel of the roaring 20's. Student groups from the Construction Management and Interior Design Departments at BYU-I have already begun planning and design. Funding is needed to make this project a reality. Contact Rexburg City Hall to make your donation; donations can be financial, materials, or in-kind labor.

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