Plains Theatre

208 E 2nd Street
Rushville, NE 69360

The Historic Plains Theatre was erected in 1914 by prominent Rushville businessman, David Gourley, and became the Gourley Opera House. At the time it was built the theatre was one of the most modern such establishments in the western half of the state. The upstairs was later converted to a movie theatre and the downstairs was used as a dance hall/roller rink. The Plains Theatre closed in the 1960’s and fell into disrepair. In the 1990’s, local business people and volunteers began the slow process of restoration. Today, the theatre is listed on the Nebraska Historic Register and since 1998 it has served as the home for the Sheridan County Players, a non profit theatre company.