The Historic Select Theater in Mineola is the longest continuous operating movie theater in Texas.

Playing first run movies, classics, as well as live theater productions, musical performances and other special events. 

First opening its doors in 1920, the Select has kept pace with the ever-changing technology of the motion picture industry while maintaining the charm of a single-screen theater in a small town, and that includes prices for tickets and concessions.

Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Hooks opened the theater as a movie house in 1920, and the building retains much of its historical style and ambiance today. In 1978, a group of actors determined to bring live theater to the Lake Country area formed the Lake Country Playhouse. They purchased the select in 1993, ensuring that Mineola would continue to have a movie theater and a venue for live theatrical and musical productions.

The Playhouse produces four live plays each year – one in each season – and shows first-run movies each weekend. Patrons especially love the summer musicals and Christmas shows.

The Select is also home to the Lake Country Symphonic Band, a 65-member community ensemble, which presents four scheduled performances during the year.

Call 903-569-2300 or visit www.lakecountryplayhouse.com.