Marcus Theaters Bloomington location adds vaccination required showtime option

Posted on January 20, 2022
The Bloomington location for Marcus Theaters is adding the option – starting Friday, January 21. (Facebook/Marcus Wehrenberg Bloomington Cinema)

By HOI ABC

BLOOMINTON – A national theater chain is bringing vaccinated-only show options to select theaters around the country.

The Bloomington location for Marcus Theaters is adding the option – starting Friday, January 21.

Vaccine-only shows will be available for two titles every day, according to a release.

Showtimes will be clearly marked on the website and Marcus Theatres app.

Guests attending these shows will be asked to present a vaccination card or a photo of the card.

More information can be found here.

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