The theater reopened briefly in 2016 but closed shortly after due to a pending lawsuit.

[3][4] The Moonlite was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, and was one of few drive-in theaters nationwide to be awarded that distinction.

Some renovation work was begun in late 2016 under an agreement establishing joint ownership of the theater and through monetary and labor contributions from private individuals.

Although these were not yet complete, it re-opened and began showing its traditional week-end double features in October 2016.

[7] Plays performed on a stage were simultaneously projected into the big screen, and audio was provided through FM radio.