Boulder Theater

Visit the theater website for more info. http://www.bouldertheater.com/

This art deco theatre facade is remarkable and is added to my list of favorites!

Here is a photo of the theatre with the neon lit.

This is another photo of the Boulder Theater.

Here is one more photo of the Boulder Theater in Colorado.

Still another:
http://www.mountainwestmusic.com/WebImages/boulder_02_sm.jpg

Couple more photos of the Boulder Theatre.
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A Robert-Morton organ was installed in the Curran (Boulder) Theater in 1923.

Here is a 1985 photo:
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Here is a 2006 photo.

Another recent photo:
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This is another 2006 photo of the Boulder Theater.

I grew up in Boulder and spent many hours at the Boulder Theatre. It has become a beloved landmark and its preservation has been lauded. There are, however, many changes which have happened to the theatre. First of all, the marquee was altered. The stylized script "Boulder" was originally in lower profile block letters. More significantly, the freestanding box-office was removed and the storefronts adjacent to the entrance were refaced with thin 1950s brick. No one, including Historic Boulder, the owner of the facade easement, seems to want to admit this.

Here is a recent closeup view of the Boulder Theater.

Another recent photo of the Boulder Theater can be seen here.

This is a 2007 close-up view of the Boulder Theater.

Here is a more recent photo of the Boulder Theater.

Another photo can be seen here.

A 1987 view of the Boulder Theater in Boulder.

This is a July 2008 view.

A big round of applause to Boulder and their foresight for preserving this wonderful art deco beauty!!

Don...

Here is an August 2008 photo.

I attended the live taping of the Etown radio show a couple of times in August, 2008 at the Boulder Theater. Beautiful theater! A lot of history in that place.

I understand that a Robert - Morton theater pipe organ was installed in that theater back in 1923. I have an interest in old historic theater pipe organs and in pipe organs in general. Are there any old time photos of that theater pipe organ installation available?

Bill W in Denver ........

Another photo can be seen here.

This is a recent close-up.

Here is a November 2008 photo.

Another photo of the Boulder Theater can be seen here.

The Boulder Theater is a wonderful venue. I am a projectionist there and have been involved with the theater for 3 years. The theater still has most of its historic features intact including two very large and beautiful murals, one on each wall. It also plays host to a very fun and creative staff. There are no traditional theater seats in the main auditorium. Instead, there is a large bar as well as versatile seating that sometimes includes tables. The balcony still has its vintage theater seats. The theater plays host to many events including concerts, plays, film festivals, and a weekly film series. The theater just got a brand new sound system for its films in January of 2009. The booth has two Ballantyne Pro-35 projectors equipped for 6 thousand foot reel changeover. Occasionally, a film will be shown digitally via a DLP projector downstairs on the soundrack.
The head Union projectionist, John Templeton is an expert technician who has been involved in every end of the entertainment business including tech work for concerts, plays, political events, camera crews, athletic events and has projected at many theaters and drive-ins in the area. He has around 35 years experience and has been projecting at the Boulder Theater for 30 years.

This is a 2009 photo.

1978 Photo

Here is an August 2009 photo.

Another 2009 photo is here.

My wife and I thank Sarah Coffield, Publicity and Promotions for the Boulder Theatre, for her hospitality in letting us see the inside of the theatre when we spent a day in Boulder two weeks ago. It is a truly beautiful theatre, with an auditorium decorative scheme that is largely intact, with original murals and patterns thoughout.

From 1987, a view of the Boulder and from 2009, three additional images. One, Two and Three.