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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Montana » Bozeman » Ellen Theatre

Ellen Theatre

Bozeman, MT
17 W. Main Street
, Bozeman, MT 59715 United States
(map)
406.585.5885
Status: Open
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Unknown
Function: Concerts, Live Theater, Movies, Special Events
Seats: 800
Chain: Independent
Architect: Fred Willson
Firm: Unknown
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The Ellen Theatre is located in historic downtown Bozeman, Montana. The theatre was designed by architect Fred Willson and opened in 1919. In January 1925, a Wurlitzer (opus #979) organ was shipped from the Wurlitzer factory and installed in the theatre as a Style E X (two chambers). The organ is still playing at the theater.

The Ellen Theatre was named after Ellen Trent Story, the wife of Nelson Story, who settled in Bozeman in the mid-1800's. He drove 3,000 head of cattle from Texas to Bozeman, which formed the beginnings of the cattle industry in Montana.

Last operated by Carmike Cinemas, the Ellen Theatre closed in June 2007. It was purchased by a local theatrical group called Montan TheatreWorks. After several months of refurbishing and construction, the theatre reopened in December 2008. It is now a thriving showplace for the community, hosting plays, musicals, concerts, film, school events and fundraisers for local non-profits.

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The address for the Ellen Theatre is 17 West Main Street, Bozeman, Mt.
posted by Chuck1231 on Mar 7, 2004 at 11:26am
Both the Ellen and Rialto Theatres are for sale. Contact Jvorell@cox.net for info.
posted by jvorell on Aug 22, 2004 at 10:33am
Here is the link directly to the Ellen. Nice marquee!

http://www.carmike.com/showtimes/dsp_showtimesdetail.aspx?theatrenumber=408130

posted by saps on Aug 22, 2004 at 11:49am
1. In 1992, Robert Redford and cast members premiered "A River Runs Through It" at the Ellen, setting a house record box office of $14,895. Joseph McBride, Variety.com (Oct 19, 1992)

2. In September 2004, Peter Fonda accepted the Gary Cooper Spirit of Montana Award on-stage at the Ellen. Fonda, along with other Hollywood celebs like Jeff Bridges, Rick Schroeder, Michael Keaton, and Margot Kidder live in the neighborhood. Gary Cooper, a Montana native, was also a close friend of Fonda's father, Henry. Peter Fonda was being recognized primarily for his contribution to, and mentorship of, local artists - especially at the Montana State University film school. Scott McMillion, Bozeman Daily Chronicle (Sep. 04, 2004).
posted by Chainsaw on Dec 25, 2004 at 9:14am
Link for photos:
http://www.pstos.org/instruments/mt/bozeman/ellen.htm
posted by TC on Feb 18, 2005 at 5:04am
Here are a vintage and a modern photo of the Ellen Theater.

posted by Lost Memory on Oct 8, 2006 at 7:43am
Here is a photo from July 2006:
http://tinyurl.com/w9stm
posted by ken mc on Dec 12, 2006 at 1:53pm
Here is an article from June 2007. The theater may be closed:
http://tinyurl.com/2wcy64
posted by ken mc on Nov 16, 2007 at 4:49pm
No showtimes listed as of today. Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/3du7vf
posted by ken mc on Jan 12, 2008 at 3:52pm
Its closed.

posted by Lost Memory on Jan 12, 2008 at 4:02pm
The Ellen is going to become a live performance theater. Here is the website.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 10, 2008 at 12:19pm
Here is a nice August 2008 photo.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 11, 2008 at 10:51am
This is another August 2008 photo from a different photographer.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 24, 2008 at 2:53pm
News about reopening on 12/5/08:
http://tinyurl.com/79trj5
posted by ken mc on Dec 23, 2008 at 1:30pm
Someone should send forward page to Ellen Degeneres producers. A perfect way to increase the Ellen's donations kitty.

She could comically build a road trip show around "her" name finally being up in lights, and bring a few days revenue boost to both the theatre and the town of Bozeman.
She could interview the famous residents listed above, as well as any folksy local residents exclusively.
posted by David Zornig on Dec 23, 2008 at 1:45pm
Guess I should proof read posts a little better.
posted by David Zornig on Dec 23, 2008 at 1:46pm
1988 photo of the Ellen Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c26%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=5&ProductID=29367
1988 photo with the marquee lit.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c26%2c3%2c-1&catpageindex=5&ProductID=29368
posted by Chuck1231 on Apr 11, 2009 at 10:48am
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