El Morro Theatre
207 W. Coal Avenue,
Gallup,
NM
87301
207 W. Coal Avenue,
Gallup,
NM
87301
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El Morro Theatre (Official)
Additional Info
Architects: Carl Boller
Firms: Boller Brothers
Functions: Movies (First Run), Performing Arts
Styles: Spanish Colonial
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
505.863.1250
Manager:
505.726.7550
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This theatre opened in 1928 with a seating capacity of 900 and has a Spanish Colonial style exterior. The El Morro Theatre was restored in 1991. It is currently owned by the city of Gallup, and it features performing arts as well as first-run movies. The seating capacity has been reduced to 430-seats.
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Carl Laitenberger
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pix & events schedule can be found at http://gallupnm.org/el_morro_theatre
i am researching some of the original architecture and design of the inside of this theater to aide in the restoration efforts of the city of Gallup. i am needing photos and or newspaper articles with photos of the auditorium between 1929 and 1939. specifically i am looking for an image of the pillars on the outside wall that have carved gargoyles atop them. i have searched feverishly here locally to no avail. so i am putting this shout out to the world. Little help please!
thanks in advance!
David
Hi David, I don’t have any photos or drawings to show you, but I live in Gallup and would be happy to assist you in any way I can. I hesitate to give any contact info but…here goes. You can email me at Please use a subject heading mentioning the El Morro so that I don’t just delete it unread.
i live here in gallup and visit it quite frequently. i am looking for photos of in between 1929-1939…
Doea anyone know what became of the 5-rank Robert Morton pipe organ that was once in this theatre? I was in Gallup a couple years ago and the exterior of the El Morro looks great!
I spent one night in Gallup last summer, but unfortunately it was pouring rain, so I didn’t check out the town before leaving the next morning. I’m sorry I missed seeing this theater.
Just saw a film (Top Gun Maverick) there tonight. It’s in nice condition.