Comments about Brauntex Theater in New Braunfels, TX

The Brauntex is an amazing addition to this small, Texas town. I have performed in 5 shows at the Brauntex in last 3 years.
The theatre has a board of directors who keep the theatre alive and working. Each season the Brauntex brings in many out of town and out of state groups to perform and in-return, bring diversity and entertainment to N.B.
To this date, the lobby, bathrooms, and concession stand have been renovated and a small office has been added. Currently they are in the process of raising funds to finish the renovation of the auditorium, stage, and backstage.
Since this was originally a theatre designed for movie showings, the stage is extremely small and there really is no “backstage” or “wing space”. The current “dressing rooms” consists of a portable outside the back of the theatre, but soon that is all to change and it will be an amazing space.

oh, and the seating capacity that is listed on here is wrong. I’m wanting to say that it’s a little over 400. I’ll check on the actually number, but it’s 400 something.

lostmemory on May 17, 2006 at 11:57 am

This is a photo of the Brauntex Theater and here is another.

cwfrick on September 26, 2005 at 7:11 pm

i recently found this gem and was very impressed. i did not get a chance to go inside, but looking through the windows i fell in love. whoever restored and reopened it did a great job. the location is great in my opinion, in the old downtown, next to the train museum. too bad that these do not have movies playing anymore.

Chuck1231 on July 31, 2005 at 6:40 am

Photo of the Brauntex Theatre and its box office
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View link courtesy seth

bellita on May 16, 2005 at 1:32 pm

Yes, but many of the theaters started out as vaudeville and other types of “live” venues. They only happened to become venues for film when film became more popular.

Seth on August 25, 2004 at 8:58 am

Charles, I’ve been listing as closed things that are no longer movie theaters. I don’t see much difference between retail and music shows as far as cinema goes. Of course one preserves the venue better, but neither shows any movies, which is what the site is about.

Chuck1231 on August 24, 2004 at 11:59 pm

This theatre is listed as closed but it is very much open and the official web site gives the programs for the 2004-2005 season. I think it should be listed as a single since the theatre has been restored back to a single theatre for the performing arts. When you go to the official site click on the History for history and some great pictures of the theatre.

Brauntex Theater

290 W. San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130

290 W. San Antonio Street,
New Braunfels, TX 78130