Comments about Varsity Theater in Austin, TX

trailerjoh on March 5, 2010 at 7:22 am

Here is a series of photos from the mid 60’s plus one from 1936.

SiliconSam on February 28, 2010 at 11:50 am

Drove by yesterday, and Intellectual Property (see March 26, 2007 photo) has moved out, and the old Varsity building is currently up for lease once again….

lostmemory on April 28, 2009 at 6:38 pm

Here are two 1984 photos:

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DonLewis on April 15, 2008 at 1:37 pm

A 1990 view of the Varsity Theater in Austin.

grinbear on August 17, 2007 at 7:26 pm

The Varsity had a few notable first runs, like Easy Rider and 2001: A Space Odyssey. It was the date night movie house for UT in the 60’s when I was at UT.

lostmemory on March 26, 2007 at 2:59 pm

This is a recent photo of the former Varsity Theater.

kencmcintyre on April 25, 2006 at 4:00 pm

Here is another photo:
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lostmemory on March 28, 2006 at 2:16 pm

This is a photo of the former Varsity Theater auditorium.

Chuck1231 on March 26, 2006 at 8:46 am

Tower Records is located in what was once the Varsity Theatre.

Life's Too Short on March 26, 2006 at 7:58 am

Sounds like it is gone. Look at the comments shown on the photo posted by Lost Memory Feb 28, 2006.

lostmemory on March 26, 2006 at 7:16 am

Here is a lobby photo of the former Varsity theater.

lostmemory on February 28, 2006 at 5:58 am

This is a photo of the Varsity theater in Austin.

Chuck1231 on September 4, 2005 at 3:25 pm

Some Vintage photos of the Varsity.
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rorysa on December 12, 2004 at 12:37 am

This was a popular theater on “The Drag” when I was at UT in the ‘70s. I seem to recall its being mainly a revival house. I do not remember its having a second balcony screen during the '70s.

misslauralou on November 22, 2004 at 10:06 pm

The Varsity originally had only one screen when it opened on November 20, 1936. The balcony was converted into a second screen in the 70’s I believe. The original sign (no longer there) was nearly 40 feet tall. It was built by the Interstate Circuit chain, under the direction of Interstate’s city manager, Louis Novy. The first film it showed was “The Texas Rangers”. It was a large event locally, complete with a radio broadcast of the opening ceremonies. In addition, the Austin American Statesman ran a congratulatory section for two days about the Varsity. It was considered exceptionally modern by the locals and Austin’s first suburban theater—the Austin American Statesman called it “the new as tomorrow” theater.

Unfortunately, I haven’t yet been able to locate any information about the architect. Will let you all know when I do.

Chuck1231 on September 17, 2004 at 6:06 pm

The address for the Varsity Theatre was 2402 Guadalupe Street, Audstin, Tx.

Varsity Theater

2402 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78705

2402 Guadalupe Street,
Austin, TX 78705